FUMING Bexhill resident Andrew Crotty is collecting signatures for a petition opposing the closure of the public conveniences in the town centre.
The toilets in Devonshire Square have been closed as a temporary measure with no end date in sight but Mr Crotty said: “It is an absolute disgrace.
“While I have been standing here outside the toilet block loads of people have stopped to sign the petition against the closure. They are as outraged as I am.
“We have a lot of elderly people living in this town who rely on the toilets in Devonshire Square. Quite a few are disabled too yet even the disabled toilet has been locked up. It is unbelievable.”
Even though there are other public conveniences available in the town none are as close to the central shopping areas and Mr Crotty fears people will attempt to use facilities in local shops and pubs, with many already voicing opposition to that scenario.
He added: “It is so short-sighted. We want to attract as many visitors as possible to our town yet the most central public toilets are locked up, even with Christmas just around the corner. It is a complete farce.”
