Greater access to drinking water in public spaces will contribute to improved public health.
Aim
Context
The Issues
Often, the only option to obtain a drink outside the home is to buy a sweetened drink in a single use bottle.
Policy Principles
Options
Include drinking water fountains in the design of new public spaces, public transport hubs, and at major sports and leisure venues, transport interchanges and shopping centres.
Strategic Objectives
- sustainable development
- climate
- biodiversity
- green infra-structure landscape
- health
- economy
- housing
- design
- education
Evidence
Impact of sugary drinks on health,
Further information
The provision of drinking water fountains helps improve public health, reduces waste from single-use plastic bottles and supports the circular economy through the use of reusable water bottles.
Implementation
Planning Tools
- local plan policies
- additional guidance
- design codes
- masterplans
- planning applications
Implementation methods by external and internal partners
Town centre managers
Town centre regeneration
Commercial developers
Refill encourages places to provide accessible water stations and promote their app in relevant communications and engagement plans with the public. https://www.refill.org.uk/
Monitoring
How can we measure success?
Design guidance for public spaces and venues is produced and implemented.
More sites identified on the refill app: https://www.refill.org.uk/
Case studies
Possible contacts for planning case study
https://www.refill.org.uk/refill-warrington/
Refill Sefton Contact: Rosemary Turner rturner86@live.co.uk
Refill Chester Contact: Helen Tandy Helenchesterfoe@hotmail.com
Merseyrail have rehydration points
have any been installed in new public squares & shown on planning applications?
Hull SPD 14: Healthy Places, Healthy People https://www.hull.gov.uk/downloads/file/3671/spd14-healthy-places-healthy-people
4.9 To contribute towards addressing this health priority and in respect of Local Plan Policy 14 the Council will expect applicants to demonstrate that the proposed development is:-
· increases social connections through mixed use communities and public spaces that provide accessible facilities such as public toilets, benches for people to rest and talk, secure cycle parking, dog waste bins and recycling bins and water fountains;