APPENDIX B: Action being taken to address current issues
|
Issue |
Action required |
Responsible Officer |
Timeframe |
|
The exit to The Mall is poorly lit and encourages anti-social behaviour including urination |
Improved lighting is being raised with the Mall Management by the interim Director for Regeneration and Place |
Interim Director for Regeneration and Place |
April 2016 |
|
The subways attract anti-social behaviour including urination |
The improvements to the town centre gyratory system will result in the closure of two of the subways. |
Economic Development Officer |
January 2017 |
|
The Community Toilet Scheme requires updating to reflect the current business profile of the Town Centre |
The Chair of One Maidstone, formerly Town Centre Management, to be approached regarding contact with business network |
Interim Director for Regeneration and Place |
April 2016 |
|
The Town Centre toilets attract anti-social behaviour |
Brenchley Gardens and Fairmeadow toilets operate seasonally to reduce anti-social behaviour. |
Head
of Environment and Public Realm |
Completed |
|
The current cleaning schedule for Maidstone’s public conveniences is not responsive to the needs of each facility and is relatively expensive the level of service provided |
A commissioning exercise is to be completed in conjunction with the Parks and Open Spaces Team to determine the most appropriate method for achieving a good cleaning standard across Maidstone’s public conveniences |
Head of Environment and Public Realm |
April 2016 |
|
The Butterfly Urinal on Maidstone’s High Street is not in working order and the cost for repair is greater than replacement. |
The urinal has been closed since March 2015 and all utilities have been turned off. |
Street Scene Officer |
Completed |