Bridport Loos Saved!
Following months of hard work led by local Liberal Democrats, the campaign to save Bridport’s Town Hall toilets has had a significant boost. Bridport Town Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee has agreed to negotiate. Over 3,000 people have now signed the Liberal Democrats petition to Save the Loos and the campaign has been supported by a wide range of local people and businesses.
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson, Justine McGuinness commented: “This result has come about by local people working together for a common cause - to save our loos! While they are certainly not the greatest facilities, the Town Hall toilets are used by 250 people an hour and are clearly needed.
“Bridport was shocked and angry by the District Council’s terrible decision to close these loos. It is excellent that our local Town Councillors are working hard to keep the toilets open. I wish them every success in their negotiations with the District Council.”
Bridport is a market town and a tourist town being a Jurassic Coast Gateway town. Both visitors and local residents need toilet facilities.
The proposed closure would affect businesses in Bridport in particular - cafes in South Street are only allowed to sell drinks if there are toilets within easy reach and Bridport market traders rely on the facilities.
