Sanitary bins will be added to men’s toilets in support of people recovering from prostate cancer.

The bins will be installed in council toilets as part of a new campaign to support people recovering from the disease.

The “Boys need Bins” initiative was started by Tackle Prostate Cancer alongside Bladder Health UK and Prostate Cancer UK to help men suffering from incontinence feel more comfortable in public toilets.

Cllr Vicki Wells, Adur and Worthing Council cabinet member for the environment, said:“I'm really pleased that we've been able to support the Boys need Bins campaign and bring the first sanitary bins for men to the town.

“Men deserve to have the same sanitary provisions available to them as women, and I hope the additions give those recovering from prostate cancer more confidence to enjoy our town.”

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The new plans will see the sanitary bins placed in council toilets across Worthing including at the High Street multi-storey car park and at the Sea Lane café in Goring.

Extra bins will also be available on Worthing Pier during the summer months when more people will be using the toilets there.

Loss of bladder control can be a symptom of prostate cancer with some opting to use incontinence pads to help deal with this.

The council say that the addition of sanitary bins will help men dispose of these products more easily and with dignity.

Cllr Rosey Whorlow, cabinet member for community wellbeing, added: “The introduction of sanitary bins to our men's toilets is a great step forward to helping men dispose of their hygiene items easily and safely. It's fantastic we've been able to support this great campaign.”

Adur and Worthing Council is also encouraging businesses in the area to take part in the scheme.