HAWORTH'S remaining public toilets could close as part of Bradford Council's swingeing budget cuts.

The blocks at Central Park and the Bronte Museum car park are earmarked to shut, saving more than £53,000 a year in running costs.

Across the district, seven public conveniences are under threat. The total saving would be £144,600 a year.

But council chiefs hope community organisations will come forward to run the facilities.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, executive member for the environment, said: “Although the council will no longer be able to fund these toilets it is hoped parish councils, voluntary organisations or other community groups may take them on and keep them open."

In recent years, public loos at Penistone Hill above Haworth have also been lost, together with blocks at Keighley Market, East Morton, Cullingworth and Silsden.

A massive package of proposed cuts was approved earlier this week by the council's ruling executive.

Libraries and community halls are also among services set to be targeted as the authority prepares to slash £82m from its budget.

Public consultation is now under way.