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  • Card Payment Facilities in Hackney Carriage Vehicles

    The Licensing and Public Protection Committee of the City Council has given consideration to making it a requirement that all Birmingham Licensed hackney carriages be equipped to take credit and debit card payments. At present drivers are free to offer additional payment methods, but Birmingham City Council has never mandated what those payment methods should be, or indeed made it compulsory for any additional payment method to be offered. Clearly a driver offering no alternative means of... More
    Closed 24 June 2018

  • Penalty Point Scheme Consultation

    The Licensing and Public Protection Committee of the City Council has approved in principle the introduction of a penalty point scheme for drivers and vehicle proprietors of Hackney Carriage (taxi) and Private Hire vehicles. During on-going road side compliance checks Licensing Enforcement continues to identify high levels of non-compliance regarding required signage and safety issues with licensed vehicles. A summary of vehicle inspections carried out since April 2017 shows that on... More
    Closed 24 June 2018

  • Removal of the Minimum Engine Size Requirement for Private Hire Vehicles

    The Licensing and Public Protection Committee of the City Council has given consideration to the removal of the minimum engine size requirement for Private Hire Vehicles. Our existing policy for private hire vehicles stipulates that a vehicle cannot be licensed unless it has an engine size of at least 1600cc. This policy is clearly inconsistent with the Council’s ambition to improve air quality and with the new licensing emissions policy which is designed to... More
    Closed 24 June 2018

  • Residential redevelopment of the former Birmingham City University Campus, Perry Barr

    This is pre-application information regarding the proposed housing development at the former BCU campus, Perry Barr, which will serve as the residential accommodation for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Athletes Village, and once the Games are over form the heart of a high quality residential neighbourhood. The application will be for 1396 homes – a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and three and four-bed townhouses – along with associated parking, green space... More
    Closed 18 June 2018

  • ASYE evaluation (NQSWs) cohort 9

    This is an evaluation of your experiences on the ASYE scheme. More
    Closed 28 May 2018

  • Highways Winter Maintenance 2017/18

    Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to share your views with us by completing this survey. It should take a few minutes to complete and there is space at the end if you wish to make additional comments on any point. When completing the survey please think about your contact with Birmingham City Council. More
    Closed 25 May 2018

  • Temporary Accommodation Bed and Breakfast Contract

    Birmingham City Council plans to procure temporary accommodation for a number of departments currently using bed and breakfast type accommodation for their service users. This consultation allows providers to register their possible interest and to provide the council with some information needed to determine the nature of the contract. The contract would be open to providers of accommodation with a number of units that share cooking or toilet facilities or both. The accommodation might... More
    Closed 30 April 2018

  • Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2018 (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. More
    Closed 31 March 2018

  • Birmingham Shared Lives Outcomes survey

    Birmingham Shared Lives service will always try to provide you with the best possible service, but we can never be perfect. We want to know your views about the service and the impact it has upon your wellbeing. Please answer these questions so you can tell us where we can improve our service to you. This should not take you long to complete, and the results are anonymous. Please help us to provide a good service by filling in this questionnaire. There are no right or... More
    Closed 30 March 2018

  • School Organisation St Benedict's Infant School

    St Benedict’s Infant School is a community infant school situated in the Bordesley Green ward of the Hodge Hill district of the City. The school is currently linked with Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy. At the request of Governing Body of the school, Birmingham City Council is consulting on a proposal to make some changes to St Benedict’s Infant School with effect from 1 st September 2018. The proposed changes are explained below; Alter the upper age limit from... More
    Closed 27 March 2018

  • Council Run Day Nurseries

    Birmingham City Council operates 14 day care nurseries across the city Around 600 children attend across all the 14 nurseries each week and the nurseries currently employ approximately 120 staff. The nurseries are running at a loss so the purpose of this consultation is to find a more cost-effective way of delivering these services. This consultation is not related to the 27 nursery schools. More information about the day nurseries and this consultation is available in the... More
    Closed 23 March 2018

  • Harborne Road Bus Lane

    Full details of the plans are below, or you can skip straight to the questionnaire . Please note, your responses are being collected by Birmingham City Council and will be shared with Transport for West Midlands We are committed to improving the bus network in Birmingham, helping to make bus travel more attractive by reducing journey times, improving reliability and making bus travel safer. More people travelling by bus means less congestion and better air quality for... More
    Closed 21 March 2018

  • City Centre Road Improvements

    Lots of people travel to and in Birmingham city centre every day. We need to make sure that public transport is constantly improving to make it easy for people to get around and to reduce reliance on private cars, which cause unnecessary congestion and pollution. Through the Birmingham Connected transport strategy, we have ambitious plans to deliver an integrated public transport network which will allow people to travel across the city in a safe and secure environment with fast... More
    Closed 21 March 2018

  • Withy Hill Park Improvement Scheme

    The funding has been made available from Sutton Coldfield Town Council to improve the existing facilities in Withy Hill Park. Proposals include installation of a new children’s aerial runway (zip-wire), the creation of a new grass amphitheatre, ground modelling, with new ornamental trees and spring bulb planting and the installation of new sheltered seating area. Please see attached layout plan for details. We would like your comments on this proposal. More
    Closed 13 March 2018

  • Making Birmingham

    Help shape the future of Birmingham We want to know what it’s like to live in Birmingham, what makes you proud of the city and what gets you excited about its future. Tell us today and when you do you will get the chance to win an iPad. More
    Closed 9 March 2018

  • Pype Hayes Park Play Area Improvements

    On 13th February 2015 planning permission was granted for the erection of 7 terraced houses with access and associated parking on land adjacent to The Bagot Arms Public House, Eachelhurst Road, Erdington. This gave rise to a Section 106 agreement contribution as compensation for the loss of a bowling green. The money including the interest accrued, is to be directed towards the provision, improvement and maintenance of sports, recreational and community facilities in Tyburn Ward. Following a... More
    Closed 1 March 2018

  • Soho Ward Selective Licensing Consultation

    The Council wishes to carry out consultation on proposals to introduce Selective Licensing for private rented properties in Soho Ward, as part of the Councils approach to improving standards in the private rented sector. If approved it will mean all private landlord property in the designated area will have to have a licence from the Council. The consultation will run from 06 November 2017and close on 28 February 2018. More
    Closed 28 February 2018

  • Druids Heath - comment on the 3 options for the area

    Birmingham City Council is working with Wood PLC (with funding from the Homes and Communities Agency) to deliver a plan to regenerate Druids Heath Estate. Our work will set out 3 Options for Druids Heath. As part of this process, we need your help to assist our team in shaping the future of your community. We want to know what you think about the optioins that are being put forward. More
    Closed 18 February 2018

  • Local Welfare Provision Consultation

    Birmingham City Council is undertaking a consultation on a proposal to reduce the available budget for Local Welfare Provision payments from April 2018. The Council’s Benefit Service administers the Local Welfare Provision payments that enable the Council to provide financial support for vulnerable people in the city who find themselves in financial crisis. There are 2 types of payment made from this Provision: Crisis payments are made to claimants to meet their needs for... More
    Closed 11 February 2018

  • School Organisation St Benedict's Infant School

    St Benedict’s Infant school is a community Infant School situated in the Bordesley Green ward of the Hodge Hill district of the City. The school is currently linked with Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy. At the request of Governing Body of the school, Birmingham City Council is consulting on a proposal to make some changes to St Benedict’s Infant School with effect from 1 st September 2018. The proposed changes are explained below; Alter the upper age... More
    Closed 9 February 2018

  • School Organisation: Harborne Primary School Expansion 2019

    Harborne Primary School is a local authority maintained community school located in Harborne Ward of the Edgbaston District in Birmingham. The current capacity of the school is 630 with an admission number for Reception of 90. The school has agreed to take an additional 30 places in Reception in September 2018. There has been extensive public engagement around the demand for places in the area and the expansion of Harborne Primary School. This website forms part of... More
    Closed 7 February 2018

  • Erdington Controlled Parking Zone and Surrounding Area Proposed Traffic Regulation Order

    Birmingham City Council plans to deliver parking controls in Erdington to better manage parking within the area. This will involve the introduction of a number of Traffic Regulations Orders (TROs) details of which are as follows; 1. Introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone, Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm, in the Erdington area approximately bounded by Reservoir Road, the railway line, Summer Road, Station Road, Orphanage Road, Orchard Road, Edwards Road, Mason Road, High Street,... More
    Closed 5 February 2018

  • ASYE evaluation (NQSWs) cohort 8

    This is an evaluation of your experiences on the ASYE scheme. More
    Closed 31 January 2018

  • Proposed Local Authority Admission Arrangements for September 2019/2020

    Each year Birmingham City Council consults on its scheme for the coordinated admissions to schools and academies in its area for the following academic year. Birmingham City Council is the admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools and is responsible for consulting on the proposed published admission number and how places are offered at these schools. Important If you have comments or objections please refrain from leaving your personal details and... More
    Closed 22 January 2018

  • Reasons for Non Re-registration for Existing Housing Register

    Birmingham City Council would like to understand the reasons for existing housing register applicants not re-applying to join its new housing register introduced in April 2017. This questionnaire is seeking responses from people who were sent a letter inviting them to re-register for Birmingham City Council’s Housing Register (also known as the Housing Waiting List) as part of the new allocations scheme. Re-registration letters were sent between February and April 2017. Our records show... More
    Closed 18 January 2018

  • Birmingham City Council - Budget Consultation 2018+

    We have a Vision for Birmingham to make it a city of inclusive growth where the opportunities and benefits of progress and investment are felt by all. Since 2010 the Council has had to make cuts of over £642m and we know that we need to go further if we are to tackle the challenges facing the public sector. We face huge decisions, but there are also opportunities for us to look at how we can better deliver our services to suit the changing needs of our citizens. Your views really... More
    Closed 15 January 2018

  • Early Years Health and Wellbeing Services Follow on Consultation

    The way that we deliver children’s centres, health visiting services and parenting support services in Birmingham is changing. Have your say on our updated proposals for Erdington, Perry Barr and Sutton Coldfield. Every parent wants the best for their children and Birmingham City Council supports parents and families by offering every child, living in Birmingham, an equal chance to have a really good start in life. We feel that, one way that this can be... More
    Closed 14 January 2018

  • Bereavement Services Service User Questionnaire 2017 (Quarter 4)

    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
    Closed 31 December 2017

  • Stockland Green Selective Licensing Consultation

    The Council wishes to carry out consultation on proposals to introduce Selective Licensing for private rented properties in Stockland Green Ward, as part of the Councils approach to improving standards in the private rented sector. If approved it will mean all private landlord property in the designated area will have to have a licence from the Council. The consultation will run from 11 September 2017and close on 31 December 2017. More
    Closed 31 December 2017

  • Birmingham Hate Crime Survey

    Councillor Waseem Zaffar, working in partnership with Tell Mama, would like to hear your views on hate crime and discrimination in your work place, Birmingham and the UK in general. This questionnaire will feature questions specifically about your personal experience, your views on what is being done to address hate crime and your thoughts on how efforts to tackle hate crime can be improved. We greatly value your contribution. The findings of this survey will be used to... More
    Closed 31 December 2017
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