Council makes major £1millon investment to deliver upgraded public toilets across East Lindsey

East Lindsey District Council is delivering a significant programme of improvements to public toilet facilities across the district, ensuring residents and visitors can benefit from accessible, high-quality amenities.

Work began in March on a district-wide refurbishment programme, funded through an investment of more than £1million from the council's capital reserve.

The programme commenced with initial works at Anderby Creek and Woodhall Spa, with further sites in Wainfleet, Spilsby, Wragby and Horncastle also set to benefit from full refurbishment in the coming months, while the existing facility at Coningsby will be replaced with a brand-new modular toilet block.

The council says the improvements will see each of the sites upgraded to a modern standard, including new cubicles, vanity units, doors and decoration, while retaining the existing size and provision.

To ensure continuity of service, temporary portable toilets are being installed at each location during the works. These will be serviced daily and monitored regularly, says the council, allowing residents and visitors to continue accessing facilities throughout the improvement programme.

The investment forms part of a wider commitment by the council to maintain and enhance key public services across both the coast and inland market towns.

Councillor Martin Foster, portfolio holder for operational services, said: "I'm delighted that we are able to invest such a significant amount into improving public toilet facilities across East Lindsey, at a time when many other councils are reducing their provision.

"This programme of refurbishment sends a clear message that we are committed to supporting our communities, protecting vital services, and enhancing the experience for the many visitors who come to enjoy our district each year.

"Most importantly, we are retaining all of our public convenience sites while delivering modern, refurbished facilities that people can rely on, and the team are working hard to ensure that disruption and availability issues are kept to a minimum throughout the works."

The programme is expected to continue through until October 2026, with works phased across the district to minimise disruption.