Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the work to date to explore alternative, sustainable options for the public convenience estate; and which gave options to look at the asset group in more detail.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed –

1.    The principle of charging at the high footfall facilities, with a further report on cash-operated entry systems to come forward in the new year.

2.    That franchise options can only be reasonably explored once charging is in place at the high footfall facilities.

3.    That honesty boxes should be installed at the medium footfall facilities for a trial period of one year ahead of a further review.

4.    That the facilities identified as low use, along with those that are currently closed and those which are subject to third party management arrangements, be actively promoted for community ownership for a period of one year ahead of a further review.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 21 November 2018, submitted)