Additional business joins Andover’s Community Toilet Scheme
Cafe Bridge, on Bridge Street, Andover is the latest business to join Andover’s Community Toilet Scheme.
The Community Toilet Scheme, which began in January, allows members of the public to use facilities in participating businesses without an obligation to make a purchase. As a result, toilets are now available in more locations, for longer hours and without the problems associated with the former George Yard toilets.
Gail Kinross, manager of Café Bridge said this week: “ We are part of the Valley Church and as such, provide many services to the community including a family-friendly coffee shop. We are open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 0930 to 2.30 pm.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil North said: “We welcome this latest addition to the growing number of outlets that are offering their facilities to people who are out and about in the town. We now have four outlets and are in discussions with others.”
Café Bridge will follow Costa, Caffè Nero and The Redbridge who have all displayed a sticker in their windows to show that they are part of the scheme. With Costa open from 7am and The Redbridge open until 11pm, the hours of operation have increased substantially from the 8am to 6pm that the Council’s public toilets were open.
The Council have put signs up in the George Yard and Borden Gates car parks, which direct people to the nearby toilet facilities. Any other businesses in Andover town centre who are interested in participating in the scheme should contact estates@testvalley.gov.uk.