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  • Birmingham Mobility Action Plan Questionnaire for Members of the Public

    Birmingham needs a better transport system. There are too many cars on our roads and every day we live with the congestion, safety, social and environmental problems this causes. Despite this, public transport, walking and cycling are not seen as a viable alternative. Birmingham's population is set to increase by as much as 150,000 people by 2031, which will further increase pressure on the transport system. An improved transport system will: help the economy grow by providing... More
    Opened 25 November 2013

  • Birmingham Mobility Action Plan Questionnaire for Businesses and Organisations

    Birmingham needs a better transport system. There are too many cars on our roads and every day we live with the congestion, safety, social and environmental problems this causes. Despite this, public transport, walking and cycling are not seen as a viable alternative. Birmingham's population is set to increase by as much as 150,000 people by 2031, which will further increase pressure on the transport system. An improved transport system will: help the economy grow by providing... More
    Opened 25 November 2013

  • Consultation on the Housing Allocation Scheme

    Birmingham City Council is changing the way it allocates homes and wants to hear your views. More
    Opened 25 November 2013

  • Lichfield Road / Aston Hall Road Junction Improvement

    Birmingham City Council is proposing improvements at the Lichfield Road / Aston Road Junction to reduce congestion and provide capacity for future developments (refer to ‘Lichfield Road/Aston Hall Road Consultation’ plan’). We are proposing improvements to the signalised junction and a summary of proposals is as follows: Demolition of King Edward VII Public House Widening of the Carriageway New Footways Advanced Cycle Lane Provision ... More
    Opened 21 November 2013

  • Concierge and Night-time Security Review

    Birmingham City Council currently provides a round-the-clock concierge and night-time security presence at 96 blocks of flats around the city. The Council is carrying out a review of these services. There are a number of reasons for the review but the main ones are updating the technology of our CCTV and door entry systems, making sure that the service is value for money and providing a more consistent and customer-focused service. As part of our responsibilities to you under your... More
    Opened 11 November 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) - Bristol Road Safer Routes to Schools

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along A38 Bristol Road, including ‘Safer Routes to Schools’. The outline proposals have been developed, in discussions with the School Travel Plan Team for Turves Green Girls School, Turves Green Boys Technology College and Bournville School as shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S11_001 & CA-02102_S11_003. A summary of the proposals are listed below: (i) Turves Green Girls School & Turves... More
    Opened 9 November 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) - Pershore Road Safer Routes to Schools

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along A441 Pershore Road, including ‘Safer Routes to Schools’. The outline proposals have been developed, in discussions with the School Travel Plan Team for St Thomas Aquinas RC School and Kings Norton Girls School as shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S13_001 & CA-02102_S13_006. A summary of the proposals are listed below: (i) St Thomas Aquinas RC School New zebra crossing... More
    Opened 9 November 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) - Warwick Road Safer Routes to Schools

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along A41 Warwick Road, including ‘Safer Routes to Schools’. The outline proposals have been developed, in discussions with the School Travel Plan Team for Ninestiles School, Archbishop Ilsley School and Yardelys School as shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S15_101 – 102, CA-02102_S15_201and CA-2102_S15_301. A summary of the proposals are listed below: (i) Ninestiles School. ... More
    Opened 9 November 2013

  • Draft Northfield Regeneration Framework

    Northfield town centre is one of the key centres in Birmingham. It is designated as a District Centre and it provides a full range of local services and shops, functioning as a traditional town centre. In recognition of its importance as a busy, vibrant centre providing shops and local services serving the south of the City, the Council has developed this framework to help Northfield to retain its position, remain competitive and attract new investment. In recent years, the Council... More
    Opened 8 November 2013

  • Service Reviews - Safeguarding, Supporting and Educating Young People

    Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. The Review looked at how we support children and young people in the city, including safeguarding and functions to support positive outcomes for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. This includes Social work Adoption and fostering Care leavers Residential children’s homes The youth offending service Family support. ... More
    Opened 6 November 2013

  • Empty Properties

    Birmingham City Council is now consulting on it’s draft Private Sector Empty Property Strategy 2013-18. Birmingham, like many other major cities is faced with an acute and on-going housing shortage. This gives rise to increased homelessness and housing affordability problems for many people. This strategy aims to bring more of the city’s empty homes back into use to provide ‘ good quality, affordable housing to meet that need ’. In developing the strategy we have... More
    Opened 1 November 2013

  • Old Rep Theatre Consultation on Transfer of Operations

    To seek the views and opinions of hirers and users of the Old Rep on the potential of an external operator running and managing the venue. More
    Opened 1 November 2013

  • 'Protecting the Past - Informing the Present' City Heritage Strategy 2014 - 2019

    Birmingham has a remarkably rich and diverse heritage reflecting over two thousand years of historic development. This heritage includes museums and archives and their collections, the historic environment, libraries, parks, natural habitats and the stories of its people and communities. The purpose of the Birmingham Heritage Strategy is to provide a framework and context for how we preserve, prioritise, encourage participation in and promote the city’s heritage The Strategy... More
    Opened 30 October 2013

  • Children and Young People's Substance Misuse Services

    This questionnaire is designed to ensure children and young people involved with substance misuse have the help and support they need; when and where they want it!. The answers provided are completely confidential and the personal information entered will only be used to enter you into a prize draw for a brand new Ipad. More
    Opened 28 October 2013

  • Bike North Birmingham Navy Route

    As part of Bike North Birmingham, we are developing a series of improvements to local infrastructure to serve both cyclists and walkers. We are currently consulting on proposals for what we call the Navy route: running from the existing route in Bleak Hill Park through to Erdington Shopping Centre and then up to Chester Road and Pype Hayes Park, via Grange Road. Navy Route Proposals: Off-road route through Bleak Hill Park (subject of previous consultation... More
    Opened 22 October 2013

  • Bike North Birmingham Magenta Route

    As part of Bike North Birmingham, we are developing a series of improvements to local infrastructure to serve both cyclists and walkers. We are currently consulting on proposals for what we call the Magenta route: running from the existing College Road cycle route along Witton Lodge Road towards Chester Road Station. The route then links to Wylde Green Village and into Pype Hayes Park, via Hervey Grove. Magenta Route Proposals: A shared cycling and walking path... More
    Opened 22 October 2013

  • Bike North Birmingham Violet Route

    As part of Bike North Birmingham, we are developing a series of improvements to local infrastructure to serve both cyclists and walkers. We are currently consulting on proposals for what we call the Violet route: running along Goosemoor Lane into Church Road and through to Walmley Village. Violet Route Proposals: On road advisory cycle route along Sycamore Road, Beech Road, Church Road, New Church Road, Sunnybank Road, Station Road, Eastern Road and Vesey Road; ... More
    Opened 22 October 2013

  • 20mph is Plenty

    Birmingham City Council is considering the introduction of 20mph speed limits on the city’s roads to improve safety and reduce the number of accidents. These plans will affect anyone who lives, works, shops, visits or travels in the city, so your views are important to us and will help us with our decision-making. More
    Opened 21 October 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) - A41 Warwick Road Corridor and Acocks Green Local Centre (October)

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver local sustainable transport measures along the A41 Warwick Road and Acocks Green Local Centre. The schemes are part of a larger programme called Smart Network, Smarter Choices which is being delivered across the West Midlands. The scheme, on the A41 Warwick Road, includes improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users, such as the provision of pedestrian crossing points, shared use footways and cycle lanes. ... More
    Opened 18 October 2013

  • Service Reviews - Safe Clean and Green Neighbourhoods

    Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. Safe, Clean and Green Neighbourhoods covered a range of services and functions aimed at improving the living environment and making Birmingham safer and environmentally sustainable. This includes: Waste management, refuse collection, and recycling Street cleansing Pest control Community safety Public rights of way District... More
    Opened 16 October 2013

  • Recycling of excess heat at Lodge Hill and Sutton Coldfield Crematoria

    Your views are being sought regarding the potential to use the excess heat that is created by the process for cooling hot gases that are produced during a cremation in order to reduce the city's carbon footprint. (For more information on how the heat recyling process works please see attached document). Your feedback and comments will assist the service by informing the decisions taken to shape the service provision in the future More
    Opened 14 October 2013

  • Flexibility of service times for funeral services

    Your views are being sought regarding the provision and flexibility of funeral service times at Birmingham City Council cemeteries and crematoria. Your feedback and comments will assist the service by informing the decisions taken to shape the service provision in the future More
    Opened 14 October 2013

  • Expressions of Interest Invited from Third Sector Organisations for the transfer of two Environmental Sites

    Third sector organisations are invited to submit Expressions of Interest in undertaking a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) for 2 sites "Witton Lakes Lodge House" and "Mini Eden Site" The Council wishes to see both sites transferred for the purpose of delivering community environmental enterprises, with the emphasis being on local community involvement through environmental awareness and longer term, to bring investment to enhance environmental sustainability and awareness opportunities to... More
    Opened 14 October 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) Stirchley Local Centre - Proposed expansion of 20mph speed limit

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along A441 Pershore Road within the Stirchley Local Centre. The scheme is part of a larger programme called Smart Network, Smarter Choices which is being delivered across the West Midlands. The scheme within the Stirchley Local Centre includes improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users. Following the initial public consultation and review of the feedback we are now proposing to extend the... More
    Opened 11 October 2013

  • Your Views on Proposals for the Licensing Service

    Birmingham City Council is facing a very large challenge with cuts in funding that are unprecedented. We are looking at how we can continue to provide essential services to residents whilst supporting greater fairness and future prosperity. As part of a Service Review process, the Licensing service in Birmingham is asking for your views on proposals that are intended to create savings for the service. The Licensing service administers, grants and enforces compliance with a range of... More
    Opened 11 October 2013

  • Your Views on Proposals for the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Services

    Birmingham City Council is facing a very large challenge with cuts in funding that are unprecedented. We are looking at how we can continue to provide essential services to residents whilst supporting greater fairness and future prosperity. As part of a Service Review process, the Environmental Health and Trading Standards services in Birmingham are asking for your views on proposals that are intended to create savings for each service. Brief information on what each service delivers is... More
    Opened 11 October 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - Area Cycle Network

    As part of the LSTF programme funded by the DfT, Birmingham City Council is to deliver ‘Area Cycle Network’ improvements comprising of a series of east to west cross-links to connect to the main north-south routes on Bristol Road, Pershore Road, Rea Valley Route and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The proposed cross-links are also to link to main attractors such as the University of Birmingham and the proposed Life Sciences Campus, and so create a more integrated network of cycle... More
    Opened 10 October 2013

  • Sexual Health Services - Redesign Consultation

    Birmingham City Council would like your views on sexual health services. We are responsible for making sure that effective services are available for the people in Birmingham and would really value your thoughts on what works well and where we could make things better. We are carrying out a review at the moment and your comments will help us decide how to improve things. You do not need to have used sexual health services to do this. What are sexual health services? ... More
    Opened 9 October 2013

  • Consultation on Proposals for Birmingham and Solihull Coroners and Mortuary Service

    Birmingham City Council is facing a big challenge with cuts in funding that are unprecedented. We are looking at how we can continue to provide essential services to residents whilst supporting greater fairness and future prosperity. As part of a Service Review process, the Coroner's and Mortuary Service in Birmingham are seeking your views on proposals that are intended to realise savings for the service. This consultation addresses specific issues and your responses will inform the... More
    Opened 7 October 2013

  • Consultation on Proposals for Birmingham's Registration Service

    Birmingham City Council is facing a big challenge with cuts in funding that are unprecented. We are looking at how we can continue to provide essential services to residents whilst supporting greater fairness and future prosperity. As part of a Service Review process the City's Registration Service is seeking your views on proposals that are intended to realise savings for the service. This consultation addresses specific issues and your responses inform the decision making process when... More
    Opened 7 October 2013
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