Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:                  

(a)       That the proposed review of the local toilet strategy be supported; and

(b)       That the intended approach and timescales as set out in the report be approved.

The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) provided background information and advised that Flintshire County Council was required to review and provide an ‘end of period’ progress statement for the local toilet strategy within a year of each ordinary election for its area.  The local government election date in Wales was 5 May 2022, which meant that the latest date for review was by 4 May 2023. The purpose of the report was to provide an overview of the legislative background and set out how the Council intended to review the current strategy.

The Area Network Manager presented the report and referred to the main considerations.  The Chief Officer drew attention to the proposed timetable for the review as outlined in paragraph 1.07 of the report   The Highway Network Manager reported on the statutory public consultation exercise to be undertaken.

Councillor Bernie Attridge expressed concerns regarding the provision of public toilets in local communities in the future.  He asked if further funding was available from the Welsh Government or alternative funding streams to improve on the facilities currently available.  The Highways Network Manager responded to the comments and questions raised by Councillor Attridge and advised that new opportunities were being considered to offer provision across the County.

Councillor Mike Peers commented on facilities available in Town and Community Councils and referred to a proposed development in the Buckley Mountain ward.

The recommendations as set out in the report were moved and seconded by Councillors Bernie Attridge and Mike Allport.

RESOLVED:                  

(a)       That the proposed review of the local toilet strategy be supported; and

(b)       That the intended approach and timescales as set out in the report be approved.