WORK is underway to improve the public toilets at Newerne Street car park in Lydney, with the project expected to be completed in around three weeks.

To help residents and visitors during the refurbishment, local businesses have joined the 'Use Our Loo' initiative, allowing people to use their facilities without needing to make a purchase.

Participating businesses include Hips Social, Bridge Café, Poppies of Lydney, Lydney Library, and Lydney Town Council.

A spokesperson for the initiative said: “We appreciate the patience of the community while these improvements take place and are grateful to the local businesses offering their support.”

Further updates will be provided once the work is complete.