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  • 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
    Opened 31 December 2014

  • 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
    Opened 22 December 2014

  • 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
    Opened 1 December 2014

  • 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
    Opened 25 November 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
    Opened 17 November 2014

  • 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
    Opened 4 November 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
    Opened 3 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
    Opened 27 October 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
    Opened 27 October 2014

  • 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
    Opened 15 October 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
    Opened 6 October 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
    Opened 6 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
    Opened 29 September 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
    Opened 29 September 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
    Opened 8 September 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
    Opened 18 August 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
    Opened 11 August 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
    Opened 7 August 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
    Opened 4 August 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
    Opened 28 July 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
    Opened 25 July 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
    Opened 11 July 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
    Opened 10 July 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
    Opened 2 July 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
    Opened 1 July 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
    Opened 23 June 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
    Opened 23 June 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
    Opened 10 April 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
    Opened 8 April 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
    Opened 7 April 2014
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