By Local Democracy & Public Affairs Reporter not affiliated to the BBC LDRS
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The ongoing concerns regarding the absence of sanitary bins at the Church Street public conveniences have been put to rest, as the Town Council confirm that the matter is now fully resolved.
For a period, the lack of disposal units in the facilities had been a point of frustration for site users. Following inquiries into the situation, it was revealed that the oversight was the result of a contractual issue between the council and its service provider. This administrative hurdle had led to a temporary, yet inconvenient, gap in the expected standards of hygiene provision at the location.
Recognising the necessity of these facilities, the council acted quickly to mitigate the impact. Over the recent weekend, temporary bins were installed as an immediate stop-gap measure to ensure that users were not left without appropriate disposal options while the broader issue was handled.
The council has now announced that the contractual issue has been settled, clearing the way for the permanent resolution of the problem. Residents and visitors can expect the council’s primary contractor to visit the site this week to remove the temporary units and install the permanent, professional-grade sanitary bins.
The Official Toilet Opening by Oakham Mayor Jan Fillingham 22nd June 2009
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