Decision details

Petition regarding Western Undercliff Facilities

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

A petition containing 1910 valid signatures and an e-petition containing 135 valid signatures were received by the Council requesting the reinstatement of local facilities along Western Undercliff, Ramsgate.

 

On 7 December 2017 Council approved the recommendation to refer the petition to Cabinet without debate as the petition is in reference to an executive function.

 

This report provides Cabinet with background information leading to the closure of the kiosk and toilets and the consideration taken in relation to the provision of toilets in the area.

Decision:

Cabinet agreed to consider the comments from the petition as part ofthe strategic toilet review which was ongoing and would be presented to Cabinet in 2018.

Reasons for the decision:

There is no capital funding available to demolish the premises and rebuild toilets however there is the option to take the comments into account when undertaking the toilet review.

Alternative options considered:

Without capital funding of at least £119,000 there is no alternative option.

Publication date: 31/01/2018

Date of decision: 30/01/2018

Decided at meeting: 30/01/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 08/02/2018

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