Citizen Space - We Asked, You Said, We Did

Carer Services and Support Consultation

We asked:: How do carers of adults in Cumbria view information and support services for carers
You said:: Please see attached reports for the results
We did:: At this stage the specifications for this service are under development

Public consultation on proposals for changes to Cumbria's Household Waste Recycling Centres

We asked:: We proposed a number of changes to our household waste recycling centres to improve efficiency. These included the closure of six HWRC sites and alterations in the opening hours/days of HWRC sites.
You said:: There was considerable oppostion to the closures of the six Household Waste recycling Centres. 65% of respondents were willing to accept proposals to change opening hours/days of the centres.
We did:: Acting on the results of the Consultation the decision was made not to proceed witth the closures of the six HWRC sites. Changes to opening hours/days will go forward.

Parking Soutergate, Ulverston

We asked:: We consulted on a scheme proposal for Soutergate to implement residents only parking on the parking spaces on Soutergate.
You said:: Some concerns were raised regarding the number of available spaces. Some concern was raised regarding allowing parking at night with the single yellow lines. Also consideration was requested for additional spaces further north on Soutergate.
We did:: Cumbria Highways have collated all the responses and met with James Airey, County Councillor for Ulverston West. Proposals are being finalised for further consultation as part of a traffic egulation order process for formally advertiseing any changes to restrictions.

Consultation on draft county council budget 2012-2013

We asked:: There were two proposals in the consultation: 1. Proposal to charge for resident parking permits 2. Changes to the level of subsidy for social care charges
You said:: In relation to the resident parking permits 48% of survey respondents were against the changes and the majority of consultation events attendees were opposed to the charging. With the changes to the level of subsidy for social care charges just under half of survey respondents were opposed to the change.
We did:: Proposals for charging for residents parking permits have been withdrawn Proposed changes in subsidy for social care charges have been taken forward.

Ambleside TRO 2011

We asked:: We presented proposals for Old Lake Road, Fisherbeck and Brich Road in Ambleside for consultation and objection.
You said:: All comments and objections were recorded for presentation to South Lakeland Local Committee as part of a report.
We did:: A report was prepared which detailed all the comments and objections receievd regarding the proposed Ambleside restrictions. The proposals were agreed at the Local Committee meeting on Friday 18 March 2012.

Public consultation on changes to the Blue Badge Scheme

We asked:: We received 1216 responses to the consultation regarding proposed changes to the blue badge scheme. This included postal, email and online responses. We asked the following questions: Are you a blue badge holder? To what extent do you agree or disagree that the increase in fee is reasonable? To what extent do you agree or disagree that you will be able to afford the increase in fee?
You said:: Through the responses we recieved, the results were as follows: Most people who responded (96%) were blue badge holders. More than three quarters of people - 78% - who responded said they agreed or strongly agreed that the increase in fee from £2 for three years to £10 for three years was reasonable. Four out of every five respondents (80%) agreed or strongly agreed that they would be able to afford the increase in fee.
We did:: County council Cabinet members received a report at their January 2012 meeting which gave details of responses to the consultation, as well as a detailed breakdown of the costs of delivering the scheme. As a result of this information Cabinet members resolved that: 1.in line with national legislative changes and following local consultation, the recommendation is to increase the Blue Badge fee to the maximum of £10. This would be paid every 3 years by badge holders; 2.the badge fee to be introduced with effect from 1 March 2012.

Kirkbarrow 20mph Zone with Traffic Calming

We asked:: Cumbria Highways consulted on proposals for a 20mph speed limit with accompanying traffic calming road humps on the Kirkbarrow Estate.
You said:: Support was receievd from Kendal Civic Society for the 20mph without traffic calming. Cumbria Police, Ghyllside Primary School supported the psoporsals as did Kirkbarrow Residents Association, which included a petition from Well Ings residents in support, but with an additional road hump. 8 residents responded, one in support and 7 in objection.
We did:: All comments and objections were reported to South Lakeland Local Committee at its meeting on 18 November 2011. It was recommended that the Kirkbarrow 20mph zone with traffic calming be approved for implementation with one additional road hump on Well Ings. The decision was that the proposals were approved.

Appleby Fair TRO 2011

We asked:: We consulted on a new traffic regulation order in connection with Appleby Horse Fair
You said:: All consultation responses were reported to Local Committee for South Lakeland
We did:: South Lakeland Local Committee considered all representations and approved the traffic regulation order

Lanercost CE School Legal Notices

We asked:: Should there be a change of age range at Lanercost CE School in order to accommodate a nursery provision?
You said:: It will strengthen the school and be good for the community.
We did:: Cabinet approved implementation of the proposal at their 31/3/11 meeting.

Arnside National CE School Legal Notices

We asked:: Should there be a change of age range at Arnside National School in order to accommodate a nursery provision?
You said:: There is currently a lack of pre-school provision in Arnside.
We did:: Cabinet approved implementation of the proposal at their 31/3/11 meeting

Have your say on council priorities and budget options

We asked:: What do you think of our budget proposals?
You said:: Litte support for on-street parking charges, cuts to Countryside Access too harsh, Recycling Credits payments are important to local charities.
We did:: Dropped proposals for on-street parking charges, reduced cuts to Countryside Access, kept Recycling Credits payments.

Grasmere Consolidation Order 2010

We asked:: Consulted on a concolidation of the traffic regulation orders
You said:: We reported all the consultation repsonses to South Lakeland Local Committee
We did:: Local Committee considered all represenatations and approved the traffic consolidation order

Holker Street Care Tender

We asked:: For older people to join a panel to select a suitable provider of domiciliary care for the Holker Street Extracare Scheme in Barrow.
You said:: That North West Community Services was the successful provider
We did:: Contract awarded to North West Community Services for three years from 26/7/10

Traffic Regulation Order Market Place, Ulverston

We asked:: For feedback on proposals for a dual use loading only bay and taxi bay in market Place, Ulverston.
You said:: Comments and objections recieved were reported to South Lakeland Local Committee on 30 July 2010 and subsequently approved.
We did:: Signs and markings are now in place and the bay is operative.

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 1

We asked:: What are your views on the issues and the Partnership’s purpose and operation?
You said:: Overcome cynicism and gain trust; Clarify decision making; Be rigorous; Strive to engage and Secure community benefits.
We did:: This will lead to changes in the Partnership’s operation, its Work Programme and Public and Stakeholder Engagement activity.

Fairer Contributions

We asked:: About how we implement the new system for calculating people's contribution to the cost of their adult care services, required by Government
You said:: (Also see report) Clear information in various formats, trained staff to advise, transition period.
We did:: An information pack is available, all users to receive a letter and leaflet, 12mth transition. All formats available and worked examples.