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  • Community based sexual health promotion

    Leicester City Council buys services to raise awareness of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV in order to help prevent the spread of these infections and help people remain healthy. Community based services currently: provide safe sex advice and information within local community venues raise awareness of risky sexual behaviour provide HIV / STI testing within local communities provide 1-2-1 support for men and women regarding their sexuality or stigma... More
    Opened 17 September 2018

  • Council tax empty homes premium

    There are about 350 empty homes in Leicester. Leicester City Council wants to bring empty homes back into use and for many years has worked with homeowners to help them achieve this. Long term empty properties are those which have been empty for at least two years. The government is expected to grant councils new powers to increase council tax on homes that have been empty for a long period of time. Properties empty for less than two years are unaffected by the proposals in the... More
    Opened 17 September 2018

  • Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium

    We are consulting on proposed modifications to Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium as part of an £85,000 investment in the facility. The core proposal is to convert the centre of the stadium so it can be used as a multi-sports site, accommodating additional sports such as football, rugby or American football. In order to accommodate this, some existing athletic facilities would be relocated to other parts of the stadium. Saffron Lane is primarily an athletics track, and athletics events... More
    Opened 24 September 2018

  • 20mph Zone - Montrose School Area

    Leicester City Council is proposed to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets surrounding Montrose School. To help reduce speeds, improve safety and discourage through traffic, we are proposing to install traffic calming on Aylestone Drive, Milligan Road, Burnaston Road, Alton Road, and Belvoir Drive East. It is also proposed to extend the existing traffic calming on Wigston Lane towards Pork Pie Roundabout where existing speeds are high. More
    Opened 5 October 2018

  • Parks Byelaws

    When using our parks, it is important that Park Byelaws are followed to ensure they remain safe and clean for everyone to enjoy. Public places like the city’s parks and open space are used for a diverse range of activities by the local communities they serve. The city’s parks currently attract over eight million visitors each year and the council strives to provide high quality, easily accessible and safe spaces for all to enjoy. To do this we have a number of byelaws, policies... More
    Opened 8 October 2018

  • Independent Living Support (ILS) Supported Housing Service

    Leicester City Council funds a support service for non-local authority tenants who live in supported housing. These services are for people who fall below the threshold for statutory support. However, these days the council has to spend a lot more money on people who do meet the threshold for care and support. They need help with things like washing, dressing and eating, and staying safe. This is costing more now because there are more older people in the city, more people who need a lot... More
    Opened 15 October 2018

  • Harrison Road Parking

    You may have heard about or taken part in the 2016 council survey asking for views about pavement parking in the residential area between Harrison Road and Melton Road. There was a very good response to the survey, so thank you to all those who took part. The response from residents was overwhelmingly in favour of some form of Controlled Pavement Parking (CPP) in the area. The council would now like to offer residents an opportunity to have their say on the council’s CPP proposals and... More
    Opened 1 November 2018

  • Transition support for young people

    Until a young person is 18 years old they can receive health and social care support from children’s services. Once someone turns 18 the law says they are an adult. When someone is an adult they can no longer receive children’s health and social care services and so have to get services for adults instead (though in some cases there are some specific exceptions which mean young people can get certain children’s services until they are 25). The eligibility criteria for whether... More
    Opened 12 November 2018

  • Tenancy agreement consultation

    Leicester City Council are proposing to update the current Conditions of Tenancy. This is to ensure we can manage tenancies and estates effectively and to consider changes in legislation. Proposed changes also include the format and look of the agreement, changes and updates to tenant responsibilities, and strengthening clauses relating to anti-social behaviour and fire safety. Please take some time to have a look at the proposals in more detail and have your... More
    Opened 8 January 2019

  • Civil penalties for landlord offences

    The private rented sector plays an important role in providing residential accommodation in the city. We are looking to strengthen our ability to improve and keep standards high by adopting powers to issue civil penalties. We are looking for feedback on the Civil Penalty Policy and Procedure and the proposed banding levels of the financial penalties. If Civil Penalties are implemented, Leicester City Council will have the option of issuing a fixed financial penalty against... More
    Opened 21 January 2019

  • Joint Health and Social Care Learning Disability Strategy 2019-2022

    This draft strategy aims to improve services and people’s experience of them in Leicester. We have a legal duty to write a strategy and deliver a plan that will improve services for people with a learning disability. This includes what we should change about the way we work in order to meet the needs of people with a learning disability. Learning disabilities are conditions that affect the way a person understands information and how they communicate. A learning disability can be mild... More
    Opened 30 January 2019

  • Slater and Fosse Primary Schools statutory notice

    In accordance with The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 Leicester City Council is proposing to modify a previous decision to make prescribed alterations to Fosse Primary School, Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA. Additionally, in accordance with The School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 Leicester City Council is proposing to modify its intention to discontinue Slater Primary... More
    Opened 31 January 2019

  • Goss Meadows Local Nature Reserve

    Leicester City Council needs to de-designate a small area of the Goss Meadows Local Nature Reserve (LNR) to enable highway improvements to the junction of Anstey Lane and Bennion Road, Leicester. The area of land needed for the re-alignment is approximately 80m2. This project is part of an £8m highway improvement scheme that will provide additional transport capacity into the city centre from the A46/ Anstey Lane junction. The wider scheme, first announced in mid-2017 forms part a... More
    Opened 18 February 2019

  • Repton Street development

    Located next to the River Soar, between Fosse Road North and Frog Island, Repton Street is currently a vacant unoccupied site with potential for development as part of the larger scheme to develop the Waterside area of Leicester city centre. We would like to hear from anyone who may be affected by potential development of this site and any stakeholders who may wish to raise issues / offer comments on the proposed development (for example, how the project might impact businesses, homes,... More
    Opened 20 February 2019

  • Brookfield Rise traffic calming

    Following complaints about excessive speeding and anti-social driving, we propose the introduction of new traffic calming measures on Brookfield Rise and Windley Road. The aim of this proposal is to make the area safer for pedestrians and residents. We are inviting comments on the proposals from local residents and businesses, as well as people living outside of the immediate area. More
    Opened 25 February 2019

  • SEND Strategy

    Leicester City Council and Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking feedback from the public on the draft proposals for inclusion in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy. The purpose of this strategy is to set out what we know about the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and how we will listen and respond to those needs in order to improve the lives of children and families. ... More
    Opened 6 March 2019

  • Selective licensing of privately rented homes

    Leicester City Council is considering the introduction of Selective Licensing to areas of the city where there are high levels of private rented accommodation. These include parts of: Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields Castle Fosse Saffron Stoneygate Westcotes The scheme could also be introduced to other parts of the city if it was considered appropriate. Under Selective Licensing anyone who rents out a property in a designated area would be required... More
    Opened 11 March 2019

  • MyAccount customer survey

    MyAccount is part of Leicester City Council’s website which allows people to: access council services 24/7 create and view requests save time keep up to date with email alerts. MyAccount was launched in 2015 and since then we have been constantly adding new services to the site to allow greater online access for residents. The council is now looking to improve the customer experience. We are asking you how we could... More
    Opened 18 March 2019

  • Joint health and wellbeing strategy

    Our Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWBS) sets out the health priorities for Leicester and provides details of Leicester City Council and the city’s Health and Wellbeing Board’s plans over the next five years to tackle these priorities. Our strategy is a ‘call to action’ to tackle the origins of ill health in our city by fostering a shared understanding and approach to protecting health and wellbeing with local organisations and communities. Evidence shows that simply... More
    Opened 21 March 2019

  • Parks and open spaces byelaws

    Leicester City Council carried out a consultation on proposed changes to park and open spaces byelaws in October / November 2018. Responses were analysed and a decision was made to implement the proposed changes as there were no overwhelming objections or identification of needs. T he Secretary of State has given leave for the proposed byelaw to be progressed, and this consultation provides members of the public with the opportunity to comment in the final... More
    Opened 25 March 2019

  • Childcare Sufficiency Assessment – Parental Survey 2019

    We are seeking the views of parents and carers about their needs for childcare. Your views are important to us as they will help us decide how to plan new childcare services, and ensure that places meet the needs for local families. In particular, we would like to know how you use childcare, what you think about it, and whether you would like to use more. All responses will be treated in absolute confidence and will only be used to help us assess the need for future childcare... More
    Opened 12 April 2019

  • Museums and Galleries Service Survey

    We are carrying out market research to gain insight into people’s views of our museum and art galleries service. These include New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Newarke Houses Museum, Abbey Pumping Station, The Guildhall and Belgrave Hall and Gardens. More
    Opened 23 April 2019

  • Recycling banks consultation

    Leicester City Council currently provides a network of recycling bank sites for residents of Leicester City to recycle glass bottles and jars, and paper, cardboard and textiles. To achieve savings whilst improving the service we are proposing the following changes: Remove all the paper and card recycling banks at the 27 sites where these are provided, and all the glass banks at the 62 sites where these are provided. Introduce new recycling bins that accept a wider... More
    Opened 13 May 2019

  • Apprenticeship Graduation 2019

    This year's Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony was held on Friday 28 June at De Montfort Hall. If you've been a participant in the event, please give us your feedback. More
    Opened 28 June 2019

  • Morland Avenue area 20mph limit

    Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce a 20mph speed limit on Morland Avenue and Grenfell Road. 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 currently 30 miles per hour. No further traffic calming measures are proposed. Download map showing streets affected by the proposed 20mph speed limit . More
    Opened 12 July 2019

  • Heathley Park area 20mph zone

    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 currently 30 miles per hour. No further traffic calming measures are proposed. Download map showing streets affected by the proposed 20mph zone . More
    Opened 12 July 2019

  • Public Spaces Protection Order for Dog Control

    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 powers are valid for three years, and are due to expire on 1 December 2019. We are asking key stakeholders and members of the public for their views on our plans to extend the current Public... More
    Opened 15 July 2019

  • New Walk Character Appraisal and Management Plan

    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
    Opened 25 July 2019

  • Statement Of Community Involvement

    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 businesses and the economy as well as delivering attractive buildings and places. An important part of good planning is meaningful engagement and discussion with the community, businesses and services that... More
    Opened 1 August 2019

  • Polling District Review 2019

    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
    Opened 12 August 2019
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