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  • Leicester City Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Questionnaire

    Every few years, pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs) are carried out around the country to ensure that local community pharmacies are meeting the needs of local people. These assessments help those who commission, or buy, pharmacy services to make sure they are in the right place and provide what local people need. PNAs are now the responsibility of Health and Wellbeing Boards, which were created following the Health and Social Care Act 2012. These Boards bring together local... More
    Closed 12 December 2014

  • Belgrave Road improvements

    We would like local residents and businesses to tell us how we can improve the street environment on Belgrave Road, and comment on suggestions we are putting forward on how this might be done. We also want to hear from people who live and work elsewhere in the city, and those who travel into the city regularly. We are particularly interested in hearing what people consider the main problems with Belgrave Road are (for instance, traffic speed, congestion, pedestrian and cycle access, shop... More
    Closed 24 November 2014

  • Greyfriars Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

    Leicester City Council is asking for the public’s views on the updated appraisal and how the area should be managed for the Guildhall/Cathedral Conservation Area, which is being renamed ‘Greyfriars’ Conservation Area. This area has come to worldwide attention following the discovery of remains of Richard III in the car park at the back of the council buildings on Greyfriars. The discovery in 2013 has put Leicester, and specifically the Greyfriars area on the tourist map as well as... More
    Closed 17 November 2014

  • Gypsy and Traveller Sites Pitch Allocations Scheme Consultation

    What are we seeking to change? The way vacant pitches are allocated on Leicester City Council’s Gypsy & Traveller Pitch Sites is to be replaced with a system that is clearer, fairer and easier to understand. More
    Closed 14 November 2014

  • Gipsy Lane Traffic Calming Consultation

    Leicester City Council are seeking views on the proposed construction of a new pedestrian refuge on Gipsy Lane between the junctions with Yorkshire Road and Tiverton Avenue. In addition to this there are plans to put in place new road markings at various junctions on Gipsy Lane. As the highway authority responsible for the Gipsy Lane area, intervention is required to reduce accidents in the area and improve overall safety for cyclists, pedestrians and other road users. More
    Closed 3 November 2014

  • Golf proposal

    Sports services, including leisure centres, sports development and sport on parks, cost the council approximately £2.9 million each year in public subsidy. However, large cuts in government funding mean that we cannot continue to run services as we do now. Golf receives the highest subsidy per visit of all the sports facilities provided by the council and has far fewer usages per year compared to leisure centres. Earlier this year we asked for your views on whether the council should... More
    Closed 24 October 2014

  • 2014 Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations

    The consultation provides an opportunity for electors in the constituency and interested parties to express their views on the existing arrangements, and where possible make alternative suggestions for consideration in relation to the size and boundaries of polling districts, and the location and suitability of polling places. The Council wishes to consult as widely as possible on the future arrangements and welcomes comments or representations from all electors, any Councillors in the... More
    Closed 24 October 2014

  • Review of cumulative impact zone - Granby Street / London Road area

    Leicester City Council has a cumulative impact policy for the Granby Street / London Road area of the city. This policy gives the council and the police extra powers to challenge applications for new alcohol off licences, and was introduced to tackle street drinking and associated problems. The policy has been in place since February 2011 and it is time to review it, to see whether it is effective and whether the area covered should be changed or extended. More
    Closed 15 October 2014

  • Leicester local flood risk management strategy

    Flood risk in England is increasing due to climate change and while it is not possible to prevent all flooding, understanding the risks means we can put plans in place to manage them and reduce the impacts flooding may have on our communities. More
    Closed 12 October 2014

  • Street Drinking

    This consultation gives people another chance to make their views known over measures to tackle street drinking in Leicester. As part of an earlier consultation (Please see related documents below), residents and businesses took part in a public consultation over a planned city-wide order giving police more powers to tackle public drinking linked to antisocial behaviour. The consultation will give people the chance to say whether they support the... More
    Closed 5 October 2014

  • Have Your Say on Beaumont Leys Bus interchange

    The city council wants to improve bus travel and particularly, the Beaumont Leys bus interchange. Some government funding has been allocated for the project. Possible plans include better stops and shelters, improved facilities for cyclists and bus service information that is easier to understand. This should provide a better environment for bus users. Who are we asking? We are asking the public - primarily bus users and cyclists - for their views. We want to reach as... More
    Closed 26 September 2014

  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Manor Farm

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on roads in Manor Farm. East Midlands Housing Association is funding the proposed scheme and there is no cost to Leicester City Council. More
    Closed 12 September 2014

  • Sexual Health Survey

    Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland local authorities seek to maintain the good sexual health of their residents through the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV . We have been working with voluntary and community groups to find out if the services we are considering buying are correct for the needs of the people across the region. We also held meetings with voluntary sector groups, sexual health experts and people employed and experienced with issues... More
    Closed 7 September 2014

  • Cycle City Action Plan

    The Draft Cycle City Action Plan sets out our strategic aims, priority areas for investment and our approaches to key challenges and targets as part of the Connecting Leicester Vision. It is an illustration of what we aim to do to encourage more of our citizens into cycling as well as attracting and directing investment opportunities. We have included a proposed programme of work to 2016. This includes delivering infrastructure, training, engagement and promotions across the city to help... More
    Closed 7 September 2014

  • Street Drinking

    Leicester City Council is considering using its powers under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 to make a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) for areas within the city boundary. We have used information gathered from city wardens, parks services, play services, cleansing services, police neighbourhood teams, and residents to find out where street drinking is thought to be an issue. A recent audit report in Leicester (Street Drinking Audit, July 2013) showed that there are 106... More
    Closed 17 August 2014

  • Transforming Neighbourhood Services - West area

    In April 2013, Leicester City Council announced a programme to reorganise neighbourhood services across the city. This includes libraries, community centres, 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 drawing up any proposals, we wanted to talk to local communities to find out what they wanted from their services in future. We are considering six areas of the city in turn.... More
    Closed 13 August 2014

  • Leicester Park Heritage Community Consultation

    Leicester City Council is developing a grant application to the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the historic wrought iron gates located in Victoria Park, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and commissioned by Sir Jonathan North in memory of his late wife. The project not only aims to restore the gates and explore the history of Victoria Park, but will also delve into the story of all of Leicester’s main Parks. More
    Closed 8 August 2014

  • Linden Primary School (Headland Road) - Proposed Speed Cushions

    Leicester City Council is proposing to install speed cushions in response to a petition requesting traffic calming outside Linden Primary School. More
    Closed 8 August 2014

  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Laburnum Road Area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on roads in the Laburnum Road area. In order to help constrain vehicular speeds, it is proposed to install traffic calming in the form of speed cushions on the northern part of Chestnut Avenue and on Fern Rise. Persimmon Homes is funding the proposed scheme and there is no cost to Leicester City Council. More
    Closed 1 August 2014

  • Printed Music & Drama Service Consultation

    The city council is required to make difficult decisions about its services as a result of significant cuts in government funding. The council’s response to this challenge is to work with service users and local communities to develop proposals to make the required savings in ways that will provide a revised but sustainable service offer. The Music and Drama service to groups in both city and county requires a lot of resource to maintain and the subscriptions that are currently charged... More
    Closed 18 May 2014

  • Changing neighbourhood services in your area - West

    Neighbourhood services in West Leicester are going to change. The city council wants to work with local people and groups to make libraries, adult learning and community services fit for the future: Find out more from staff in your local centre; Submit your views online; Pick up a leaflet from any council venue. More
    Closed 16 May 2014

  • 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. In accordance with our usual practice, we are consulting on arrangements for a three year period covering the academic years 2015/16 to 2017/18 inclusive. The options are set out in the documents attached below. UPDATE: On 6 th... More
    Closed 12 May 2014

  • Pine Tree Avenue Consultation

    Pine Tree Avenue is a residential street in the Humberstone area of the city. The trees that give the street its name are mostly non-native Wellingtonias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), better known as Giant Redwoods. The trees have now grown so large that their roots are damaging the foundations of nearby houses and distorting driveways and pavements. Concerned local residents have asked that the council find a solution to these problems. For more information please see the... More
    Closed 9 May 2014

  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Humberstone Village

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in Humberstone Village. The proposed change is part of a programme of new 20mph zones. Money has been set aside from the Integrated Transport Capital Programme to pay for the changes if they are supported. It is estimated that the cost of the scheme will be £10,000 More
    Closed 2 May 2014

  • Pavement Parking in Leicester

    Pavement parking is where cars or other vehicles park either wholly, or with just two wheels on the pavement. In some parts of the city pavement parking is seen as a major problem so the Economic Development Transport and Tourism Scrutiny Commission is gathering evidence from as many sources as possible to investigate the issue. As part of this exercise we are asking the public for their views. Please tell us your views by completing our online questionnaire. Your views are... More
    Closed 30 April 2014

  • City centre car parking

    City centre car parking Tell us your views on proposed changes to improve city council car parking provision. Accessible, affordable car parking of a high standard in the city centre is vital for visitors, residents and businesses. We have already created over 400 new on-street spaces to support the evening economy, opened a new car park next to Phoenix Square and introduced more flexible parking standards for office developments. We now want to do... More
    Closed 22 April 2014

  • Golf Consultation

    Leicester City Council is interested in your views. We would like to know if you think the council should continue to financially support the two council-owned golf courses in the city, Humberstone Heights and Western Park. Please read the following information and complete the questions on the link below. Background Leicester City Council owns and manages eight sport centres, an athletics stadium and two golf courses. Sports services, including leisure centres, sports development... More
    Closed 18 April 2014

  • Proposed changes to advocacy services

    Voluntary Community Sector services for adults Leicester City Council has undertaken a review of its adult social care voluntary community sector preventative services. These are non-statutory services which play a role in delaying or preventing people from needing long term adult social care support. 62 services have been reviewed which provide a range of support for vulnerable adults including older people; carers, people with mental health needs; people with physical and sensory... More
    Closed 8 April 2014

  • Proposed change to counselling services

    Voluntary Community Sector services for adults Leicester City Council has undertaken a review of its adult social care voluntary community sector preventative services. These are non-statutory services which play a role in delaying or preventing people from needing long term adult social care support. 62 services have been reviewed which provide a range of support for vulnerable adults including older people; carers, people with mental health needs; people with physical and sensory... More
    Closed 8 April 2014

  • IDVS Service User Survey 2014

    As you may know, Leicester City Council funds the following specialist domestic violence services: A Family Service for children and young people aged 0-19 and their parents and carers, delivered by Living Without Abuse (LWA) A Safe Accommodation Service delivering emergency accommodation, sanctuary interventions and general housing advice, delivered by East Midlands Housing (SAFE Homes) A Victim-Survivor Project including IDVA, Outreach and Helpline activities, delivered by... More
    Closed 31 March 2014
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