Grimsby loo-ses out as public conveniences close

Councillors have announced that "underused" public toilets in Grimsby and Cleethorpes are to close – because of the cost of cleaning up "other people's mess".

The facilities, at the boating lake in Cleethorpes and Garibaldi Street in Grimsby will shut on Saturday before being put up for sale or lease.

North East Lincolnshire Council, said the two toilets were costing about £80,000 in total to clean.

Coun Matthew Patrick said: “If everyone used public toilets for their intended purpose the running costs might be lower, but we’re left with the bill when cleaning up other people’s mess.

“They are costing us more than we expected since charges were introduced and we’re left with no option but to close them.”

The council is also looking for an external provider to take over the toilets in Sea Road, Kingsway, St Peter’s Avenue, Market Hall and Grant Street.