Hailsham public toilets fully reopens after improvement works

The works were carried out to address previous damage and vandalism and to ensure that the town’s modern public toilet facilities remain safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.

New lighting has been installed in the Changing Places facility and both modular public toilets, while a new ceiling has also been installed in the central toilet.

Operations & Facilities Manager at Hailsham Town Council, Tony Lee said: “We’re pleased to have completed these repairs and to have the Vicarage Field facilities fully operational again.

“The damage that had occurred meant that work was necessary to ensure the toilets continued to provide the standard of facility that residents and visitors rightly expect.

“The new lighting in all three toilet areas has made a noticeable improvement, while the new ceiling in the central toilet completes the necessary repairs following the previous damage. Our priority throughout has been to make sure the facilities are safe, clean, functional and welcoming.

“The Changing Places facility is particularly important because it provides a specialist facility for people with multiple or complex disabilities who may not be able to use a standard accessible toilet. We are pleased that it is now fully available again.”

The Vicarage Field public toilet facility first opened in March 2024 following investment funded through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions.

The facilities are open Monday-Saturday between 8am and 4pm, and 10am–4pm on Sundays.