Decision details

Proposed transfer of public toilets and two car parks to parish councils

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

 

1.    That the transfer of the Council's four parish public convenience assets to the relevant Parish and Town Councils be approved, subject to final legal and financial agreements. Where agreed with the relevant Parish or Town Council, this will also include the transfer of the Kidmore Lane and Harestock free car parks as part of a single local management arrangement.

 

2.    That authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Strategic Director and the Director of Legal, to negotiate and finalise the detailed legal, financial and operational terms of each individual transfer, including the assets to be transferred in each case.

 

3.    That the continuation of existing operational support arrangements be approved, including cleaning services and any agreed service contributions, until April 2027 where appropriate to support an orderly transition.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Campbell Williams, Service Lead - Environmental Services Email: cawilliams@winchester.gov.uk.

Report author: Campbell Williams

Publication date: 21/07/2026

Date of decision: 21/07/2026

Decided at meeting: 21/07/2026 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 29/07/2026

Call-in deadline date: 28/07/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

Accompanying Documents:

 

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