Cost of Not Being Able to Spend a Penny

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Have you missed the public toilets that are no longer open in Pembrokeshire?

To save funds Pembrokeshire County Council has closed many of these facilities or they have been taken over by local councils, community groups and local businesses.

While this may look like it has saved money, many people are struggling with the inconvenience.

Most affected are older people, the disabled and families with young children, but it is being argued that not being able to spend a penny could have serious long-term effects on the local economy.

Are people going to shop less, explore less and generally avoid many places, for fear of getting caught short?

Is the estimated saving by Pembrokeshire County Council of around £600,000 justified, or are we losing far more from people cutting back on trips out, making the decision a false economy?.

What do you think?