A derelict and disused public toilets block which was shut for more than a decade has been reopened as a café in Sutton Green.
The borough’s mayor Cllr Steve Cook cut the official red ribbon at Sutton Green Café's grand opening on Friday (November 16).
After anti-social behaviour and vandalism forced it to close in 2003 there were plans for it to be demolished.
But community efforts saw a rescue bid launched before it was redeveloped into the coffee house it is now.
New aluminium shutters have also been installed at the new café in a bid to prevent issues which blighted the public toilets block from reappearing.
Following the ceremony a selection of both hot and cold foods, as well as cakes and drinks, were served up.
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Mayor of Sutton Cllr Steve Cook cutting the red ribbon alongside Cllr Marlene Heron (right)
Cllr Ruth Dombey, Sutton Council’s leader, said: “We know how important it is that there are good community facilities in the area.
"I'm here today because I'm absolutely delighted we have managed to save this building, which has a lot of heritage to it.
“We've now converted it, so not only do we have public toilets, we also have a community cafe."
Happy Building Ltd, a construction company in Station Way, helped design the new café before it was officially opened earlier this month.
Cllr Marlene Heron, Sutton Local Committee chair, said: “I'm absolutely thrilled and so proud of everyone involved.”
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