A DDC Press Release.....
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HANDING OVER KEYS TO THE QUAY -
COUNCILS WORK IN PARTNERSHIP FOR SERVICES
Dover District Council has handed the keys to the Quay Public Conveniences to Sandwich Town Council - as part of ongoing partnership work between Dover District Council and Town/Parish Councils, and work to see how communities can have more involvement in services for their areas for the future. The facilities have been extensively refurbished by DDC with part funding from Sandwich Town Council.
The major refurbishment project, which includes new shower facilities, will be maintained and managed by the Town Council who will be employing attendants and charging 20p to use the toilets. The opening times are 10am-4pm October to March, and 8am-7pm April to September.
Cllr Nigel Collor, Dover District Council Cabinet Member for Access and Property Management said: "We continue to work with partners in Town and Parish Councils to look at how communities can have a greater involvement in maintaining and providing facilities in their areas."
Cllr Joe Trussler, Sandwich Town Mayor, said: "It is good that Dover District Council and Sandwich Town Council have worked together on this project. These major improvements will have a huge impact on the ambience and visual aspect of the Quay and we hope that local residents and visitors will welcome the new facilities."