Progress on project to improve public toilets at Castlegate in Berwick

Northumberland County Council has confirmed that the contract for the project has been awarded and the start date for the works will be agreed following a meeting with the contractor.

In response to the news, Berwick North county councillor Catherine Seymour said: “Not much longer now and it will be a relief to all to have a complete refurbishment of our Castlegate toilets that will include white rock walls, new surfacing and flooring that should alleviate odours and be easier to clean as the current walls and surfaces are porous and harbour odours.

“I have requested that work is to be started as soon as possible as these toilets are in a desperate state.

“It will mean that temporary toilets will have to be put in place and it will be an inconvenience, but it will be well worth the wait.”