Bristol City Council - Open Consultations

Fairer Contributions Policy

Fairer.contributions@bristol.gov.uk (Health & Adult Social Care)

[Closing 22 October 2010]

We are proposing to change the way in which people receiving social care services contribute to the cost of their care.

The new Fairer Contribution Policy will apply to all adults who are receiving services and to all services, except residential care.

Area Green Space Plans Ideas and Options Consultation

richard.fletcher@bristol.gov.uk (Neighbourhoods)

[Closing 29 October 2010]

As the first step in implementing the council’s Parks and Green Space Strategy we are seeking your views on a series of Area Green Space Plan ideas and options papers which set out how all of Bristol’s communities can have better access to a range of quality parks, green spaces and facilities.The ideas and options presented will help implement the aims of the strategy and make improvements that concern local residents most, such as:
*providing new and improved children's play areas
*improving accessibility,
*and making spaces safer

Bristol's big budget conversation

peter.robinson@bristol.gov.uk (Deputy Chief Executives dept)

[Closing 25 February 2011]

As we enter a phase of great challenge for the country and the council of public expenditure cuts, Bristol City Council is reflecting the coalition government's attempts to involve people in the debate by asking the city's citizens and stakeholders for their Bristol-based ideas on:

how the public sector can achieve better value for money through efficiencies or more joint working;
areas of work that whilst important, could better (and more efficiently) be delivered by people other than the existing public sector agencies;
on any public services that in these tough financial times could usefully be cut back or stopped altogether

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

Wendy.weston@bristol.gov.uk (Children and Young People's Services)

[Closing 30 September 2010]

The childcare survey is open to all parents, carers, early learning and childcare providers, as well as all employers in Bristol. The survey is known as the ‘Childcare Sufficiency Assessment’ and is carried out every three years by all Local Authorities to assess the gap between the demand and supply of childcare.

Car Parks: Customer Survey

Jon.Brookes@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 8 October 2010]

As part of our commitment to listening to the views of our customers, Bristol City council is carrying out a survey to find out how satisfied customers are with our car parks and the services they receive from the Council. The information provided will be used to review the current state and use of our car parks as well as help improve/inform our services in the future. This is the first time we have asked people for their views on our parking facilities, and will provide the basis for an annual customer review.

Proposed zebra crossing on Kings Drive, Bishopston

j.godfrey-mccabe@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 24 September 2010]

Proposal for a Zebra Crossing on King’s Drive. This has been identified as a minor traffic scheme priority for the 2010/2011 financial year by the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership.

Site Allocations and Development Management Options Document

bdf@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 29 October 2010]

Consultation started on Monday 14 June 2010 on the Site Allocations and Development Management Options Document, the next stage of the Bristol Development Framework.

It suggests specific sites which may be developed to provide for new homes, jobs or shops. It also proposes land to be protected for open space, nature conservation or for uses such as industry. The plan also contains ideas for new policies looking at what issues should be taken into account when planning decisions are made. The consultation runs through to Friday 29 October 2010.

Proposed parking restrictions, Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston.

alan.berridge@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 13 September 2010]

Proposals for parking restrictions on Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston. This has been identified as a minor traffic scheme priority for the 2010/2011 financial year by the Avonmouth and Kingsweston Neighbourhood Partnership.

Bristol budget conversation: detailed information on major spend and service areas

conversation@bristol.gov.uk (Children and Young People's Services)

[Closing 30 September 2010]

The council needs to save over £50 million over the next three years as the country enters period of public expenditure cuts following the banking crisis and the recession. This means we have to think about what services we provide, how we go about providing them (and how much this costs) and be creative in thinking about doing more for less and doing things more efficiently. We now give detailed information about our spend on major spend and service areas and pose some questions about this.

Building Bristol TogetherCity Wide Community Cohesion Strategy

Ian.quaife@bristol.gov.uk (Neighbourhoods)

[Closing 20 September 2010]

The draft City Wide Community Cohesion Strategy – Building Bristol Together has been developed over the last five months in discussion and consultation with residents, community groups and the public sector. It will provide a blue print for delivering a community cohesion approach within the day-to-day service provision of Bristol City Council and its partners. Discussion and consultation are an essential part of this process and will help to build a meaningful strategy that can make a real difference.

A4 Portway - new Toucan Crossing

cath.boutwood@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 10 September 2010]

Bristol City Council proposes to install of a new TOUCAN (signalised crossing - catering for both pedestrians and cyclists) on the Portway, near Roman Way. This crossing is being proposed to help pedestrians and cyclists cross the road safely and will be particularly useful for people waiting at the recently improved bus services. As part of the scheme the speed limit will need to be reduced from 50mph to 40mph to aid the safe operation of the crossing.

It is envisaged that the scheme would be implemented in 2011.

The Consultation Leaflet outlines the changes proposed.

A4 Portway - Proposed Speed Limit Changes

cath.boutwood@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 10 September 2010]

Bristol City Council Road Safety section is proposing to review all speed limits on the A4 Portway to provide greater consistency and ensure that speed limits reflect the needs of all road users. This consistency aims to improve respect for speed limits and to help continue to reduce road casualties and especially the number of speed-related collisions.

The Consultation Leaflet outlines the changes proposed.

Lets talk: Transport matters, help inform our next transport plan

city.transport@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 4 October 2010]

For the second time Bristol City Council is working with Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils on a Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP) for the area.The Plan is in three parts:

1. Strategy - taking the long term policy view to 2026

2. Delivery Plan - setting out implementation proposals over the shorter term

3. Supplementary Documents - covering walking, parking, public transport, traffic management and freight, smarter choices, road safety, cycling and rural transport in more detail.We’re seeking people’s views to inform the policies and strategies contained in the Plan.

City Docks Conservation Area Character Appraisal & Management Proposals

Hannah.porter@bristol.gov.uk (City Development)

[Closing 8 October 2010]

Assessment of the character and boundaries of the City Docks Conservation Area is overdue. The last review was conducted in 1993. In 2006, English Heritage published Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals detailing best practice on conducting specific assessment of an area’s significance. Producing a Character Appraisal is an opportunity to evaluate and record the special interest of the City Docks, and how that significance is vulnerable. It is also an opportunity to check the current boundaries are correct. The character appraisal will also identify ‘negative features’; the management proposals outline aspirations to improve these through positive change.