WPBC to propose pay-on-entry scheme for public conveniences

The 3rd of August will see the Borough Council’s Management Committee consider a pilot pay-on-entry scheme at the Swannery car park public conveniences, in order to cover maintenance costs.

As part of the Council’s drive to reduce spending ahead of the Government’s financial review, it has been proposed that a pilot scheme will be set up to charge for facilities at the Swannery. Entry to the facilities will be charged at 20 pence, and the revenue collected will be used to maintain the public conveniences. If successful, the scheme may be rolled out across several other suitable public conveniences across the Borough.

Cllr Peter Chapman, Brief Holder for Finance and Assets, said: “The Council is committed to providing decent facilities to residents, and introducing turnstiles on public conveniences means that maintenance and improvements can be carried out, whilst funds previously earmarked for these purposes in the Council’s budget can be freed up to enable other vital services to continue during the financial downturn. The impending government financial review this October means that the Council will soon be faced with some hard choices, so it is vital that careful planning is put into practise.”