Government Urged to Address Public Toilet Shortage
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The UK faces a growing shortage of public toilets due to previous closures by councils. Local cafes are temporarily filling the gap, but systemic solutions are necessary for reliable access.
The issue of public toilets has become a pressing concern in the UK, with many local authorities struggling to provide adequate facilities. According to the British Toilet Association (BTA), the number of public toilets has halved since 2010 due to budget constraints, leading to a significant decline in availability. Although there has been a slight increase in the number of toilets since 2018, the BTA estimates that the country currently falls short by two-thirds of the necessary facilities to accommodate a growing and ageing population.
