Early closure of some Adur public toilets due to anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is being blamed for the early closure of public toilets in Shoreham and Southwick.
By Sam Morton
Published 20th Jun 2023, 19:07 BST
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Residents contacted the Worthing Herald with concerns over the early closure of some Adur public toilets in summer months.

“They started them closing early in Southwick about two weeks ago,” one resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said. “A photocopied poster was put over the regular opening hours saying new hours, 9am to 5pm.

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“I was in Shoreham two days ago and the public toilets just off the high street had a similar notice – 9am to 6pm.

Due to anti-social behaviour vandalism the closing times at the public toilets at Southwick Square and Middle Street in Shoreham (pictured) have been changed and are now closing earlier - at 6pm instead of 9pm.Due to anti-social behaviour vandalism the closing times at the public toilets at Southwick Square and Middle Street in Shoreham (pictured) have been changed and are now closing earlier - at 6pm instead of 9pm.
Due to anti-social behaviour vandalism the closing times at the public toilets at Southwick Square and Middle Street in Shoreham (pictured) have been changed and are now closing earlier - at 6pm instead of 9pm.

"In the winter, they close at a ridiculously early hour but you have to live with it but it seems the height of madness to be doing this in the middle of tourism season in the summer.”