Public toilets reopen after £190k refurbishment

A set of public toilets in Grantham have reopened after a £190,000 refurbishment.

The toilets at Conduit Lane have been fully redecorated and have new windows, doors, fixtures and fittings. A separate accessible toilet has also been installed.

The project was funded through the £4.1m Grantham Future High Streets Fund which was awarded to South Kesteven District Council by the government.

Improvements, including raising the road levels, have been made to the market place in the town centre as a result of the funding programme.

Station Approach has also been resurfaced with upgraded pedestrian access and improved traffic signals.

Last summer, residents complained of major disruption as a result of much of the work taking place simultaneously.

The projects build on previous initiatives to enhance shopfronts and improve the town's appeal, the council said.

The toilets will be open every day from 09:00 to 16:00 and will cost 20p to use.

Councillor Richard Cleaver said: "I am delighted to see the refurbished toilets at Conduit Lane reopen for public use after a number of years.

"The much improved facilities are a fantastic addition to the town centre and demonstrate the council's commitment to enhancing Grantham's offer to visitors and residents."

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