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Public Conveniences

What are the objectives and desired outcomes of the review

• Establish what the Council’s legal requirement for public conveniences provision is and whether the service is needed.
• Establish whether the number and male/female ratio of Public Conveniences in the borough of Maidstone is appropriate.
• Establish whether the opening hours and location of public conveniences are fit for purpose.
• Assess the cleanliness, safety and accessibility (disability and childcare) of public conveniences in Maidstone.
• Assess the running and maintenance costs of public conveniences and identify if alternative sources of funding and ownership are appropriate.
• Identify alternate methods of public conveniences provision, such as the Community Toilet Scheme.
• Establish whether the provision of existing advertisement and signage to public conveniences is sufficient and fit for purpose.
• Identify steps to improve public conveniences, if required.

Which witnesses are required?

• Cabinet Member for Environment
• Environmental Health Officer
• Facility Management Officer
• Best practice authorities
• Parish Councils
• Help the Aged
• Disability forum
• Toddler Groups
• Residents

Other ways to seek evidence? E.g. site visits, involving members of the public

• Press Release
• Public Conveniences Tour

What information/training is needed?

• Image of Maidstone survey results and comments
• BVPIs
• Green Spaces Strategy
• Select Committee Evidence
• Improvising Public Access to Better Quality Toilets: A Strategic Guide

Suggested time for review and report completion date

• 2- 3 months - complete November 2008

How does the review link to council priorities?

• A Healthy Environment

How does this item deliver CfPS effective scrutiny principles?

·                   Enables the voice and concerns of the public

·                   Drives improvement in public services

Any co-optees or expert witnesses?