The Jenny Lind Park public toilets have reopened after a two-month-long refurbishment and a £100,000 investment by Norwich City Council.

Jenny Lind Park toilet block (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)

Lisa Alston, Labour candidate for Town Close, was accused by Town Close councillors Emma Corlett, an independent, and Cate Oliver, a Green, of "shameless grifting" for claiming credit for two years of campaign work.

But Ms Alston dismissed the criticism and said she was "delighted" to see the toilets reopen.

She said: "If I am elected to Norwich City Council, I will continue to campaign for more public toilets to open.

Lisa Alston (Image: Beth Moseley)

"They make it easier for people to spend time and money in parks and boost the economy by increasing footfall.

"The mural looks fantastic.

"These paintings of places in our community show just what an amazing place we live in."

The more than 100-year-old Jenny Lind Park gate next to the toilet block has also been cleaned and repainted as part of the investment.

The stone arch gate (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)

Neighbours worked alongside artist Harry Newman to help design and paint the mural.

Reprezent Project, a non-profit organisation, the nearby Bread and Roses Community Cafe and the Garage supported the project, which was funded by a Norwich City Council grant.

Ruben Cruz, CEO and founder of Reprezent Project said: "It was a privilege to work on this project with residents.

The finished design (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)

"We hope it will bring happiness to many people.

"The artwork captures the past and future of NR2, showcasing its diversity, inclusion and community pride."

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