Issue - meetings
Removal of Parliament Street Fountain and Saint Sampson's Square Toilets
Meeting: 12/04/2018 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport - Expired (Item 77)
77 Removal of Parliament Street Fountain and Saint Sampson Square Toilets PDF 168 KB
This report presents options for the redundant Parliament Street fountain and St Sampson Square toilet block, recommending that both be removed and the fountain replaced by a temporary feature.
Additional documents:
- Annex A Rowntree Artwork further note March 2018, item 77 PDF 476 KB
- Annex B, item 77 PDF 230 KB
- Annex C Letter from York BiD, item 77 PDF 219 KB
Decision:
Resolved: That Option 3
To remove the toilet block and fountain replacing the Fountain with an intermediate floral display and to establish a task and finish group to bring forward proposals for the use of the space created by the removal of the fountain. These proposals will be brought back to the Executive Member.
be approved.
Reason: To improve the public realm of Parliament Street and support the economic growth of the city.
Minutes:
A report outlining options for the redundant Parliament Street fountain and St Sampson Square toilet block, recommending that both be removed and the fountain replaced by a temporary feature was presented to the Executive Member.
In response to comments made during public participation, the Officer clarified that the annual running cost for the fountain was £10k per year. It was also clarified that the report recommended the removal of the redundant features; any permanent replacement proposals would be brought forward at a later stage.
The Executive Member queried whether there was no risk of potential antisocial behaviour associated with the temporary floral display (i.e. stealing flowers). He also suggested that seats be installed as part of any future bids. It was then
Resolved: That Option 3
To remove the toilet block and fountain replacing the Fountain with an intermediate floral display and to establish a task and finish group to bring forward proposals for the use of the space created by the removal of the fountain. These proposals will be brought back to the Executive Member.
be approved.
Reason: To improve the public realm of Parliament Street and support the economic growth of the city.