£120,000 refurbished toilets are closed once again

The Station Crescent toilets in the centre of the spa town reopened in April, having been closed for around six months for refurbishment following an investment of more than £200,000.

But, the town council has now been forced to close them once again, due to “continued” incidents of criminal damage.

Mayor Steve Deeks-D’Silva labelled the vandalism “disgraceful behaviour”.

“Landrindod Wells Town Council regrets to advise that it has been forced to close the Station Crescent public toilets due to continued incidents of antisocial behaviour and vandalism,” the town council announced in a post on its Facebook page last week.

“The latest incidents, which were reported last week, have included the deliberate flooding of toilets and wash basins, the ripping out and damaging of electrical wiring and conduit, together with damage to fixtures and other items within the toilet facilities.

Mayor Steve Deeks-D’Silva (r) labelled the vandalism “disgraceful behaviour”. (Image: Llandrindod Wells Town Council.)

“The town council is extremely disappointed that the actions of a small number of individuals have resulted in the closure of a valued public facility.

“The operation, maintenance and repair of these public toilets are funded by the council tax payers of Llandrindod Wells.

“The cost of repairing repeated acts of deliberate damage places an additional financial burden on the town council and, ultimately, on local residents.

“Continued vandalism and the associated repair costs may have an impact on future council tax requirements.”

The council added: “The Station Crescent public toilets will now remain closed while the necessary repairs are assessed and undertaken.

“The town council will subsequently consider the future operation of these facilities and what measures may be required to prevent further damage and ensure they can be operated safely and sustainably.

“Llandrindod Wells Town Council apologises for any inconvenience caused to residents and visitors as a result of the closure.”

Around £120,000 of £220,000 in overall funding for public conveniences in Llandrindod was set aside to be used on the facilities at Station Crescent. (Image: Google Street View)

The Station Crescent revamp included reconfiguring the existing layout of the toilets, replacing the existing roof and creating the first Changing Places public toilet in Powys – aimed at assisting severely disabled users.

Around £120,000 of £220,000 in overall funding for public conveniences in Llandrindod was set aside to be used on the facilities at Station Crescent.

This latest sad incident follows years of problems with vandalism and anti-social behaviour that has plagued the town council, in terms of Station Crescent.

In August 2024, the toilets were targeted by vandals merely days after almost £4,000 of repairs were made.

Meanwhile, in October 2023, Llandrindod Town Council shared images of damage to the toilets on Facebook, but said some were “so appalling” they could not be posted, with excrement smeared on toilet seats, walls and floors, as well as other bodily fluids found.