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Aug 2021
The trade union Unison is still in talks with Harrogate Borough Council over some staff having to use public toilets during office hours.
The union first raised concerns in April when plans to move Knaresborough Tourist Information Centre into the Courthouse Museum got underway.
As part of the move, roles are set to be amalgamated — tourist information officers and museum assistants will become 'visitor experience assistants' and become part of the council's new Destination Management Organisation led by Gemma Rio to coordinate tourism.
The museum site doesn't have adequate on-site toilet facilities, forcing staff to use public toilets on Cheapside.
Unison has argued the situation was never ideal and is now no longer viable as more staff join them.
The council and union representatives have met in recent weeks to discuss alternatives. The union is now waiting for the council to respond.
David Houlgate, Unison Harrogate branch secretary, said:
The union has said it is also making contact with local organisations to see if it's possible for staff to share facilities.
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