AN Oldbury pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the 2017 Loo of the Year Awards.

The Court of Requests, in Church Street, has been awarded a platinum star rating by inspectors – the highest award possible.

Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK, with inspectors making unannounced visits to thousands of toilets across the UK.

All of the toilets are graded from bronze to platinum with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

Kirsty Hopkins, manager of the JD Wetherspoon pub, said: “We are delighted with the award. Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors.”

The platinum rating is given only to outlets which offer “exceptional toilets”, being judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

Awards’ managing director, Mike Bone, said: “The toilets at The Court of Requests have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

“The pub richly deserves its platinum award.”