Find activities

525 results

  • 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
    Opened 10 February 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
    Opened 17 February 2020

  • 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
    Opened 17 February 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
    Opened 11 March 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
    Opened 11 March 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
    Opened 20 March 2020

  • Urban planning resources

    Originally scheduled for launch on 23 March 2020, Leicester City Council’s draft Local Plan consultation has been postponed until future notice due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. However, a number of documents are available on this site which set out the council's current thinking in terms of evidence to support planning and design in the draft local plan. Their content can therefore be considered as part of any relevant planning application. The council is... More
    Opened 6 April 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
    Opened 14 May 2020

  • Women Talking, City Listening

    This project concentrates on having meaningful conversation with women, to better understand the issues they face today. Funded by central government, the Women Talking, City Listening project will collect the voices of women across the city until the end of June. We will then report directly to the city mayor and the government, informing them of the ways in which women can be better supported, as emphasised by you. They can these use this information to implement policy change and... More
    Opened 15 May 2020

  • Statement of Community Involvement

    Leicester City Council's Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how the council involves local residents and businesses in the preparation of planning policies and proposals for Leicester. It also has information about how and when individuals and local communities can be involved in the preparation of planning documents and how they will be consulted on future planning applications. However, as a result of current government coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance, we may not be... More
    Opened 22 June 2020

  • Local Safety Scheme - Thurncourt Road

    Following concerns by residents about speeding on Thurncourt Road, Leicester City Council is proposing to install traffic calming between Scraptoft Lane and Nursery Road.. More
    Opened 26 June 2020

  • semi-independent accommodation and support (16-25)

    We are looking at how we can improve the way we work with local providers of accommodation and support for young people aged 16-25. To help us understand more, we'd like to hear your views and experiences of current services, and your thoughts on what future services could look like. More
    Opened 6 July 2020

  • Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS)

    The Equipment Management Board has confirmed that the current contractual arrangement with NRS will end on 31 March 2022 and a commissioning review has begun to procure a new service. As part of this review, we are seeking stakeholder views on both the current service and future requirements to help inform and design the service going forward. All responses will be collated and shared with the Project Recommissioning Board for consideration. Please note that this survey is not... More
    Opened 13 July 2020

  • Young People Participation

    Leicester City Council has produced Social Care and Education Participation Approach, a draft strategy which looks at how we can provide young people with unique opportunities to participate in decision making and service development processes. We would like to hear views on the draft strategy and how it can be improved or amended to further increase increase participation opportunies for young people. More
    Opened 13 July 2020

  • Additional studies (planning)

    We initially intended to consult on the draft Local Plan in Spring 2020. However, the launch date was suspended due to the onset of Covid-19. During that period, additional studies have been completed which will inform the next stage of the Local Plan consultation process (after responses to the current consultation have been analysed). We invite your comments on these additional studies: Economic development needs assessment (2020) Water cycle study (2020) Local housing... More
    Opened 14 September 2020

  • Draft Leicester Local Plan 2020

    The urban area of Leicester is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, with a diverse population of about 650,000. Planning for the future involves anticipating future growth and making decisions about where we allow more development for homes and jobs, as well as identifying the built and natural heritage that we need to protect. In 2019 the government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF requires local planning authorities to support... More
    Opened 14 September 2020

  • Active Leicester Gymnastics and Trampolining members survey

    As we the prepare to welcome you back to our leisure centres we are implementing safety measures in line with government guidance. We want to ensure that our valued customers and members are comfortable to return. And to address any concerns that you may have at this stage. Your feedback and comments will help us ensure your next visit, whenever that may be, is as safe and enjoyable as possible. More
    Opened 21 September 2020

  • Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) Consultation

    Background: Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) were introduced in the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life by imposing conditions on the use of that area. Failure to comply with the conditions is a criminal offence. On 31st December 2017, a joint PSPO for street drinking and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) was implemented... More
    Opened 28 September 2020

  • Leicester Haymarket Theatre Feasibility Study

    We’re looking at how we can bring the Haymarket Theatre back into use to support the changing needs of the local community, whilst also delivering a range of artistic, educational, entertainment and hospitality opportunities. We'd like to hear views and opinions from a wide range of people across Leicester and Leicestershire to ensure we have a representative view of how we could shape the future of this unique city centre facility. Please click the link below to give us your... More
    Opened 7 October 2020

  • 20mph speed limit - Egerton Avenue area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Egerton Avenue area. More
    Opened 6 November 2020

  • BookBus replacement consultation

    The Leicester library service operates two mobile library vehicles for children that are known as the BookBus. The early years' BookBus (0-5 years) visits early years’ settings such as children, young people and family centres, nurseries and playgroups by appointment. The children’s BookBus (0-11 years) provides a book loan service to areas around the city to give easy access to books and develop a passion for reading in children. (It has a weekly fixed route which can be viewed in the... More
    Opened 19 November 2020

  • Slater and Fosse Primary Schools revocation statutory notice

    In accordance with The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 Leicester City Council is proposing to revoke 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 revoke its intention to discontinue Slater Primary... More
    Opened 23 November 2020

  • Leicester Museums & Galleries survey

    We are carrying out market research to gain insights into people’s views of our services at the city's museums and galleries. These include: Abbey Pumping Station Belgrave Hall Jewry Wall King Richard III Visitor Centre Leicester Guildhall Leicester Museum & Art Gallery (formerly New Walk Museum & Art Gallery) Newarke Houses More
    Opened 24 November 2020

  • School admissions 2022/23

    Leicester City Council is responsible for setting the admission arrangements for all its mainstream community and voluntary controlled schools. We are considering making the following change to the current arrangements, to take effect from the 2022/23 academic year: Reduce the Published Admissions Number (PAN) at Sandfield Close Primary School from 60 to 30 from September 2022. More
    Opened 25 November 2020

  • SEND commissioning strategy

    The following organisations have developed a draft joint commissioning strategy for SEND to encourage and develop joint working: East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG Leicester City CCG Leicester City Council Leicestershire County Council Rutland County Council West Leicestershire CCG We are seeking views on the strategy and action plan to ensure the strategy fully reflects the views of those represented, including service providers and... More
    Opened 10 December 2020

  • SEND engagement

    Key partners and stakeholders were asked for their views on a draft Special Education Needs and Disabilities Strategy in 2019. As a result of this consultation, a new strategy was developed and launched in April of that year. We would now like to develop the strategy further, by encouraging families, schools, colleges, community groups and partner organisations to work together to further improve services for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities... More
    Opened 4 January 2021

  • Covid-19 vaccination form (Personal Assistants and Agencies)

    This form is designed for social care workers and Personal Assistants wishing to book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment. To be eligible, you must work as a paid Personal Assistant and social care workers (agency or independently employed). The information you provide will be kept in accordance with terms of current Data Protection legislation and will only be used to determine if you are eligible for a vaccine appointment at this time. Your details will not be passed on to any... More
    Opened 26 January 2021

  • Digital poverty - online call for evidence

    Technological developments and digital services are transforming the way we live and work. However, digital poverty - the inability to use IT, either due to the lack of access to IT equipment, or the lack of digital skills - remains an issue for millions of people across the UK. The LLEP (Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd) is seeking to develop a fuller understanding of the impact of digital poverty across Leicester and Leicestershire to help inform future... More
    Opened 1 March 2021

  • Recycling Centres

    Leicester City Council needs to ensure that our recycling centres at Freemen’s Common and Gypsum Close are fit-for-purpose and able to meet the needs of our residents, including coping with housing and population growth. With this in mind, we are gathering information about how people use our recycling centres and customer satisfaction. We are seeking your views about your experience of using our recycling centres, including: Whether you use the Leicester city recycling... More
    Opened 2 March 2021

  • Leicester Walking and Cycling Survey

    Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have encouraged people to get outdoors to walk and cycle for health and wellbeing, without breaking social distancing guidelines. We want to find out if the information we have provided online has encouraged you to walk and cycle, what type of activities you have enjoyed and how you heard about them. Complete our survey for a chance to win a £25 gift card. Terms and conditions apply. For walking and... More
    Opened 18 March 2021
525 results. Page 11 of 18