The pilot of a comfort scheme in Lanark has been deemed unsuccessful

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South Lanarkshire Council will not continue with the Lanark Comfort Scheme following an unsuccessful pilot.The local authority launched a comfort scheme throughout the town as a pilot in April 2019.It was in line with the Business Improvement District for Lanark and aimed to get local businesses on board to provide toilet facilities for locals throughout the area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Three local businesses were registered for the pilot: Clydesdale Inn, Castlebank Horticultural Centre and the Horse and Jockey Bar to provide toilet facilities to locals.The businesses were paid a small fee for providing access, which ranged from £500 to £1500 per year, determined by the standard of facilities provided.The pilot was interrupted due to restrictions for local businesses, therefore in order to allow it to run for 12 full months it ended in September this year.The council have decided not to pursue the scheme as there is no budget for continuing it.Councillor David Shearer (Clydesdale West), expressed his disappointment with the scheme not continuing, and said: “I was heavily involved in pushing for this pilot to be carried out so hope we could expand it throughout South Lanarkshire for much needed conveniences.“I am, to say the least, disappointed that the results of this pilot have proven