Innovative Partnership Between Wyre Council and Danfo: A Win-Win Solution for Public Conveniences

Wyre Council, UK

Budget cuts have affected many local governments, making it increasingly challenging to provide essential public services, such as clean and functional public conveniences. Wyre Council, UK, recognized this challenge and sought an innovative solution to maintain the high standard of public toilets for their residents and visitors. In 2007, Wyre joined forces with neighbouring Fylde Borough Council and contracted Danfo to manage their public conveniences. This partnership proved to be a true win-win situation, thanks to Danfo's financial support package, Danfo360, and their expertise in toilet management.

The Danfo360 Financial Support Package

Danfo360 is a comprehensive financial support package that enables local governments to order new and refurbished quality public toilets without the need for capital investment. This solution allows councils to maintain high-quality public toilet facilities despite budget constraints, ensuring that residents and visitors have access to clean and well-maintained conveniences.

Expert Managed Toilets

In addition to providing financial support, Danfo also offers expert management services for public toilets. By relying on Danfo's expertise, Wyre Council continues to save money on the operational side while providing cleaner and state-of-the-art facilities. Danfo has installed numerous buildings to date for Wyre, reflecting their commitment to maintaining exceptional public toilet standards.

Positive Feedback from Wyre Council

Wyre Council has expressed their satisfaction with Danfo's services and their innovative approach to public toilet provision:

• “I’ve looked at the Danfo contract once and not needed to since. They’ve been excellent and always go above and beyond. The odd time we’ve had an issue, they won’t just resolve the issue, they’ll suggest other things they can do as well. The service is excellent.” – Wyre Council
• “Would you recommend them to others?” “Definitely.” – Wyre Council
• “Better than other external contractors but not able to compare directly for the same type of service.” – Wyre Council

Conclusion

The partnership between Wyre Council and Danfo demonstrates how innovative solutions can overcome budget challenges faced by local governments. By utilizing Danfo's financial support package and expert management services, Wyre Council has successfully maintained high-quality public toilet facilities for its residents and visitors. This win-win situation highlights the potential benefits of similar partnerships for local governments facing budget cuts, ensuring that communities continue to have access to clean and well-maintained public conveniences.