Redbridge council to invest £2m in public toilets after person defecates on street
Posted on February 19th, 2023
Arike Idris Courtesy EssexLive
Residents on social media have claimed there are not enough public toilets in the Redbridge area
Redbridge Council is funding £2 million into new and refurbished public toilets after a person was fined for excreting on an Ilford Road. The incident happened on Colombo Road last November when the culprit was caught in the act by a resident.
Council enforcement officers carried out an investigation and tracked the offender using their vehicle number plate. The offender was issued a £150 penalty notice as a result.
Councillor Khayer Chowdhury posted details of the incident on Facebook on Monday (February 13). On the post, he said: “Our enforcement officers were recently contacted by a resident who had witnessed someone taking a poo on their street.
“It was a disgusting act that nobody should have to witness especially when we have public toilets and many other toilets available in shops and other premises! Officers took a statement from the complainant and tracked the offender using their vehicle registration plate.
“Our officers were then able to issue a £150 fine to the offender which has now been paid.” Residents on social media have claimed there are not enough public toilets in the Redbridge area.
A Redbridge Council spokesperson said: This incident occurred in Colombo Road, Ilford, last November. The individual concerned was issued a Fixed Penalty Notice, which has been paid.
“The nearest toilets for public use are located in Ilford Town Centre, a short walk from Colombo Road. Redbridge Council is also investing £2m in new and refurbished public toilets.”