People could be charged to use public toilets in a village near Newtown to cover the cost of repair after the latest act of vandalism.

Kerry Community Council (KCC) is again considering closing the toilet block near the village hall overnight only months after another attack by vandals.

The more than 50-year-old public toilets were officially reopened in May last year after months of refurbishment work and building a new disabled toilet extension.

"Once again the accessible unit of the public toilets in Kerry has been subjected to mindless vandalism," the council posted on social media on Monday, February 19.

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"Once again KCC will have to spend public money to repair the damage.

"KCC must now consider locking the toilets overnight, perhaps charging entrance fees to cover the cost of repair.

"If those responsible would like to donate towards the cost of repair they can send cash or cheque to the Clerk, address can be found on the Kerry Community Council website."

Residents shared their views about the latest vandalism at the toilet block. One person described it was "disgusting behaviour" adding that there was "no need at all".

Another said: "After all the hard work and expense in getting these toilets refurbished this happens again. Why do the culprits think this is acceptable. Mindless is the correct description of these people."

Public toilets across Powys have been targeted by vandals which has costed thousands of pounds in repairs.

Builth Wells Town Council said in October last year that it was considering closing the facility in the Groe car park before the town's secondary school closes.

In Llanidloes, anti-social behaviour has led to the mayor calling for the town's public toilets to be locked up at an earlier time in a bid to save money on repair costs.