Charges could be introduced at more public toilets in Ceredigion and others could be maintained in partnership with other organisations to avoid closures.

The county council has been discussing a draft Public Toilet Strategy, which sets out a framework for the provision of public conveniences over the the next 10 years.

Members of the thriving communities overview and scrutiny committee were due to give their opinion on the proposal at its meeting on Thursday, 27 June.

It highlights that future budget cuts could impact on the provision of toilets and their maintenance and, therefore, options to generate income either by the council or by engaging with other public bodies and private sector business was required.

The report to committee includes the results of a recent public consultation which showed that 66 per cent of respondents said they would be willing to pay for public toilets.

It also highlighted a need to promote the council’s Community Toilet Scheme which sees businesses make their toilets available for people who may not be customers.

Adequate signage, local mapping and online information are also included as part of the draft strategy.

It adds that the council aims to “encourage the future provision of well-maintained, clean, safe, accessible and sustainable toilet provision for present and future generations.”