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Abso-loo-tely disgusting Reatailers demanding action on lack of cleanliness in Hamilton toilets AMELIA PARROTT
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eaumont Street retailers say the sorry state of the public toilets in James Street Plaza is enough to send would-be customers packing. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce board members Nathan Errington and Deb Cook told the Post that they have had complaints from customers about the cleanliness of the facilities, which are maintained by Newcastle City Council, and believe their condition reflects poorly on surrounding businesses. “They’re supposed to be cleaned everyday and locked up each night but we don’t believe that’s happening,� Mr Errington said. Mr Errington said members of the chamber had complained to councillors on multiple occasions but had received no response. “[Councillors] Tim Crakanthorp and Brad Luke have both been advised that the toilets are consistently dirty, but neither has even responded. “Business owners work hard to bring people to Beaumont Street by holding events and marketing and visitors deserve clean, regularly maintained facilities when they get here. “We are calling on Council to review the cleaning regime and make sure that the toilet facilities are kept clean every day and we don’t want to wait months, this needs to be done immediately.�
Nathan Errington and Deb Cook from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce believe the sorry state of the public toilets in James Street Plaza reflects badly on the local area Ms Cook suggested Council provide funds to the local business community to upkeep the facilities. A spokesperson from Council said the toilets were cleaned early in the morning every day by council’s outdoor cleaners. “If council receives a call later in the day that the toilets are dirty and there is a need for additional cleaning, the cleaner will be sent back if possible,�
the spokesperson said. “Council officers have also spoken with a representative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce about their concerns regarding the James Street toilets and these are being investigated.� The spokesperson also said council was in the process of liaising with a business owner to address a leak in the ceiling in one of the toilets.
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