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  • St George's Cultural Quarter action plan

    Leicester City Council is working closely with the Cultural Quarter Association, Curve, Phoenix, and others to accelerate the development of the Cultural Quarter and promote the area as a home for arts and creative industries with a national reputation. We are consulting on the draft Action Plan which sets out how the Cultural Quarter can be a great place to live and work, and a lively place throughout the day, with a vibrant evening economy. More
    Opened 6 July 2016

  • St George's Churchyard public space

    St George’s Churchyard is one the largest green spaces in the city centre. At the moment it is an underutilised space that the city council wishes to transform into an open, public space for all to enjoy. This will enhance a key gateway from the railway station into the Cultural Quarter whilst reducing instances of anti-social behaviour that have taken place within the Churchyard in recent years. More
    Opened 6 July 2016

  • Belgrave Road improvement scheme

    Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’ on Belgrave Road and Melton Road is home to a wonderful selection of shops, restaurants and other services. The area attracts people from all over the country. However, this part of the city is heavily dominated by traffic, resulting in congestion and inconvenience for pedestrians and cyclists. Following discussions with the Golden Mile Regeneration Group and other key stakeholders, design ideas were drawn up and consulted on between 5 December 2015 and 15... More
    Opened 28 June 2016

  • 20mph Zone - Fosse Primary School Area

    Leicester City Council is proposed to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on the streets around Fosse Primary School. In order to help reduce speeds and improve the safety of children around the school, it is proposed to install a single set of speed cushions on each of Balfour Street, Central Road and Bonchurch Street. It is also proposed to construct build-outs at both the junction of Balfour Street and Central Road and the junction of Marshall Street and Bonchurch Street in order... More
    Opened 20 June 2016

  • 20mph Zone - Keyham Lane Area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Keyham Lane and the surrounding area around Keyham Lodge School. In addition, it is proposed to install speed cushions on Keyham Lane near to the school. More
    Opened 10 June 2016

  • Neighbourhood services in the north east (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 north east area of Leicester. Download map for details of neighbourhood buildings affected . Ways in which you can give us your views: Come to a drop-in session – details on right. Submit your views on this website (click 'online survey' link... More
    Opened 6 June 2016

  • Knighton Neighbourhood Forum Consultation

    For background information please visit our Neighbourhood Planning page: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-plans-and-strategies/planning-and-development/neighbourhood-planning/ Under the Localism Act 2011, local communities can produce Neighbourhood Plans, setting out policies on the development and use of land in their area. If the Plans are adopted by Leicester City Council they will have the same weight as other Development Plan documents for the City. The... More
    Opened 24 May 2016

  • Lifestyle Services Review

    Lifestyle services are available for individuals who want support to make lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing. Council funded services include support to stop smoking, increase levels of physical activity (e.g. the Active Lifestyle Scheme), eat a healthier diet (e.g. cook and eat programmes), reduce alcohol consumption and lose weight (e.g. weight management programmes such as DHAL, LEAP and Weightwatchers on referral). The council also funds a health trainer programme... More
    Opened 11 April 2016

  • Bioblitz Leicester

    PLEASE CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AT BOTTOM OF PAGE TO SEE LIST OF ACTIVITIES TO BOOK ONTO OR RING 0116 454 2964. It's FREE! Welford Road Cemetery, Welford Road, Leicester LE1 6ZG Event Timing: 7.00 pm to midnight Friday 20th May and 7.00 am – 3.00 pm Saturday 21st May 2016 A day of wildlife recording and guided walks at the Cemetery Join us at Welford Road Cemetery for this exciting family event where we try and record as many species of plants,... More
    Opened 11 April 2016

  • Self-Build and Custom Build Register

    The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding (Register) Regulations 2016 made under the 2015 Act came into force on 1 April 2016. The Regulations place a duty on the council to keep a register of individuals/associations of individuals who wish to acquire serviced plots of land to bring forward self-build and custom house building projects. What is self-build and custom build? Self-build housing usually means that you are directly involved in organising the design and construction of your... More
    Opened 1 April 2016

  • Elective Home Education Policy

    Leicester City Council is consulting on its Elective Home Education Policy and we would like to involve families who choose to educate their child/children at home in this process by seeking your views. More
    Opened 31 March 2016

  • Healthy Child Programme

    The Healthy Child Programme is the main universal health service for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people through health and development reviews, health promotion and parenting support. In Leicester, the 0-19 Healthy Child Programmes are public health programmes provided by professionals through the following services: 0-5 Healthy Child Programme Health Visiting Service - Children aged 0-5 years and their families Family Nurse Partnership Service - a... More
    Opened 29 March 2016

  • School term and holiday dates

    Leicester City Council is consulting on school term and holiday date patterns and we would like to know your views on a range of options prepared by our Working Party. The Working Party includes representation from headteachers, governors and school based staff. The options are set out in the documents attached below. More
    Opened 21 March 2016

  • Motorcycle parking in Leicester

    As part of the wider process of improving parking in Leicester city centre, measures to ensure the provision of an adequate number of suitable motorcycle parking spaces are being considered. It is important for the council to find out whether current provision meets the current level of demand for motorcycle parking, as well as to look at the locality and security of existing dedicated parking spaces, both on-street and off-street.
 We wish to gather information from motorcyclists... More
    Opened 10 March 2016

  • Proposals for services in north west (TNS)

    Leicester City Council is reorganising neighbourhood services across the city. This includes libraries, community and youth centres, housing offices, adult learning and local customer service points. Significant cuts in government funding mean that we cannot continue to run services as we do now. But before making any proposals, in 2014 and 2015 we spoke to local people to find out what they wanted from their services. We also asked for suggestions for the future. More
    Opened 1 March 2016

  • Merrydale Schools Area - Proposed 20mph Zone

    Leicester City Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on the streets around Merrydale Infants and Merrydale Junior School. As part of this scheme it is proposed to install traffic calming features on part of Hastings Road. More
    Opened 26 February 2016

  • Ashton Green transport improvements - Greengate Lane

    Ashton Green is seen as the most innovative and sustainable new development in Leicester in more than 30 years and will enable substantial progress towards delivering the 20,000 new homes needed in the City over the next 20 years. Providing highway infrastructure improvements and additional public transport services are key elements of the Council’s commitment to building a more sustainable new community. Furthermore, the early delivery of these proposed works were conditions of the... More
    Opened 22 February 2016

  • 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 prohibit vehicles entering St Johns Road from London Road. In addition, it is proposed to install three sets of speed cushions on St Johns Road to contrain vehicle speeds and discourage through traffic. More
    Opened 8 February 2016

  • Victoria Park Tennis Courts - online booking

    Victoria Park tennis courts are being redeveloped as part of the City Mayor’s plans for the centenary walk development in that area. Leicester City Council is applying for funding from the Lawn Tennis Association to support the upgrading of the tennis courts on the park. Victoria Park has four tennis courts; Leicester City Council are looking to pilot a free online booking system for 12 months. Use of the courts will remain free of charge. Three tennis courts will be available to pre... More
    Opened 4 February 2016

  • Young Employees Network training workshops survey

    The Young Employees Network (YEN) at Leicester City Council aims to be a socially and professionally supportive group to help members make the most of the opportunities the council has to offer. We are seeking to facilitate our own training sessions in 2016 and would like your input to ensure we are able to tailor the workshops to maximise the benefits to young employees. More
    Opened 1 February 2016

  • Bloomfield Road area - Proposed 20mph zone

    Leicester City Council is proposing to install traffic calming features and change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in the Bloomfield Road area of Leicester. More
    Opened 29 January 2016

  • Festivals review

    Leicester City Council supports the delivery of a vibrant programme of festivals throughout the year, both for city residents and visitors to the city. The festivals are a mixture of events delivered directly by the council’s festivals and events team and through funding provided to external organisations. The council reviews its festival funding allocations on a regular basis, and considers the extent to which they represent good value for money for the council. More
    Opened 28 January 2016

  • New wildflower meadow

    Leicester City Council is planning to introduce a new wildflower meadow on the site of the old John Ellis Community College which closed in 1999. The new meadow will be part of the greater Belgrave Meadows and Watermead complex of nature areas. The original site of the college was named after one of Leicester’s most influential figures, John Ellis, a local landowner who was instrumental in the development of Leicester through farming and engineering in the 18th century. He was also an... More
    Opened 26 January 2016

  • Clarendon Park residents' parking scheme consultation

    Parking pressures have increasingly impacted the Clarendon Park area due to its proximity to the city centre, university, college and the football and rugby stadiums. Leicester City Council has proposed using a residents’ parking scheme to ease the current parking situation. Information on the proposals can be found in the 'related documents' section on this page and within the questionnaire (this includes the FAQ’s and a plan of the proposed parking... More
    Opened 25 January 2016

  • Disability Related Expenditure (DRE) Consultation

    The council is thinking of changing the financial assessment for people who live at home (not in a residential care home or nursing home). In particular, the council is proposing to change the way it works out Disability Related Expenditure (DRE). This is the extra expense people have each week because of a disability. Everyone who is eligible for adult social care has a financial assessment. This is a means test to work out if people have to pay towards the cost of their care and... More
    Opened 19 January 2016

  • Belgrave Road improvement scheme

    Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’ is home to a wonderful selection of shops and restaurants. The area attracts people from all over the country. However, this part of the city is heavily dominated by traffic, resulting in congestion and inconvenience for pedestrians or cyclists. The Golden Mile Regeneration Group and other key stakeholders have been contacted with a view to developing design ideas that could redress this imbalance and improve the area to create a more attractive and... More
    Opened 1 December 2015

  • Clarendon Park residents parking scheme

    Following requests from residents, Leicester City Council will carry out a consultation on implementing a permit scheme for parking in Clarendon Park. Local councillors Patrick Kitterick, Deborah Sangster and Lynn Senior are committed to consulting residents to determine if there is support for introducing such a scheme in the area. This scheme is not yet at formal consultation stage. However, an exhibition for residents and businesses was held from 18-20 November 2016 at... More
    Opened 27 November 2015

  • Community Engagement Fund

    Leicester City Council is creating this new fund with the purpose of engaging Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations as active partners in strengthening our response to the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Public Sector Equality Duty requires the City Council (in exercising our functions) to have due regard to the need to: Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected... More
    Opened 26 November 2015

  • Learning disabilities strategy consultation

    Further to our Learning Disabilities Strategy workshop and engagement in 2014, we have listened to your views and made a lot of changes to the original draft strategy. We would now like to hear your views and comments on what we have included in the new five year strategy. More
    Opened 24 November 2015

  • Ashton Green transport improvements

    Ashton Green is seen as the most innovative and sustainable new development in Leicester in more than 30 years and will enable substantial progress towards delivering the 20,000 new homes needed in the City over the next 20 years. Providing highway infrastructure improvements and additional public transport services are key elements of the Council’s commitment to building a more sustainable new community. Furthermore, the early delivery of these proposed works were conditions of the... More
    Opened 23 November 2015
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