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  • 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

  • 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. More
    Opened 5 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... More
    Opened 2 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... More
    Opened 2 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. More
    Opened 2 October 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... More
    Opened 2 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... More
    Opened 30 September 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... More
    Opened 24 September 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... More
    Opened 24 September 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... More
    Opened 24 September 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... More
    Opened 18 September 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... More
    Opened 11 September 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... More
    Opened 11 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? ... More
    Opened 28 August 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... More
    Opened 19 August 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... More
    Opened 14 August 2013

  • Sexual Health Services - Engagement exercise

    Birmingham City Council would like your views on sexual health services. We are responsible for making sure that there is a good range of 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 sexual health services to do this. There will be a formal consultation on proposed changes shortly. ... More
    Opened 8 August 2013

  • City Centre Retail Strategy - Shoppers Questionnaire

    Over the last few years the nature of shopping in the City Centre has changed, influenced by a number of factors including the opening of the Bullring and Mailbox, the effects of the recession on spending and the impact of internet shopping on high street sales. To respond to these changes, the City Council is preparing a Retail Strategy for the City Centre to ensure its attractiveness as a top shopping destination is maintained and strengthened. The strategy will provide a clear vision... More
    Opened 19 July 2013

  • Advanced Manufacturing Hub Local Development Order

    Local Development Orders (LDO’s) allow the Local Planning Authority to grant automatic planning permission for certain types of development and therefore remove the need for a planning application to be submitted. In doing this, LDO’s seek to simplify the planning process and help to provide the conditions to stimulate new economic development. Birmingham remains one of the key manufacturing areas in the UK and is home to some of the country’s most successful manufacturing... More
    Opened 17 July 2013

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

    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 12 July 2013

  • Proposed Pedestrian Improvements - Middlemore Road Local Centre

    We are considering the introduction of a Zebra Crossing on West Heath Road as shown on the attached drawing number CA-02027_S1_011, to improve accessibility and provide safer crossing facilities for pedestrians at this location. More
    Opened 12 July 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - A441 Pershore Road Corridor

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver local sustainable transport measures along the A441 Pershore Road. The scheme is part of a larger programme called Smart Network, Smarter Choices which is being delivered across the West Midlands. This scheme, on the A441 Pershore Road, includes improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users, such as the provision of pedestrian crossing improvements, shared use footways, bus lanes and safety improvements at... More
    Opened 11 July 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - Stirchley Local Centre

    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. The proposals for the Stirchley Local Centre are shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S6_001B and 002.... More
    Opened 9 July 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - Cotteridge Local Centre

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along A441 Pershore Road within the Cotteridge 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 Cotteridge Local Centre includes improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users. The proposals for the Cotteridge Local Centre are shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S7_001B. A... More
    Opened 9 July 2013

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - Northfield Local Centre

    Birmingham City Council is working in partnership with Centro to deliver LSTF measures along the Bristol Road A38 within the Northfield 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 in the Northfield Local Centre includes improvements for pedestrian and cyclist’s users. The proposals for the Northfield Local Centre are shown on the attached drawings CA-02102_S5_001 – 002. A... More
    Opened 9 July 2013

  • Jewellery Quarter Controlled Parking Zone Review

    In late 2011, the City Council introduced changes to the Jewellery Quarter Controlled Parking Zone. The purpose of these changes was to try to improve the provision of on-street parking in the area for local residents and businesses, better reflecting changes which have taken place in the area during the last fifteen years or so. The changes were introduced following lengthy consultation with local residents, businesses and other stakeholders regarding what sort of parking arrangements may... More
    Opened 8 July 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... More
    Opened 5 July 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... More
    Opened 1 July 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. More
    Opened 1 July 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: ... More
    Opened 1 July 2013
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