Saga renovării unor toalete publice, de 58.000 de euro, s-a lăsat cu demisia a cinci consilieri, într-un mic sat din Anglia. „Patrimoniu al comunității”

A public toilet renovation in Meopham, England, costing over £50,000, led to the resignation of five local council members amid community protests. The toilets were closed in April 2024, sparking outrage among residents who deemed them essential. A non-binding referendum showed 94% support for reopening. After two by-elections costing £15,000, the new council voted to reopen the toilets in July 2025, spending an additional £25,000 on renovations. The facility was reopened on July 1, 2025, with ongoing maintenance costs estimated at £20,000. Local residents expressed relief and satisfaction with the council's decision, highlighting the toilets as a community heritage.