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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 ... MoreClosed 6 December 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... MoreClosed 30 November 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... MoreClosed 30 November 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 MoreClosed 30 November 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... MoreClosed 30 November 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... MoreClosed 30 November 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 MoreClosed 30 November 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. MoreClosed 29 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... MoreClosed 22 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... MoreClosed 22 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. ... MoreClosed 22 November 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... MoreClosed 18 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Support Services
Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. Whilst we have made significant savings in recent years and completely transformed some of our administrative functions, we are clear that further efficiencies in back office support services can and must be made, in order to limit cuts in front-line services as far as possible. But we also need to rethink the role of our strategic functions. A differently functioning council... MoreClosed 15 November 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... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Developing a Successful and Inclusive Economy
Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. This review covered services responsible for: Ensuring that new developments are taking place in Birmingham and regeneration is benefitting priority areas Securing investment to support business growth, by bringing in grants that can be accessed by Birmingham businesses Connecting people to job opportunities, and targeting opportunities towards... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Adults Social Care Review
If you need this information in a different format please email - servicereviews@birmingham.gov.uk. Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. Adults and Communities (formerly Social Services) supports adults in Birmingham who need help to live as independantly as possible and to be part of their local community. We meet substantial and critical needs for people who need help with dressing, toileting, eating, getting... MoreClosed 15 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. ... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - A Well Managed and Resilient City
Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. This Service Review covers services which support the proper regulation of commercial and social life in the city. The council faces hugs cuts in its grants from the government and increases in demand. We have already made significant savings in the last two years but we still need save a further £450m by 2017/18 in addition to over £100m savings in the current financial... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Support Services 2
Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. The second support services review looked at: Civic Catering Building Cleaning Services Management (such as building security) Customer Services (including contact centre and website) Professional Support Services (administrative functions) The review is also considering transferring some support services to Acivico Ltd, a company... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Developing Successful and Inclusive Communities
The Review looked at council functions that aim to improve community life, build social capital, well-being and community engagement, in particular supporting the most disadvantaged residents. Services included are: • Libraries and Information: including strategic services and community libraries • Community Development: including youth services, play services, lifelong learning and local car parks • Community Support and Advice: including local advice, ward support and legal... MoreClosed 15 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... MoreClosed 15 November 2013 -
Service Reviews - Education
Please note this is part of an ongoing dialogue to inform the service review process and is not a consultation. The continuing review of education services will seek to address the shift in balance between the council’s ability to spend on service provision and the role of schools in commissioning services, alongside the need to tackle historic high levels of spending in some areas of the education service. The budget allocated to the education service covers both: ... MoreClosed 15 November 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... MoreClosed 13 November 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... MoreClosed 13 November 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; ... MoreClosed 13 November 2013 -
Activity in Birmingham Parks Survey
The aim of this survey is to find out how people use Birmingham’s parks and green spaces for their physical and mental wellbeing, and the value they place on them. We are also keen to hear suggestions for improvements or other activities that you would like to see in your local parks. MoreClosed 1 November 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. ... MoreClosed 31 October 2013 -
Supporting People Social Inclusion Services – Consultation
Overview Birmingham City Council would like your views on the Commissioning and Procurement Strategy of Social Inclusion housing support services produced by the Supporting People Team. We are responsible for re-commissioning a range of services across the social inclusion sector, relevant to the needs of vulnerable people, and would really value your thoughts on whether we are planning to re-commission the right services. What are Supporting People Services? Supporting People... MoreClosed 29 October 2013 -
Bordesley Park Area Action Plan
The Bordesley Park Area Action Plan will guide the development and regeneration of the area to the east of the city centre, including Washwood Heath, Bordesley Green, Bordesley Village and Small Heath, over the next 18 years. The consultation for the current stage of the plan – the Preferred Options Report – has recently ended. This document sets out the favoured way forward for the area, and reflects comments received during previous rounds of consultation and well as work that has... MoreClosed 28 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... MoreClosed 28 October 2013
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