Family Attraction Toilet Fees Spark Outrage Among Visitors

A council in Wales is changing toilet access. They are adding fees to save money, part of a bigger plan that involves closing many public toilets. Conwy Council wants to cut costs.

Now, using the toilets costs money; the fee is 50p near the paddling pool in Craig-y-Don, Llandudno. Families will likely notice this most because the pool is busier during warm weather, and people walking also now pay. The council hopes to improve its finances.

People are talking about it online, with one person expressing unhappiness and worry about families with children. Paying each toilet visit will be hard, and others think council tax should cover this. Some joked the pool might become dirty.

One parent felt frustrated by the changes, stating that trips to the beach now need planning. Often kids need to go urgently, and having spare change isn’t always easy; they feel things are changing for the worse.

Cllr Goronwy Edwards spoke about the issue and the tough choices they face. Providing toilets is expensive, and they must balance council budgets. They lack funds to help toilets, so paid facilities and sponsors must cover costs.