Give views on toilet strategy

GWYNEDD has a responsibility to assess the needs of the community for toilets under the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017: Provision of Toilets.

And all Welsh councils need to publish a Local Toilet Strategy by May 31, 2019.

As part of this work, the council is seeking the views of residents, businesses and visitors who use the toilets, which include baby changing facilities and changing facilities for the disabled.

Cllr Gareth Griffith, Gwynedd Council Cabinet Member who leads on municipal services, said: “The council works in partnership with town and community councils in Gwynedd to provide 63 public toilets. We also work with local enterprises and businesses to maintain 35 ‘community’ toilets located in buildings such as cafes and shops.

“As we prepare a strategy for toilets across the county, we are keen to hear the views of the public - the feedback will enable us to create a fuller picture of the needs of the local community.

“We encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and we are eager to hear from anyone who regularly uses the toilets, or relies on specific facilities.”

The survey is available at www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/PublicToilets, and paper copies are also available in the Council’s Siopau Gwynedd facilities, leisure centres and libraries. The survey is open until December 17.