The aim of the City's CTS is to improve the provision of toilet
facilities available to the public by working in partnership with
local businesses that are prepared to contribute to the
community.
Unlike some authorities the City does not intend to use
community toilets as an excuse to close its own staffed public
toilets. This scheme is designed to supplement the City's
facilities.
In exchange for providing members of the public with free access
to clean safe toilets the City will pay a fee to participating
businesses.
Businesses often allow people to use their toilets without
necessarily buying anything, so the fee can be looked upon as a
bonus. Also, businesses still retain the right to refuse admission
in exceptional circumstances.
Members of the CTS scheme report that people using their toilets
often do make a purchase and therefore takings increase as a result
of membership.
In addition to advertising the scheme and creating publicity
material such as location maps, leaflets, etc. the City has a
dedicated area on its own website giving full details of
participating businesses with direct links to their websites. All
this free advertising coupled with free window signage encourages
more potential customers into members businesses.
For further information on the CTS or to apply for membership
please email
toilets@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Members of the CTS scheme
View list of members and
toilet map.