Wychavon’s public toilets are officially a lav-el above the rest after bowling over the competition at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026.
The district’s conveniences won Best Local Authority Public Toilets in the UK for the fourth year in a row. The loos in Droitwich’s Lido Park were named the Best Leisure Facility Public Toilet in England for the first time, while the prize for Best Car Park Public Toilets in the UK once again went to Milestone Ground in Broadway.
Wychavon’s partnership with Hey Girls to provide free period products to help tackle period poverty was also recognised, with Viaduct Meadow in Evesham receiving the Period Dignity Award for England.
Overall, this was Wychavon’s best set of results, with ten of the district’s toilet blocks receiving the top Diamond Award, including St Andrews toilets in Droitwich Spa, which were fully refurbished last year. Abbey Park toilets in Evesham received a Platinum Award.
Cllr Beverley Hardman, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Environment, said: “We know our toilets are far from bog standard, but it’s wonderful to get this recognition from the Loo of the Year judges. I’m particularly pleased they recognised our work with Hey Girls to help tackle a serious issue like period poverty.
“A huge thanks go to the cleaning team from our contractor Mitie, who work hard all year round to ensure our toilets are always looking their best.
“We’re proud that at a time when other councils are closing their public toilets or introducing charges, we’re not only keeping ours free to use but continuing to invest in them and drive standards even higher.”
The Loo of the Year Awards were founded in 1987 and recognise “away-from-home washrooms” with the highest standards of cleanliness, accessibility and maintenance. Entrants must impress judges in more than 100 criteria to win the top awards.
Pictured: (back left to right) Glenn Furlong, Mitie Supervisor for Wychavon, Phil Childs, Wychavon’s Streets and Amenities Officer, (front left to right) Cllr Beverley Hardman, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Environment and Tim Lewis, Wychavon’s Head of Client Services.