The toilets at wincheap play area remain closed after god knows how many years.

As the article mentions, Canterbury city sold off the toilet on broad street. It's now a cocktail bar!

I don't know about in the UK, but in the US they want to criminalize homelessness. Drugs are rampant though and people are frequently sleeping & OD'ing in public restrooms. I'd like to see like barracks or government sponsored disaster relief sites for homeless, but away from city life where people can find purpose and where experts provide support, counseling and services.