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  • IDVS Stakeholders 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 activites, delivered by... More
    Closed 31 March 2014
  • Housing Related Support services – Substance Misuse

    We understand that for some people with drug and alcohol issues, housing related problems can be a barrier to their recovery. Currently, Heathfield House (a 24-bedded accommodation project) provides housing support for people affected by drug and alcohol issues. This contract is ending in 2015 so we are proposing to change the model of service delivery to create improved pathways, better outcomes for service users and a more efficient use of financial resources. More
    Closed 31 March 2014
  • Home Maintenance for low income owner occupiers

    The House Condition Survey 2010 showed that 9,213 owner occupied households on a low income live in homes in Leicester that are below the decent homes standard. Many of these homes need adaptations, repairs or maintenance. ‘Low income’ households are defined as those living on one or more means tested benefits. Many of these people need help to carry out repairs and/or to find a reputable contractor to do the work and ensure it is completed to the right standard. The council has... More
    Closed 29 March 2014
  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Woodstock Primary School Area

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the area around Woodstock Primary School. In the five year period prior to 31st December 2012, there were 15 reported personal injury accidents in the area where a 20mph speed limit is proposed, of which 6 involved injuries to pedestrians. As a result, in order to help constrain vehicular speeds, it is proposed to install traffic calming on Halifax Drive (part) and Marwood Road. Speed cushions are... More
    Closed 28 March 2014
  • Proposed changes to St Mary's Fields Infant School - Statutory Notice

    The council has consulted on proposed changes to St Mary's Fields Infant School The consultation opened on 4 th November 2013 and closed on 15 th December 2013. Following the outcomes of the consultation, it is proposed to proceed to the next stage which requires the publication of a statutory notice, followed by a six week statutory representations period. The statutory notice can be found below, with the full proposals attached towards the bottom of this page. More
    Closed 3 March 2014
  • Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2014

    The draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how and when the community and other stakeholders will be consulted on the preparation of Leicester City Council’s planning documents. It also explains how the community will be consulted on planning applications. The previous SCI was produced in 2006 and requires updating due to changes in planning regulations. Following the consultation a summary of the responses will be written. This document will contain your name, address... More
    Closed 24 February 2014
  • Transforming Neighbourhood Services - South 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 invited members of the public and local... More
    Closed 14 February 2014
  • Proposed footway/cycleway on Thurcaston Road

    The Council is proposing to install a segregated footway/cycleway along a length of Thurcaston Road, to create a cycle link between the Sidings and Leicester Marina. The proposed works are the first stage in this link. In this first phase of the works, the cycle link will be along the existing footway on Thurcaston Road and is shown on the plan to the rear of this letter. The City Council’s workforce will carry out the works, with a programmed start date of 3 February 2014. Works are... More
    Closed 31 January 2014
  • Belgrave Road flyover demolition

    Belgrave Road flyover is located at Belgrave Circle roundabout at the start of Belgrave Road. The flyover connects Belgrave Road and Belgrave Gate, crossing the Belgrave Circle roundabout north to south. Abbey Park Road and Dysart Way are also accessed from the roundabout east to west. The full scheme involves the demolition of Belgrave flyover, changes and improvements to Belgrave Circle highway arrangements and infrastructure and the creation of a new 78 space car park for... More
    Closed 29 January 2014
  • VCS Support Review

    Leicester City Council values its good working relationship with the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). The VCS makes significant contributions to many important areas: policy development; service design, delivery and monitoring; community engagement and cohesion. The VCS understands the communities it serves and gives a lot to the economic and social life of the city. The current challenges, demands and expectations facing both the VCS and the public sector make it even more important... More
    Closed 17 January 2014
  • Burial Space Strategy

    The subject of burials is highly emotional and sensitive. The cemetery and burial plot is an important space for families and friends to visit and to commemorate their loved one. While we are mindful of this, it means we need to find solutions to allow further burials in the city in the future and to implement a plan to prevent a shortage of burial space developing. Leicester City Council is developing a strategy to address this problem and is aiming to provide long term solutions... More
    Closed 5 January 2014
  • Douglas Bader Day Centre Consultation Proposal

    We are changing the way we deliver adult social care services to give people more choice in the type of care and support they receive. This is being introduced throughout the country as part of national policy and is sometimes called ‘personalisation’. People are now receiving personal budgets as a way of meeting their support needs. A personal budget is money given by the council to people so they can arrange support to meet their needs. As people now have more choice, we are starting to... More
    Closed 16 December 2013
  • Proposed changes to St Mary's Fields Infant School

    About the school St Mary’s Fields Infant School is a community school providing education for 3 – 7 year olds. The school was inspected by Ofsted in April 2010, followed by an interim assessment in February 2013 and both were judged to be good. The Proposal The proposal is to change the age range of St Mary’s Fields Infant School to become an all through primary school (3 – 11 years). The proposal is being led by the city council and supported by the governing body. ... More
    Closed 15 December 2013
  • Spitting in the Streets

    Recent Case Law has shown that Local Authorities can deal with spitting as a littering offence and issue an £80 fine. More
    Closed 6 December 2013
  • Proposed changes to housing related support services

    Proposed changes to the housing related support services More
    Closed 20 November 2013
  • Proposal to establish permanent special needs provision at Babington Community College and Hamilton Community College - Statutory Notice

    The council has consulted on the establishment of Designated Special Provision at Babington Community College and Hamilton Community College. The consultation opened on 3 rd June 2013 and closed on 14 th July 2013. Following the outcomes of the consultation, it is proposed to proceed to the next stage which requires the publication of a statutory notice, followed by a six week statutory representations period. The statutory notices can be found below, with the full proposals attached... More
    Closed 17 November 2013
  • Proposed changes to Keyham Lodge School and Millgate School - Statutory Notice

    The council has consulted on changes to Keyham Lodge School and Millgate School. The consultation opened on 3 rd June 2013 and closed on 14 th July 2013. Following the outcomes of the consultation, it is proposed to proceed to the next stage which requires the publication of a statutory notice, followed by a six week statutory representations period. The statutory notices can be found below, with the full proposals attached towards the bottom of this page. More
    Closed 17 November 2013
  • Proposed Changes to Ellesmere College - Statutory Notice

    The council has consulted on changes to Ellesmere College. The consultation opened on 3 rd June 2013 and closed on 14 th July 2013. Following the outcomes of the consultation, it is proposed to proceed to the next stage which requires the publication of a statutory notice, followed by a six week statutory representations period. The statutory notice can be found below, with the full proposal attached towards the bottom of this page. More
    Closed 17 November 2013
  • Children's Centres - Looking to the Future. Providers, Service Partners and Staff Have Your Say

    Leicester City Council currently has 23 children’s centres providing services to families and children across the city. The children’s centres deliver a range of activities and services which include group activities for children and parents/carers. These activities and services focus on learning, health, well-being and community engagement, and are delivered in the home, the community and schools. What we are consulting on? The times that children’s centres should be open... More
    Closed 3 November 2013
  • Children's Centres - Looking to the Future. Parents, Carers and Families Have Your Say

    Leicester City Council currently has 23 children’s centres providing services to families and children across the city. The children’s centres deliver a range of activities and services which include group activities for children and parents/carers. These activities and services focus on learning, health, well-being and community engagement, and are delivered in the home, the community and schools. What we are consulting on? The times that families prefer to use children’s... More
    Closed 3 November 2013
  • Market Redevelopment Phase 2

    Following the public consultation process that concluded early in 2013 a commitment was given to go back to the public once further details had been worked up for the new square, highways treatments and the rear of the corn exchange. More
    Closed 9 October 2013
  • Proposed changes to mobile meals service

    Proposed changes to the mobile meals service More
    Closed 7 October 2013
  • Article 4 Direction : Houses in multiple occupation

    This is a consultation on the establishment of an Article 4 direction about houses in multiple occupation. To view the document please click on the link below: www.leicester.gov.uk/himos-a4 More
    Closed 20 September 2013
  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Aylestone Village

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in Aylestone Village. In the five year period to 31 st December 2012, there were 16 reported personal injury accidents in the area where a 20mph speed limit is proposed, of which 3 involved injuries to pedestrians. As a result, in order to help constrain vehicular speeds, it is proposed to install traffic calming on Granby Road, Disraeli Street, Old Church Street and Middleton Street. The proposed change... More
    Closed 20 September 2013
  • Leicester UK City of Culture 2017

    Leicester is bidding to be the UK City of Culture 2017. Winning would be fantastic, bringing many more visitors to our region, creating jobs and providing you, our city and county community, the chance to take part in a whole range of cultural events and activities – from arts and crafts to museums and heritage, cinema, theatre, food, literature, dance and music. More
    Closed 20 September 2013
  • Consultation on the proposed change to Leicester City Council’s Evesham House

    The council is proposing to change the service provided at Evesham House. Evesham House is a property owned by the city council. It is an accommodation based service for single vulnerable people with substance misuse needs. More
    Closed 5 September 2013
  • Changes to Supported Bus Services

    Leicester City Council provides a number of bus routes in the city that reach into areas that are not served by the commercial network. Following a survey of users in 2012, the council is now proposing changes to these services. More
    Closed 22 July 2013
  • Proposed 20mph Zone - Sandhurst Road

    Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on Sandhurst Road and Tetuan Road. In the five year period to 31 st December 2012, there were 6 reported personal injury accidents on Sandhurst Road, of which 2 involved injuries to child pedestrians. As a result, in order to help constrain vehicular speeds, it is proposed to install traffic calming speed cushions on Sandhurst Road between Stephenson Drive and Aikman Avenue and on Tetuan Road. The... More
    Closed 19 July 2013
  • Transforming neighbourhood services

    In anticipation of substantial financial challenges over the next few years, the council is considering fundamental reforms to the provision of neighbourhood services. Before any plans for reorganisation are drawn up, we are inviting partners, residents and community groups to work with us to identify and evaluate options for change. To register your interest and tell us about the services that you value most, please take part in our online survey. More
    Closed 17 July 2013
  • Proposed Changes to Ellesmere College

    About the School Ellesmere College is a community special school maintained by Leicester City Council; the college has Specialist Sports College Status. Ellesmere provides day education for young people with general learning difficulties who take part in a wide ranging personalised curriculum. An increasing number of students have additional needs such as social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; speech, language and communication difficulties; and autistic spectrum disorder. The... More
    Closed 14 July 2013
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