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Public Lavatories

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 September 2024UIN 2723

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will have discussions with councils on maintaining free public toilets in (a) towns and (b) villages.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024-25 made available up to £64.7 billion, the majority of which is un-ringfenced in recognition of local authorities being best placed to understand local priorities, including on the important provision of public toilets whether they are operated by local councils directly or through community schemes.

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