Anthony Payne (Director for Place) submitted a report seeking approval of funding for a scheme to provide replacement toilets at Quay Point and Elphinstone Car Park, The Barbican, with the introduction of a 20p charge to offset some of the costs. 

Councillor Vincent (Cabinet Member for the Environment) introduced the proposals and indicated that the officers were drawing up a rolling programme of refurbishment and modernisation for public conveniences for consideration.  

Cabinet Members were also advised that the Armada Way toilets had won the Platinum award, attendant of the year award for the best kept toilet and a National Category winner for public toilets.

Jayne Donovan (Assistant Director for Environmental Services) and Catherine Dilloway (Project Manager) also attended the meeting.

Councillor Evans (Council Leader) advised councillors that this was Jayne’s last meeting of Cabinet before her retirement and thanked her for her service to the city and the Council.

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report.

Agreed that the Capital Programme is amended to include £371,000 for a scheme to provide replacement toilets at Quay Point and Elphinstone Car Park, The Barbican, the funding to be met from capital receipts.