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  • Private hire and hackney carriage driver and vehicle licensing

    We are considering changes to taxi driver licensing, as follows: We currently license all taxi drivers for one year but propose to allow licences to be issued for one, two or three years. We propose to require new and existing drivers to attend child sexual exploitation awareness briefings We propose to introduce a driver penalty points scheme. We are also reviewing our vehicle age policy, which was implemented two years ago. More
    Closed 16 August 2015

  • Licensing Policy for 2016-2021

    As a licensing authority, Leicester City Council is required to review its Licensing Policy every five years. The current policy expires early in 2016 and so we need to decide on our policy for 2016 to 2021. The Licensing Policy sets out the authority’s position on matters relating to the Licensing Act 2003. This Act deals with The sale or supply of alcohol Regulated entertainment Late night refreshment More
    Closed 14 August 2015

  • Consultation on Article 4 Direction to 53 Oxford Street

    Summary of Position The owner of 53 Oxford Street in the City centre informed the City council as local planning authority of their intention to clear the site by submitting a prior notification of proposed demolition application. The Council, as the local planning authority, had 21 days to determine this application, which expires on 8th June 2015. As Local Planning Authority, the City Council decided to remove the permitted development rights which would allow demolition of the... More
    Closed 24 June 2015

  • Joint Mental Health DRAFT Commissioning Strategy

    This DRAFT Joint Commissioning Strategy on Mental Health in Leicester aims to improve services and people’s experience of them by focusing on the wider determinants of health and wellbeing, developing prevention and early intervention services and appropriate care, while at the same time addressing major financial challenges. The strategy has been produced with the involvement of all partners, including parents, carers, service users and professionals. More
    Closed 15 June 2015

  • Air Quality Action Plan

    Poor air quality affects people’s health and damages the environment. European and national guidelines set out the levels of pollutants in air that are considered acceptable. This ambitious air quality action plan will ensure that we do not remain complacent in our efforts to improve the health of people in Leicester and reduce inequalities. It contains far reaching actions over the period to 2025 intended to significantly reduce air... More
    Closed 9 June 2015

  • Bede Park Development

    Leicester City Council has developed proposals to landscape an area at Bede Park, near to the plaza precinct area on Western Boulevard. Paid for from developer contributions, the proposals include new seating areas, tree planting, an area for barbeques, an outdoor gym area and an area for Parkour. Bede Park experiences higher levels of use than other similar sized parks within the city, mainly as a result of the large student population within walking distance of the park. In general... More
    Closed 8 May 2015

  • To Let Boards Consultation

    Leicester City Council have received a number of complaints in recent years in relation to the display of To Let Boards and their effect of the character and appearance of residential areas. Leicester City Council understands the need to advertise properties that are available to rent, however we are concerned about the large number of To Let Boards in some areas and are looking at more effective ways of controlling them. In November 2013 the City Council adopted a Voluntary Code of... More
    Closed 24 April 2015

  • Quakesick Valley - 20mph zone

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in Quakesick Valley. In addition, it is proposed to construct a road hump on Bellflower Road adjacent to Jasmine Close to constrain vehicular speeds. The developer is funding the proposed scheme and there is no cost to Leicester City Council. More
    Closed 17 April 2015

  • 20mph Speed Limit - Onyx Crescent

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Onyx Crescent. Bovis Homes is funding the proposed scheme and there is no cost to Leicester City Council. More
    Closed 10 April 2015

  • Waterside Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Public Consultation

    Leicester Waterside comprises around 60 hectares of land between the River Soar and Leicester City Centre along the corridor of the A50. It is a gateway to Leicester City Centre and has significant potential for economic and physical transformation to create a high quality residential-led mixed-use neighbourhood which connects the city centre to the waterfront. The area forms an important part of the Citys wider Strategic Regeneration Area, which Leicester Core Strategy identifies as a... More
    Closed 13 March 2015

  • Community Infrastructure Levy - Draft Charging Schedule

    Leicester City Council is proposing to introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). CIL is a new charge that local authorities can place on new development in their area. Its purpose is to help fund infrastructure that is needed to support new development. Before the CIL charge is adopted by the Council it must be subject to two rounds of consultation. This is the second stage of the consultation process – the Draft Charging Schedule. The first consultation, the Preliminary... More
    Closed 10 March 2015

  • Consultation on Article 4 Directions to 122-132 Belgrave Gate, 1 Garden Street

    Summary of Position The owner of 122-132 Belgrave Gate & 1 Garden Street in the City centre informed the City council as local planning authority of their intention to clear the site by submitting a prior notification of proposed demolition application. The Council, as the local planning authority, had 21 days to determine this application, which expires on Tuesday 17 th February 2015. As Local Planning Authority, the City Council decided to remove the permitted development rights... More
    Closed 9 March 2015

  • Admission Arrangements for 2016-17

    Leicester City Council is proposing some changes to the admissions policy of community and voluntary controlled schools in the city for September 2016. We would like your views on these proposals. More
    Closed 28 February 2015

  • Local Plan - Issues and Options Consultation

    The City Council has begun preparation of a new Leicester Local Plan which will set out a vision and objectives for the growth of the city over the next 15 years. The new Local Plan will replace the 2006 Local Plan and the 2014 Core Strategy. It will set out how the council will respond to local priorities and how it will meet the social, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities that face the city. It will identify broad locations, scale and type of development and... More
    Closed 31 January 2015

  • Leicester local flood risk management strategy approval

    Between 7 August and 12 October 2014, we consulted on our draft local flood risk management strategy. This involved an online survey, presentations and displays in the community, and some attendance at major events to raise awareness of flooding issues. More
    Closed 28 January 2015

  • Review of Leicester City Council’s Allocations Policy

    The Council is required by law to have a housing allocations scheme which shows the Council’s priorities for allocating homes and procedures they follow in allocating those homes. The introduction of The Localism Act 2011 along with further guidance from Central Government has given local authorities the freedom to tailor their allocation priorities to meet the needs of local residents and local communities. The Government has made it clear they expect social homes to go to people... More
    Closed 16 January 2015

  • Health and Social Care Mental Health Strategy

    It is time to rewrite our Mental Health Strategy, our previous one was only until 2013, and there have been a lot of changes that we need to take into consideration, such as the Care Act 2014 , so with this in mind we are looking for your opinions and views as to what we should include in our new strategy which will be for 2015 - 2019 More
    Closed 8 January 2015

  • Substance misuse services

    We are consulting about the future arrangements for substance misuse services in Leicester. These services provide specialist help to people with drug and alcohol problems including psycho social support and medical interventions. There are currently four different services in Leicester: one for young people (under 18) one which specifically provides housing-related support two for adults (including one for people in the criminal justice system which serves... More
    Closed 29 December 2014

  • Health and Social Care Learning Disabilities Strategy

    It is time to rewrite our Learning Disabilities Strategy, our previous one was only until 2013, and there have been a lot of changes that we need to take into consideration, such as the Care Act 2014 , so with this in mind we are looking for your opinions and views as to what we should include in our new strategy which will be for 2015 - 2019 More
    Closed 24 December 2014

  • Changing neighbourhood services in your area - North West

    Your local services are going to change. We want to work with you to make these services fit for the future. We asked the local community to find out more about this programme and make suggestions for the North West area by Friday 19th December 2014. People gave their views online, via paper questionnaires and in focus groups. You can see a report on people's responses below. You will also find an information pack for some of the buildings we are talking about in the documents... More
    Closed 19 December 2014

  • 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
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