Colin James Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 Herefordshire Community Toilet Scheme, so this is where they expect you to go...
H.Wilson Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 I now know where I can go to take a wee but it's not really a real solution in my opinion, i know that some countries favour this but I do not believe that the UK fall into that category just yet.
philbates Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Like I said on face book, when out on the beer at midnight , or roaming the streets looking for my local councillor (any idea what political party his is supporting this week?) I need to know what time these toilets are open, at my age when I need to go , I need to go.
Roger Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Last time I walked past Franklin House there was no Community Loo sign. That was a month ago. I have been left with the impression that it was trumpeted on the Council website as being in the scheme but in practice a walk by punter (maybe a tourist) wouldn't know. I don't go into town very often as it's turned into a dump but I am going in next tuesday for a haircut so I'll take another look and see if one's appeared ... ...
Colin James Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Posted October 10, 2013 Not a lot of good on a Saturday because Franklin House is closed, lets hope that the customers from Play do not read the sign when they come out of the club at 3am! ha ha or actually it may be a good thing if they do...
Roger Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Ironically Franklin House was used more as an unofficial public loo before the Council took it over ~ due to the recessed front doorway. That's if some hobo wasn't sleeping in it. When they shut up shop for the day now they roll down an opaque security shutter to block off the doorway (which obscures any signage on the door behind). Good idea as the waste in that doorway was horrendous before that happened. Rather like the West door of the Cathedral before they gated it off. A magnet for druggies, students and tramps.
Biomech Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Last time I walked past Franklin House there was no Community Loo sign. That was a month ago. Maybe someone should print one off and put it up for them, you know, in support of community spirit and the "big society".
Biomech Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 You'll notice that they all have public toilets already, pubs, resturants etc. I very much doubt that you will find shops opening up their toilets as most shops don't have insurance to cover non-staff in staff only areas.
Colin James Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Posted October 21, 2013 I walked past Franklin House on Saturday morning and yes the sign is on the door to be fair.
M. Preece Posted November 30, 2013 Report Posted November 30, 2013 Not a lot of use at the weekend when the council offices are closed, where do you go then?
Biomech Posted November 30, 2013 Report Posted November 30, 2013 where do you go then? On the doorstep hopefully :P
ragwert Posted November 30, 2013 Report Posted November 30, 2013 Not a lot of use at the weekend when the council offices are closed, where do you go then? Gaol St loos are closer to the town centre
dippyhippy Posted November 30, 2013 Report Posted November 30, 2013 I really can't wait until they re-furb the Shire Hall.....showers,dishwashers,toilets a plethora of facilities, and I intend to make good use of them all! I will be outside in my pyjamas first thing to use all that is on offer!!
Frank Smith Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 This was handy yesterday when I was in town to be fair, but we still need public toilets available to us.
dippyhippy Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 I take it that Blackfriars is now off the list, as the council have vacated it for the Robert Owen school. Does this mean we will now be made welcome at their new home on Whitecross Road??? Anyone know when the planned re-furb of the Shire Hall is scheduled to take place? At least those toilets will be in a central position!!
twowheelsgood Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 The refurb has been going on for some months now, when it will be finished I'm not sure.
dippyhippy Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks for the update Two wheels,no doubt this project will come in on time and within budget! Looking at the list again, I suppose Bath Street will also have to be removed?
Roger Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 This was handy yesterday when I was in town to be fair, but we still need public toilets available to us. Hereford public loos to reopen PUBLIC loos are open again in Hereford city centre, working on a ‘pay as you go’ system. On Saturday the conveniences on East Street reopened – making it the first public loo in the city to reopen after, 12 months ago, Herefordshire Council announced that all the county’s public facilities would close due to budget cuts. Hereford City Council stepped in, helping to fund loos on East Street and, by next month, those on Union Street. The toilets use a coin-operated lock, costing 20p, which will help contribute to the cleaning costs. However they will be free for disabled users, who can access them using a RADAR key – a scheme which allows diasabled people access to more than 9, 000 loos nationwide via a key they purchase from their local authority. Hereford Times RADAR keys readily available on the internet for a couple of quid
stupidfrustration Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 arrrrgghghghgghhh Roger - what an annoying little man you really are. This council has NO MONEY left. They re open the toilets - and charge you 20p to spend a penny. You then go and show not only Hereford but the whole world on how to get around this charge of 20p. WE CANT AFFORD TO CUT THE GRASS!!!!!! Now the few quid the council can make to IMPROVE services, you want to take that away from them. Madness. I dont agree with how all public money is spent, but, YOU will have managed to take away just a few quid more. Well done.
dippyhippy Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 I would have to say a big Well Done to Jim, and also the City Council. The closure of public toilets has been a huge issue, and to get these up and running again, is really positive news!
Cambo Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 I would have to say a big Well Done to Jim, and also the City Council. The closure of public toilets has been a huge issue, and to get these up and running again, is really positive news! Yes I'd agree with that & 20p ain't that bad it's far better than wetting your pants & getting a fine for urinating in the streets!!
Cambo Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Just a thought but does the OLM have public toilets? Apologise if someone has already touched on this?!
dippyhippy Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 I'd absolutely agree with that, Cambo.....not a good look for anybody!
dippyhippy Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 I think a poster said there were toilets in Waitrose.....I don't think there are any public toilets as such, although I seem to recall a poster(Two Wheels possibly??) Saying there were some shown on the original plans......but I may have got that wrong, my memory is dreadful, and most days I find it harder and harder to distinguish between reality and some very vivid dreams I have on a nightly basis!!
Roger Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Roger - what an annoying little man you really are. Your view. And I'll live with it ... I'm in the current age where information is exchanged a million times a second. You seem to want to revert back to the Stone Age ...
Alex Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 Well done to Cllr. Kenyon and all of his hard work. Touching on this Radar Key business, not entirely sure I agree with Roger's post, however, what does annoy me is WHY is it FREE for Disabled people? Do they need to use the toilet more than me then?
Aylestone Voice Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 The public toilets in the OLM are excellent. You just need to know where they are!!!!!!
Biomech Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 I'm all for business ventures, but pay to use toilets should be an ADDITIONAL service offered by private business owners. They should absolutely NOT be relied upon by the council in place of public toilets. We pay tax and going to the toilet is a human right - a necessity. Charging people for this is absolutely ridiculous, it is no different to charging people for farting. Again, cut my services as much as you like, but give me my ******* money back
megilleland Posted May 21, 2014 Report Posted May 21, 2014 The public toilets in the OLM are excellent. You just need to know where they are!!!!!! Got a grid reference or directions how to find them.
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