Posted on the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) Website on September 30th 2011.
This campaign has been launched by the NPC because it effects everybody, both the young and the elderly, especially the elderly, no matter where you live in the country. The law currently allows, but does not compel Local Authorities to provide toilets. The situation is getting worse, 40% of public toilets have been closed during the last decade. Many people lead restricted lives because they cannot rely on access to a public toilet, in the places, and at the times required. There are rarely sufficient toilets for women, resulting in lengthy queues; elderly and disabled people cannot always find accessible toilets.
The provision of toilets for babies and children is also inadequate; many toilets close at inconvenient times and usually at normal shop closing times. Lack of toilets can lead to street fouling; a Major public health issue. "Community toilets" (toilets in private business premises) do not meet everyone's needs. Good public toilet provision will enable everyone to participate fully in civic life and will attract visitors and boost local economies. We want a law requiring Local Authorities to provide and maintain, suitable, safe, clean and appropriately located Public Toilets with realistic opening hours.
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