Leicester City Council owns 20,830 properties across the city. This includes council houses, flats, maisonettes and bulgalows (this accounts for one in six homes in Leicester).
In order to ensure these properties are managed and maintained properly, we regularly review services for current...More
The number of children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in Leicester is above the national average. This strategy sets out how we will support children with SLCN.
A comprehensive online and face-to-face audit was completed in 2019 to better understand the level of support...More
The council's policy on pavement cafe licensing has not been reviewed for a number of years. The purpose of this consultation is to check that the policy still meets our requirements and takes account of any changes since the last review that might impact on the policy.
One aspect of the...More
A number of residents have raised concerns about rat running, speeding and inconsiderate parking within Humberstone Village.
Main roads affected by proposed traffic calming measures:
Main Street
Stanley Drive
Steins Lane
Tennis Court Drive
Vicarage...More
The council's policy on pavement cafe licensing has not been reviewed for a number of years. The purpose of this consultation is to check that the policy still meets our requirements and takes account of any changes since the last review that might impact on the policy.
One aspect of the...More
Leicester City Council declared a climate emergency in February 2019, along with many other councils across the UK. Since then, we have developed proposals for how we think Leicester will need to change to become carbon neutral. .
We will be holding a Climate Assembly in Leicester city...More
The Education Welfare Service (EWS) has responsibility for:
Promoting good attendance by reducing absence, including persistent absence
Enforcement of school attendance via the Courts (S444 Education Act 1996)
Administration of the Penalty Notice system (S444A and 444B Education Act...More
If you have been Christmas shopping, skating at Jubilee Square ice rink, visiting Santa in the Square and other festive activities or just enjoying the city festive atmosphere, we would really appreciate you telling us about your experiences.
The survey will take around five minutes to...More
Scientists now agree that the climate is changing as a result of human activity. Global average temperatures have increased by 1ºc from pre-industrial levels and sea levels are rising. In Leicester and the rest of the UK we are already seeing the early signs of change.
More frequent intense...More
Leicester City Council is proposing to install traffic calming on Brading Road and Medina Road to help reduce speeds, improve safety and discourage through traffic. This is in response to a petition received from residents of Brading Road requesting the installation of traffic calming features....More
The Connexions Service was created in 2000 as a national support service for all young people aged 13-19 (up to 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities). Funding that was originally given to local authorities for this service ended in 2011 as part of the Government’s public service...More
This draft joint commissioning strategy on mental health in Leicester aims to improve services and people’s experience of them by focusing on factors affecting health and wellbeing, developing prevention and early intervention services and appropriate care, while at the same time addressing...More
We are reviewing our policies and procedures for licensing drivers of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles. This is part of our taxi strategy, where we will look at all areas of taxi licensing to see where improvements can be made. More
Leicester City Council's Housing Department would like to hear your views and comments on issues that affect your home and local community - in this instance, the Charnwood Estate. This survey will help us plan for the future and decide where we spend funding to improve the environment of the...More
We believe in supporting all of our children and young people to have a safe place to live and thrive. We recognise that most children and young people are best brought up within their own families, however where this is not possible, we do our best to find a family or a home that best meets...More
This survey is a joint project involving Leicester City Council, Nottingham City Council and Derby City Council, working with Better Communication CIC. It relates to an Early Outcomes Fund project funded by the Department for Education that aims to improve outcomes for children and young people...More
In accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983, the council has a duty to divide the city into polling districts and to designate a polling place for each of these districts. The legislation also requires every local authority to complete a review of its polling...More
As someone who holds an allotment, we would like to find out a little more about you and how you feel about the service provided. We would be grateful if you could spend a few moments completing this survey, which would help us to plan and prioritise our services better in the future. More
Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, Rutland County Council, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire are in the process of re-commissioning sexual and domestic violence and abuse services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This involves looking at...More
We are considering the introduction of a bus lane to tackle the issue of a 'bus pinch point' on Groby Road (A50). A pinch point for buses occurs where there is a lot of traffic and/or the road narrows. This leads to traffic slowing down and congestion, causing bus services to be delayed and...More
Leicester City Council is proposing a change to its financial assessment for people who receive non-residential care. This survey can be filled in by anyone, not just those who receive help from adult social care.
Why is change needed?
The Care Act 2014 introduced changes to the...More
Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce 20 mph zones in the area around Dovelands School, and also around Letchworth Road to the north of Glenfield Road.
This proposal will involve changing the speed limit to 20 mph and the installation of traffic calming features on streets that...More
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets surrounding Thurnby Lodge School. To help reduce speeds, improve safety and discourage through traffic, we are proposing to install traffic calming on Elmcroft Avenue, Ocean Road, Dudley Avenue and Dakyn...More
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Somerset Anvenue and surrounding streets in the vicinity of Alderman Richard Hallam School. To help reduce speeds, improve safety and discourage through traffic we are proposing to install traffic calming on...More
In accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983, the council has a duty to divide the city into polling districts and to designate a polling place for each of these districts. The legislation also requires every local authority to complete a review of its polling...More
Leicester is a city that has recently seen great change in its buildings, public spaces, shops and attractions. It has plans to continue its economic growth working with local businesses and the community. This growth must be well planned to ensure that it continues to support...More
The Character Appraisal and Management Plan for the New Walk conservation area identify what makes the area special, and set out proposals and actions to preserve and enhance the area's special character. We are inviting comments on both the appraisal and the plan. More
Leicester City Council's currently operates three Public Spaces Protection Orders for Dog Control across the city:
Fouling
Exclusion
Dogs on leads
These grant the council legal powers to take enforcement action in relation to any dog control issues that may occur. The current...More
Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce a 20mph zone in Heathley Park. This is part of our commitment to improve road safety and encourage walking and cycling near to schools and in residential areas. The speed limit on these streets is curently 30 miles per hour. No further traffic...More