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  • Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Transport Priorities

    We are seeking your views on a 30-year transport blueprint for Leicester and Leicestershire. A draft document on Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Transport Priorities (LLSTP) has been prepared by the county and city councils to outline priorities for the two Local Transport Authorities. It highlights where the two authorities will work together to deliver common transport aims and objectives, including those in support of the Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan... More
    Closed 29 June 2020

  • Hackney carriage (taxi) passenger survey

    The council currently limits the number of hackney carriage (taxi) licences it issues. We are carrying out a survey to see if we should keep this limit, change it, or get rid of it altogether. On-street observations of vehicle movements and usage have already taken place, and a survey of the taxi trade is ongoing. We would now like to hear the views of members of the public. We realise that taxi / private hire vehicle usage is currently very different since the onset of the... More
    Closed 11 June 2020

  • Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licensing

    We are reviewing our policies and procedures for licensing 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. Please note: In view of the Covid 19 pandemic we have extended the closing date for this consultation to 30 April. More
    Closed 30 April 2020

  • Private hire operator licensing

    We are reviewing our policies and procedures for licensing private hire operators. This is part of our taxi strategy, where we will look at all areas of taxi licensing to see where improvements can be made. Please note: In view of the Covid 19 pandemic we have extended the closing date for this consultation to 30 April. More
    Closed 30 April 2020

  • King Richard III School Area - Proposed 20mph Zone

    Leicester City Council is proposing to install a 20mph Zone in the King Richard III School Area. More
    Closed 17 April 2020

  • Council estates satisfaction survey

    Leicester City Council owns 20,830 properties across the city. This includes council houses, flats, maisonettes and bungalows (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 tenants, and also look at how we plan future services and improvements for council homes and our housing estates. We would like to hear your views on how we can improve these services: ... More
    Closed 29 March 2020

  • Speech, Language and Communication Strategy consultation

    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 currently available, and also consider future need and demand for SLCN support. Feedback and comments from 400+ staff, 200+ children, young people and parents/carers helped to inform this strategy.... More
    Closed 22 March 2020

  • Clarendon Park West Area - Proposed 20mph zone

    Leicester City Council is proposing to install a 20mph zone in the Clarendon Park West area. More
    Closed 21 February 2020

  • Climate emergency

    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 rainfall is adding to the risk of flooding. More heatwaves like the one we saw in 2018 could pose a threat to health for vulnerable groups. World leaders have set a target in what’s known as... More
    Closed 9 February 2020

  • Connexions service consultation 2019

    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 spending cuts. Download information about current Connexions services . Schools and colleges assumed statutory responsibility for securing access to independent and impartial careers... More
    Closed 31 January 2020

  • Education Welfare Service

    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 1996 / LCC Penalty Notice for Unauthorised Absence Code of Conduct) Children missing from education (section 436A of the Education Act 1996) Child performance, child employment and... More
    Closed 22 January 2020

  • Pavement cafe licensing

    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 policy that is proposed for change is the requirement for all licences to expire annually on 31 May, regardless of when they were granted. It is proposed to amend this so that all licences expire 12... More
    Closed 19 January 2020

  • Humberstone village traffic calming

    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 Lane Also affected: Abbots Close Abbots Court Abbots Road North Gypsy Lane (Main Street junction) Humberstone Drive (Main Street junction) ... More
    Closed 19 January 2020

  • Joint Adult Mental Health Commissioning Strategy

    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 major financial challenges. The strategy has been produced with the involvement of all partners, including carers, service users and professionals. More
    Closed 9 January 2020

  • Christmas in Leicester survey

    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 complete. As a thank you for your time, we are giving you the chance to win a £50 Primark gift voucher. Your feedback is really valuable to us as it helps shape our planning for Christmas in... More
    Closed 5 January 2020

  • Pavement cafe licensing

    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 policy that is proposed for change is the requirement for all licences to expire annually on 31 May, regrdless of when they were granted. It is proposed to amend this so that all licences expire 12... More
    Closed 1 January 2020

  • Leicester's Climate Assembly application form

    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 centre on Saturday 18 January 2020 to enable residents to have their say on the proposals. We are currently seeking to recruit 50-70 local people who would like to be a part of the Climate... More
    Closed 31 December 2019

  • 20mph speed limit - Wentworth Road area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Wentworth Road area. More
    Closed 16 December 2019

  • Brading Road and Medina Road proposed traffic calming scheme

    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. Traffic calming on Medina Road is included in the scheme to discourage displaced traffic from Brading Road. More
    Closed 9 December 2019

  • Children and young people living in care

    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 their needs and offers the support and opportunities needed for success and happiness in later life. To meet this vision, we need to have the right home, in the right place, at the... More
    Closed 1 December 2019

  • Early outcomes fund speech, language and communication survey

    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 with speech, language and communication needs. As part of this work, we are seeking parents', carers' and providers' views on current support for children and young people, as well what changes... More
    Closed 30 November 2019

  • Domestic abuse and sexual violence services consultation

    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 ways in which we can improve how we respond to perpetrators and support victims and their families We currently commission a range of independent services for people affected by domestic or... More
    Closed 24 November 2019

  • Hackney and private hire vehicle driver licensing

    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
    Closed 17 November 2019

  • Social care charging policy

    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 guidance on financial assessments. We plan to bring our assessments in line with the current guidance. What are we proposing? Everyone who is eligible for adult social care has a financial... More
    Closed 15 November 2019

  • Leicester Local Plan reference documents

    This page contains links to relevant reference documents from the recent Leicester Local Plan consultation.
 Please note that the consultation, which ran from 26 July - 17 December 2017, is now closed and that all of these documents are available for reference purposes only. Sustainability assessment refererence document Sustainability assessment questionnaire document
 Potential development sites reference document
 Potential development sites... More
    Closed 31 October 2019

  • Charnwood tenants survey

    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 estate. Questions in this survey relate to issues that have been raised by local residents. More
    Closed 31 October 2019

  • Polling District Review 2019 Stage 2

    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 2020. Consequently, we are commencing our review from Monday 12 August 2019. More
    Closed 18 October 2019

  • Groby Road bus lane

    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 become unreliable. The proposed bus lane will be on the city-bound section of Groby Road between Mary Road to Medina Road. As the A50 is a major route for bus services into the city, it is anticipated... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Dovelands / Letchworth Road North 20mph zone

    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 show higher vehicle speeds. Download map showing streets affected by the proposed Dovelands 20mph zone . Download map showing streets affected by the proposed Letchworth Road North 20mph... More
    Closed 29 September 2019

  • 20mph Zone - Somerset Avenue Area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Somerset Avenue 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 Avebury Avenue, Somerset Avenue, and Cheltenham Road. More
    Closed 23 September 2019
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