Proposed transfer of public toilets and two car parks to parish councils

July 21, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Decision

  1. That the transfer of the Council's four parish public convenience assets to the relevant Parish and Town Councils be approved, subject to final legal and financial agreements. Where agreed with the relevant Parish or Town Council, this will also include the transfer of the Kidmore Lane and Harestock free car parks as part of a single local management arrangement.
  2. That authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Strategic Director and the Director of Legal, to negotiate and finalise the detailed legal, financial and operational terms of each individual transfer, including the assets to be transferred in each case.
  3. That the continuation of existing operational support arrangements be approved, including cleaning services and any agreed service contributions, until April 2027 where appropriate to support an orderly transition.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 9.30 am on July 21, 2026

Supporting Documents

CAB3563 Transfer of community assets to parish councils.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Jul 2026
Effective from29 Jul 2026
Expected date21 Jul 2026
Originally due21 Jul 2026
Lead officerCampbell Williams
Subject to call-inYes