5 Hastings public toilets vandalised just days after reopening

Five Hastings Borough Council public toilets were targeted by vandals just a few days after reopening to the public.
By Michael Mackenzie
Published 23rd Jun 2020, 10:32 BST
Updated 23rd Jun 2020, 10:36 BST
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The vandalism included extensive graffiti and damage to pipework, cisterns and toilet pans which has led to some facilities needing to be closed again for repairs.

Cllr Paul Barnett, lead councillor for urban environment and community safety, said: “We recently opened as many public toilet facilities as we felt we were able to manage safely.

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“Unfortunately, over the weekend, half of the toilets that we opened were either vandalised or misused, with some now needing significant repair work.

Five Hastings Borough Council public toilets were targeted by vandals just a few days after reopening to the publicFive Hastings Borough Council public toilets were targeted by vandals just a few days after reopening to the public
Five Hastings Borough Council public toilets were targeted by vandals just a few days after reopening to the public

“If you have any information about who was responsible for any of this damage, please let us know.”

Cllr Kim Forward, leader of the council said: “We understand how important it was for residents to have these facilities reopened again so it is incredibly disappointing to see them being damaged.

“We know most people have been patient and respectful of the facilities and guidelines, and we thank you for doing so. However, the actions of a few have been completely unacceptable and have now resulted in us having to take limited resource away from essential work to fix and clean up the facilities.

“Please respect our town and the safety measures we have put in place to make sure we keep our infection rate down.”