A BLOCK of public toilets in Somerset have been temporarily closed due to 'serious' vandalism.
Minehead Town Council have confirmed that the Blenheim public toilets will "remain closed for the foreseeable future" following "significant damage" to the facilities on Wednesday (February 11).
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According to the council, the public toilets in Blenheim Gardens were broken into, along with the on‑site store room.
The toilets and windows have been damaged, and items from the store room were removed, placed near the Burma Star War Memorial and then set on fire.
This isn't the first time in recent memory that these specific toilets have been damaged, with spray-painted graffiti removed as part of a "troubling pattern of recent incidents" in this area of town, back in October 2025.
A spokesperson for Minehead Town Council said: "The public toilets in Blenheim Gardens were broken into along with the on‑site store room.
"Significant damage was caused to the toilets and windows, and items from the store room were removed, placed near the Burma Star War Memorial and set alight.
"The facilities will remain closed for the foreseeable future while repairs are carried out. The police have been informed and photos of the damage have been provided. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes to genuine users."
If you have any information that may assist, you can contact the council at info@mineheadtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01643 707213.
A town council spokesperson added: "Our sincere thanks go to Minehead Fire Station for their swift response and for their continued dedication to our community."
No other public toilet facilities in Minehead are affected at this time. The nearest alternative public toilets are located at Summerland Car Park
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