Agenda item

Joint report of the Chamberlain, the Director of the Built Environment, the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection and the Director of Open Spaces (copy attached).

Consideration was given to a joint report of the Chamberlain, the Director of the Built Environment, the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection and the Director of Open Spaces which compared the revenue outturn for the services overseen by this Committee in 2011/12 with the final agreed budget for the year.

Following a question raised regarding a bid for carry-forward of funds to 2012/2013, discussion ensued regarding the installation of a 4^th Uri-lift public convenience,  Members were informed that it was unlikely that a Uri-lift would be installed in the Aldgate area during this financial year due to the works that were scheduled to start shortly.  Members considered that Smithfield (Charterhouse Street) should be considered as an area with a need for a Uri-lift, however, prior to this, market traders would need to be consulted and a report would be required to be considered by this Committee at any decision stage. 

In respect of the Community Toilet Scheme, there were currently 60 premises operating within the scheme and officers were actively ensuring that the logo for the scheme was adequately displayed on every premise.

Members briefly discussed the issues of adequate public conveniences outside or close to Fabric nightclub.

Provision also for public conveniences for women was also requested to be re-considered by officers, although it was noted that this was likely to be at significant cost to the Corporation and it was agreed to include a response within the report on Public Conveniences due to come to this committee in November.

RESOLVED :- That the revenueoutturn report for 2011/12 and the proposed carry forwards of underspendings to 2012/13 be noted.