Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 30, 2025

Purpose: The decision confirms the potential programme of works for phase 3 of the Public Toilets Refurbishment and Renewal Project based on an anticipated budget of £400k being made available as part of the 2025/26 budget.

Content: Cabinet agreed the schedule of works suggested in Appendix 1 of the Cabinet report, subject to Full Council’s approval of the budget.

Reasons for the decision: The Council is responsible for maintenance of 27 public toilets and has spent £279k of revenue funding on repairing public toilets. A further £400k is needed to complete the outstanding repairs and refurbishment to ensure all public toilets have received attention.

Alternative options considered: The alternative options for Council to consider were not to allocate the funds requested and not to undertake refurbishment of the existing proposed public toilets because of budget constraints. This is not the preferred option as there is a recognised need to improve the public toilets in Thanet.