Businesses and village halls in Ross-shire urged to sign up to provide public toilets in their area as part of Highland Council scheme
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VILLAGE halls, businesses and hospitality services are being urged to come forward to offer public toilet provision in their area – with funds available for those willing to do so.
Highland Council is inviting applications from would-be "comfort scheme providers" as part of £60,000 investment in public toilet provision/
The cash is part of a wider £1.5 million package of cash though the council's visitor management investment strategy.
And, ahead of the upcoming tourist season, the local authority is looking for additional Comfort Scheme providers to complement the existing provision of 74 public toilet sites and 36 comfort schemes.
Current provision can be viewed at the Highland Council’s online interactive Public Convenience Map."
If you run a local business, village hall or hospitality service and are interested in providing facilities for tourists to access, you can sign up to the fixed term agreement for which the council can provide you with a contribution towards your running costs, depending on the facilities you can offer," said a spokesman.
"The council is particularly interested in new Comfort Scheme providers in and around the following locations: Clunie, Kinbrace, Altnaharra and Oykel Bridge," continued the spokesman. "However, the local authority would be willing to consider offering a Comfort Scheme at any Highland location and there are options for both annual and seasonal agreements."
All Comfort Scheme providers will be advertised on the Highland Council website, listed on its online, interactive map and receive Highland Council Comfort Scheme logos to advertise on buildings and letterheads, as well as digital logos for their own website.
To find out more information on becoming a Comfort Scheme provider email Highland Council at HighlandComfortScheme@highland.co.uk
