Frinton's seafront toilets are flushed with success having been praised as "super loos" by visitors to the town who gave them top marks.

Both visitors felt they were among the best public conveniences they had ever used, praised their cleanliness and the friendliness of the attendants.

Jacqui Coe, of Hullbridge, Essex, wrote to Tendring District Council (TDC), and said that the facility was worth far more than the 20p she paid over the New Year break.

"The male attendant was cheerful, courteous and obviously conscientious in keeping a very high standard of cleanliness," she said.

"At a time when councils are having to make cutbacks it's refreshing to find one that appears to have got their priorities right and I hope that other councils will take note and follow their shining example."

Mrs Coe added that they were "super loos and a delight to behold."

She also sent TDC a letter from the Evening Echo after reader Trevor Murdin of Flemming Crescent, Leigh, Essex, had written to the paper.

"The best loos, I reckon, are on the cliff top at Frinton, "he wrote. "They are the business and although it's 20p to enter, this attended facility is always as clean and fragrant and as well-lit as can be.

"The attendants are charming and chatty and the last time I paid a visit they actually played classical music."

Nick Turner, TDC's Cabinet Member for the Environment, said it is great to hear from happy, contented customers.

"At this difficult financial time TDC is aiming to provide excellent front line services across the District," he said.

"It certainly appears we have achieved it as far as these two visitors are concerned and it is a credit to the staff involved with the facility."

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