A council debate on Abergavenny’s public toilets last week has garnered strong opposition to any notion of closing the service.

After asking readers to air their opinions on the issue, The Chronicle has received numerous replies, with a majority of residents and visitors strongly favoured in keeping the provision in place.

A town council meeting last week discussed the service funding — currently £58,000 per year — should remain, with some councillors suggesting that the question should be put to the public.

Mayor Chris Woodhouse, and Councillor John Prosser were and remain staunchly in favour of continuing the service.

Keith Morgan, 76, and a regular visitor to Abergavenny, told the Chronicle that losing the toilets would mean losing his custom of nearly seven decades.

“I think it is disgusting. I visit Abergavenny every week. I must plan where I am going and around toilet access as I need facilities to use my medication.

“I’ve been coming to Abergavenny from Pontypool since I was 18, I am almost 76 now. ??“When planning a trip, I have to make sure I have the right facilities available.

“Those who oppose this need a kick in the backside! Or voted off the council.

“If this was pushed through, it would be devastating. My wife and I would definitely stop coming to Abergavenny.”