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Suicide Prevention Strategy
The Draft Suicide Prevention Strategy 2024-2029 for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) presents a community plan to lower suicide rates over the next five years. Based on data, proven practices, and advice from experts and community members, the strategy highlights that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility for both organisations and communities. The plan invites public feedback to help improve the strategy and create a clear action plan, ensuring support is available within... MoreClosed 22 December 2024 -
School admission arrangements 2026/27
Leicester City Council is responsible for setting the admission arrangements for all its mainstream community and voluntary controlled schools. When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, Leicester City Council as admissions authority, must consult on their admission arrangements that will apply for admission applications the following school year. We are considering making the following change to the current arrangements, to take effect from the start of the 2026/27 academic... MoreOpened 13 December 2024 -
Council tax - empty and unfurnished properties
Since April 2013, Councils have had the ability to charge additional council tax on empty properties. The Council uses this discretion but allows a one-month period of grace for unfurnished properties, where no tax is charged. This consultation is on the proposal to remove the one-month discount, when empty and unfurnished properties become vacant from 1 April 2025. The change would be consistent with furnished properties, where no discount applies. Summary of... MoreClosed 12 December 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Home Farm Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
Leicester Market redevelopment
Leicester’s historic market is in the process of being redeveloped, please see the updated proposals and tell us what you think. MoreClosed 9 December 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Speed Limit - Wyvern Primary School
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Wyvern Avenue between its junction with Gleneagles Avenue and the cul-de-sac at its western end and the whole of Rosedale Avenue. MoreClosed 29 November 2024 -
Polling District Review 2024
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 districts and polling places by 31 January 2025. Reviews are undertaken at least once every five years. Consequently, we are starting our review from 16 October 2024. MoreClosed 25 November 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Saltersford Road Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in the Saltersford Road Area. MoreClosed 18 November 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Stoneygate Road Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Stoneygate Road, and on the streets in the Stoneygate Road area. MoreClosed 15 November 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Glengarry Way
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in the Glengarry Way Area. MoreClosed 11 November 2024 -
Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
Why are we consulting you? Council tax support helps people on low income to pay their council tax. The amount awarded is based on the applicant’s income and spending needs and is deducted from their tax bill. We want to make significant changes to the scheme to: make it easier to apply for support; reduce how often we make changes to amounts awarded; increase support to the most vulnerable households; make the... MoreClosed 10 November 2024 -
Post-16 education transport for young people with SEND
Like other authorities across the country, the council is facing very significant financial pressures. The council’s budget is in crisis due to years of government austerity, rising costs of adult social care, more children being looked after by the council and an increase in homeless families. The local authority does not have any statutory duty to provide free P ost-16 SEND transport, and receives no funding from central government to do so. It is something that needs... MoreOpened 7 November 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Overdale Schools Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph, and install traffic calming measures, on the streets in the area around the Overdale Infant and Junior Schools. MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
Alexandra Road
Leicester City Council are planning to carry out work to remove 2 semi-mature Silver Birch trees. The trees are situated within the footpath on Alexandra Road, to the front of 8 Alexandra Road. The trees are being removed due to an established link between the trees and property damage. In line with the council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or nuisance (in law), the council will address this with tree works. The pruning of these trees is not a... MoreClosed 30 October 2024 -
Abbey Lane
Leicester City Council are planning to carry out work to remove a semi-mature Norway Maple tree, located on Abbey Lane. This tree is situated within the grass verge on Abbey Lane to the front of 226 Abbey Lane. This tree is being removed due to an established link between the tree and property damage. In line with the council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or nuisance (in law), the council will address this with tree works. The pruning of these... MoreClosed 30 October 2024 -
Norman Street
Leicester City Council are planning to carry out work to remove two semi-mature Hornbeam trees. The trees are situated within the footpath on Norman Street, to the front of no.59 and no.72. The trees are being removed due to an established link between the trees and property damage. In line with the council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or nuisance (in law), the council will address this with tree works. The pruning of these trees is not a... MoreClosed 30 October 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Rowlatts Hill Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph, and install traffic calming measures, on the streets in and around the Rowlatts Hill area. MoreClosed 28 October 2024 -
Proposed 20mph Zone - Brinsmead Road Area
Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph, and install traffic calming measures, on the streets in and around the Brinsmead Road area. MoreClosed 21 October 2024 -
54 Westcotes Drive
Leicester City Council will be carrying out pavement improvement works on London Plane, adjacent to 54 Westcotes Drive. There is a tree located in the proposed work area which needs to be removed due to an established link between the tree and property damage. We are seeking views on our proposal to remove this tree as part of ongoing improvement works to the area. MoreClosed 21 October 2024 -
Saint Saviours Road proposed traffic calming
Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce traffic calming on Saint Saviours Road in order to slow speeding traffic and improve safety for pedestrians, residents, businesses and motorists. There have been several reported instances of vehicles speeding on the approach to the bend near the junction with Hillcroft Road, resulting in accidents that have caused damage to resident vehicles, property boundary walls, and the guard railing at the bottom of the path from Saint... MoreClosed 18 October 2024 -
Art gallery displays at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
As part of the redevelopment of Leicester Museum and Art Gallery on New Walk, we will be redisplaying the ground floor art galleries, which will now incorporate the German Expressionism collection (currently displayed on the first floor). We are excited about this opportunity to showcase more of Leicester's world class collections, in relevant and inclusive permanent exhibitions. To help us with our plans for these art galleries we would love to hear from you. We want to know... MoreClosed 7 October 2024 -
Draft Air Quality Action Plan 2025 - 2030
Addressing poor air quality is crucial as poor air quality affects people’s health and damages the environment. Over the last Air Quality Action Plan period, Leicester City Council has made significant progress on improving air quality in Leicester. Since 2022, Leicester has been fully compliant with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' Air Quality Objectives at all Air Quality Monitoring Stations across Leicester for NO2 and Particulate Matter (both PM10 and... MoreClosed 27 September 2024 -
Victoria Road East
Leicester City Council will be carrying out work to remove 20 semi-mature trees including Cherries, Field Maples and Hawthorns. These trees make up a row of trees on Victoria Road East, near to the junction of Lewisher Road to the rear of an office unit at 16-20 High View Close. The trees are being removed due to an established link between the trees and property damage. In line with the Council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or... MoreClosed 20 September 2024 -
Camera Enforcement of Overdale Infant and Junior School Streets survey
School Streets transform roads outside schools by preventing unauthorised vehicles from accessing them at school start and finish times. This allocation of more space to children and families helps improve road safety, encourages healthier lifestyles, and reduces traffic congestion. The School Street on Northfold Road and Eastcourt Road has been in force since February 2022, and was made permanent in August 2023. The School Street currently operates as a ‘Courtesy Only’ School... MoreClosed 15 September 2024 -
Fosse Road South
Leicester City Council will be carrying out work to remove the Pear tree to the front of 106 Fosse Road South This tree is being removed due to an established link between the tree and property damage. The pruning of this tree is not a long-term option in this situation. In line with the Council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or nuisance (in law), the council will address this with tree works. Replacement planting will be undertaken, though it will... MoreClosed 5 September 2024 -
Abbey Gate
Leicester City Council will be carrying out improvement works on Abbey Gate. The aim of the works is to complete an installation of a cycleway linking to the new cycling infrastructure on Woodgate/Northgate Street as well as footway and carriageway resurfacing. There is a tree located in the proposed work area which needs to be removed due to the proximity to the works meaning that it would be unlikely to survive if left in situ. The Environmental Act 2021... MoreClosed 29 August 2024 -
Braunstone Village Conservation Character Appraisal & Management Plan Survey
Leicester City Council is conducting a review of the Braunstone Village Conservation Area and has produced draft Character Appraisal and Management Plan documents to help define the character of the area and guide future developments. As part of the review, it is proposed to introduce stricter planning controls on the 4 properties in the area, which are not Grade II listed, through the introduction of an Article 4 Direction. We are now seeking comments on these proposals. A... MoreClosed 19 August 2024 -
Gambling Act Statement of Policy
The current policy is due to expire in January 2025 so we are consulting on a replacement policy that will be in effect until January 2028. Minor amendments have been made to ensure the policy remains up to date and reflects current guidance from the Gambling Commission. A section has been added – Section 6 ‘Public Health and Gambling in Leicester’ which refers to the ‘Gambling Harms Needs Assessment’ that has been conducted in Leicester by the Leicester City Council Public... MoreClosed 18 August 2024 -
Apprenticeship Graduation 2024
This year's Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony was held on Friday 21 June at De Montfort Hall. If you've been a participant in the event, please give us your feedback. Your feedback will help us make the day even better for next year's graduates and their guests. This quick questionnaire should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. MoreClosed 28 July 2024 -
Leicester’s adult social care workforce strategy consultation - 2024
We want to hear your views on our draft adult social care workforce strategy. This strategy is for the external workforce (not social care staff employed by Leicester City Council) who provide support for adults aged 18 and above. They could be employed by agencies or organisations who may or may not have a contract with the city council or be self-employed as a personal assistant or carer. This applies across all care settings, whether in a care home, a supported living... MoreClosed 14 July 2024
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