New Toilets for the Meadows
Update December 2024
In February 2024 FoMBL were asked to join a working group set up by CEC Thriving Green Spaces development team lead by Marco Gallo. See their website
Proposed new toilets are clearly welcomed. FoMBL has taken part in many meetings throughout the year with the Thriving Green Spaces team who have now chosen a location at the south end of Middle Meadow Walk. (Not considered as ideal by many park users but constraints accepted) Unfortunately the original installation date of June 2024 has now been estimated as spring/summer next year. It is hoped the temporary toilets will be retained but at high cost. This was partly due a lack of knowledge by the TGS team regarding the restrictions of the Confirmation Act which prohibits all new building on the Meadows, except toilets and bandstands.
A refreshment kiosk had been erroneously included in the design, and this has now been omitted.
The original plans showed 3 urinals without wash hand basins. The revised proposals has omitted the urinals altogether. There seems to be no further opportunity to comment on the design as it has been stated that full planning permission is not required. Revised final plans have been provided showing a much smaller store and only 3 cubicles, one disabled toilet and one changing place. No outside tap has been included as previously agreed. FoMBL were not asked to comment on these plans.
There remain concerns regarding location, suitability of the location of a changing places facility as well as workable vehicular access. We have not been asked to comment on any exterior work including paths, signage, landscaping etc.
Final plan:
Draft layout