The Parish Council say they recognise the importance of these public toilets given their close proximity to the bus station and as the tourist season is now rapidly approaching.
Newport Parish Council have made a number of suggestions to the Isle of Wight Council to try to get the South Street block reopened, but in the meantime the Library has offered to open its accessible toilet to any public in need.
Newport Parish Council were concerned that three schools in their area may have been left without school crossing patrols from September following budget cuts from the Council due to Government cuts in funding.