Council Agrees

Cllr Mark Thomas promoted the following, which the Council agreed to. Prostate Cancer UK’s report  Lifting the lid on male incontinence along with the campaign of “boys need bins” highlights the growing numbers of those who suffer with incontinence issues as a result of prostate treatment. Prostate Cancer UK cites that 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer and that 1 in 3 men over 65 are estimated to have a urinary incontinence problem. It is important to make life more comfortable and dignified for those who suffer such problems. Therefore I ask Council to support this motion for provision of sanitary bins so that waste products can be disposed of in a discreet and hygienic manner

Link to the campaign https://prostatecanceruk.org/get-involved/campaigning/incontinence/boys-need-bins

Wording of the motion, (b) “In Prostate Cancer month and in support of the Prostate Cancer UK campaign “Boys need Bins”, this Council recognises that men may have need of sanitary bins when out and about. This Council asks the Acting Chief Executive to install at least one sanitary bin in each set of toilets in Council premises.” Proposer: Councillor Thomas Seconder: Councillor New