Public Toilet Review and Community Feedback Initiative

Access to clean, safe, and well-maintained public toilets is an essential part of creating a welcoming and inclusive community. This project aims to review all council-managed public toilet facilities to identify areas for improvement, highlight what’s working well, and ensure these spaces meet the needs of all residents and visitors.

Through community engagement, on-site inspections, and data collection, we’ll assess the condition, accessibility, and cleanliness of public toilets across the region. The findings will help the council plan maintenance, upgrades, and potential new facilities to better serve the community.

Project Objectives

1. Identify Gaps and Needs
   Map existing public toilets and assess where additional facilities are needed based on population density, foot traffic, and accessibility.

2. Assess Condition and Maintenance
   Review the current state of each facility — including cleanliness, functionality, signage, accessibility, and safety — and highlight those needing repairs or upgrades.

3. Gather Community Feedback
   Collect insights from residents, visitors, and local businesses about their experiences and satisfaction with public toilets.

4. Promote Equity and Accessibility
   Ensure that facilities meet the needs of all users, including families with young children, people with disabilities, older adults, and gender-diverse individuals.

5. Inform Future Planning
   Provide evidence-based recommendations to support the council’s ongoing investment in public infrastructure and community wellbeing.

How it works

Step 1: Quick Poll/Survey — Gauging Overall Community Sentiment - Click Here to tell us how you feel about the current facilities
To get an initial snapshot of how residents feel about public toilets across the council area.

Step 2: Interactive Mapping Tool — Collecting Location-Based Feedback - Click Here to provide feedback on the council facilities
To gather detailed, place-specific feedback on the state of facilities across the council area.

Step 3: Ideas Board — Prioritising Themes and Solutions - Click Here to help us prioritise the work required

To build on the mapping feedback by identifying key themes and co-designing improvement ideas with the community

Step 4: News Feed — Reporting Back to the Community
To close the feedback loop and demonstrate that input has led to action.

QuickPoll Mapping Tool Ideas Board