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Proposals for services in the East and Central areas (TNS)
Leicester City Council is reorganising neighbourhood services across the city. This includes libraries, community and youth centres and housing offices. Significant cuts in government funding mean that we cannot continue to run services as we do now. But before making any proposals, in January and February 2017 we spoke to local people in the north east area of the city to find out what they wanted from their services. We also asked for suggestions for the future. MoreClosed 25 July 2017 -
Apprenticeship Graduation 2017
This year's Leicester Apprenticeship Hub Graduation Ceremony was held on Friday 23 June. We would like feedback on the event from participants so we can improve the event for next year. MoreClosed 23 July 2017 -
Stoughton Drive North safety scheme
Following meetings with local residents, we are proposing to introduce new traffic calming and safety measures on Stoughton Drive North. The aim of this proposal is to make Stoughton Drive North a more pleasant place for pedestrians to use as well as reducing the number of incidents raised to us by residents. We are inviting comments on the proposals from local residents and businesses, as well as people living outside of the immediate area. MoreClosed 23 July 2017 -
Local validation list consultation
Leicester City Council currently follows national guidelines when validating planning applications. However, these basic guidelines do not require applicants to submit all relevant documentation when they first submit their application. This can lead to delays as the council often has to ask for further documentation and application details once the assessment period has begun. Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce a local validation list (LVL) – a checklist of documents... MoreClosed 23 July 2017 -
Council tax support
This consultation has been withdrawn. There will be no changes to the council tax support scheme at this time. Council tax support is a means-tested discount that helps people who have a low income, or no income, to pay their council tax bill. We are consulting on whether to change the council tax support scheme in order to find some of the savings that we need to make. It is important that you give us your views to help shape your local support scheme. MoreClosed 11 July 2017 -
Trade Waste Facility at Gypsum Close
Businesses can dispose of their waste at Gypsum Close Trade Recycling Centre. The facility is open to all businesses within or outside Leicester city. We are monitoring and improving the trade waste facility at Gypsum Close. MoreClosed 25 June 2017 -
Household Waste Recycling Centre Survey
Leicester city residents can recycle a wide range of materials and dispose of domestic waste at our Freemen's Common and Gypsum Close Recycling Centres. We are monitoring how our facilities are used and how well we are performing. MoreClosed 25 June 2017 -
LOROS reuse shop customer survey
The LOROS reuse shop at our Gypsum Close Household Waste and Recycling Centre has now been open for two years. We are monitoring how well the shop is doing so we can make improvements and help this important local charity even more. MoreClosed 25 June 2017 -
20mph Zone - Wycombe Road Area
Leicester City Council is proposed to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Wycombe Road and surrounding streets. To help reduce speeds, improve safety and discourage through traffic, we are proposing to speed cushions on Turner Road and Hallaton Road. MoreClosed 12 June 2017 -
Leicester North West transport project
The Leicester North West Major transport project is a multi-million pound improvement scheme designed to meet Leicester and Leicestershire’s future transport needs. The scheme covers an area broadly bounded by the A50 (Groby Road), A6 (Loughborough Road) and A46 (Western bypass) where significant housing growth is planned. The government has made more than £16million available for this project, and the city and county councils have contributed £3million. Phase 1 of the project... MoreClosed 26 May 2017 -
Parental / childcare survey
Following our childcare survey last year, we would like find out more about Leicester families' childcare needs. This information will help us work with childcare providers to ensure that future childcare services meet the needs of local families. Everyone who completes the survey will be eligible for entry into a prize draw, with the chance to win £50 worth of High Street vouchers. Please provide your contact details at the end of the survey if you wish to be entered into the prize draw.... MoreClosed 23 May 2017 -
Proposals for Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre and Armadale Youth Centre (TNS)
In 2016 we consulted with local people in the north east area of the city to find out what they wanted from their services. The consultation proposed to relocate services from Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre to Armadale Youth Centre and to dispose of the vacated building. In feedback, residents and service users suggested an alternative approach: to swap these proposals around. We would like to hear your views on this revised proposal to relocate services from Armadale Youth Centre... MoreClosed 17 May 2017 -
Volunteer for Good (V4G)
Leicester City Council has teamed up with a host of environmental partner organisations to offer a range of unique volunteering opportunities for people wishing to improve their local environment, learn new skills or simply meet new people. More than 80 events will take place throughout Leicester and Leicestershire on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May, ranging from conservation taster sessions to cleaning up the River Soar, city walking route identification to community gardening, waste... MoreClosed 10 May 2017 -
Knighton Fields Area - Proposed 20mph Zone
Leicester City Council is proposing to implement a 20mph Zone in the Knighton Fields Area of Leicester. As part of this project it is proposed to reduce the speed limit in the area from 30mph to 20mph. It is also proposed to install traffic calming (road humps and speed cushions) outside The Lancaster School and Sir Jonathan North Community College on Knighton Lane East, and speed cushions on Knighton Fields Road East and Wordsworth Road. MoreClosed 21 April 2017 -
Stoneygate Parking Scheme
People living in Stoneygate and parts of Spinney Hills are being asked whether they’d like a residents-only parking scheme to be introduced in their area. Residents and businesses are being asked for their opinions on whether such a scheme should be brought in, and if so what areas should be included. There is currently no proposed scheme for the area, but the city council has agreed to draw up plans to extend the existing Highfields scheme into parts of Stoneygate and Spinney... MoreClosed 16 April 2017 -
UAVA Stakeholder Survey2
In 2015, the Council changed how we commissioned domestic and sexual violence support services. All services are now delivered by UAVA (United Against Violence & Abuse), which is a consortium of three established local support providers: Living Without Abuse (LWA) Women's Aid Leicester & Leicestershire (WALL) Freeva We are seeking feedback on the Information & Support Service, funded by Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, Rutland County Council and... MoreClosed 15 April 2017 -
Youth service remodelling consultation
Continued reductions in government funding mean that Leicester City Council needs to make additional budget savings of £55 million by April 2019. This is on top of the £100 million of savings already made. All council departments will be affected by financial cuts, including Education and Children’s Services, which delivers youth services. As a result, we are proposing to change the way youth services are delivered. This includes the following services: One to one... MoreClosed 12 April 2017 -
Accident Reduction Scheme - London Road/St Johns Road
Following an investigation into recorded personal injury accidents at the junction of London Road and St Johns Road, Leicester City Council is proposing to implement an Accident Reduction Scheme. An initial proposal was consulted upon in February 2016 but results showed there was no clear consensus on the proposed scheme. Various options for alternative proposals have been suggested. These have been appraised and now Leicester City Council is proposing an alternative scheme to reduce the... MoreClosed 27 March 2017 -
The Avenues Area - Proposed 20mph Zone
Leicester City Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Avenues Area of Leicester. It is also proposed to install a road hump and speed cushions on Clarendon Park Road outside St John the Baptist Primary School. MoreClosed 24 March 2017 -
Homelessness services review 2017
Homelessness services in Leicester provide a range of housing, advice and support services for people affected by homelessness, and are delivered by a range of groups and organisations that include Leicester City Council and various voluntary, faith and community organisations. Every five years the council has to undertake a review of homelessness services and produce a homelessness strategy. This review is happening at a time when continued reductions in government funding mean that... MoreClosed 13 March 2017 -
Church Gate Conservation Area review consultation
Leicester City Council is asking for the public’s views of plans for the Church Gate Conservation Area. The site within Castle Ward was first designated in 2006 and contains some of Leicester’s most important historic buildings, views, streets and spaces. MoreClosed 12 March 2017 -
Home to school transport policy (SEND)
Leicester City Council provides home to school transport services for children and young people with special education needs, disability or mobility needs (SEND). The current draft policy details how Leicester City Council will assist with SEND travel arrangements as well as outlining council, parent and carer responsibilities. The revised SEND home to school transport policy has been updated to reflect the legislation changes arising from the 2014 Children and... MoreClosed 10 March 2017 -
Home to school transport policy (mainstream)
The council provides free school transport to eligible pupils in accordance with its legal obligations. Free transport is usually provided in the form of a bus pass to be used on commercial routes. The bus pass provides transport on a designated route and can only be used during term time at the beginning and end of the school day. In circumstances where a parent/carer chooses to send their child to a school that is not the nearest qualifying school, the parent/carer will be... MoreClosed 10 March 2017 -
Downing Drive Area - Proposed 20mph Zone
Leicester City Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Downing Drive Area of Leicester. It is also proposed to install speed cushions to slow vehicle speeds on Downing Drive and Marydene Drive. MoreClosed 3 March 2017 -
Street drinking consultation
We are consulting to gauge whether anti-social behaviour around street drinking is an issue for the public. Your views will help us decide whether to continue the city wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which can be used to control street drinking and any related anti-social behaviour. MoreClosed 28 February 2017 -
Bike Park services
The Town Hall Bike Park in Leicester provides secure cycle parking in the centre of the city. The park was renovated about five years ago and is currently being run by Future Cycles who won the tender to operate the facility. This tender is due to expire in September 2017. This consultation has been set up to seek views on potential opening times, charges and services available to customers at the Bike Park. MoreClosed 26 February 2017 -
Changing neighbourhood services in the East and Central areas (TNS)
Your local council services are changing. We are working with local people and communities to make sure these services meet future needs. Initially, we want to find out more about the buildings and services people use in the east and central areas of Leicester. Download map for details of neighbourhood buildings affected How to give us your views: Come to a drop-in session – details of sessions as noted below Submit your views on this website (click 'online... MoreClosed 24 February 2017 -
Voluntary and Community Sector support services
The city council commissions services to support Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups and organisations in Leicester. Contracts are currently in place for the following services: Supporting collaboration and guaranteeing a collective voice for the city’s Voluntary and Community Sector; Providing infrastructure support to the city’s Voluntary and Community Sector; Supporting volunteers and volunteering in the city. This non-statutory discretionary... MoreClosed 10 February 2017 -
Driving up standards - Taxi driver code of conduct / penalty points
Taxis are an important part of Leicester's public transport system. Taxi drivers provide a valuable service to tens of thousands of people every year. Taxi drivers licensed by Leicester City Council sign up to a Code of Conduct. They promise to keep to the Code, keep to licence conditions including undertaking regular checks of their vehicles, and general motoring law. In December 2015 Leicester City Council set up a penalty points scheme to ensure that standards were maintained and... MoreClosed 31 January 2017 -
Housing allocation policy
The council’s Housing Register is a list of people who have applied for council housing and nominations from housing associations. A person’s priority position on the register is determined by their housing need. The rules and the procedures that set out who can apply to go on the Housing Register, along with their priority banding, are governed by the council’s Housing Allocations Policy. The council is required to review its housing allocation policy on a regular basis to... MoreClosed 23 December 2016
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