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Conwy Council Secures £280,000 to Build New Toilets, But Councillor Argues Against It

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Conwy County Council has obtained a grant from the Welsh Government to build new public toilets on the side of Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay, but one councillor is questioning the decision. Cllr Cheryl Carlisle argues that the existing toilets in the restaurant should be opened to everyone, rather than spending £280,000 on new facilities. The move has sparked debate, with the council urging anyone entering the building to be fully clothed and not to come in wet or excessively sandy. The council has recently progressed its local toilet strategy, collaborating with town and community councils to shift the cost, and has pledged to keep its buildings' facilities open for the public to use.

Key Takeaways:

  • Conwy County Council has secured a £280,000 grant from the Welsh Government to build new public toilets on the side of Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay.
  • Cllr Cheryl Carlisle is questioning the decision, arguing that the existing toilets in the restaurant should be opened to everyone, rather than spending £280,000 on new facilities.
  • The existing toilets in Porth Eirias are currently only for customers of the restaurant.
  • The council has urged anyone entering the building to be fully clothed and not to come in wet or excessively sandy.
  • The council has recently progressed its local toilet strategy, collaborating with town and community councils to shift the cost.
  • The council has pledged to keep its buildings' facilities open for the public to use, including its HQ at Coed Pella and libraries.
  • Cllr Carlisle has accused the council of wasting public money, saying "every penny counts".
  • The matter is set to be discussed at Conwy's economy and place committee on 22 September.

Statistics:

  • £280,000: The amount of tax payers' money Conwy County Council has obtained from the Welsh Government to build new public toilets.
  • 19: The number of public toilets closed by the council last year to cut costs.
  • 40: The total number of public toilets owned by the council.
  • £TBC: The amount of money being paid by Colwyn Bay Town Council to keep the toilets at the Dingle open.
  • 22 September: The date of the Conwy's economy and place committee meeting where the matter will be discussed.

Sources:

  • ReachPLC (2023) - Byline: RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter richard.evans@reachplc.com

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