25 January 2019

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The Public Toilets on the East Court Estate have reopened after an extensive refurbishment lasting 2 months. Having been available on the Estate for many years, the toilets were desperately in need of a refit. The Town Council, who own the toilets had determined that they would be updated and had reserved a budget, however the facility was funded using financial contributions paid by developers to mitigate the impact of local housing development. The funding is known as Section 106, a community infrastructure contribution paid by developers to the District Council for use in the community. The under spent Town Council budget, has allowed for works to upgrade the public toilets inside the Mansion, to start earlier than planned.

Cllr Adam Peacock, Chairman of Amenities and Tourism Committee said: “The toilets are well used, especially now due to the number of annual public events the Council organises. The toilets were badly in need of the refurbishment and we are grateful to Mid Sussex Council for allowing the Section 106 money to be allocated to this project”

The toilets were reopened by Town Mayor Cllr Rex Whittaker and Mid Sussex District Council Chairman Cllr Bruce Forbes, pictured along with Cllr Christine Mainstone, Vice Chairman of the Amenities and Tourism Committee.