Banbury Town Council is examining proposals to make toilet facilities more readily available in the town centre.
The proposal would enable residents and visitors to use facilities operated by selected shops, cafés and other businesses without charge or the need to make a purchase.
Councillor Andy Eaton presented the community toilet proposal at a town council meeting on November 3.
Its stated purpose is to improve accessibility in central Banbury, with particular emphasis on older people and residents who have difficulty getting around.
Under the proposal, businesses agreeing to take part would be entered on a council register and identified as members of a town-wide network of accessible toilets.
The scheme has not yet received approval.
Council representatives intend to work with Age Friendly Banbury to ensure participating venues provide suitable facilities and to address obstacles encountered by elderly residents.
Access to public toilets remains an issue for town centres across the country, and Banbury currently has facilities at Horsefair and Castle Quay Shopping Centre.
Some council-managed toilets also charge 20p for each visit.
If the proposal is approved, Banbury would follow several UK towns and cities that have worked with local businesses to expand free public toilet access.
Such arrangements are intended to make town centres more accessible for residents and visitors.