THE red ribbon came off Chorley's latest public convenience when a leading councillor officially opened the new state-of-the-art automated town centre toilet.

Chorley Borough Council has joined forces with the UK's leading street furniture company, Adshel, to supply and look after the new toilet on Chapel Street car park -- meaning Chorley taxpayers won't have to spend a penny to, well, spend a penny!

Speaking after the opening ceremony, Coun Mary Wilson, cabinet executive member for environmental services, said: "It will be of great benefit to Chorley having a truly 24-hour, state-of-the-art public convenience within the town centre available for both residents and visitors alike.

"The award-winning futuristic design, made of traditional materials, is I believe, both attractive and highly functional.

"We have worked closely in partnership with Adshel which has resulted in the provision of 39 new bus shelters and this public convenience at no cost to the council."

Alan Leech, Adshel's development manager, added: "I am delighted that Chorley has signed this innovative agreement with Adshel.

"We have worked closely with Chorley Borough Council on this agreement, and are particularly pleased to be providing Adshel's award-winning automated public toilet.

"In addition, we have provided 39 new bus shelters, free of charge, across the borough, underlining Adshel's commitment to Chorley's public infrastructure."

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