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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... MoreClosed 23 August 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... MoreClosed 23 August 2013 -
Building a new www.birmingham.gov.uk
For many years the navigation structure of our website has followed the nationally-recognised Local Government Navigation List, but more recently us and a number of other councils around the country have come to feel that no longer meets the needs of a modern council website. Solution Our solution is a radical transformation of the navigation structure based less on council structures and more on segmenting the site according to who our various groups of customers are and what they... MoreClosed 22 August 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... MoreClosed 16 August 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... MoreClosed 9 August 2013 -
Bristol Street and St Luke's Draft Development Framework
The City Council has produced the Bristol Street and St Luke's Draft Development Framework to guide the future development of sites on Bristol Street and within the St Luke's estate. The draft development framework builds upon the aspirations of the Big City Plan and sets out the vision and development principles for the future regeneration of the area. The Bristol Street and St Luke's sites The Bristol Street site fronts Belgrave Middleway and Bristol Street and is the former site... MoreClosed 7 August 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... MoreClosed 30 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. MoreClosed 30 July 2013 -
Consultation on the draft Moseley SPD
Birmingham City Council is undertaking a public consultation with the assistance of the Moseley Regeneration Group on Draft Moseley Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This consultation will run from 10 June 2013 until 21 July 2013. We would like to hear your views on the Draft Moseley SPD as well the Sustainability Appraisal (SA). Background: The current Moseley Local Action Plan was drawn up in1992 and so it needs to be updated. In 2010 the local communities were asked a... MoreClosed 21 July 2013 -
Proposed Bleak Hill Walking and Cycling Route
Birmingham City Council is proposing a new walking and cycling path in your area. It will run from the entrance to Witton Lakes on Bleak Hill Road, through Scafell Drive, across the Streetly Road and along the length of Bleak Hill Park, with exits to Short Heath Road and Marsh Lane. The path will be surfaced in bitmac (tarmac), apart from the Scafell Drive section which will use the existing slabbed path. The crossing of Streetly Road will be realigned and improved. The existing barriers... MoreClosed 12 July 2013 -
Home To School Transport - Proposed Policies
On the 7 th of January 2013 Birmingham City Council introduced changes to the Home to School Transport policies for NEW STARTERS. At that meeting Cabinet asked that a further consultation takes place that included but was not limited to the implementation of the policy changes to all those pupils receiving support for school transport. MoreClosed 3 July 2013 -
Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2013 (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. MoreClosed 30 June 2013 -
Autism Strategy for Adults in Birmingham 2013 - 2016
Birmingham's Autism Partnership Boards vision is that all adult's with autism have the same opportunities as anyone else to live rewarding and full lives. The strategy focuses on six main areas which we intend to deliver progress on: Implement training and raise awareness Implement pathways for diagnosis Improve on opportunities for employment and education Improve access to services Improve transitions from childhood Improve interactions... MoreClosed 26 June 2013 -
Shelforce Service Redesign 2013
Shelforce operates as a trading account within the Development & Culture Directorate, delivering part of the Council’s employment support services to disabled people, predominantly the Work Choice contract on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. Over the past few years, since the completion of the Decent Homes Programme, Shelforce has found it increasingly difficult to secure sales in the highly competitive and unpredictable construction market covering both the private and... MoreClosed 18 June 2013 -
Proposed Changes to the Domestic Recycling and Rubbish Collection Service
The consultation questionnaire gives residents and interested parties the opportunity to provide views about Birmingham City Council's proposed changes to the domestic recycling and rubbish collection service. MoreClosed 20 May 2013 -
Proposal to establish Family Support Hubs
Family Support and Safeguarding Services Redesign and Discussion on Changes in Children’s Centre / Locality Reach Boundaries. Proposals have been developed aimed at significantly improving the service offer to children and their families by integrating the family support and social care services within the Directorate to establish multi-disciplinary Family Support and Safeguarding Teams with an area focus. The managers across Family Support and Social Care will work together in... MoreClosed 18 May 2013 -
DES/Forward 4 Work Service Redesign
Disability Employment Solutions redesign is aimed at strengthening and focusing the service on current and emerging delivery priorities. Repositioning the service to achieve greater alignment and streamlining of functions resulting in increased productivity, greater efficiencies and improved outcomes for service users. It takes account of the changed policy and funding landscape across the employment and skills arena at a national, regional and local level. It provides the opportunity to... MoreClosed 30 April 2013 -
On Street Parking - Extension Of Operational Hours
The City Council wishes to receive feedback on the changes to the on-street parking arrangements in Birmingham city centre, which were implemented in October 2011. The operational hours in the City Centre Controlled Parking Zone were extended to cover the period 8:00am to 7:30pm every day. The parking charges in the Inner Zone were also extended to operate during the same hours although a concessionary rate of £3.00 was introduced for parking after 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and a... MoreClosed 30 April 2013 -
Forward Survey 2013
Birmingham City Council produces Forward magazine which highlights the work and initiatives of the council and its partners. Your views are important to Birmingham City Council – and we want to make sure that Forward is useful to you and includes all the information you need about our services, initiatives and events. MoreClosed 29 April 2013 -
Waterworks & St Johns On-Street Parking Review
Following the introduction of the Chamberlain Gardens Controlled Parking Zone, we received feedback from people in the Waterworks and St. Johns area, suggesting that parking has become more difficult. We believe the ideas shown in our initial design would help to protect on-street parking provisions for the local community. Such a scheme would prevent people who are travelling to destinations outside Waterworks and St. Johns from leaving their cars in your street, making it far easier for you... MoreClosed 26 April 2013 -
Ladywood Parking Review
Consulting on the principle of a change to on-street parking controls in the Central Ladywood and St Marks areas. MoreClosed 19 April 2013 -
Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2013 (Quarter 1)
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 31 March 2013 -
Consultation on Future Management of Allotments
A Consultation with tenants, Associations and the Birmingham District Allotments Council (BDAC) on the way allotments will be managed in the future. MoreClosed 31 March 2013 -
Young Researchers - Health issues for young people in care/care leavers
Looked after young people/care leavers are taking part in a series of initial consultation groups to inform the development of long-term research projects into health issues affecting this group by Warwick University. Issues which have been explored so far are: immunisation, mental health and transitions from care. The Young people involved are gaining skills in user-led research. MoreClosed 31 March 2013 -
Birmingham's Smart City Commission Vision
To find out the views of residents in wider Birmingham about Birmingham Smart City Commission’s Vision Statement by consultation with Cabinet members, the residents and businesses of Birmingham via www.digitalbirmingam.co.uk and also via this consultation between 19 December 2012 and 30 March 2013. This would help us to plan the strategic vision and framework that will lay the foundation for building Birmingham’s Smart City Roadmap. MoreClosed 30 March 2013 -
Green Living Spaces Plan 2012
Consultation commences 13th December 2012 through until 1st March 2013. It is a public consultation, available to all residents in Birmingham. This consultation is also available on the Birmingham Planning Portal. We are seeking comments and views on the plan. MoreClosed 1 March 2013 -
Budget Proposals 2013/2014 - Rights and Participation Service
Rights and Participation Service have consulted with young people on BCC's budget proposals for 2013/14 and the proposed Future Operating Model, and facilitated their involvement in the City-wide consultation process. MoreClosed 21 February 2013 -
Health Art Consultation
Young People from Birmingham's Children in Care Council (CICC) were invited to participate in creating an artistic montage to communicate the views and opinions of Children in Care around Health. MoreClosed 10 February 2013 -
Newey Goodman Park Play Improvements
There is a shortfall in provision of play facilities in the Hall Green area. Newy Goodman Park has been identified as a suitable green open space. Some funding is available from external sources to improve the existing open space at this site. The existing open space has no play facilities but is surrounded by mainly residential properties. Consultation to enable local people to comment on outline proposals is being carried out. There will be a letter explaining the proposals delivered... MoreClosed 4 February 2013 -
Development and Culture Directorate 2013/14 Savings Proposals and Business Plan
Our vision is for a prosperous smart sustainable city, built on an inclusive economy. We need to identify savings and we do this by continual review of our budgets to reduce costs, increase income and improve productivity. This helps us deliver growth and economic prosperity thereby reducing the reliance of citizens on our services and makes scarce public resources go further. This is an essential strategy in meeting the challenges we face. Download a copy of our Business Plan & Savings... MoreClosed 31 January 2013
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