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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 -
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... MoreClosed 25 October 2013 -
B4146 ROUNDABOUTS IMPROVEMENTS
The City Council is considering to introduce highway improvements measures at several roundabouts along the B4146 road corridor. The roundabouts included in the scheme are: Cole Bank Road / Sarehole Road Roundabout Swanshurst Lane / Wake Green Road / Cole Bank Road Roundabout Wheeler's Lane / Brook Lane / Coldbath Road Roundabout The proposals include changes to the geometry of the roundabouts in order to encourage safer movements across each of these... MoreClosed 16 October 2013 -
Longmore Street, Belgrave Middleway, Horton Square Junction Improvements
In February 2013 Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet approved a city wide civil Bus Lane Enforcement (BLE) regime to be implemented on a phased basis, starting with the city centre where enforcement commenced in summer 2013. As part of the next phase, we are looking to introduce BLE measures at the junction of Belgrave Middleway with Longmore Street and Horton Square. There is a bus gate situated at this junction allowing bus movements to and from the City Centre. The Rea Valley Cycle... MoreClosed 16 October 2013 -
Summer Road, Sutton New Road Junction Improvements
The City Council is considering to introduce highway improvements measures at the junction of Summer Road and Sutton New Road. The proposals include the following: Introduction of a flat top road hump on Summer Road on the approach to the junction Widening of the splitter island at the junction These proposals are shown on the plan attached below. If you have any comments or queries regarding the proposals, please complete the online survey below. MoreClosed 16 October 2013 -
Northfield District Customer Service Improvement Survey Library Survey 2013
CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENT SURVEY Birmingham City Council, Northfield District, is conducting user surveys at many of the community facilities it operates including libraries, sports centres and Neighbourhood Offices. These facilities include Northfield Library, Weoley Library, Kings Norton Library, West Heath Library, Frankley Library, Northfield Pool and Fitness Centre, Colmers Community Leisure Centre, Northfield Neighbourhood Office and Hawkesley Neighbourhood Office. We would be... MoreClosed 15 October 2013 -
Northfield District Sport & Leisure Customer Service Improvement Survey 2013
CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENT SURVEY Birmingham City Council, Northfield District, is conducting user surveys at many of the community facilities it operates including libraries, sports centres and Neighbourhood Offices. These facilities include Northfield Library, Weoley Library, Kings Norton Library, West Heath Library, Frankley Library, Northfield Pool and Fitness Centre, Colmers Community Leisure Centre, Northfield Neighbourhood Office and Hawkesley Neighbourhood Office. We would be... MoreClosed 15 October 2013 -
Northfield District Neighbourhood & Information Service Customer Improvement Survey 2013
CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENT SURVEY Birmingham City Council, Northfield District, is conducting user surveys at many of the community facilities it operates including libraries, sports centres and Neighbourhood Offices. These facilities include Northfield Library, Weoley Library, Kings Norton Library, West Heath Library, Frankley Library, Northfield Pool and Fitness Centre, Colmers Community Leisure Centre, Northfield Neighbourhood Office and Hawkesley Neighbourhood Office. We would be... MoreClosed 15 October 2013 -
Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2013 (Quarter 3)
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. MoreClosed 30 September 2013 -
Adults and Communitites: Making it Real Survey
‘Making it Real’ is based on statements developed by people who use services that express what people want to see and experience in adult social care services. We have been working with people who use our services and carers, to agree 3 'Making it Real' priority work areas; make an action plan listing what we want to do to improve our services and begin the work. Please help us check how we are getting on by answering the following questions. MoreClosed 30 September 2013 -
Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Services – Redesign Consultation
Birmingham City Council would like your views on substance misuse treatment and recovery services. We are responsible for making sure that there are effective services available and would really value your thoughts on what works well and where we could make things better. We are carrying out a full review at the moment and your comments will help us decide how to improve things. You do not need to have used substance misuse services to do this. What are substance misuse services? ... MoreClosed 26 September 2013 -
SEND Green Paper
Birmingham Special Educational Needs and Disability Consultation On this page you can find out more information about the Special Educational Needs and Disability Strategy. You can use it to join in the consultation about the development of a new strategy in Birmingham. You will be able to give your views on the future of Birmingham and children and young people with special educational needs and disability and their families. There are around 42,000 children aged 2 to 18 years with... MoreClosed 20 September 2013 -
Consultation on proposed Dog Control Orders
Birmingham City Council is proposing to make Dog Control Orders under the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005. Prior to making such Orders, the City Council is required to carry out a full public consultation. The full details are publicised in the Notice below. All comments are welcome and should be sent to the contacts specified at the end of the Notice. Please note that all such comments must be made by Friday 20 September 2013. Proposed Dog Control Orders Within... MoreClosed 20 September 2013
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