Flushed with success: Awards for public toilets in Louth, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea

The 12 toilets, operated by Danfo UK Limited on behalf of East Lindsey District Council, were subject to unannounced inspections with judges grading the toilets bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond based on the quality of the facilities and hygiene standards.

In Louth, the public toilets in Eastgate and at the Bus Station both received platinum awards.

Mablethorpe’s toilets in Seacroft Road, Dunes Gardens and Queen’s Park all received gold awards.
The toilets in York Road, Sutton on Sea received a gold award, while the Roman Bank Sandilands toilets received a platinum award.

Elsewhere in the district, Skegness’ public toilets in Tower Esplanade and Tower Gardens both earned platinum ratings, while the facilities in Briar Way, North Parade and Lumley Square all received gold awards.

Two of the toilet blocks - Roman Bank, Sandilands and Tower Gardens, Skegness - saw their grade improve from gold last year to platinum this year.

Meanwhile, the toilets in Central Promenade, Mablethorpe, could not be assessed this year due to being closed for repair.

ELDC’s Portfolio Holder for Operational Services, Councillor Martin Foster, said: “This is excellent news to achieve such high standards in these awards for the second year running. Local people and visitors expect access to clean, good quality public toilets.

“We would like to thank the team at Danfo working in the local area for their continued hard work and commitment.”

Andrew McIlduff, Director of Operations at Danfo UK Ltd, added: “We are delighted with these results – it is a testament to our frontline staff who carry out a wonderful service that ensures that our partnership with East Lindsey District Council continues to grow from strength to strength.

“These achievements are even more remarkable considering the current circumstances due to Covid-19 and I am extremely proud of each and every member of our staff in East Lindsey.”