Agenda item

Public Conveniences Strategy - Update on Service Based Review Savings

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment that provided an update regarding the progress being made to achieve the savings agreed in the Service Based Review Public Conveniences Strategy. Members were advised that no complaints from members of the public had been received since the closure of the attended toilets and Smithfield.

 

A Member noted that, despite no complaints being received from the public, he had personally complained to officers regarding the closure of toilet facilities. The Assistant Director of Cleansing Operations advised that any cleansing issues with the Blackfriars toilets would be looked into. In response to Members’ concerns regarding public urination in Bishopsgate, the Assistant Director advised that Street Environment Officers would be meeting with the City of London Police to address the issue. The Assistant Director of Street Scene and Strategy added that Fixed Penalty Notices were being issued for public urination in accordance with Anti-Social Behaviour legislation.

 

A Member noted that the Members concerned could apply for a review of the licence for any premises causing particular public nuisance relating to urination.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

 

 

 

 

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