Purpose

On 1 March 2023, a Key decision was agree to a
programme of works as set out in Appendix A (item 2 on page 4),
incorporating a series of planned project works to enable the
Council to delivery on its obligations to maintain buildings fit
for purpose utilising £3,707K of capital budget. Appendix A
Details of projects included in the Building Improvement Works -
RevB.xlsx (herefordshire.gov.uk)

This Capital Building Improvement Programme 2023/25 allocated
£150K to refurbish the redundant public toilets that are
accessed from the northern side of the Maylord Centre, close to the
bus stop, and put them back into use so that they meet modern
statutory requirements and have facilities that are available to
use by all members of the community. Appendix A – Details of
projects included in the Building Improvement Works 2023/25 as
attached to the following decision link: Decision - Property
services estates capital building improvement programme 2023/25 -
Herefordshire Council

On 24 February 2023, the Council accepted the Changing Places grant
offered by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
(DLUHC) to support the installation of three Changing Places
toilets in Hereford. This Record of Officer Decision was signed off
by the Director of Resources and Assurance.

DLUHC allocated £287,000.00 to support the installation. The
Council agreed to spend the grand funding on 25 September 2023 and
this granted delegated authority to the Strategic Assets Delivery
Director to make all operational decisions: Issue details - To
Spend Changing Places Grant Funding - Herefordshire Council

The decision to award this will enable the works to commence at
Venue 1, Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre, and will form part of
the retail offer and will open up opportunities for people with
disabilities to access, employment and leisure activities.

This Changing Places toilet will enable people with specific needs,
with equipment such as hoists, privacy screens, adults sized
changing benches, peninsula toilets and space for carers at the
Maylord Orchards.