Past Consultations - 2004

The EDP conference was a consultation with all the headteachers. This year the conference focused on the Children Bill and a revision of the Leicestershire Curriculum Statement.

Consultation Period: 8th November 2004
Who can get involved: Head teachers from County Council run schools.

How can I get involved: Please contact Meredith Teasdale on 0116 265 6667 or email mteasdale@leics.gov.uk

We are developing Leicestershire’s second Local Transport Plan (LTP), which will set out our plans for traffic and transport over the five-year period from 2006 to 2011.

Your opinions were essential for the process, and a consultation leaflet, including a short questionnaire, was available from the beginning of November in libraries and County Council Service Shops for you to make your views known.

LTP consultation leaflet.

Consultation period: 22nd October 2004 to 14th January 2005.

Who can get involved: Open to all.

How can I get involved? Online through this LTP consultation leaflet. Pick up a consultation leaflet from your local library or service shop. Ring to ask for a leaflet free on 0800 056 6765. e-mail a request for a leaflet to us at tpp@leics.gov.uk.

We were consulting on the Governments proposed increase in council tax of almost 7%. The main services provided by the County Council are; Education, Social Services, Roads, Waste Disposal, Libraries and Public Transport.  The increase in Government funding for next year will be much less than is needed to maintain key services such as Social Services and Waste.  To meet the cost and demand pressures on our services and restrict the council tax increase to a more reasonable level means we have a significant funding gap for next year.

In setting the budget the County Council has to balance the needs of service users and council tax payers.  Please help us by telling us what you would prefer by submitting your views on the on-line form by clicking here. Please submit your views by December 22nd 2004.

Consultation period: Concludes December 22nd 2004.

Who can get involved: Open to all.

How can I get involved? Please contact Pat Sartoris on 0116 265 7642 or email psartoris@leics.gov.uk

Following concerns raised by residents about the speed and volume of traffic using Saffron Road, South Wigston, a traffic calming scheme is now proposed.

Careful consideration has been given to the type of traffic calming techniques to be used and following extensive public consultation, which included a public exhibition in July 2004, the proposed measures are deemed the most appropriate in meeting the scheme objectives without being detrimental to local traffic needs. As a result of feedback following the consultation process a pelican crossing near the Tigers Road junction is now included in the scheme.

Consultation Period: 15th April 2004 to 6th August 2004

Who can get involved: Open to anyone in and around the area

How can I get involved: Please contact Louise Stephenson Tel 0116 265 7129 or email its@leics.gov.uk

Following concerns raised by residents about the speed and volume of traffic using Park Road, Belvoir Drive and Valley Road, a road safety scheme is now proposed.

Careful consideration has been given on the type of traffic calming techniques to be used and following initial consultation with the emergency services and bus company the proposed measures are deemed the most appropriate in meeting the scheme objectives without being detrimental to local traffic needs.

A public exhibition of the proposals was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Church Hall, Park Road on the 17th September 2004.

The exhibition was very well attended. We estimate around 400 people may have passed through the doors.

Consultation Period:  Concluded 17th September 2004

Who can get involved: Open to anyone in and around the area

How can I get involved: Please contact David East on 0116 265 6819 or email its@leics.gov.uk

A public exhibition was held at Stoney Stanton Village Hall on the 8th of September 2004 between 1pm and 7pm. Drawings detailing the proposals were available for viewing and officers from Leicestershire County Council and Humpage Consulting Engineers Ltd were there to answer any questions. Public notices advertising the proposed speed table will be posted on New Road to coincide with the public consultation.

Consultation Period:  Concluded 23rd September 2004

Who can get involved: Open to anyone in and around the area

How can I get involved: Please contact Anne Smith on 0116 265 7226 or email its@leics.gov.uk

A consultation, involving questionnaires and focus groups, is being undertaken to find out how the library is used by the people of Ratby, and how it can be improved to better serve the local community.

Consultation Period: August 2004  to April 2005
Who can get involved: Users and non-users of the library who live in Ratby and the surrounding area.

How can I get involved: Please contact Caroline Drodge at Hinkley library on 01455 635 106 or email ratbylibrary@leics.gov.uk, or pop into the library. Find out more about the library here.

A consultation, involving questionnaires and focus groups, is being undertaken to find out how the library is used by the people of Kirby Muxloe, and how it can be improved to better serve the local community.

Consultation Period: May 2004 to May 2005
Who can get involved: Users and non-users of the library who live in Kirby Muxloe and the surrounding area.

How can I get involved: Please contact Dilys Few at the library on 0116 277 2868 or email kirbymuxloelibrary@leics.gov.uk, or pop into the library. Find out more about the library here.

A consultation, involving questionnaires and focus groups, is being undertaken to find out how the library is used by the people of Broughton Astley, and how it can be improved to better serve the local community.

Consultation Period: May 2004  to May 2005
Who can get involved: Users and non-users of the library who live in Broughton Astley and the surrounding area.

How can I get involved: Please contact Stephanie Robbins at the library on 01858 821 272 or email broughtonastleylibrary@leics.gov.uk, or pop into the library. Find out more about the library here.

A consultation, involving questionnaires and focus groups, is being undertaken to find out how Welcombe Avenue library is used by the people of Braunstone Town, and how it can be improved to better serve the local community.

Consultation Period: September 2004  to June 2005
Who can get involved: Users and non-users of the library who live in Braunstone Town.

How can I get involved: Please contact Dilys Few at the library on 0116 277 2868 or email welcomeavenuelibrary@leics.gov.uk, or pop into the library. Find out more about the library here.

Views are sought on the Council's new website.

Consultation Period: From July 2004
Who can get involved: Open to anyone.

How can I get involved: Please complete our feedback form or email web@leics.gov.uk