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  • Birmingham Cycle Revolution Canal Works, Soho Loop Canal (Eyre Street bridge to Soho Loop turnover bridge)

    Consulting on a proposal to improve the towpath from Eyre Street bridge to Soho Loop turnover bridge (at the junctions with the Birmingham Mainline Canal). This proposal forms part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution canal works programme, upgrading canal towpaths to improve cycling conditions. More
    Closed 28 September 2015

  • Birmingham Cycle Revolution Canal Works, Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Lifford Lane bridge to Wast Hill tunnel approach ramp)

    Consulting on a proposal to extend the towpath improvement work from Lifford Lane bridge to (and including) the Wast Hill tunnel approach ramp. The route will be surfaced in bitmac (tarmac) with a bounded gravel surface dressing on top. This proposal forms part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution canal works programme, upgrading canal towpaths to improve cycling conditions. More
    Closed 28 September 2015

  • Birmingham Cycle Revolution Canal Works, North Stratford Canal (Kings Norton to Birmingham boundary)

    Consulting on a proposal to extend on-going towpath improvement works from Kings Norton to the Birmingham boundary (with the option to extend approximately 1km into Solihull to link to Aquaduct Road and Shirley Station). The route will be surfaced in bitmac (tarmac) with a bounded gravel surface dressing on top. This proposal forms part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution canal works programme, upgrading canal towpaths to improve cycling conditions. More
    Closed 28 September 2015

  • Birmingham Cycle Revolution Canal Works, Tame Valley Canal (A34 Walsall Road bridge to the Old Walsall Road bridge)

    Consulting on a proposal to extend the towpath improvement work from the A34 Walsall Road bridge to the Old Walsall Road bridge. The route will be surfaced in bitmac (tarmac) with a bounded gravel surface dressing on top. This proposal forms part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution canal works programme, upgrading canal towpaths to improve cycling conditions. More
    Closed 28 September 2015

  • New walking and cycling route along River Tame Way

    Following the consultation carried out earlier this year, Birmingham City Council had to revise the proposals for the new cycling and walking path from Hamstead Park to Woodend in line with further discussions with the Environment Agency. This revised route will move the new path as much as possible away from the floodplain as previously proposed. The new path is proposed to run along the top of the embankment which is on the west side of the river. This revised route proposal will not be... More
    Closed 20 September 2015

  • Iron Lane/Station Road/Flaxley Road/ Albert Road / Northcote Road - Junction Improvements

    We previously undertook a public consultation on 1st June to seek your views on the above mentioned scheme. We have considered the feedback received and have developed a modified layout for the Albert Road / Northcote Road area. A summary of the modifications is given below and shown on drawing number CA-02709-S1-020 overleaf: • Access from Albert Road to Station Road via the service road to be restricted to small / medium vehicles only. No access for HGV’s. •... More
    Closed 20 September 2015

  • Stirchley Framework - Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

    Stirchley is one of the largest district centres in the city with investment planned in the Tesco development at Hazelwell Lane and with other development sites available, Stirchley has the potential for radical change. Well served by public transport and with good rail links to local employers at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the University of Birmingham and the Kings Norton Industrial estates and within walking distance of Kraft Cadbury at Bournville, the area is popular with house... More
    Closed 18 September 2015

  • My life, my care, my money - Improving Direct Payment use in adult social care in Birmingham

    The Council wants to offer people more choice and control over their care and support. This includes choosing who provides their care. The Council has some ideas about how to make this easier for people. Improving how Direct Payments work is an essential part of our ideas. What is a Direct Payment? A Direct Payment is money that is paid to you (or someone acting on your behalf) by their local council so they can arrange their own support, instead of receiving social care services... More
    Closed 8 September 2015

  • Initial consultation HMO licensing

    In Birmingham we currently license Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that are three or more storeys high, where there are five or more tenants, who share a kitchen or bathroom. The Council is considering extending licensing to other types of rented houses. We have received representations about areas of private renting where the local community is experiencing problems of environmental decline, rubbish and fly tipping, construction and conversions being carried out without... More
    Closed 31 August 2015

  • School Organisation Mere Green Primary School

    Mere Green Primary School as part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, alongside Birmingham City Council is consulting on a proposal to expand Mere Green Primary School. Mere Green Primary School is school located in the Four Oaks ward of the City. The school caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It can accommodate 210 pupils in Years Reception – Y6 and currently provides 20 full-time equivalent (fte) nursery places. The school is popular and has a waiting list in many year groups due to... More
    Closed 21 August 2015

  • (Saltley, Hodge Hill), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • (Bordesley, Nechells), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • (Little Bromwich, Hodge Hill), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • (Ward End, Hodge Hill), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of the... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • (Bordesley Green, Birmingham), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • (Small Heath, Nechells), (20MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201* PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER

    The purpose of this consultation is to make residents and businesses more aware of proposals to introduce Traffic Regulation Orders in their locality. It is in addition to the notification which is legally required and laid down by statutory procedures. With this in mind a copy of a Public Notice indicating the Council’s proposals is reproduced on the attached letter and I would draw your attention to its contents. Proposals are to make an Order under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of... More
    Closed 17 August 2015

  • Making the Carer’s Small Grant Scheme work better for carers

    The Council has given grants to people providing unpaid care to family or friends for over 10 years. The existing grant scheme, known as the ‘Carer’s Break Grant’, is paid directly to the carer to be used for a holiday, or something else that supports their caring role. Having reviewed this process we have decided that there could be a better way of using this money to help carers. From April 2014 the Council has commissioned a new carer support service known as the Birmingham Carers... More
    Closed 14 August 2015

  • Supporting Vulnerable Adults Universal Services

    We are seeking views on the Integrated Commissioning of Prevention services, to be commissioned from 2016. This includes; Supporting People – Disabilities housing support services; Local Authority Third Sector commissioning - Universal and prevention services; and Elements of the Public Health lifestyles services. We wish to consult on the proposed services which are explained in the attached consultation document. The focus is on providing an... More
    Closed 3 August 2015

  • Supporting People Disability Housing Support Services

    We are seeking views on the Integrated Commissioning of Prevention services, to be commissioned from 2016. This includes; Supporting People – Disabilities housing support services; Local Authority Third Sector commissioning - Universal and prevention services; andElements of the Public Health lifestyles services. We wish to consult on the proposed services which are explained in the attached consultation document. The focus is on providing an effective... More
    Closed 3 August 2015

  • Longbridge Connectivity Local Growth Fund Scheme

    In July 2014 the Government announced the outcome of a number of Growth Deals for Local Economic Partnerships. One of these deals was the Longbridge Connectivity scheme, which includes a number of highway improvement schemes to support economic growth in Longbridge. These highway improvements schemes include: Longbridge Lane Improvements Bristol Road South and Lickey Road Proposals Bristol Road South and Tessall Lane Proposals Bristol Road South/ Lickey... More
    Closed 31 July 2015

  • School Survey - Summer Term 2015

    Purpose of Survey As part of the council’s commitment to continuously improve our approach when working with schools, we are carrying out a regular termly survey to understand your (Head Teachers and Chairs of Governors) views. The feedback from surveys will help us monitor, and improve on our performance against what we have stated in the ‘Education and Schools Strategy and Improvement Plan’. Who Should Respond? We value your views and honest feedback. We... More
    Closed 24 July 2015

  • Birmingham Lifestyles Consultation

    Public Health is now the responsibility of Birmingham City Council. We currently commission a wide range of lifestyle services for early years, children, young people and adults including: NHS Health Checks Healthy eating/weight management Physical activity Stop smoking services Health trainers Following recent service reviews, extensive research and stakeholder engagement we are now seeking your views on the proposed redesign of these... More
    Closed 13 July 2015

  • Licensing for the Private Rented Sector

    The Council is considering whether to expand the existing licensing scheme for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in Birmingham. The Housing Act 2004 introduced powers for local authorities to licence certain houses in multiple occupation (HMO). The Council has implemented a mandatory scheme for HMOs for houses of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people sharing facilities. To date this has licensed 1,800 properties in the city, with another 124 applications still outstanding. Under the Act the... More
    Closed 30 June 2015

  • Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2015 (Quarter 2)

    This is aimed at gathering service users views/comments relating to burial and cremation services provided by Birmingham City Council. Collected information will help develop future service improvements within cemeteries and crematoria. Results of the user satisfaction levels from 10 consultation exercises will contribute to the services performance indicators and will be widely published. More
    Closed 30 June 2015

  • The Introduction of Public Spaces Protection Order to Control Noise Nuisance from Busking and Street Speaking in the City Centre

    This consultation welcomes views or comments on the possible introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order to control excessive noise from Buskers, Street Entertainers and Street Speakers in the City Centre by the prohibiting: 1. The use of amplification in the restricted area by Buskers, Street Entertainers and Street Speakers. 2. Noise from Buskers, Street Entertainers and Street Speakers that is so loud that it has, or is likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life... More
    Closed 29 June 2015

  • Iron Lane/Station Road/Flaxley Road - Junction Improvements

    Birmingham City Council has secured funding from Central Government as part of the Local Growth Fund for highway improvements at Iron Lane / Station Road / Flaxley Road, in order to better manage traffic and provide the additional capacity necessary to support economic growth. Proposals for the highway improvements are shown on drawing CA-02709-S1-005 and on separate drawings CA-02709-S1-006 and CA-02709-S1-007. The main elements of the scheme are: Widening of Station Road... More
    Closed 21 June 2015

  • Pavement Advertising Procurement Beheard consultation

    Background Information Birmingham City Council currently has a contract for the provision of street furniture that is used to advertise Council activities as well as receiving income for commercial advertising. The contract will be for pavement, roadside and central reservation advertising only. This contract is due to end and the City Council will advertise in Europe for a replacement contract. It is proposed that the new contract will generate significant income for the City Council... More
    Closed 19 June 2015

  • School Organisation Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

    NOTICE is given in accordance with Section 19(3) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that The Governing Body of Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College proposes to make prescribed alterations to Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College (a Foundation school), Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, B30 1UL. Namely this would consist of not admitting any further pupils other than those already on roll within the resource base from 1st September 2015. This consultation starts on 21st May 2015... More
    Closed 18 June 2015

  • Information sharing –Your health and Care Record

    Birmingham City Council are working in partnership working with health colleagues including Hospital trusts and GPs and are progressing a shared vison and approach through the “Your Connect Care programme” and developing a shared care approach to supporting vulnerable people that may require support and care . This work also includes how the agencies share key information on your health conditions between key staff i.e. social workers, GPs and nurses as part of your assessment and... More
    Closed 12 June 2015

  • School Organisation Fox Hollies School

    We are proposing to expand Fox Hollies School as part of the Special School Additional Places programme. Remodelling work of the school’s existing accommodation is required. Additional land has been identified at the school site for building extensions to accommodate additional classrooms and ancillary space for the extra children. We are proposing a phased expansion of Fox Hollies School in order for them to admit up to 96 pupils by 2016. The School is a Community Special School... More
    Closed 21 May 2015
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