Porty promenade needs its public toilets! Who’s with me? – Hayley Matthews

I know Edinburgh Council’s not flush with cash, but can’t they open the loos on Portobello promenade, asks Hayley Matthews.

It's no fun to be caught short on Porty Prom when all the loos are shut

I was walking along the prom the other day as I do quite a lot and noticed the public loos were shut. I know they tend to be open in the summer when the beach is busier. However, it’s still pretty busy in the winter too and if anything when the cold wind chill is in the air – the need for a pee is often greater. It just seems a bit stupid to shut them in such a busy area, especially with all the walkers, cyclists and coffee-goers.

If it comes down to money, which I’m more than certain it does, then I bet I’m not the only one who would happily pay 20p or 30p for the chance of a bit of relief when in need of a desperate widdle. I’m always in need of a loo stop when down the beach and short of running behind a bush – of which there aren’t many – I’m always left in a bit of a panic. I know there are a few cafes but a takeaway coffee or the temptation of a bacon roll is a lot more expensive than a 20p pee.

Please open up the loos, Edinburgh Council – I’ll even do the daily upkeep myself! I reckon that surely a 20p charge or something similar would help subsidise the public loos and open them up to the cross-legged of the promenade.

The dogs can pee to their heart’s content yet for us two-legged breeds, well we need to tie a knot in it. I’m still trying to work out how to, so pass the Tena Lady!