Many thanks to all associated with allowing us to receive these prestigious awards.

This is the fourth year running that Meadowlane has achieved the 5* grade and it is the second time Meadowlane has been a national category winner in the Shopping Centre category.  

The washrooms were installed in 2006 when the centre was extended and refurbished and they were designed to a very high specification.

Of course, we need to thank our cleaning contractors, Robinson Services, who keep the toilets exceptionally clean and tidy every day, enabling us to win this award.

The Loo of the Year Awards and associated Attendant of the Year Awards for cleaning staff have identifying the best in Britain since 1987 and are recognised as standard setters for all those who provide ‘away from home’ facilities for staff, customers and visitors.

Every entry received an unannounced visit from an authorised Loo of the Year Awards Inspector and was assessed against over 100 judging criteria – including signage and decor, fixtures and fittings and overal standards of cleanliness and management.  Every loo receives a star grading ranging from 1 to 5 and five star winners are short listed for one of a number of National Awards covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The 2010 Awards were sponsored by Airdri – the UK based leading manufacturer of warn air hand dryers, the Changing Places Consortium and The British Cleaning Council, together with the four national tourism bodies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

1435 entries were received this year, across the sixty separate entry categories of the competition, with many first time establishments joining the increasing number of providers who submit their toilet facilities for an annual, independent assessment.