New water refill points in Fylde have already supplied the equivalent of more than 10,000 half litre bottles of water. Budget Council last year gave the go-ahead for six water refill points - four at public toilets in St Annes, Lytham and Kirkham and two free standing at Fairhaven and Lytham Green; another was included at the new North Beach public toilets which have recently opened.
Chairman of Environment, Health and Housing, Tommy Threlfall, said: "These water refill stations are for residents and visitors alike and we've already saved the equivalent of more than 10,000 plastic bottles being bought and disposed of. This is one of the ways we're helping reduce reliance on plastics while providing drinking water at popular locations. I’m pleased to say that we have agreed further funding for at least 8 more sites around Fylde which are currently being inspected for suitability.”
Present sites are at:
St Annes - Public toilets on the promenade (near paddling pool), Ashton Gardens and North Beach Car Park; Fairhaven Lake; Lytham - Public toilets at Lowther Gardens and Lytham Green Promenade (RNLI); Kirkham- Public toilets at Market Square.
