We are pleased to announce that we have refurbished the unisex toilet block in the beach carpark ready for the Easter holidays. Works have included internal and external power washing, painting throughout, leak fixing, fixtures and fittings refurb, plumbing and electrical checks and new signage.
The toilets were devolved to the Parish Council in 2016 under an informal agreement with Cornwall Council. Since that time around 50% the local portion of the council tax (Parish precept) has paid for their running costs alone. The precept was raised several years ago specifically to meet increasing toilet costs.
Whilst we wait for an agreement between Cornwall Council and the car park leaseholder in order to transfer the toilet lease to the parish, it is difficult for us to allocate extra money to improve the facilities. We have done everything that we can to maintain community access to the toilets in the cove, however we have now had to reduce the number of facilities available in order to control the significant costs.
Going forward our aim is to make sure that the toilets are maintained to the best possible standard and that the running costs are brought under control.
