Freedom of Information Act - Public Conveniences

Page updated on: 15/09/2025

Under the Freedom of Information Act, individuals have the right to request information from public authorities. To make this process easier and more efficient, we've compiled key details related to public toilets here. Before submitting a formal FOI request, we encourage you to explore the resources available on this page.

How many public toilets are there in Carmarthenshire? - open content

We have interpreted ‘public toilet’ as our stand-alone buildings for public toilet use only. These details do not include additional public accessible toilets such as those situated in leisure centres, libraries, country parks, markets, etc….

Currently there are 18 public conveniences operated by Carmarthenshire County Council.

There are an additional 27 public toilets managed by Community Councils across Carmarthenshire.

What is the number of accessible toilets (e.g. wheelchair accessible or ambulant) in your area? - open content

All 18 standalone public toilets operated by the County Council are accessible.

How many public toilets in Carmarthenshire charge for admission? - open content

10 out of 18 charge 20p for admission. 

Where does the revenue from the 20p charge go? - open content

The revenue contributes towards the running costs of the facilities. The revenue generated does not cover the cost of running the facilities. 

What is the total number of public toilets operated by the council for each year from 2014 to 2024? - open content

The total number of public toilets operated by the Council for each year from 2014 to 2024:

  • 2014 – 45
  • 2015 – 39
  • 2016 – 20
  • 2017 – 21
  • 2018 – 20
  • 2019 – 19
  • 2020 – 18
  • 2021 – 17
  • 2022 – 17
  • 2023 – 18
  • 2024 – 18

We have asset transferred 22 public toilets during this time.

How many businesses have signed up for the Community Toilet Scheme? - open content

As of now, only five businesses have formally signed up to participate. Majority of businesses have declined the scheme due to insurance purposes and concerns about vandalism and misuse.

Community Toilet Scheme - Carmarthenshire County Council

Are there any policy regarding public use of toilets in council-owned and run buildings, such as libraries or sports centres?  - open content

There are currently no policies in place, however all our accessible toilets are available for use and marked on our In my Area map . A total of 76 toilets are listed on this map which are either managed by CCC, Community or Town Councils, Businesses or Organisations.

18 stand-alone public toilets, 28 accessible toilets in council owned/run buildings, 27 managed by Community or Town Councils/Organisations, 3 businesses.

Are toilets at risk of closing? - open content

Following the public consultation in January 2025, the proposal to close public conveniences has been removed from the 2025/26 Budget Proposal. Meaning Carmarthenshire County Council public toilets are not currently at risk of closing.