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A COMFORT scheme to boost the number of toilets available in Moray wants more businesses to join.

The council threatened to close all its public toilets this year in order to save money, but the facilities eventually received a 12-month reprieve when the budget was set at the end of February.

However, with the local authority likely to be facing similar financial pressures next year, it is looking for premises such as cafés, pubs, public buildings and hotels to join the comfort scheme now.

Participating businesses will receive stickers to put in their windows.

These indicate to the public they can use the facilities free of charge during normal opening hours without the need to make a purchase.

Moray Council is working with the national ‘Use Our Loos’ campaign, which is sponsored by bleach makers Domestos and the British Toilet Association.

The partnership states that membership can bring additional benefits.

Businesses will be promoted via the Moray Council website, partner sites and through the national ‘Use Our Loos’ campaign.

They will also be included on the Great British public toilet map.

In addition, they will receive a welcome pack with cleaning products.

Any business owner interested in joining the scheme or wanting more information can telephone 01343 563159 or email Yvonne.joss@moray.gov.uk.

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