1 September 2011

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THE permanent new public toilets planned to replace temporary facilities in the Kings Street car park should be open by May next year.

A revised scheme which will go before the Public Services committee in September provides for an attractive and modern design with disabled access and baby-changing facilities said Council Leader Norman Webster.

It will also answer councillors’ concerns that there should be separate entrances for men and women, said committee chairman Cllr Heidi Brunsdon.

The “innovative use” of tubular skylights means natural light will be used to minimize the daytime need for electric lighting, which in turn will reduce both carbon emissions and running costs, she said.