Decision details

The Director, Public Health, Protection & Community Services advised the Cabinet of the Council’s duty to comply with the statutory requirement to develop and publish a Local Toilets Strategy, as required by Part 8 of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017.

Members were advised that a draft strategy had been prepared that incorporated the feedback following a public consultation as part of the Assessment of Need that was undertaken for four weeks, beginning in October 2018. The strategy also incorporates feedback following a statutory 12 weeks public consultation on the draft strategy, which began in February 2019.

The Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-Being and Cultural Services commented on the detailed consultation that was undertaken in respect of the item and spoke on the investment of public conveniences across the County Borough by the Authority.  Members were also advised of the facilities available within the Community Hubs.  The Cabinet Member also referenced the facilities available via the private and 3^rd sector.

The Deputy Leader, as Cabinet Member for Equalities and Diversity spoke of the feedback from residents when undertaking the Strategic Equality Plan and the focus residents put in respect of the provision of public conveniences across the County Borough and its importance.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    To approve the Local Toilets Strategy 2019.

2.    To approve the publication of the Local Toilets Strategy 2019