High street coffee shop offers free public toilet access without purchase

Costa Coffee on Montague Street in Worthing has joined the Community Toilet Scheme, allowing public use of its toilets and baby-changing facilities during normal opening hours without requiring a purchase.

Costa Coffee on Montague Street in Worthing is now part of the Community Toilet Scheme. The shop allows public access to its toilets and baby-changing facilities during normal opening hours without a purchase. The scheme is supported by Adur and Worthing Councils. It aims to increase the number of clean, reliable public toilets by partnering with businesses and community venues. Key details: - Costa Coffee on Montague Street has joined the Community Toilet Scheme and will allow free public use of its toilets and baby-changing facilities during normal opening hours. - The scheme is supported by Adur and Worthing Councils and partners with businesses, community centres and other venues. - Non-council venues in the scheme typically receive about £20 per week to help cover cleaning and maintenance, though Costa has chosen not to accept payment. - Participating venues display a window sticker and must provide hand washing and drying facilities and bins. - Other participating locations include Worthing Town Hall, Worthing Library, Brooklands Café, the Shoreham Centre, Lancing Parish Hall and Eastbrook Manor Community Centre. Summary: The addition increases publicly available toilet options in Worthing town and village centres and supports the councils' aim to improve facilities. Undetermined at this time.