Pembrokeshire County Council has launched a consultation on a draft toilet strategy for the County.

Pembrokeshire provides more public toilets than the Welsh average despite a reduction in the number it now operates.

It’s a trend occurring across the rest of the UK with fewer public toilets provided or funded by councils while some are now managed or maintained by local communities.

There is no statutory requirement for councils to provide any.

Pembrokeshire’s public toilets have recently been voted some of the best in Britain working alongside contractors DANFO to maintain and upgrade its toilets allowing many large-scale capital investments to be made.

Future plans include opening a new toilet block on the Chimneys Link Road development in Fishguard and plans for a new toilet block in Haverfordwest in place of the multi storey car park facility.

Councillor Cris Tomos, Cabinet Member for Environment and Welsh Language said: “Our strategy has been to encourage community groups or Town and Community Councils to take these on, and as a result, the cost of running 15 traditional public toilets was taken on by local community groups.

“Through this strategy we will look to retain as much public provision as possible despite the very severe financial situation faced.

“We will take a strategic view across our County on how these facilities can be provided and accessed both now and in the future, through innovative ways of working and collaboration with others.”

You are welcome to give your views on our draft strategy, which is currently available on our website at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Copies can also be requested from our Customer Contact Centre on 01437 764551.

The closing date for responses is Tuesday, February 5.