Have your say!

Joint Homelessness Strategy - South Lakeland DC and Eden DC

South Lakeland District Council

[Closing 20 May 2013]

South Lakeland District Council and Eden District Council Homelessness Strategy 2013 - 2018

South Lakeland District Council and Eden District Council are consulting on a draft Homelessness Strategy 2013 - 2018. The Strategy has been developed with input from voluntary and statutory sector agencies and service users and follows a comprehensive Review of homelessness across Eden and South Lakeland.

Feedback is welcome from anyone with an interest in homelessness and how we can best meet our priorities to reduce youth homelessness, prevent homelessness, increase the supply of settled accommodation and ensure the right support is available.

Scrutiny Review: Preferred Housing Sites and Polices Review

Eden District Council

[Opening 7 May 2013]

Scrutiny Councillors at Eden District Council are carrying out a review of the Preferred Housing Sites and Policies Consultation document which was published on 22nd February 2013. This is the document that contains pieces of land in the Eden district (but outside the Lake District National Park) that the Council is proposing should be identified as suitable for housing development.

We are reviewing how the document was compiled, whether its suggestions meets the needs of Eden's communities and how residents felt the consultation went and whether there are any improvements that could be made for future consultations. As part of this review, we have produced this short questionnaire. All responses are anonymous and any information you do provide will be held securely and not shared with any third party.

Kendal Pedestrian Area Experimental Order 2012

Cumbria County Council

[Closing 30 June 2013]

Cumbria Highways have been looking at the provision of Disabled Parking Spaces and core hours within the Kendal Central Pedestrian Area. South Lakeland Local Committee has resolved to implement an experimental traffic regulation order introducing changes to the availability of the Disabled parking spaces on Market Place and Finkle Street and a change to the core hours of the pedestrian zone.

An experimental order allows the works to be undertaken which implement the changes so that its effects can be monitored. It also allows for a six month consultation period whilst the restrictions are in place.

Helsington Initial Survey

Other Public Sector

[Closing 30 June 2013]

Why does Helsington need a Community Plan?

Community Plans are being prepared and updated in parishes throughout Cumbria. They enable local communities to identify those issues which most concern them and are a way of bringing communities together. Increasingly funding bodies and government agencies require evidence of community consultation through such plans before they can consider allocating resources to deal with local issues.

What can you do?

• Step 1. Complete the survey by clicking on the link below. This initial survey is to find out what is most important to people.

• Step 2. A more detailed questionnaire which everybody can respond to, will focus on the topics raised in step 1.

• Step 3.The final Community Plan will be created which everybody can be involved in.

If you want any more information please email hclp.survey@gmail.com

Consultation on New Leisure Centre Proposals 2013

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closing 30 June 2013]

When Allerdale Borough Council launched its new Council Plan, ‘Council Commitment to Local Communities 2012-15, one of the key projects it outlined was a new or refurbished leisure centre in Workington.

Major refurbishment of the existing leisure centre is not an option in the long term, so a decision was made to plan the creation of a new centre.

This is one of the most important developments in Workington for many years and the centre will appeal to everyone across Allerdale and beyond. A new leisure centre will need to be affordable and sustainable as well as realistic in the facilities it will provide and we want to ensure what is provided best suits the needs of the users.

That is why the Council is asking for your thoughts and suggestions to help determine the type of facilities and activities you would like to see in the new centre.

Community Governance Review 2013

South Lakeland District Council

[Closing 7 May 2013]

South Lakeland District Council has commenced a Community Governance Review of all parishes within South Lakeland, as per Local Government & Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and Local Government (Parish & Parish Councils) (England) Regulations 2008.

The Council is now undertaking Stage One of the Review; its purpose is to enable the Council to consider what changes, if any, are required to existing parish arrangements within the District, to ensure that they reflect the identities and interests of the communities in the area and that they provide effective and convenient governance at the local level.

The Terms of Reference for the Review have been published and can be viewed at the Council Offices, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4UQ, and are available on the Council’s website at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/cgr along with other documents and information about the Review. Alternatively, contact the Council’s Electoral Services Team for a copy of the Terms of Reference.

We will report to SLDC councillors with the results of the consultation which will be available on the SLDC website. Stage Two of the Review will look at the comments made in Stage One and propose options for any changes suggested as Draft Recommendations. Stage Three will provide a further period of consultation.

Land Allocations DPD - Further Consultation (updated Main Modifications)

South Lakeland District Council

[Closing 6 May 2013]

The Land Allocations DPD will allocate land for new housing and employment development and protect green spaces and green gaps from development in South Lakeland (outside the National Parks) in accordance with the adopted Core Strategy.

An independent Planning Inspector, Mr Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, was appointed by the Secretary of State to hold a Public Examination into the soundness of the Land Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD). The hearings commenced 23 October 2012 but were suspended on the 19 November 2012 at the request of South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to enable further work to be undertaken. Supported by further studies undertaken by SLDC since the suspension of the Public Examination, an updated Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications has been prepared.

From Monday 8 April 2013 the documents, including the Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications and all supporting documents will be available to view and download from the web at http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/planning/the-local-plan/consultations.aspx and can be inspected during normal opening hours at South Lakeland House, Kendal, LA9 4DL; Ulverston Town Hall, LA12 7AR and local libraries at Arnside, Grange over Sands, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe and Ulverston.

Comments are invited in response to the updated Schedule of Main Modifications between Monday 8 April 2013 and 1.00pm Monday 6 May 2013. Comments will be forwarded to the Inspector to be taken into account in examining the soundness of the DPD.

Comments must relate only to the published updated Schedule of Main Modifications (quoting the main modification reference number).

Thwaites Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision

Cumbria County Council

[Closing 3 May 2013]

The county council is consulting an option for provision for the maintained nursery at Thwaites School. You are invited to respond to this online consultation using the form below.

Eden Local Plan Consultation - Housing: Preferred Sites and Policies Document

Eden District Council

[Closed on 22 April 2013]

Eden District Council is consulting on the Local Plan: Preferred Housing Sites and Policies document. The consultation document and supporting technical information is available to download on our website at: www.eden.gov.uk/preferredhousingallocations/

The document sets out sets out Eden District Council’s preferred sites and policies for new housing until 2025. It takes into account the results of two previous rounds of consultations; the Issues and Options paper in 2007 and ‘Alternative Sites’ document in 2008; and further technical work.

The Preferred Housing Sites and Policies document will eventually form part of our planning policy framework which will determine all planning applications.

The document is currently at draft stage and will be shaped and changed by what you tell us. We invite your general comments about the document, and in particular ask you to consider whether we have identified the best sites, whether there are better alternatives available and whether our information is out of date or incorrect.

Hard copies of the documents are available to view at the following locations:

Alston Local Links Centre
Appleby Library
Kirkby Stephen Local Links Centre
Lazonby Local Links Centre
Mansion House, Penrith
Penrith Library
Penrith Town Hall
Shap Library

Claife Community Led Plan

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 21 April 2013]

Community Led Plans are being prepared in parishes all around the country enabling local people to have a say in the future of their areas. This questionnaire has been put together from an initial survey which highlighted key issues local people identified as being important to them.

These include:

Travel and local area
Parking, traffic and road safety
Housing
Environment, sustainability and community.

We want to explore these issues in more detail, and to hear your views. Using the information from this questionnaire, we can develop a plan which identifies both what the community can do and what additional help we may need. From this we will put together our action plan with what will be done, by whom, and when.

Please take some time to complete this questionnaire. It should only take you about 25 minutes but this will be time well spent in making sure your views are heard. If you have a query or would like any extra copies, please contact me.

Anne Brodie

Chair of the Claife Community Led Plan Steering Group.

Consultation on the Draft Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-2028

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 8 April 2013]

The Draft Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan is for the period up until 2028. It sets out the Council’s policies for the provision for mineral working, for safeguarding mineral resources and associated mineral developments, and for waste management. It covers those parts of Cumbria that are outside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

Near Sawrey Proposed Highway Improvement Scheme

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 27 March 2013]

As part of the 'Go Lakes Travel' programme, we have worked with 5 tourist attractions to develop visitor travel plans. Hill Top in Near Sawrey is one of these atrractions. The travel plans look at how visitors and staff travel to and from these sites, and indentify possible measures that can be implemented to encourage people to travel sustainably.

You can have your say on these proposals by completing this online survey, or you can request a paper copy of the survey.

There is also a drop in session on 20th March Braithwaite Hall Far Sawrey 3.30 to 7.00PM please come along and a county council representative and your local councillor will be on hand to answer your questions.

Please read the attached documents before completing the survey, thank you.

Heversham and Hincaster Neighbourhood Plan Area Application

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 25 March 2013]

In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, in order to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan a local community has to first notify the Council of its intentions to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area, state the reasons why it considers the area is appropriate and submit a map of the proposed area. It must also provide a statement to the Council stating why the body that is proposing the designation is an appropriate body to do so.

On 29 January 2013 South Lakeland District Council received an application from Heversham Parish Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area covering Heversham and Hincaster Parishes.

To find out more go to the Related Information link found below.

Denton Holme Place Survey

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 1 March 2013]

The survey follows up work done through issue based forums in the Denton Holme area where the local community have been celebrating the area through looking at what they like about living in Denton Holme and raising awareness of what they feel could be better. The survey builds on a similar piece of work delivered over 8 years ago which asked many of the same questions to the residents of Denton Holme and Longsowerby. The findings from this work will be used to look at how far things have developed and how the responses to the last survey have been answered by local community groups, local businesses and statutory services. The information from this years survey will also be used by Denton Holme Community groups to develop a community plan which represents the views of the local residents in what they would like to see happen next in the Denton Holme and Long Sowerby Area.

Ulverston Market Street Proposals

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 8 March 2013 & feedback expected 1 April 2013]

Concerns have been raised regarding the number of vehicles accessing New Market Street, Market Street and Brogden Street within the restricted period on Market Days. Currently there are a number of exemptions to the prohibition of driving (road closure) on market days which makes the restriction difficult for the Police to enforce.

Cumbria County Councillors Peter Hornby and James Airey with support from Ulverston Town Council have requested that the prohibition of driving is reviewed and updated to reflect the current needs of the market and Ulverston Town as a whole. Following consideration of the needs for the Market and foe the businesses and residents in the area an option to amend the current restrictions has been drafted by Cumbria Highways.

It is proposed to reduce the road closure on market days to market Place, Market Street (up to Brogden Street) and New Market Street. Access in market days (Thursday and Saturday) is proposed to be restricted to market Traders and Emergency Service vehicles only. Brogden Street one-way restriction would be reveresed at all times so vehicle travel south to norht to allow access for residents and use of the parking bays. prking bays on Brogden Street would be available on all days.

Lower Holker Community Led Plan

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 28 February 2013]

This survey is to establish the initial views and concerns of Residents and Businesses in Lower Holker Parish, which includes the villages of Cark, Flookburgh, Holker, Ravenstown and the surrounding area. This is the first stage of preparing a Community Led Plan for Lower Holker. A more detailed survey will be conducted later, based on the results of the initial views and concerns.

Council Plan Refresh 2013-14

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 1 February 2013]

Allerdale Borough Council has been undertaking the annual review of its Council Plan to identify the key projects and actions that it will undertake in 2013-14 and would like to give you the opportunity to comment on those proposed projects.

Cumbria County Council consultation on draft budget proposals for 2013/14

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 January 2013]

Over the last two years the council has made savings of £64 million. For the 2013/14 budget further savings of at least £20 million will have to be made. So far the council has been able to make these reductions without a major impact on the services it provides. As we look to make further savings this will become increasingly difficult however the council will remain committed to delivering the council plan and achieving its aspirations. In this context we would like to hear your views on how the council can make further savings and prioritise services.

Council Plan and Budget 2013/14

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 31 January 2013]

Have your say on the Council Plan and Budget for 2013/14

The budget uses the Council Plan and is set according to the needs of the priorities and the resources available.

Councillor David Evans, portfolio holder for Policy, Performance and Resources, said: “All local authorities, including South Lakeland District Council, are facing some tough choices over the coming months and years. To help with planning the future work of the council, we need to know what our residents' views are before our Budget and Council Plan for 2013/14 are agreed. I encourage everyone living in South Lakeland to complete the survey and let us know what is important to them.”

SLDC has already reduced spending over the last two years by over £1m per year since 2010/11 to balance the budget. However, due to cuts in Government grants and reduced income, the council needs to make further estimated savings of up to £1m over the next two years.

The Council Plan for 2013 to 2017 is being developed based on the existing four council priorities:

Culture and Wellbeing
Economy
Environment
Housing

The budget allocates the resources of the council where they are needed for the day to day operation of the council and to meet the priorities and outcomes of the Council Plan.

The interim budget proposals will be reported to Full Council on the Tuesday 18 December with the final budget incorporating all consultation responses to be considered on the 28 February 2013.

Consultation on Draft Planning Obligations Policy Document

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 28 January 2013]

Planning Contributions for Infrastructure

Cumbria County Council is currently seeking views on its draft Planning Obligations Policy Document which sets out the Council's proposed approach to seeking developer contributions toward infrastructure through the planning process. These contributions, known as planning obligations, are essential in helping the County Council meet its responsibilities to maintain and provide key services and infrastructure. Thus this draft Planning Obligations Policy Document has been prepared to help ensure new development provides sufficient infrastructure to meet the demands created by that development.

Eden Credit Union Study Group Pledge Form

Voluntary and Community Sector

[Closed on 16 January 2013]

Eden Credit Union Study Group is made up of volunteers that are working towards setting up a Credit Union in Eden. We have support and backing from Eden District and Cumbria County Councils, among others, but in order to function we’ll need members – savers, borrowers and volunteers.

2013-2014 Budget Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 11 February 2013]

The Council’s Executive (also known as the Cabinet) considered the draft budget at its meeting on 11 December 2012. This had been proposed by the Leader and the Resources Portfolio Holder.

The proposals were agreed by the Executive and are now being consulted upon.

The Executive will consider feedback at its meeting on 23 January 2013, when it will decide on the budget it will recommend to Council. Council will consider the Executive’s recommended budget at its meeting on 7 February 2013: agreeing the budget is a Council function. At its meeting on 21 February 2013, the Council's Accounts and Governance Committee will set the total Council tax that it will collect.

Allerdale Borough Council Budget Consultation 2013-14

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closing 15 January 2013]

Like every other council in the country, Allerdale Borough Council is facing financially challenging times as a result of a reduction in grants provided by Government.

Carer Services and Support Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 28 December 2012]

Have your say for shaping support for carers of adults in Cumbria

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, family or friends in need of support or services because of frailty, physical or learning disability or illness, including mental illness. If you are a carer we want to find out what you feel is important and what types of services and support would help you with caring. This survey is one of the ways we are doing this. Your views are important and you do not have to have used support or services to answer the questions.

We will use this information to help us redevelop the carers support services for adults who care for adults currently available. This work is starting now and should be finished by October 2013.

The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

This survey forms part of a wider consultation process to help develop the specification for carer support services in Cumbria. This survey closes on 28 December 2012.

The results of this consultation will be published online on ‘Have Your Say’ at www.cumbria.gov.uk

Your answers will be treated as confidential. Individual responses will not be passed on to anyone that provides you or the person you care for with services. You will not be personally identified in any report or summary and your answers will not affect the services you receive.

Lowick and Torver Speed Limits 2012

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 April 2013 & feedback expected 1 April 2013]

Cumbria Highways are consulting on new speed limits for Lowick and Torver. A new 40mph speed limit in Lowick mainly on the A5092 and a change to include a section of 30mph speed limit through Torver Vilage mainly on the A593.

Strategic Housing Land Availablity Assessment 2012

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 21 December 2012]

Allerdale Borough Council is currently reviewing its Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) document.

Proposed Amalgamation of Fairfield Infant School and Fairfield Junior School

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 14 December 2012]

We would like to hear your views on the possible amalgamation of Fairfield Infant School and Fairfield Junior School in Cockermouth.

Cumbria County Council's 'yourDistrict' guide to council services magazine survey

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 14 December 2012]

Cumbria County Council has recently redesigned its residents magazine to be more locally based and tailored to the six separate districts in Cumbria: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland.

This replaces ‘YourCumbria’ magazine which was regularly sent out to residents over the last nine years.

Whilst the response to Your Cumbria was positive, we were keen to act on some of the requests for a more factual and more locally targeted publication.

We recognise that many residents now have access to the county council’s online information. However, for many Cumbrian residents, receiving details in print remains the preferred way to receive information.

Making the change to a more local distribution means that we can customise the events and useful phone numbers as well as focussing on the grants and local decisions being made in each area. The new smaller envelope format also makes it easier to include other useful information from the county council and our partners.

Budget consultation 2013

Copeland Borough Council

[Closed on 7 December 2012]

We are consulting on a series of proposals relating to the future role of the council and the priorities for the council. We are seeking feedback on our approach to reshaping our services to fit with our new financial settlement from government. This questionnaire will be used to help us make our decisions on which services to change and which services to keep, as we set our budget in February 2013.

There is a comprehensive document titled ‘Our proposed budget savings 2013-15, The future role of the Council’ which provides all the background information to the proposals and should be read when completing this questionnaire.

This questionnaire is structured into 7 sections.

Section 1- Your priorities
Section 2- Feedback on our priorities
Section 3- Discretionary services
Section 4- Statutory services
Section 5- Proposals related to Internal Services and Council running costs
Section 6- Community Asset Transfer
Section 7- About You

Windermere Traffic Regulation Order 2012

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 April 2013 & feedback expected 1 April 2013]

The consultation is the formal advertsiing of a traffic regulation order for Windermere. The restrictions are proposed for roads across Windermere.

Historic Core Car Parking

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 19 November 2012]

Historic Core Car Parking

Carlisle City Council are asking members of the public their views about proposals to introduce a restricted parking zone in the Historic Core around Carlisle Cathedral.

Informal drop in sessions will be available on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October at the Old Town Hall in Market Square between 10am and 4pm. Plans will be on display showing the current parking restrictions and the proposals for a restricted parking zone.

The City Council are looking to the public to comment on how they use this area and their thoughts on the proposals.

Proposed Changes to Council Tax Benefit

Eden District Council

[Closed on 15 November 2012]

On 1 April 2013 the current Council Tax Benefit Scheme will be abolished. It will be replaced with a new scheme to be known as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Council Tax Benefit rules are currently set nationally but in the future each council will decide on the rules for its own local scheme of Council Tax Reduction.

The Council receives a grant from the Government to meet the full amount of Council Tax Benefit. In future we will receive a fixed grant. This will be less than we currently get. This means that if the Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives Council Tax payers the same level of reduction in their Council Tax as they currently receive in Council Tax Benefit there will be a shortfall. This will be a cost to this council, to Cumbria Police and to Cumbria County Council. The total shortfall in the Eden area will be about £260,000 per year.

The Council could decide to introduce a scheme that is less generous than the current system. Such a scheme could be agreed so that the full cost of the scheme is the same as the grant we receive. However, the Government has stipulated that pensioners must continue to receive the same level of help as they do currently. This means that working age claimants would be faced with losing an average of about 20% of the help we currently give to pay their Council Tax. This would mean individuals and families on low incomes paying more Council Tax.

The Council has consulted with the County Council and Cumbria Police. It believes that Eden’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme should be designed to maintain the same levels of Council Tax reduction as under Council Tax Benefit. This means that individuals currently getting Council Tax Benefit will not be financially affected by the new scheme of Council Tax Reduction. The Council will need to look in other areas to find the money to fund the cost of the local Scheme.

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Council Tax Discounts for Unoccupied Dwellings

Eden District Council

[Closed on 15 November 2012]

Under Council Tax legislation a dwelling which has been vacant (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) for more than six months is classed as ‘Long Term Empty’. A dwelling which is unoccupied (no-one has their sole or main residence in it) and furnished is classed as a ‘Second Home’. There are some exceptions to this (for example where a property is unoccupied because the owner has moved into residential care) and in these cases the property is exempt from Council Tax. The changes described below will not affect properties which are exempt from Council Tax.

Councils currently have a statutory power to give the owners of long term empty properties a discount of between 50% and 0% on their Council Tax. This council gives a discount of 10%.

For second homes the current position is that a discount of between 50% and 10% can be awarded. This council, like all other councils in Cumbria, gives a discount of 10%.

The Government is amending the current legislation from April 2013 to allow councils to:

Award a discount of between 50% and 0% for second homes. This brings the discount in line with that for long term empty properties.
Charge a premium of up to 50% additional Council Tax for properties vacant for more than two years

At its meeting on 26 July 2012 the Council agreed draft proposals to reduce the discount for both second homes and long term empty dwellings to 0% from 1 April 2013. This means that from that point owners of second homes and long term empty properties will pay full Council Tax.

In addition the Council also agreed that it would consider applying a premium of up to 50% to those properties vacant for more than two years. This means that from that point owners of such properties could pay up to 150% of full Council Tax. There are likely to be both statutory and local exemptions. At this stage it is not clear what the statutory exemptions will be but it is likely, for example, that where there is a legal restriction on the disposal or use of the property the premium will not apply. The Council has not determined what its local exemptions will be (see below for more on this).

A copy of the report is available on the Council’s web-site at www.eden.gov.uk/democracy/meetings/committee-meeting-agenda-and-minutes/agenda-and-minutes-2012/council/agenda-cl-26jul12/ (see item 10 on the agenda).

Councils have been encouraged to use both the new and existing discretions to reduce Council Tax discounts and to apply the premium to raise additional revenue. The Council faces a difficult financial situation as its grapples with additional cost pressures and reducing income. The additional income from reducing the discount and applying a premium on empty homes will help the Council to ensure that its books remain balanced.

In addition, there is a shortage of housing in the District. It is hoped that increasing the Council Tax on long term empty properties may encourage owners to bring these properties back into use. Details of how the Council can assist with bringing empty properties back into use can be found on our website at www.eden.gov.uk/housing/empty-properties/edens-empty-properties

Carlisle On Street Parking

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 12 November 2012]

Do you park in or around Carlisle City Centre? Do you use on street parking in this area. If so Cumbria County Council would like to hear from you. We would like to know how you use parking facilities within the city.

Your views and comments will help us to ensure that when we complete the review we have the best parking restriction on any street.

You can also express your views by coming to the following drop in sessions:

On Friday 26^th and Saturday 27^th of October you will be able to make your views known at informal drop in sessions that Cumbria County Council will be holding with Carlisle City Council at The Old Town Hall in the Market Square between 10.00am and 4.00pm. These sessions are part of our plan to carry out a thorough review of on street Parking throughout the City to ensure that any restrictions we apply are necessary and appropriate.

At the Old Town Hall plans will be on display showing what on street parking there is around the city centre and we would like you to comment on how you use this and any improvements you think we could make. The City Council’s proposals to introduce a restricted parking zone in the Historic Core around Carlisle Cathedral will also be on display and any views you have on these would also be welcomed.

Consultation on the introduction of traffic lights on Eden Bridge

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 October 2012]

Cumbria County Council began the traffic lights trial following road safety concerns raised by both Kirkoswald and Lazonby Parish Councils.

A six month trial of temporary solar powered traffic lights has been in place since March 2012. This has been extended by a further 6 months which will enable community consultation to take place.

Come along to our community drop in meeting, 4pm-8pm on Wednesday 10th October at Kirkoswald Church Institute (village hall).

Please see attached documents for full details.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 31 October 2012]

Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme

From 1 April 2013 we will be introducing our Council Tax Reduction Scheme to help people pay their Council Tax. We want to hear your views on the proposed scheme which will replace Council Tax Benefit.

We are aiming to create a scheme that will continue to support the most vulnerable in our communities. However, it will also have to handle the new financial pressures placed on us by the government.

The Government has also announced further changes to the Council Tax system from April 2013. This means that councils will be able to change Council Tax discounts and exemptions given to certain properties.

These changes to Council Tax Benefit, Discounts and Exemptions directly affect the following people:

Those who receive Council Tax Benefit,
Those who have a second home in South Lakeland,
Those who have an empty home in South Lakeland.

All the details you need to have your say on our proposals are available in the Information Leaflet below and on the survey. Please read through everything carefully before answering the consultation questions.

Further detail and explanation is available in the Frequently Asked Questions document.

The final decisions on the scheme will be made at a meeting of the Council on 18 December 2012.

Land Allocations Examination - Further Consultation

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 15 October 2012]

An independent Planning Inspector, Mr Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, has been appointed by the Secretary of State to hold a Public Examination into the ‘soundness’ of the Land Allocations DPD. Hearing sessions will begin on 23 October 2012.

On 23 July 2012 the Inspector issued his ‘Schedule of Matters and Issues for the Examination’. Matter 1.6 raised issues relating to the methodology used by the Council in its selection of sites, and required the Council to prepare a paper in response to these issues. On Tuesday 18 September 2012 the Council published its response to issues raised in Matter 1.6, as well as providing a schedule of its proposed main modifications to the DPD.

As a result of this new information being published and submitted to the Inspector, the Council is conducting a four week consultation inviting comments on matters raised in these documents. Submissions are invited, by email, letter or online between Tuesday 18 September 2012 and 12 noon Monday 15 October 2012. At the close of the consultation period, submissions will be forwarded to the Inspector to be taken into account in examining the ‘soundness’ of the DPD. Submissions must relate only to the published main modifications (quoting the modification reference number) and the Council’s response to Matter 1.6, and should not repeat comments already made in previous representations.

Draft Council Commitment to Local and Sustainable Procurement

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 14 October 2012]

Allerdale Borough Council is proposing a new procurement commitment and is now asking for your opinion on the current draft.

Review of Gambling Policy 2012

South Lakeland District Council

[Results expected 13 November 2012 & feedback expected 13 November 2012]

South Lakeland District Council is inviting comments on the review of it's Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.

Under the terms of the Gambling Act 2005, the Council's statement has to be reviewed every 3 years. As the current policy came into effect in 2010, a revised statement must be published in January 2013.

South Lakeland District Council along with the other 5 local authorities in Cumbria have worked together, in partnership to produce one common revised draft gambling licensing policy.

The revised draft statement is based on the Local Government Association's template.

If you wish to make comments please use the consultation response form.

Localised Support for Council Tax Scheme

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 7 October 2012]

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Council Tax has previously been fully funded by the Government. However the Government has decided there will be less funding, under the new scheme, and we will have to work within a budget that has been reduced by between 10-15%. It is likely that further savings will be required over the next few years as more residents may require help to pay their council tax.

Evaluation of dementia support and services in Cumbria: user engagement project

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 September 2012]

This project seeks to engage with people with dementia and their carers, using survey methods, face-to-face interviews and group discussions, to understand and evaluate their experiences of services and support in Cumbria. These methods will allow the team to gather a broad view of services across Cumbria as well as in-depth views from a smaller sample of people with dementia and their carers. Findings from the project will provide information on current support for people with dementia and their carers in Cumbria, highlighting examples of best practice and drawing attention to any gaps in service provision. The data from the project will be utilised by health and social care services within Cumbria to evaluate current services and support the implementation of the Cumbria Dementia Strategy. Findings will be used to further develop and improve care, support and treatment for people with dementia and their carers.

Localised Support for Council Tax 2012

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 30 September 2012]

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

The Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan

Eden District Council

[Closed on 26 September 2012]

Neighbourhood Area Designation Order

The first stage in developing a neighbourhood plan is to designate the 'neighbourhood area' which it will cover. A Neighbourhood Area application was received from Brough Parish Council, as the lead Parish representing the Upper Eden Community Plan Group (an association of the 17 Parishes in the Upper Eden Area), on 28 May 2012. After an eight-week consultation period, the Council designated the area on 16 August 2012, granting them the right to produce their own neighbourhood plan.

Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan Area Application (PDF: 783Kb)

Designation Confirmation - Upper Eden Neighbourhood Area (PDF: 279Kb)

Designation Decision Report - Upper Eden Neighbourhood Area (PDF: 145Kb)

Draft Neighbourhood Plan

The Upper Eden Community Plan Group consulted the local community on their draft Neighbourhood Plan for 6 weeks from 28 May to 9 July 2012.

Comments have been taken into account and the plan has been amended to reflect them.

See the Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examination Proposal (PDF: 4Mb / 28 pages)

You can view the associated documents including the Basic Condition Statement on the Upper Eden Community Plan Group website.

Clean Streets

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 24 September 2012]

Complaints by the public to the council and police, show cleaner streets are a priority for South Lakeland residents.

The Clean Street consultation asks the public which Dog Control Orders they would like to see introduced giving South Lakeland District Council the power to deal with the most common problems associated with dogs, and if there is support for a public byelaw to give the Police the relevant power to take action in response to public urination and defecation in the street.

Using the results of the consultation the council can put the most suitable measures in place resulting in cleaner streets for all.

Waste consultation

Copeland Borough Council

[Closed on 10 September 2012]

Like all local authorities, Copeland Borough Council is under financial pressure to make huge savings. This means we need to look at the services we deliver, which ones we might have to stop, or the ones we need to deliver in a different way.With regards to our waste collection service we have to save £120,000.

Welfare Assistance Programme

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 August 2012]

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 abolished some of the discretionary elements of the Department of Work and Pensions Social Fund – most notably Crisis Loans, and Community Care Grants. These are emergency loans for people on benefits to buy one off items, such as cookers or fridges, or emergency grants to vulnerable individuals. These schemes will cease at the end of March 2013, and be replaced welfare assistance schemes set up by top tier Local Authorities.

There is no requirement for Local Authorities to set up the scheme in a particular way, and Local Authorities are encouraged to:

Work in partnership with the local Third Sector to develop schemes
Explore a range of in-kind support, and to link to advice, information and advocacy.
Explore a full range of models for delivery.

Developing Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service in Cumbria

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 24 August 2012]

Cumbria County Council wants to hear your views about Cumbria’s new Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service. These are new organisations that are being set up to provide information, advice and support about health and social care services. This Consultation is part of a wider process of locality based engagement taking place to support the establishment of Healthwatch Locally.

A link to the full consultation document (PDF) can be found at the bottom of this page. You can also respond to this consultation online.

Ulverston TRO 2012 (proposed parking/waiting restrictions in Ulverston)

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 October 2012 & feedback expected 8 October 2012]

We are consulting on the proposal to make changes to parking/waiting restrictions on the following roads in Ulverston: Central Drive, Rowan Avenue, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Church Walk, Beech Bank, Sea View, Hart Street, Victoria Park, Soutergate and Lightburn Drive. This will include changes such as introduction of double yellow lines, resident parking only, restricted and no waiting zones. Please see attached documents full complete details.

Cumbria County Council considers that it is expedient to propose to make the above Order for the following reasons: -

for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or
for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or
for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs

The proposals are for Beech Bank, Church Walk, Soutergate, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Lightburn Road, Rowan Avenue, Central Drive and Victoria Park

Consultation about the content of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 8 August 2012]

The County Council is about to commence work on preparing the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

The Local Plan will set out the Council’s policies for the provision for mineral working, for safeguarding mineral resources and associated mineral developments and for waste management. The plan period will be to 2028. It will be for those parts of Cumbria that are outside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

The Council are seeking initial views and representations about what that Plan should contain.

Allerdale Local Plan

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 31 July 2012]

Over the past few years Allerdale Borough Council has been working on the production of a new Local Plan for the area of Allerdale that lies outside the National Park.

The new Plan will determine how future development will shape your community, outlines the spatial strategy for the area and the planning policies that will be used to manage development proposals through the planning application process.

We produced an Issues and Options document and consulted on it in 2006 with an additional consultation on an updated document in 2009. During these two periods of consultation we gathered a wide range of feedback from local communities, businesses and organisations on the emerging vision and objectives of the Borough. Together with national policy and local evidence these views and comments have helped to shape our ‘Preferred Options’ for the future of Allerdale, which are the subject of this latest consultation.

We would like to involve as many people as possible in producing the Allerdale Local Plan. To help encourage both communities and individuals to have their say we are holding a number of exhibitions, surgeries and workshops during the consultation period to promote the Plan and answer any questions.

You can view the ‘Preferred Options’ for Core Strategy, Development Management and associated documents, and find out more about the events;

Online at www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan
At the Council Offices and customer service centres
At any library in Allerdale
At the public displays which will be touring the Borough

If you would like more information on the consultation or help to make a comment you can contact a member of the planning policy team who will be able to help:

localplan@allerdale.gov.uk

Planning Policy Department, Planning Services, Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ

T: 01900 702610

F: 01900 702848

www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan

Irthington Village Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 July 2012]

The county council is consulting on an option for the provision of a maintained nursery at Irthington Village School, Carlisle.

Newton Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 July 2012]

The county council is consulting on an option for provision of a manintained nursery at Newton School in Newton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness.

Tenancy Strategy - Eden DC and South Lakeland DC

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 30 July 2012]

Eden District Council and South Lakeland District Council Joint Tenancy Strategy

This is a joint strategy prepared in partnership with Eden District Council setting out recommendations to Registered Providers (Housing Associations) on the new form of fixed-term tenancy, affordable rents and tackling issues of under occupancy and overcrowding.

Comments are invited from Registered Providers, current tenants, applicants registered with Cumbria Choice or anyone with an interest in this area of work.

Allerdale Quality of Life Survey 2012

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 23 July 2012]

Around 3,300 Allerdale residents are being asked for their views on public services, democracy, crime and disorder in a major new survey which will provide a snapshot of public opinion and satisfaction with life in the borough.

North West Coast Connections Project

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 19 July 2012]

What is this project and how has it come about?

The UK is committed to reducing climate changing greenhouse gases and National Grid has a vital role to play as new low carbon electricity generators replace a quarter of our power stations over the next 10 years.

In the North West of England this means upgrading and developing the electricity transmission network to provide secure connections for a new power station on the west coast of Cumbria as well as a number of off shore wind farms in the Irish Sea.

All of these projects are key to the Government’s drive to ‘keep Britain’s lights on’ and ensure that the country’s future energy supplies are secure and sustainable, whilst at the same time meeting the UK’s carbon reduction targets.

NuGeneration Limited has secured an option to buy land adjacent to the existing Sellafield site where a new generation 3.6 GW nuclear power station – Moorside – could be developed. However, there is currently no high voltage transmission network serving West Cumbria, so National Grid is looking at ways for upgrading and developing the transmission network in order to provide secure connections for these new generators.

There is a significant amount of preparatory work needed and National Grid is working with local authorities from the outset to ensure that local people will be properly engaged and consulted with at the right times and local views will help shape the eventual outcome.

The North West Coast Connections project is regarded as a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ so the final planning application for the project will be submitted to the planning inspectorate.

What is Carlisle City Council’s role?

Although the planning inspectorate handle the planning application, the process requires a substantial amount of involvement by the local planning authorities in the areas where changes to National Grid infrastructure could happen. Carlisle City Council is one of 16 local authorities from across Lancashire and Cumbria working together with the National Grid, with Cumbria County Council as the Lead Local Authority. This working relationship with National Grid has been formalised in a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) which sets out how local communities and decision makers will be engaged in the planning process that will help shape the proposals for the North West Coast Connections project.

It is not the role of Carlisle City Council, or any of the other local authorities involved in the PPA, to ‘make it happen’ or push through any of the proposed changes – our role is to ensure that local views are properly captured throughout this process so that a fully informed decision can be made by the planning inspectorate.

Silloth Green BMX Track Consultation June2012

Other Public Sector

[Results expected 30 August 2012 & feedback expected 30 August 2012]

A few years ago, some young BMX bikers in Silloth made their own dirt jumps in the pines on the Green. However, after HLF funding was received and work to redevelop the Green began, it wasn't possible to use the dirt track. Since then, backed by their parents and others in the Community, the BMX bikers have campaigned for funding to build their own track on the Green. They have raised £550 in donations from local people to help them achieve their goal. Some youngsters have visited other tracks to see what works best. Advice has been sought from an expert who has already helped to build BMX tracks. The young people have also made presentation to the Town Council and have outlined their ideas at an open consultation event in the Community Hall. Everyone consulted so far has backed their idea. This online consultation is the final phase of the engagement exercise.

Lower Allithwaite Community Plan

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 2 July 2012]

Yes, another questionnaire – but this one’s important! Our Community Plan needs to reflect the views of local people accurately.

Community Plans are being developed in parishes all round the country so local people can have a real say in the future of their area. This questionnaire has been put together by the Community Plan Group, which includes members from the Parish Council and wider community.

It is the outcome of more than a year’s work gathering a range of views about living in this area. Using this information the questionnaire has been developed to cover a variety of topics affecting the lives of people in Allithwaite and Cartmel. Topics covered include attractiveness of villages, housing, local countryside, visitors, business and employment.

The findings from this survey will be used to create the Lower Allithwaite Community Plan, identifying the community priorities. An action plan, setting out how and when these are to be addressed, will be presented at public meetings later in the year.

This questionnaire is inevitably quite long and takes around half an hour to complete. If you prefer, only do the sections you feel are relevant to you. It would be really helpful to us if you completed the survey online, using the link below. We hope you agree your participation will certainly be worthwhile and thank you for your help.

Hazel Allen

Chair of Community Plan Group

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 2 July 2012]

This Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) aims to provide an evidence base of potential land for housing development, which will be used to inform site allocations and strategic policies in the new Local Plan. It aims to identify all suitable and available sites with the potential to meet housing requirements up to and beyond the 15 year plan period for the emerging Local Plan.

Draft Air Quality Action Plan

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 22 June 2012]

We are seeking your views on this important plan for Carlisle.

You can view the plan at:

http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/environment_and_waste/environmental_health/air_quality/air_quality_documents.aspx

Which of the Action Plan measures do you feel are most important in reducing road traffic emissions in Carlisle?

Are there any other action measures that you think should be included in the Action Plan?

Do you have any general comments on the Action Plan?

The plan is also available at Carlisle Library and the Customer Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Carlisle.

Olypmic Torch Road Closure & No Waiting Restrictions

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 21 June 2012]

Road Closure and No Waiting At Any Time restictions for the Olympic Torch Relay, Allerdale

Olympic Torch Route - Penrith - EDEN

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 20 June 2012]

The proposed traffic regulation orders operating in Penrith on the 20th June 2012 are available for public viewing, these details can be found using the links provided below.

Longtown Catchment Flood Management Plan consultation

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 19 June 2012]

Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years.

They consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly from the sea, (coastal flooding), which is covered in Shoreline Management Plans. They also take into account the likely impacts of climate change, the effects of how we use and manage the land, and how areas could be developed to meet our present day needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

CFMPs will be used to help us and our partners plan and agree the most effective way to manage flood risk in the future.

We welcome your views on this plan.

Joint Older Persons’ Housing Strategy - Eden DC and South Lakeland DC

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 15 June 2012]

Eden District Council and South Lakeland District Council Joint Older Persons’ Housing Strategy 2012 – 2017

This is joint strategy prepared in partnership with Eden District Council and sets out the Council’s plans to enable housing and related support services to meet the needs and aspirations of our older population.

The strategy has been developed with input from housing and voluntary sector partners involved in working with older people

Comment and suggestions on the Strategy are welcome from all stakeholders with an interest in this area of work.

Land Allocations Making A Representation

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 17 April 2012]

The Land Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) will allocate land for new housing and employment development and protect green spaces from development in South Lakeland (outside the National Parks) in accordance with the adopted Core Strategy. The publication documents comprise the following documents:

The Land Allocations DPD and Proposals Map and settlement inset maps
The Sustainability Appraisal Report and Appropriate Assessment Report;
The Consultation Statement; and
Supporting documents that are relevant to the preparation of the Land Allocations DPD.

You are invited to submit representations on the "Soundness" of the proposed submission Land Allocations DPD from Friday 2 March 2012 to 5pm Tuesday 17 April 2012. The Inspector who will carry out the Independent Examination is only required to consider representations received within this period.

Equality Objectives for Allerdale Borough Council 2012

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 1 April 2012]

In April 2012 the Council will be required to publish a set of Equality Objectives. These will say what the Council plans to do over the next three years to meet their duty under the Equality Act.

Heversham and Hincaster Neighbourhood Plan

Other Public Sector

[Feedback expected 30 April 2012]

"Neighbourhood Plans provide a great opportunity for you to have more influence on how the places in which you live and work will change over time." Campaign to Protect Rural England - How to shape where you live: A guide to Neighbourhood Planning.

A Neighbourhood Plan is about a community taking stock of itself and agreeing a plan for developing its community life and supporting its residents in the future. Under the Localism Act a Neighourhood Plan gives potential for more local control over development.

Community Voice Spring 2012 Survey

South Lakeland District Council

[Results expected 6 July 2012]

Community Voice the citizens panel for Cumbria is a partnership including Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Police, Cumbria NHS and each fo the six district councils - Allerdale, Barrow, Carlsile, Copeland, Eden, and South Lakeland.

The survey sought panel member's views on a range of topics afecting people in Cumbria, with results expected to inform future police and service development across partnership prganisations.

Topics covered in the spring survey were:

Libraries and Archive Services
Policing in your area
Your local town centre
Shopping habits
The visitor economy
Affordable warmth
Local health services
Passenger transport
Cumbria County Council's Overview and Scrutiny
Parking - not asked in South Lakeland.

The topics which specifically relate to South Lakeland District Council are:

Affordable warmth
Your local town centre
Shopping habits
The visitor economy
Community Safety - hate crimes
Passenger transport.

Consultation on Eden District Council's Equality Objectives

Eden District Council

[Closed on 30 March 2012]

Comments are invited to help shape Eden District Council's equality objectives and to identify actions that the Council could undertake to meet them.

Eden District Council is committed to equality, whether as an employer, service provider or partner.

Equality is about everyone having the same chances in life and getting the same access to services.

Diversity is about understanding and respecting people’s different needs and aspirations.

2012-13 Scrutiny Work Plan Consultation

Eden District Council

[Closed on 30 March 2012]

The Council is preparing a new Scrutiny work programme to run from May 2012 to April 2013. This is your chance to be involved by ticking four of the six topics you consider the most important for the Council to investigate.If there is an additional topic you would like the Councillors to consider, you can add it to the questionnaire.

Equality Objectives for Public Sector Organisations in Cumbria

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 26 March 2012]

What do you think Cumbria County and District Councils, NHS Trusts, Cumbria Police & the Lake District National Park Authority could do over the next 4 years to advance Equality?

Consultation on Equality Objectives

Cumbria County Council

[Feedback expected 27 April 2012]

In April 2012 the County Council will be publishing a set of Equality Objectives. These will say what the Council plans to do over the next four years to meet their duty under the Equality Act.

The county council is asking for your views on set of key questions.

Public consultation on possible geological disposal of radioactive waste in West Cumbria

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 23 March 2012]

A major public consultation has been launched to give people a chance to air their views on whether West Cumbria should participate in the Government’s search to find somewhere to put a deep underground repository for higher-activity radioactive waste.

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS)

Partnership is running the consultation until March 23 next year.

The Partnership, which involves a wide range of local organisations, was set up to help Allerdale Borough Council, Copeland Borough Council and Cumbria County Council decide whether or not the area should take part in the Government’s search for a site.

Although there would still be a right to withdraw from this process during the search for a possible site, the decision that needs to be made now is an important one.

The full consultation document, an Overview leaflet and a DVD are available on the Partnership’s website www.westcumbriamrws.org.ukor email contact@westcumbriamrws.org.uk.

Higher-activity waste is currently stored above ground, the majority of it at Sellafield.

Geological disposal is based on the idea that radiation can be contained for extremely long periods by a combination of engineered underground structures and the surrounding rocks.

A repository would be located between 200 and 1,000 metres underground. The underground facilities could be anywhere between approximately one and four times the size of the Sellafield site.

It is estimated that the surface facilities would be around 1km² and they could be either above the underground facilities or up to 10km away, possibly further.

The Partnership has spent more than two years looking at a wide range of issues, including bringing in independent experts and commissioning research.

It has reached initial views on a number of issues. For example on safety, it says that ‘On the basis of the information available now we believe the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the regulators have suitable capability and processes in place to protect local residents, the workforce and the environment’.

However, it says further monitoring and independent review would be needed as plans are developed.

On geology, the Partnership says ‘In the absence of clear, detailed evidence showing that all of West Cumbria should be ruled out, our initial opinion is that there is enough possibly suitable land to make further investigations worthwhile’.

The Partnership has also considered issues such as the possible negative and positive impacts of a repository and what additional community benefits there could be.

The consultation document sets out much more detail and comes with a response form for you to give your views.

There will be a series of series of community events in January and February where people can find out more..

The Partnership will review all the feedback it receives before finalising a report to the Councils.

If there is a decision to take part in the search for somewhere to put a repository the Councils would have the right to withdraw from the process up until the point where any construction starts and they would make their decisions based on recommendations from a new community partnership.

Interim Planning Statement

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 23 March 2012]

Planning Carlisle’s Future

Consultation underway on interim planning statement

A public consultation is now underway on a Carlisle City Council planning policy that will provide guidance on how the council will deal with the shortfall in new housing.

The Interim Planning Policy Statement will also manage the release of housing land prior to the adoption of the Local Development Framework (LDF). Work is well underway on the LDF, however a series of statutory processes need to be completed until it can be formally agreed. The interim policy will bridge the gap until the LDF is in place.

The statutory consultation started last Friday (24 February) and views are sought by Friday, 23 March.

A copy of the Interim Planning Policy Statement is available on the City Council’s website, www.carlisle.gov.uk. Paper copies are also available at the Civic Centre.

If you would like to comment on the draft planning policy document please contact the Planning Policy Team via email at lpc@carlisle.gov.uk, call 01228 817193 or write to Planning Services, Economic Development, Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG.

The Wave Consultation

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 22 March 2012]

Work has begun to undertake thorough research to find out what the public would like to see at Maryport’s Wave Centre.

Botchergate Consultation

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 5 March 2012]

Botchergate consultation

Have your say!

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 18 January 2012)

Carlisle City Council is seeking views on a draft vision to improve and revive Botchergate.

2012 Annual Review of Constitution

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 2 March 2012]

South Lakeland District Council has a constitution which sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the council to choose.

Each year the Councils Monitoring Officer has the responsibility to monitor and review the operation of the Council's Constitution to ensure that the aims and principles of the Constitution are given full effect.

Extra Care Housing Strategy 2011-29

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 28 February 2012]

Cumbria County Council plans to build work with partners to develop new extra care housing units in the County to help to meet our needs for the future. To make sure we get our plans right we’re interested in finding out what you think about extra care housing in general, what type of facilities you think should be available, who is in need of extra care housing and where in the County it is most needed.

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

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 19 February 2012]

The council is dealing with the most significant ever reductions to its budget. We have to find ways to save money. Last year we confirmed our priorities for the future were about tackling poverty, supporting vulnerable people and improving the chances in life of the most disadvantaged. That has focussed our minds on where we should look to find savings.

That’s why we have reviewed our provision of household waste recycling centres. Our review has shown that our current provision, although very well run, is expensive and significant savings could be made that would bring us into line with other parts of the country.

We are proposing to:

Close six of the county’s least used household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in 2012
Move to seasonal opening hours
Close sites on the least used days of Thursday and Friday
Introduce a mobile household waste recycling service to offset the impact of closures
Introduce charges for disposal of soil, rubble, asbestos, plasterboard and car tyres

We are already committed to investing in a new state-of-the-art HWRC in Lillyhall as part of West Cumbria HWRC improvement programme. This will involve the closures of Frizington and Workington HWRCs when the new site is operational in 2013

Allerdale Housing Strategy 2012-15

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 17 February 2012]

The strategy summarises the evidence we have about how the Allerdale housing market is operating, the housing needs and property conditions and sets out our approach for creating balanced and sustainable communities. We are seeking to influence the actions of key players in the housing market to promote housing that supports and facilitates economic growth and sustainable communities. A decent home is the foundation for a good quality of life for all, and helps ease the many burdens faced by vulnerable groups.

Consultation on proposals for Care Services in Allerdale

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 14 February 2012]

The Council has looked at key statistics on changes in the population of Allerdale, including the rising number of older people, the rising expectations of service users in the future, government priorities and current gaps in services in Allerdale. It became increasingly apparent that we had to change our services for older people and a plan was then written which details the types of services that will be required in the future. This document sets out the proposals for these changes to services in your area.

Parking restrictions The Drive Ulverston

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 5 March 2012 & feedback expected 2 April 2012]

Resdients of the Drive have raised concerns regarding parking over a number of years. Cumbria Highways and Councillor James Airey have worked to determine restrictions as a solution. Feedback is invited from residents of the proposals.

Kendal Traffic Regulation Order 2012

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 2 April 2012 & feedback expected 9 April 2012]

Cumbria Highways has prepared draft proposals to publish and advertise waiting restrictions at various locations in Kendal. These are, Aynam Road area, Castle Road, Hawesmead Avenue and Drive, Lound Street area, Natland Road, Romney Road area and South Road. The proposals have been developed from consultations with residents undertaken in early 2011, by Local County Councillors, Geoff Cook, Brenda Gray and Clare Feeney-Johnson.

Developing the Council Plan 2012-15

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 7 February 2012]

The Council has been working over the past few months on developing a new Council Plan: Council Commitment to Local Communities 2012-15. This will replace the existing plan. The new plan will set out the new administration's priorities and will:

Be a three year plan focussed on delivering priorities
Set out outcome measures to monitor wider context surrounding priorities
Identifiy key projects the Council will focus on during 2012/13
Set out significant project deliverables

A draft version of the Council Plan is now out for consultation. You can download the document below. If you would like to give feedback or comments on the plan please email policy@allerdale.gov.uk no later than 7 February 2012.

Parking Soutergate, Ulverston

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 March 2012 & feedback expected 30 April 2012]

We are looking to consult with members of the community regarding the proposed residents parking bays and restrictions on Soutergate.

Parking Restrictions Beech Bank / Church Walk Ulverston

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 March 2012 & feedback expected 30 April 2012]

We are looking to consult with members of the community regarding proposed waiting restrictions on the following streets:

Beech Bank and Church Walk, Ulverston

A comment sheet is attached which can be filled in online and emailed back to carol.last@cumbria.gov.uk

Consultation on draft county council budget 2012-2013

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 31 March 2012 & feedback expected 31 March 2012]

At Cumbria County Council we are once again assessing how we will spend the money we have available to us, in order to provide the best possible services to our residents.

Last year we reduced our council budget by £44 million. We carefully reviewed all of our services, re-engineered the council and made big changes.

Now we again have to make further savings for 2012/13. Thankfully because of the decisions we made last year the amount still to find is a comparatively modest £2.4 million.

We would like your views on our proposals to make savings. On this site you can read about our proposals and give your views.

If you wish to get involved please ensure you have your say before this consultation ends on 31 January 2012.

SLDC Priorities

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 31 January 2012]

South Lakeland District Council's Corporate Plan sets out the priority activities that will be delivered through a whole council approach by services.

The Community Consultation Roadshow ’Your Council Your Say’ that took place during October 2010, highlighted the priorities that were important to our customers. We would like to know if you still agree with these priorities.

SLDC Equality Scheme 2011-2014

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 27 January 2012]

The Equality Scheme (2011 - 2014) contains information on how SLDC aims to provide services that are accessible and fair for all.

The Scheme looks at services provided for the public, as well as policies for council employees.

Links are provided in the Scheme to current council documents, council meetings, information held on South Lakeland and details on partner organisations.

The Scheme contains an action plan to help the council improve its services for all.

Council Tax

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 23 January 2012]

Allerdale Borough Council is interested in hearing residents’ views to help us reach a decision when we consider our budget at our meetings of Executive (8 February 2012) and Council (7 March 2012).

Jane Allder, Strategic Manager for Resources, said: “The Government has offered councils across the country a one-off grant to allow council tax levels to remain frozen for 2012-13. If we choose to maintain our council tax level at the same as the current year, we will receive a grant equivalent to a 2.5% increase.

“Last year the Government asked councils not to increase council tax and provided councils with the additional funding to allow us to do this. This year the offer is different as it is for one year only. If we accept the grant and freeze council tax, we would have to find this money next year (2013-14).

“Also the proposed offer of a grant at 2.5% is below current inflation levels, which means that our costs will not be covered even if the grant is accepted.

“For Allerdale Borough Council, a 2.5% increase in council tax would be about £1.21 for every person in the district. The Government are offering an equivalent grant of £114,000 to retain council tax at the current rates.

“But as the additional grant is for one year only this means that for our income to be the same in 2013-14 as it is in 2012-13, we would have to raise the £114,000 even before we consider the additional needed for 2013-14. In effect we would have to have an increase in council tax of 5% to allow us to catch up, or alternatively find additional savings to the base budget.

“Not all of the council tax you pay goes to Allerdale Borough Council as Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Police Authority charges are also included in your bill and at this stage it is unclear whether they will be accepting the freeze grant.

“This means that even if Allerdale Borough Council does accept the freeze grant, but the County or Police reject it, you may still see an increase in your bill.”

To give the Council your views, contact 01900 702528, email jane.allder@allerdale.gov.uk or to send via post click on the link in the 'Give us you views' section below.

The consultation deadline is 23 January 2012

Allerdale Borough Council savings consultation 2011

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 23 January 2012]

As you will be aware the Government has announced significant cuts in funding for local authorities. In common with most councils, Allerdale is faced with a massive challenge in the next three years in trying to balance its budget. The Council needs to reduce its budget by over £3.5m in the next three years.

Carlisle City Council Executive's Budget Consultation

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 16 January 2012]

Over the next four years, we have to save a further £2.3million from our budget. We want your views on how we should do this.

Proposed Changes to Empty Property Strategy

Eden District Council

[Closed on 16 January 2012]

Eden District Council is reviewing its approach to tackling empty properties. Whilst being mindful that it can enforce legislation to tackle empty properties, the Council would like to broaden the range of assistance it offers to property owners. As such, a number of new measures are proposed.

2012-2013 Budget Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 29 February 2012]

The Council’s Executive (also known as the cabinet) considered the draft budget at its meeting on 6 December 2011. This had been proposed by the Leader and the Resources Portfolio Holder.

The proposals were agreed by the Executive and are now being consulted upon. Eden’s residents pay the Council Tax which helps to fund the Council’s services. Residents are the key group that is being consulted.

The Executive will then consider feedback at its meeting on 24 January 2012, when it will decide on the budget it will recommend to Council. Council will consider the Executive’s recommended budget at its meeting on 9 February 2012: agreeing the budget is a Council function. At its meeting on 23rd february 2012, the Council's Accounts and Governance Committee will set the total Council tax that it will collect.

“Shaping Our Future" Strategy - an opportunity to comment

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 6 January 2012]

“Shaping Our Future” brings together commissioning intentions for adults in Cumbria with changing requirements for Councils to support more people in their local communities. Councils have a role in stimulating, managing and shaping this market, supporting communities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop innovative and creative ways of addressing care needs.

The attached draft strategy reflects upon priorities in an era of changing demand and aspiration with a focus on the wellbeing of whole communities as well as directly supporting the most vulnerable people to live safely. It highlights a shift towards supporting the whole population to look after their health and wellbeing through unlocking community assets in order to offer people more choice and control in their local neighbourhoods.

For people that need more formalised social care support this will become increasingly personalised offering individuals greater levels of choice and control through service improvement and commissioning approaches.Service transformation shows a shift towards commissioning a broader range of services that enable people to maximise their independence, whilst simultaneously ensuring that resourcesare used effectively to support more people.

Personal budgets enable people receiving publicly funded care to choose their own support services. Over time, it is anticipated that people who use social care services and their families will increasingly shape and commission their own services. The rurality of Cumbria provides unique challenges to the commissioning of person-centred and outcome focused services. Our commissioning strategies see individuals as citizens, with a full array of rights, choices and responsibilities.

The success of market shaping will depend on strong partnerships, shared risks and a willingness and ability by commissioners and providers to put people with support needs, their carers and families in the driving seat. If councils are to lead the way in shaping local markets, they will need to develop approaches that empower people to set the direction for change and work closely with suppliers in the independent and third sectors to better understand their capacity and capability so that innovation and best value are most effectively incentivised.

“Shaping Our Future” sets out the overall approach that the Council could adopt to address the issues set out above resulting in acommissioning framework that will benefit local citizens and communities. It will also allow for the proper recognition of the value that local communities and voluntary organisations supporting those communities bring to service delivery. It highlights the importance of the involvement of local people in shaping sustainable services.

We would welcome your comments regarding the draft “Shaping Our Future” strategy on the Response Form attached so we can listen to your views.

The feedback period runs from Monday 21^st November 2011 to Friday 6^th January 2012.

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Kingmoor Nursery & Infant School and Kingmoor Junior Schools

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 17 December 2011]

This consulation is about proposals for changes to Kingmoor Nursery & Infant and Kingmoor Junior Schools. The proposals are part of a wider review of the number of primary school places in Carlisle as a whole.

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Captain Shaw's and Waberthwaite Schools

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 15 March 2012]

This consultation is about primary education in Captain Shaw's/Waberthwaite Schools' catchment areas.

Proposed Changes to Primary Education in the Carlisle West Area

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 17 December 2011]

This consultation is about proposals for changes to the following schools:

Yewdale School and Nursery
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Newtown Community Primary School
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School

Consultation on Proposed Changes to St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 17 December 2011]

This proposal is being presented as a result of increasing numbers of children living in Penrith and rising birth rates in the urban area.

Proposed Changes to Primary Education in the Carlisle South/Central Area

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 17 December 2011]

This consultation is about proposals for changes to the following schools:

Brook Street Primary School
Petteril Bank Primary School
Inglewood Infant School
Inglewood Junior School
Pennine Way Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Community School
Upperby Primary School

Ambleside TRO 2011

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 16 March 2012 & feedback expected 30 March 2012]

Ambleside Minor Traffic Review includes restrictions for:

Birch Road, Fisherbeck Lane, Fisherbeck Park and Old Lake Road.

Public consultation on changes to the Blue Badge Scheme

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 31 December 2011 & feedback expected 13 January 2012]

Cumbria County Council is holding a consultation which will gauge the public’s views on a proposed increase in the cost of a Blue Badge in Cumbria.

The Blue Badge scheme allows people with severe mobility problems to park close to where they need to go. Badges are usually valid for three years.

The proposed fee increase from £2 to £10 comes as a result of major reforms to the service announced by national government.

The national changes mean that there will be an increase in the cost for local councils to administer the scheme. In light of this the government has asked councils to review the fee to apply for or renew a badge.

Should the proposal go ahead, it will be the first time there has been an increase in the cost of a blue badge in almost 30 years.

The increased fee will enable better checks on applicants which will prevent fraud and misuse of the scheme, meaning better access to parking for those people who genuinely need it.

The improvements include better security measures which will mean that Blue Badges cannot be duplicated. A new national database will also mean that quick and easy checks can be made on cars displaying a Blue Badge.

Survey of Carlisle Sports Facility Users

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 12 December 2011]

Please let us know what you think about Carlisle City Council and Carlisle Leisure Limited sports facilities by completing our online survey.

The results will help to plan for future events, prioritise upcoming maintenance and highlight areas for improvement. Please spend a few minutes completing the form.

Site Allocation Policies Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 5 December 2011]

Repeated Regulation 27 Consultation on the Site Allocations Policies and Proposals Map (Autumn 2011)

The Minerals and Waste Development Framework’s Site Allocations Policies and Proposals Map identify the sites and areas of land that will be needed in Cumbria (outside the two National Parks) for working and safeguarding minerals and for managing waste over the period to 2020.

The County Council is now inviting comments on the sites and areas of land that it currently intends to submit to the Secretary of State for consideration

Housing Transfer

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 30 November 2011]

This is a formal consultation setting out the Council’s proposals for the transfer of all its homes to South Lakes Housing, which currently manages the homes.

To transfer all Council homes to South Lakes Housing, it would become a Registered Provider of Social Housing and a not-for-profit charitable organisation. As now, both tenant and Council representatives would serve on the Board.

The formal consultation: 'Offer Document' explains all the details tenants and leaseholders need to know about the proposed transfer, the new-style South Lakes Housing and what it means for homes and services.

The Council is following the Government guidelines on this statutory consultation.

Community Voice Autumn 2011 Survey

Eden District Council

[Results expected 3 December 2011 & feedback expected 31 December 2011]

This is the third of four Community Voice Postal Surveys which are being conducted with the Community Voice Citizens panel in 2010/2011. Each survey seeks feedback on questions related to Planning, Transport, Housing and the Environment (PLATHE), Health, Community Safety and the Economy.

Community Voice Autumn 2011 Survey

South Lakeland District Council

[Results expected 15 December 2011]

The survey sought panel member's views on a range of topics afecting people in Cumbria, with results expected to inform future police and service development across partnership prganisations.

Topics covered in the Autumn survey were:

Local area - including parks and open spaces
Healthy lifestyles
Affordable homes
The police in Cumbria
The economy
Household Waste Recycling centres; and
Passenger transport Information.

Advocacy and Advice Review: Consultation Stage 2 Principles and Model

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 1 November 2011]

Cumbria County Council is reviewing advocacy and advice services. The aim of the review is to work out:

Why people are using advocacy and advice services
If there are any groups that cannot access a service
What works well and what needs to change
If the Council needs to change the existing way it contracts advocacy and advice services.

Planning Carlisle's Future

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 31 October 2011]

Issues & Options Consultation

September - October 2011

The Issues & Options Stage is the next step in producing Carlisle’s Core Strategy. This document sets out the issues facing the District and suggests proposed options for inclusion in the Core Strategy to address these issues and provide the planning policy directions for growth development in the District until 2030. This consultation is more focused than the Key Issues with a questionnaire asking for preferences on a specific range of Options. Please note it is essential that you have read the Issues & Options paper when filling in the questionnaire.

Feedback on Appleby Horse Fair 2011

Eden District Council

[Closed on 31 October 2011]

Appleby Fair is an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Cumbria. The Fair takes place during the first week in June, from Thursday to the following Wednesday. However, the main days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which in 2011 will be 3-5 June. Engagement exercises are being held to gather opinions and feedback from those taking part and affected by the Fair.

Housing Strategy Consultation

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 24 October 2011]

We have recently finished work on our draft Housing Strategy 2011-15, and would like your views. You can view the Strategy using the link at the bottom of the page.

Our Housing Strategy sets out how we intend to deliver our housing priorities, which are:

Balancing the Housing Market
Decent and Healthy Homes
Supporting Vulnerable People.

The Strategy sets out the key challenges our district faces in delivering these housing priorities, and the actions we will take to effectively meet and overcome these challenges.

Ultimately, we are working to achieve our Housing Strategy vision, which is:

'Everyone can access affordable, safe and warm housing, and the support they need to live independently'.

Our Housing Strategy has been developed with the Carlisle Housing Partnership's thematic groups. Through the Carlisle Housing Partnership, we are developing action plans for each housing priority, which will be used to support and measure the performance of the Housing Strategy.

http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/downloads/Housing_Strategy_2011-15_-_consultation_document.pdf

Barrow Borough Council Budget Strategy

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 18 October 2011]

The Coalition Governments Comprehensive Spending Review has placed an unprecedented burden on the Council’s finances and the loss of £4.23M a year in government grant together with inflation means we must reduce our annual expenditure by £5.01m to achieve a balanced budget in 2015/16.

Our objectives in this process are to minimise the impact on front line services and reduce the number of compulsory redundancies and so we need to take a broad approach to deficit reduction.

We have now published our budget strategy until 2015.

Full and specific details are included in a report to our Executive Committee which is now available online or in paper form from the Town Hall.

Alston Local Links Centre: Proposed revision of opening hours

Eden District Council

[Closed on 10 October 2011]

Eden District Council and Cumbria County Council jointly fund the Local Links centre in Alston. The Local Links Centre at Alston is a flagship and highly successful Local Link Centre which is achieving its role in providing a central point of contact for Alston residents and visitors to the area. The main services provided are Tourism, Library & Council and Community services. The unit is currently staffed by 4 members of staff who work a variety of shifts to cover the agreed opening hours.

Both Councils are currently seeking ways to improve operational efficiency and reduce staff costs whilst maintaining viable services wherever possible, to offset the reductions in central government funding.

Proposal

To revise the opening hours of the Alston Local Links Centre as follows;

Existing

hours per week

Proposed New

hours per week

Summer Period for 31 weeks a year

Winter period for 21 weeks a year

This reduction will afford annual staff savings of 0.4FTE of a member of staff whilst maintaining a substantial and practical service for all customers. The savings will be apportioned to each Council, in line with the current staff funding levels. There is currently one 0.4 FTE vacancy within the Alston Links staffing and therefore the current staff’s permanent employment contracts will be unaffected by this reduction.

Even although this proposal does represent a reduction in key front line services (Tourism, Library, Community and Council), the revised service hours remain comparable with other similar services in the area as follows;

	Current Summer Months Hours
Kirkby Stephen TIC	34 hrs
Kirkby Stephen Local Links	22 hrs
Penrith TIC	47 hrs
Appleby TIC	52.5 hrs

A 3 week consultation period has now begun which will run until Friday 26^th of August 2011. During this period, feedback and suggestions on this proposal are welcomed from all interested parties.

It is proposed that the new hours would be implemented as from 10^th October 2010.

Comparison of Opening Hours

	Existing Summer Period Hours			Proposed New Summer Period hours
	Open	Close	hrs per day	Open	Close	hrs per day
Monday	9.30	5.00	7.5	10.00	5.00	7.0
Tuesday	9.30	5.00	7.5	10.00	5.00	7.0
Wednesday	10.00	5.00	7.0	10.00	5.00	7.0
Thursday	10.00	5.00	7.0	10.00	5.00	7.0
Friday	9.30	5.00	7.5	10.00	5.00	7.0
Saturday	9.30	5.00	7.5	10.00	5.00	7.0
Sunday	10.00	4.00	6.0	10.00	1.00	3.0

	Existing Winter Period Hours			Proposed New Winter Period hours
	Open	Close	hrs per day	Open	Close	hrs per day
Monday	10.00	5.00	7.0	10.00	5.00	7.0
Tuesday	10.00	3.00	5.0	10.00	1.00	3.0
Wednesday	10.00	3.00	5.0	10.00	3.00	5.0
Thursday	10.00	3.00	5.0	10.00	1.00	3.0
Friday	10.00	5.00	7.0	10.00	5.00	7.0
Saturday	10.00	3.00	5.0	10.00	3.00	5.0
Sunday	-	-	closed	-	-	closed

In developing this proposal the Council has been mindful of the following key issues:

Any negative effect on customers should be minimised.
Equal consideration should be given to all service areas.
To minimise ‘single manning’ wherever possible.
Provision for school children to visit the library after school hours, should be maintained.
The final agreed opening hours should be as simple and memorable as possible.

Street Cleaning 2011

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 9 October 2011]

Street Cleaning Survey

Please let us know what you think about street cleaning in Carlisle by completing our online survey.

We want to know what issues matter most to you. Your answers will help us improve our services.

Kirkbarrow 20mph Zone with Traffic Calming

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 16 December 2011 & feedback expected 6 January 2012]

Kirkbarow Residents Association have been working with Cumbria Highways in designing a 20mph speed limit zone with road hump traffic calming.

Barrow Borough Council Key Priorites 2011-2015

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 7 October 2011]

The Borough Council’s Key Priorities provide structured management and direction of its efforts and resources. We are currently faced with massive withdrawal of central government grant and the Council must reorganise itself into a leaner organisation which focuses on only the most significant strategic issues. We have therefore revised or key priorities to reflect the current economic reality, and are now consulting on these new Key Priorities.

Work Priorities of the Cumbria Health and Well-being Scrutiny Committee

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 September 2011]

The Cumbria Health and Well-being Scrutiny Committee is made up of seven County Councillors, representatives from each of the six District Councils in Cumbria and someone co-opted from the Cumbria LINk (Local Involvement Network). The Committee is concerned with matters relating to the planning, provision and operation of health services in Cumbria. It holds those who commission or provide these services to account and may require them to report to the committee on any health matters of concern. The committee is a recommending body that seeks to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of local residents. Local health bodies are required to consult with the committee on any substantial changes to services.

The committee has an ongoing work programme based on matters that have been previously agreed and of `hot topics’ of local public concern. Currently the committee’s programme includes:

· Breast cancer services in the Barrow area

· Breast screening service in North Cumbria

· Removal of Night Sister posts at Westmorland General Hospital

· North West Ambulance Service – response times in rural areas

· Drug and Alcohol Services

· Tackling Obesity in Cumbria

· Cumbria Dementia strategy

· West Cumberland Hospital re-development

· Child and Family Health services

· Smoking and tobacco control

Periodically the committee meets with `stakeholders’ (those who have contributed to the work of the committee) to identify future work priorities. Such a meeting took place on 6 July 2011 and, as a result of voting, the following priorities were short-listed:

Elderly patients in hospital care.
Self-care for long-term conditions.
Dignity in health care settings and Safeguarding in care homes (equal third).

Kendal Highway Improvement Schemes

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 September 2011]

Kendal residents can have their say on suggestions to spend more than £300,000 to improve highways in the town at a series of drop ins.

I n July, County Councillors from South Lakeland agreed to earmark monies for Kendal to improve walking routes, parking, bus shelters, traffic lights and other highways infrastructure throughout the next 12 months.

Vitality of Penrith Consultation: Signage for Penrith

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2011 & feedback expected 30 November 2011]

The public are invited to say what they think about proposals for a new visual identity and street signage for Penrith. The concepts for the new signage and artwork build on suggestions made by local people to improve links and information between Penrith's existing town centre and new developments such as New Squares and the Booth's supermarket on Brunswick Road.

An exhibition space with examples of the new street signage is being set up outside Penrith Library (Devonshire Arcade) and a drop-in event is being organised in Penrith Library on 7 September between 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

A hard copy information leaflet is available in Penrith Library. This leaflet incorporates a feedback form which can be completed and returned to Eden Area Support Team at the address provided.

An online version of the same leaflet can be accessed below (click the link to 'leaflet'). It is also possible to have a look at the artwork in the online copy of the display boards (link to 'display boards' below) and consider the options before completing the online questionnaire which can be accessed from the 'Give us your Views' link below.

Parking Services

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 28 September 2011]

The Council is reviewing its car parking strategy and is seeking your views.

The questions in this survey are designed to ensure that residents, visitors, businesses and community groups have the opportunity to comment on the Councils parking facilities and to put forward views and highlight issues that they think are important. This will assist the Council in deciding on issues in the future.

Day Services Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 23 September 2011]

Cumbria County Council has looked at key statistics on changes in the population, including the rising number of older people, the rising expectations of service users in the future, government priorities and current gaps in services.In addition, in recent years, demand for traditional day service provision for older adults has been falling, commonly to between 60% - 70% of the capacity of each service. The Council has been thinking about changing day services, to ensure a modern menu of services would be available for people now and to the needs of the growing numbers of older people in future.

Land Allocations 2

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 9 September 2011]

In response to issues raised in the recent consultation, the Council is now seeking your views from 29 July to 9 September 2011 on some additional matters.

You can view the consultation document , response form and lists and maps of suggested alternative sites on line and also at South Lakeland House (Kendal), Ulverston Town Hall, libraries at Arnside, Grange over Sands, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe and Ulverston and at Victoria Hall, Grange and Coronation Hall, Ulverston. You can make your comments by:

responding on line at http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/ldf/consultation or
emailing it to us at developmentplans@southlakeland.gov.uk or
posting it to the Development Plans Manager, South Lakeland District Council, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DL.

Please ensure that your comments reach us by Friday 9^th September.

Corporate Plan Refresh

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 September 2011 & feedback expected 30 September 2011]

The Corporate Plan is the Council's key document that outlines the public's priorities for the coming years. During the last Election that took place in May, residents raised a number of concerns they wanted addressing. As such, the Councillors have requested that the Corporate Plan is refreshed to include a number of the public's recent concerns.

A summary document of the Corporate Plan has been produced which highlights key actions that will be reported to the public on a regular basis. New actions have been inserted to better reflect public concern. In addition, the full Corporate Plan will have its duration extended by one year so it will run until 2015. You will need to download these documents which can be found at the bottom of the page so you can refer to them during the consultation questions.

Sure Start Children's Centre User Survey

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 26 August 2011]

Survey of Cumbria County Council Sure Start Children's Centre users.

King Street change of use

Copeland Borough Council

[Closed on 8 July 2011]

We would like to seek your opinion on the possibility of allowing businesses currently classed as A2 (banks, estate agents, betting offices) and A3 (restaurants and cafes) to move into King Street, Whitehaven.

Currently, King Street is restricted to businesses that fall into the Use Class A1 e.g. shops, hairdressers, post offices etc

Young Persons crime and anti-social behaviour questionnaire

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Closed on 8 July 2011]

This consultation aims to seek out the views young people have around crime and anti-social behaviour in thier area

Time for change? Ideas for the future of Cumbria's libraries

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 June 2011]

Cumbria County Council values libraries. From firing the imaginations of our children, helping our students reach their potential and giving people the skills to succeed to providing advice on health and wellbeing or simply a space to relax and enjoy books, we think libraries are important. But is it time for a change?

We want to have a conversation with you during 2011 about the future of Cumbria’s library service. This is about involving you right at the start, before we have firm proposals, and well before any decisions are made.

We all know council budgets are being stretched and all council services have to be looked at. And while this is not about budget cuts and we aren’t starting this conversation with an expectation that we will save money we do need to be confident that we are getting the most value out of what we spend. While more people are using our online services, every year fewer people are visiting our libraries. We want to stop this trend. Our aim is for our libraries to be fit for the future, providing you with the right services in the right places and making sure that the money we spend benefits as many of you as possible.

South Lakeland District Housing Survey

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 30 June 2011]

A strategic Housing Survey is undertaken across South Lakeland every 5 years in order to understand housing demand, need for affordable housing and issues such as the need for housing for older people.

The results feed into planning policy and housing strategies

16,000 Households across South Lakeland are receiving a questionnaire by post. Other households are invited to complete a questionnaire online

Leisure Partnership - National Benchmarking Service Reports

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 30 June 2011]

The Leisure Partnership uses the National Benchmarking Service (NBS) to record the satisfaction levels of customers of Cockermouth and Workington Leisure Centres. Face to face interviews are carried out in each facility with a wide range of questions regarding the customers’ experience at the facility. 309 customers were surveyed at Cockermouth and 350 at Workington.

Keswick Leisure Pool is not included in this survey as it doesn’t fit the NBS facility models; a similar survey was carried out by CN Group in 2008 and surveyed 300 customers.

The final reports can be downloaded below.

Housing Survey

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 26 June 2011]

A sample of households from across the Carlisle City Council area are being asked to take part in a survey that will be used to provide an up-to-date picture of the housing circumstances and aspirations of local people. It will help the Council develop its housing and planning policies to best meet local people’s needs in the coming years.

Re-Ablement - Staff and Service User Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 May 2011]

Reablement is a new service which aims to help people regain their independence following an illness, injury, disability or loss of personal support network. It is a free service and is provided for a short period of time, usually no longer than six weeks. As part of the test phase of the project in South Lakeland we will be consulting staff to seek feedback about their role with the new service. We will also be consulting service users when they leave the service. This service user consultation is likely to continue on a ongoing basis.

Anti-Social Behaviour Questionnaire

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Closed on 13 May 2011]

Cumbria Police Authority want to find out your views on Crime and anti-social behaviour in order to influence policing priorities within Cumbria.

Housing Strategy

Copeland Borough Council

[Closed on 2 May 2011]

We are keen to hear what people think of our proposed housing strategy. The document sets out our strategic approach to providing housing and housing services across the borough of Copeland.

Citizens' Panel Survey 4

Copeland Borough Council

[Results expected 30 May 2011 & feedback expected 6 June 2011]

Postal survey of the County's citizen panel, Community Voice, this survey covers a range of topics affecting people in Cumbria including health, health services, accessing services and information, use of the internet, Policing, and local decision making.

The Citizens Panel is a joint project between Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Citizens Panel Survey 4

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 30 April 2011]

The Citizens Panel is a joint project between Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Land Allocations

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 15 April 2011]

SLDC is consulting widely for 12 weeks on its suggestions and seeking community views for new sites for homes, jobs and community facilities, to meet the needs of communities in South Lakeland (outside the National Parks) to 2025.

Refreshing the Arlecdon & Frizington Parish Plan

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 11 April 2011]

Cumbria County Council is working with Arlecdon & Frizington Parish Council to refresh it's Parish Plan.

A Parish Plan is a document that reflects your views and identifies actions that address community aspirations and desires to make the area a better place to live and work.

The Arlecdon & Frizington Parish covers Arlecdon, Frizington, Rowrah and Asby.

The attached document outlines progress since 2005 - now its over to you to give your ideas on what should be in the refreshed Plan.

Home to School Transport: Public Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Feedback expected 28 April 2011]

The council must prioritise and target resources to where they are most needed, reducing costs and making services as efficient as possible.

This consultation is part of that process and asks you about our proposals to change the council’s home to school and college transport policies.

The consultation will run from 28 February until 8 April 2011.

Listening to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 March 2011]

We would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes to complete the questionnaire to help us achieve the three aims below. Taking part is optional and you don’t have to answer all of the questions if you don’t want to.

Planning Carlisle's Future Consultation Jan - Mar 2011

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 31 March 2011]

Key Issues Consultation

January – March 2011

Between now and 31 March 2011, we would like to hear your views about how land in Carlisle’s urban and rural areas could be developed over the next 20 years.

Your views will be included in a document called the Core Strategy. This will be part of the Local Development Framework for Carlisle which will replace the current Local Plan.

Key issues

There are three headings which gather together all the key issues which we feel are important for the future growth and development of Carlisle.

These are:

Social. Housing, support services in rural areas, health and services for older and young people
Economic. Creating jobs, education, new technology, leisure, retail and tourism
Environmental. Transport, pollution, green spaces, conservation and flood risk

Community Voice Postal Survey March 2011

Eden District Council

[Closed on 31 March 2011]

This is the second of four Community Voice Postal Surveys to be conducted with the Community Voice Citizens panel in 2010/2011. Each survey will seek feedback on questions related to Planning, Transport, Housing and the Environment (PLATHE), Health, Community Safety and the Economy.

2010 Joint Police Authority and Constabulary Community Involvement and Engagement Strategy

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 31 March 2011]

This strategy identifies why we want to consult, key Policing stakeholders, their interests, methods of engagement and some key consultation standards.

The refreshed Cumbria Compact 2010/2011

Voluntary and Community Sector

[Closed on 29 March 2011]

The Compact outlines how public and voluntary & community sector organisations in Cumbria want to work together more effectively to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives. Its value comes from the commitment of organisations that sign up to work in partnership to deliver better services.

The Cumbria Compact was initially published in 2006, this draft Compact shares many of the commitments in the 2006 Compact, and builds upon them to reflect current legislation for example the Equality Act 2010.

High Newton Village Hall

Voluntary and Community Sector

[Closed on 26 March 2011]

High Newton Village Hall Committee is currently seeking new members, your views regarding the hall and what activities you would like to see available in the future.

2010-2011 Scrutiny Work Plan Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 7 April 2011 & feedback expected 21 April 2011]

The Council is looking for a new Scrutiny Work programme from May 2011 to April 2012. This is your chance to be involved by ticking four of the seven topics you consider the most important for the Council to scrutinise. If you feel we have missed a topic you can add it to the questionnaire.

Natland Road & Rinkfield Parking Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 22 March 2011]

We are consulting members of the community regarding parking issues in the Natland Road & Rinkfield area of Kendal.

A Review of Primary Education for Children Living in the Culgaith and Langwathby Area

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 16 March 2011]

This consultation is about the arrangements for primary education for the villages of Culgaith and Langwathby. The suggested change is that Culgaith School becomes an all-through primary school catering for children aged 3 to 11 with no transfer at the end of Year 3 to Langwathby School. Cumbria County Council is carrying out this consultation on behalf of the Culgaith governors. The governors and the county council want to hear your views on the possibility of change

A Review of Primary Education for Children Living in the Armathwaite and High Hesket Area

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 16 March 2011]

This consultation document is about the arrangements for primary education for the villages of Armathwaite and High Hesket. The suggested change is that Armathwaite becomes an all-through primary school catering for children aged 4 to 11 with no transfer at the end of Year 3 to High Hesket School. The county council wants to hear your views on this possibility before deciding whether to make a change.

Appleby Fair Traffic Regulation Order

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 14 March 2011]

The Appleby Fair Order for Eden covers a wide area extending from the A683 at the district boundary in the south up and onto the A685 and north westerly to Appleby. Numerous villages and settlements between the boundary and Appleby have restrictions placed upon them. The order comprises road closures, one-way traffic and No Waiting at Any Time (double yellow lines) restrictions.

The order would come into force annually between 30 April and 30 June to cover the Appleby Horse Fair. All restrictions would be in force 'as and when signs are displayed'.

Having expanded the traffic regulation order last year to take in additional areas within the district of Eden it seems now an appropriate time to make the order permanent thus removing the need to annually advertise a temporary order.

The Modernisation of Adult Drug Treatment Services

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 4 March 2011]

The Cumbria Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) are planning to develop and modernise the county’s adult drug treatment system.

The evidence gathered in the local needs assessment indicates that drug related issues have a significant impact on the residents and communities of Cumbria. These drug related issues can affect individuals and communities in many ways and levels; for example hospital admissions, unemployment, deprivation, children in care, crime and long term health related problems.

By modernising the system we aim to address the treatment need in Cumbria and utilise resources effectively and efficiently where they are most required.

Appleby Fair TRO 2011

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 18 April 2011 & feedback expected 10 May 2011]

The traffic regulation order consultation is to invite views and objections regarding restrictions proposed for the A683 and surrounding area between Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh to the South Lakeland District boundary.

Full plans are available to view at Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh Post Offices and can be sent out upon request from contact below.

Arnside National CE School Legal Notices

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 25 February 2011]

The governing body of Arnside National C of E School would like to provide maintainednursery education at the school for 24 pupils aged 3 and 4. The effect of the proposal will be to change the age range of the school from 4–11 to 3–11.

Lanercost CE School Legal Notices

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 25 February 2011]

The Governing Body of Lanercost School would like to provide maintained nursery education at the school for 8 pupils aged 3 and 4. The effect of the proposal will be to change the age range of the school from 4–11 to 3–11.

Castle Estate Traffic Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 24 February 2011]

We are consulting members of the community regarding traffic issues in the Castle Estate area of Kendal. Resident on the following streets are being asked for their views:

Castle Park
Castle Road
Castle Walk
Castle Grove
Castle Riggs
Castle Drive
Castle Circle
Castle Oval
Castle Close
Castle Rise
Castle Dale

Budget Consultation 2011-2012

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 18 February 2011]

The Council is submitting its Revenue Budget for the year starting 1st April 2011 for public Consultation.

Broadband in the Upper Kent Local Area Partnership

Other Public Sector

[Results expected 18 March 2011 & feedback expected 4 April 2011]

The Parishes North of Kendal are conducting a survey of broadband use as a basis for improving broadband access for residents and businesses in the area.

This consultation is part of the research project which includes mapping the existing service and speed using the ‘SamKnows’ broadband checker database (see below to download a map of results).

Council Plan and Budget Consultation 2011/12

Copeland Borough Council

[Results expected 24 February 2011 & feedback expected 25 February 2011]

Like all local authorities, Copeland is facing challenging times, as we work to address the budget cuts we know we’re going to face, whilst at the same time continuing to provide the services our customers want.

To do this, we are ‘Choosing to Change’. This is the name of our innovative and far-reaching transformation programme, and it sums up our approach to taking the council forward. We recognise that we need to change, and we’re doing our best to achieve this. In this document you’ll find out about our new Council Plan, what it means to the authority, what we will deliver, and how we’ll do it.

Our Council Plan is the most important document that we have as an organisation – it’s essentially our business plan.

Along with this, we also outline details of our budget for 2011/12 and the three subsequent years, which we are setting to deliver the priorities outlined in the Council Plan.

The document also details our service review process, and the budget savings that we’re planning to make in 2011/12, to meet the shortfall whilst still delivering our Council Plan.

Allerdale Parking Survey

Allerdale Borough Council

[Results expected 18 February 2011]

People in Allerdale are being asked for their opinions on car parking in the borough.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is conducting a review of car parking as a result of a petition presented to the Council regarding the issue.

Parking issues in the Lound Road area of Kendal

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 10 February 2011]

We are keen to consult the community over their experience of parking and related issues on the following streets:

Lound Road
Lound Street
Garden Road
Old Lound
Lound Square
Lound Place

Soutergate & Garden Terrace Area Parking Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 8 February 2011]

We are consulting members of the community regarding any parking and traffic issues in the following streets in Ulverston:

Garden Terrace
Soutergate
Sun Street
Back Sun Street
Star Street

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 2

Copeland Borough Council

[Closed on 4 February 2011]

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Partnership (of which Copeland Borough Council is a member) is running an extensive programme of consultation with local people to help inform the decision whether or not to proceed to formal talks with government about the possibility of locating a geological disposal facility for the country's higher level radioactive wastes in West Cumbria.

There will be several rounds of public and stakeholder engagement prior to the decision to proceed with talks or not.

The second round of the public and stakeholder engagement (PSE2) will begin in October 2010 and run through to February 2011.

Parking issues in the Romney Road / Milnthorpe Road area of Kendal

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 1 February 2011]

We are keen to consult the community over their experience of parking and related issues on the following streets:

Romney Road
Romney Avenue
Howard Street
Ford Terrace
Park Avenue
Park Street
West Street
South Road
RomneyGardens
Milnthorpe Road(part of)

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 2

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 14 April 2011]

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Partnership (of which Cumbria County Council is a member) is running an extensive programme of consultation with local people to help inform the decision whether or not to proceed to formal talks with government about the possibility of locating a geological disposal facility for the country's higher level radioactive wastes in West Cumbria.

There will be several rounds of public and stakeholder engagement prior to the decision to proceed with talks or not.

The second round of the public and stakeholder engagement (PSE2) will begin in Oct 2010 and run through to Jan 2011.

Parking issues on Hawesmead Avenue and Hawesmead Drive, Kendal

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 1 February 2011]

We are keen to consult the community over their experience of parking and related issues on the following streets:

Hawesmead Avenue
Hawesmead Drive
Milnthorpe Road(part of)

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 2

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 1 February 2011]

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Partnership (of which Allerdale Borough Council is a member) is running an extensive programme of consultation with local people to help inform the decision whether or not to proceed to formal talks with government about the possibility of locating a geological disposal facility for the country's higher level radioactive wastes in West Cumbria.
There will be several rounds of public and stakeholder engagement prior to the decision to proceed with talks or not.
The second round of the public and stakeholder engagement (PSE2) will begin in Oct 2010 and run through to Jan 2011.

Have your say on council priorities and budget options

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 January 2011]

This is the second phase of the county council's public consultation on its council plan and budget options for 2011/12.

Parking issues in the Aynam Road area of Kendal

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 31 January 2011]

We are keen to consult the community over their experience of parking and related issues on the following streets:

Aynam Road(extending from Queen Katherine Street to Nether Street)
Queen Katherine Street
Parr Street
Sunnyside
Aynam Place
Nether Street
Wilson Street
Lound Road(part of)
Parkside Road(part of)

Please note the consultation period has been extended to the 31st of January due to technical problems with the Have Your Say website.

Survey of Local Media

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 31 January 2011]

Media and publicity

The Corporate Communications Team is the first point of contact for all media enquiries. We will provide information about Carlisle City Council and keep you updated through our press releases.

We can:

Set up interviews
Provide briefings
Provide background information
Provide statements and quotes

Media survey 2011

Please let us know how you rate our press team.

Your Council, Your Say - budget simulator

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 31 January 2011]

As South Lakeland District Council faces big cuts in funding we’re asking you to help us to balance the books using a new online budget simulator You Choose. Click on the link below to try the You Choose budget simulator.

The council needs to save £4.5m over the next five years so we’re looking at how we deliver services, the possibility of scaling back some services or stopping them in their current form. Your opinion is vital, we want to know where you think SLDC should look to reduce its spending in 2011/12 so have a go at the interactive simulator, tell us what you think and see for yourself the difficult decisions Councillors face each year when setting the budget.

You can see the list of current services, how much we spend and make from each, and drag the slider to adjust funding up and down. As you make changes the simulator will calculate how your decisions affect the Council Tax budget. The Government has frozen Council Tax levels meaning council’s can’t raise money this way so your Council Tax level must remain the same. You will need to find savings of at least £1.6m for the coming year to balance the books before you can submit your budget.

Cllr Andy Shine, Policy, Performance and Resources, said: “This simulator is an exiting and fun way of seeing exactly how the council spends it money and the full lists of services we provide. “This is a new way for people to get involved and see the difficult task we face following the funding cuts announced by Government . “Finding cuts of £1.6m in the first year is no easy task so we’d love to see how people across South Lakeland would make changes – I look forward to seeing the results.”

Don’t forget there are other ways of having your say, you can also fill out a short questionnaire - click on the link below or request a paper copy of the questionnaire by calling 0845 050 4434. Please note - the You Choose simulator is only available online.

Management of Conservation Areas Consultation Draft SPD

Eden District Council

[Results expected 28 February 2011 & feedback expected 31 March 2011]

This consultation is concerned with generic planning policy guidance to manage development in all conservation areas in Eden in addition to guidance for some individual conservation areas.

Rural Broadband Survey

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 15 January 2011]

Rural residents and businesses are being asked to support a campaign - to improve broadband access in Carlisle - by taking part in a quick online survey.

Lack of access to broadband or poor quality/ speed of service have been highlighted as a top priority. Carlisle Parish Councils Association (CPCA) and Carlisle City Council has launched an online survey to discover which areas are worst affected.

They are urging as many people as possible to complete the five-minute survey. The data will then be used to highlight the areas within the city – rural and urban - which have problems accessing broadband.

Work by the CPCA over the past year has found poor broadband coverage to be one of the major issues in rural north Cumbria. Among the problem areas are places north east of Longtown and Corby Hill, but issues have also been reported in the Stanwix area of Carlisle and in many other locations.

Local Development Framework: Core Strategy

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 31 December 2010]

The Core Strategy is one of the Development Plan Documents to be prepared as part of the Barrow-In-Furness Local Development Framework. Consultation is in three stages as prescribed by the regulations and as set out in the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement. The Core Strategy will set out the core spatial planning policies and the broad locations for meeting the Boroughs’ development needs, reflecting the spatial aspects of the Council’s Community Plan. Further details of the document and its timetable are set out in the Council’s Local Development Scheme (LDS).

Vitality of Penrith Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 21 February 2011 & feedback expected 28 March 2011]

ACommunity Event was organised to help public authorities work together to deliver projects in accordance with the wishes of local people to help improve the economic well being of Penrith town centre.

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment - formal consultation

NHS Cumbria

[Results expected 5 January 2011 & feedback expected 28 February 2011]

In order to provide a good service, NHS Cumbria needs to regularly review the services which we provide, what people living in the county need and how things might change in the future.

This also needs to be done for pharmaceutical services which NHS Cumbria commissions from pharmacies and dispensaries.

We plan to do this by developing a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This will look at how best to deliver the services which the public in Cumbria want and require from their pharmacies and dispensaries.

We asked you what you thought about existing Pharmacy services in the county, and used this, and other information, to draft a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment document.

This document is now available to read and comment on.

Review of Statement of Licensing Policy 2011-13

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 30 November 2010]

This review is in accordance with the statutory timetable contained within the Licensing Act 2003. The new Policy will provide a licensing framework for stakeholders within South Lakeland. The expected outcome of the reviewed policy will support and strengthen the authority's commitment of:-

Protecting public safety

Preventing nuisance

Reducing crime and disorder and the fear of crime; and

Protecting health and wellbeing; and the protecting of children from harm.

In Cumbria, the Licensing Managers Working Group of which South Lakeland is a part, have developed a template for the policy to promote conistency between the 6 local authorities.

Campaign Evaluation 2010

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 30 November 2010]

The research aims were to evaluate the effectiveness of two separate campaigns which were carried out previously, 'allerdalecomparedotcom' and 'Yours sincerely, satisfied from Silloth' and to provide a robust measure of four questions relating to satisfaction across the five localities of the borough, and to compare these with the 2008/9 Place survey benchmark.

Abbot Hall Park Improvements

Other Public Sector

[Closed on 22 November 2010]

Kendal Town Council have been working with landscape architects, Woolerton Dodwell Associates, and park owners, South Lakeland District Council, to develop a scheme of improvements for Abbot Hall in Kendal.

The proposed works are part of a larger three year programme, in conjunction with other public bodies, to improve parks and public open spaces across the town.

Abbot Hall park was recently described by Britain in Bloom judges as somewhat tired and our improvements will help to make the park more vibrant, interesting and colourful.

The main areas of improvement are:

creation of several new planting beds on currently grassed areas
regeneration of existing shrub beds replacing tired shrubs with perennial plantings
reduction in the height of the hedge surrounding the playground to open up a view of the river
installation of four new seats

Closer to Home for Children and Families

NHS Cumbria

[Results expected 30 November 2010 & feedback expected 20 December 2010]

We are planning to make some big changes to the way health services for children, young people and families are organised because we think they could work together a lot better.

Before we decide exactly what changes to make we want to find out what is important to you.

When this survey is completed we will give the results to the senior doctors and managers in charge of reorganising these services. They will then make sure that the things that are important to you become part of health services for children, young people and families in Cumbria.

Broughton Traffic Calming Consultation

Voluntary and Community Sector

[Closed on 14 November 2010]

The Broughton-in-Furness Traffic Calming Group (BTCG) was set up in April 2010 in response to feedback generated by a previous consultation by Cumbria County Council in October 2009.

The BTCG is made up of residents, business representatives and local elected members from Cumbria County and South Lakeland District Councils.

The group has worked with various people including Cumbria County Council's highways engineers to come up with suggestions for reducing the speed of traffic in the town. This includes opinions gathered from residents at the public meeting last year. In particular, the suggestion that we consider measures that are 'sympathetic' to the town and that do not involve the introduction of intrusive signs or road markings.

Lanercost Primary - Possible Nursery Provision

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 5 November 2010]

The Governing Body of Lanercost CE Primary School would like to provide maintained nursery education at the school. The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments on this possiblilty.

St Aidans Ward Greenbox Hats Survey 2010

Carlisle City Council

[Closed on 3 November 2010]

The greenbox hats have been in use in St Aidans ward for almost a year. We would like to roll them out to other areas in Carlisle.

Extra Care Housing - Draft Strategy

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 October 2010]

The development of Extra Care Housing nationally exemplified many of the best characteristics of the changing face of services for vulnerable Adults living in the community. These incluse well designed housing which enables people to self-care for longer, access to an on-site care team, privacy, and choice and security of tenure.

One of the key challenges of developing housing services for older people is to link the development in a coherent strategic way to health, social care, leisure and other housing choices used by older people. This strategy is against a “one size fits all” approach and specific Extra Care provision will need to be thought through locally in Cumbria taking into account the detail of a particular geographical area its existing Extra Care provision, and financial implications which may impact on the range of initial range of facilities able to be offered in any scheme.

Community Meals Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 29 October 2010]

Consultation questionnaire for current & future community meals service users to accompany an information factsheet.

Your Council, Your Say

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 25 October 2010]

South Lakeland District Council wants to hear what services you want us to provide in the future.

As the Council tries to reduce spending we want to hear what services are important to you and how you think we should prioritise our spending. SLDC’S Roadshow is going to be out and about on market days across the district asking you how we should spend our budget and what should be in the next Corporate Plan.
The public will have the chance to say what services, such as leisure centres and street cleaning, are the most and least important to you and those you would like SLDC to provide less.

The Council’s Cabinet has proposed prioritising Housing, The Environment including climate change, Economic Development and Culture and the Arts.

SLDC’s Roadshow will be at:

Kirkby Lonsdale market Thursday 7 October 9am-4pm
Kendal market Saturday 9 October 9am-4pm
Ambleside market Wednesday 13 October 9am-4pm
Ulverston market Thursday 14 October 9am-4pm
Milnthorpe market Friday 15 October 9am-4pm
Sedbergh market Wednesday 20 October 9am-4pm.

If you are unable to get to a roadshow we would still like you to have your say. We would like to hear suggestions for service delivery and any ideas on how to improve services while also making the budget savings.

If you would like to be invited to take part in the next phase or would like to send any comments or suggestions about SLDC services, please email haveyoursay@southlakeland.gov.uk

Refuse and Recycling Review

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 January 2011 & feedback expected 30 April 2011]

This consultation has been organised to consult local residents widely about the provision of refuse and recycling services

2010 Review of Licensing Policy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 November 2010 & feedback expected 27 December 2010]

The Council is currently undertaking a review of its Statement of Licensing Policy and the new policy, which has been prepared by co-operation with each of the other Cumbrian Councils, will be implemented by January 2011. The draft policy is available from the link below - for ease of reference, the amendments are shown in red. Any comments should be submitted in writing by 18 October 2010 to John Bell, Licensing Officer, Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith, CA11 7QF, email admin.licensing@eden.gov.uk using the Response Form available from the link below

Council Plan 2011-2014 consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 11 October 2010]

Public consultation on the development of Cumbria County Council's Council Plan 2011-2014.

Polling District & Polling Places Review 2010

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 11 October 2010]

South Lakeland District Council has a duty to divide it's area into polling districts and to designate a polling place (within which polling stations are situated) for each polling district under the Representation of the People Act 1983.

The Council must regularly review these arrangements and, to do this, it is required to undertake a full review every four years in accordance with The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006.

The Returning Officer will be consulted and may propose changes to the existing arrangements although she has indicated that it is likely that only minor changes will be made where appropriate.

All district councillors, parish councils and local political parties have also been asked for their views.

Any comments you wish to make should be made in writing to the address shown in the Notice.

After the end of the consultation period, and following consideration of all comments and proposals received, the Returning Officer's proposals will be published and further comments invited. These comments will be considered before the final decisions are made.

The final proposals are likely to be considered by the next full Council meeting following the end of the Review period.

Kendal One Stop Shop

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 1 October 2010]

Would you like a One Stop Shop in Kendal?

In partnership with a number of other organisations from the public and voluntary sectors SLDC would like to know from the public and businesses in Kendal and the surrounding area if you would like to see a One Stop Shop in the centre of the town.

A One Stop Shop has the potential to provide a range of information, advice and services on behalf of several organisations from one location. There are a number of public service organisations looking to provide this type of facility for Kendal and the surrounding area. The aim would be to provide one convenient central location from where people can get advice, find information and request services from organisations such as Cumbria County Council, South Lakeland District Council, Kendal Town Council, South Lakes Housing, Cumbria Police, Age UK, and Job Centre Plus.

If you would like to give your opinion you can fill in a paper questionnaire available from SLDC offices, the Town Council or the library. Alternatively you can complete the survey online.

Day Services for Older Adults Review 2010 Informal Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 September 2010]

Informal structured discussions to be held at the Working Together Forums (for people 50+) to find out people's views and aspirations for day services for older people for the future.

Community Safety Engagement

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 30 April 2011]

The Cumbria Safer and Stronger thematic partnership, of which Cumbria County Council is a member, is participating in an extensive engagement program with a wide variety of partners. These partners include the public, police, fire service, police authority and district level community safety partnerships

This engagement program is used to help identify those community safety issues that it is felt should be addressed as a priority both on a countywide basis and at a local level.

The results of the engagement are analysed along with an annual strategic assessment, which looks at numerical data to come up with a comprehensive view of the current state of community safety within Cumbria.

Engagement exercises take place throughout the year. More information can be found on the Cumbria Constabulary website www.cumbria.police.uk or through the Consultation and Engagement database.

Consultation on Proposals to Close Ravensfield Residential Care Home in Keswick

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 28 September 2010]

This consultation seeks views from residents, staff, family members and the wider community on a proposal to close Ravensfield care home. They will be using a mixture of methods as required, e.g. focus groups, individual interviews etc. They will be assisted with this by Advocacy Experience. Members of the Cumbria Care Modernisation Team will also be facilitating a public meeting and drop in sessions throughout the consultation.

Review of Licensing Policy 2010

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 27 September 2010]

Barrow Borough Council is currently undertaking a review of its Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 and is consulting with the Police, Fire Authority and other interested parties. As part of the review the Council is taking this opportunity to invite residents and businesses in Barrow Borough area to comment on the contents of a draft version of the policy.

The Council must undertake a review of its Statement of Licensing Policy every three years and the new policy will be implemented by January 2011 in order to comply with the legislative timetable.

Copies of the draft policy are available below and from the reception area at the Town Hall. Any comments should be submitted in writing, using the form provided, to Mr P A Newton, Commercial Services Team Leader, Barrow Borough Council, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD or by emailing commercial@barrowbc.gov.uk by no later than 27th September 2010.

Grasmere Consolidation Order 2010

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 13 December 2010 & feedback expected 20 December 2010]

This consultation is to invite your views or objections to a Traffic Regulation Order intended to review and consolidate all the existing restrictions and update them for the present needs of the community.

Housing Supplementary Planning Document Consultation Draft

Eden District Council

[Results expected 25 September 2010 & feedback expected 20 December 2010]

A new set of planning policies for housing in Eden is being published as a consultation draft document on Monday 9 August 2010. The Housing SPD follows on from the Core Strategy which was adopted in March 2010. The SPD sets out a range of detailed policies which above all seek to enable the provision of affordable housing to meet the needs of local people, including young people looking to set up home but finding themselves priced out of the market.

Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 10 January 2011 & feedback expected 31 January 2011]

The Cumbria Landscape Classification and Landscape Strategy were produced over ten years ago by the County Council. The information contained in these documents is in need of updating. The County Council has been working with all the district authorities and the proposed Guidance is now open for consultation.

The Borough's Favourite Shopfront Competition

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 10 September 2010]

Barrow Borough Council has launched a competition to find the Borough’s favourite shopfront.
You can vote for your favourite shopfront by telling the Council in no more than 50 words which shopfront is your favourite, and what you think makes it special.
The shopfront could be old or new; in need of some TLC or in a good condition. It may be your local corner shop or it could be a larger store within a town centre. You may like it because of an unusual feature, a quirky sign or something else which sets it apart from the rest. What we'd like to know is what you think is attractive or special about it.
You can vote for any shopfront in the Borough, whether the shop is in use or is currently empty. Remember though that it is the external appearance of the shopfront which is important, rather than the products on display or the services on offer.Tell us what you like about shopfronts in the Borough and which is your personal favourite.
The person who gives the best reasons for their vote will win £50, and the shopfront with the most votes will be named as ‘the Borough’s Favourite Shopfront 2010.

3rd Cumbria Local Transport Plan (2011 - 2026) Draft Core Strategy

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 3 September 2010]

We are developing the 3rd Local Transport Plan for Cumbria for submission to the government by April 2011.This is a statutory document that sets out how roads, footways, cycleways, rights of way and bus and train services in Cumbria will be improved and managed. The new Plan will contain a strategy for the next 15 years, the measures and policies to implement the strategy over the five years between 2011 and 2016 and a rolling programme of implementation plans showing where funding will be directed.

The Local Transport Plan will need to address the five national goals for transport :-

· support national economic competiveness and growth;

· tackle climate change;

· contribute to better safety security and health;

· promote greater equality of opportunity;

· improve quality of life and promote a healthy natural environment

Local Development Framework: Shopfront & Advertisement Design

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 3 September 2010]

As part of its Local Development Framework, Barrow Borough Council is currently preparing a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on ‘Shopfront and Advertisement Design’.

This document will supplement the policies of the saved Barrow in Furness Local Plan (Local Plan Review 1996-2006) and Barrow Port Area Action Plan Development Plan Document and will also supplement one saved policy of the Structure Plan.

The SPD will provide advice to owners and occupiers of commercial buildings, particularly shops and offices, who are considering external alterations to their properties, and those wishing to comment on applications. The SPD will form part of the Council’s efforts to protect and enhance the Borough’s town centres.

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

NHS Cumbria

[Results expected 30 September 2010 & feedback expected 30 January 2011]

In order to provide a good service, NHS Cumbria needs to regularly review the services which we provide, what people living in the county need and how things might change in the future.

This also needs to be done for pharmaceutical services which NHS Cumbria commissions from pharmacies and dispensaries.

NHS Cumbria is currently asking people if there are enough pharmacies in the county, if residents feel there is a pharmacy or dispensary close enough to their home and if they'd like other services to be delivered by their community pharmacist.

2010 Summer Consultation Survey Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Results expected 6 October 2010 & feedback expected 31 December 2010]

Cumbria Police Authority has a statutory duty to ensure that local communities have a say in how they are policed. Cumbria Constabulary engages the public in improving services and determining neighbourhood operational priorities, in support of public confidence and satisfaction.

The annual public consultation survey was conducted during August 2010 using a number of different sampling methods. In total, 7,400 surveys were distributed to:

· Members of Community Voice

· Randomly selected members of Neighbourhood watch

· Randomly selected members of Farm watch

· District and County Councillors

· Minority groups

3,000 copies to randomly selected households

Housing Options Study -Your Home, Your Future

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 31 August 2010]

South Lakes Housing (SLH) currently manages and maintains 3,500 homes on behalf of the Council. Through SLH the Council has spent £21 million in homes bringing them up to the Government’s Decent Homes Standard but not every home benefited.

This funding is coming to an end and South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) needs to decide on the best option to get the money it needs to continue to maintain the homes to the standards tenants want.

A project board made up of the Tenants Committee, councillors, SLH Board members and employees of SLDC and SLH have been leading this Housing Options Study.

Working groups involving tenants and leaseholders have also had the opportunity to get all the information about the study and have their say on the process. The first task was to carry out a survey into the current condition of the council’s homes to see what work might be needed to be carried out in the future.

During the summer 2010 tenants and leaseholders were sent regular newsletters and invited to have their say on the study in over 22 locations around the district. The Council received a report on all of this on 14th October 2010.

Barrow in Furness Support for Future Services community engagement project

NHS Cumbria

[Closed on 31 August 2010]

NHS Cumbria is keen to ensure that the future development of the community health and social care system in Barrow-in-Furness is informed by the experience and expectations of people living and working there rather than simply the commissioners and providers of services. To that end, it commissioned The Campaign Company (TCC) to conduct a deliberative engagement process that would involve local people.

To achieve this, a series of visioning deliberative workshops were conducted with target groups of members of public, harder to reach groups and community stakeholders that aimed to:
• identify what works well at the moment and what helps people to improve, restore or maintain their health and wellbeing
• develop a vision of what an excellent community health and social care system would like like
• focus on aspirations rather than deficits

Key conclusions and insights from the work so far include the following:
• Barrovians are aware that they currently do not have world class health - they need to be inspired and motivated to take the necessary steps to overcome this
• Everyone knows that unhealthy lifestyles can lead to poor health but the right tools / incentives to tackle this are missing
• There is an understanding that good health is the responsibility of residents and health professionals in partnership.
• People should be provided with the resources and skills to manage their own health
• A seamless health and social care service is of paramount importance to everyone
• Health advice will only be sought from professionals other than doctors and places other than hospitals when there are assurances around expertise and confidentiality
• Having health professionals with excellent interpersonal skills is as important as having qualified and expert health professionals

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service Integrated Risk Management Plan 2011-14

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 27 August 2010]

We are proud to introduce our draft Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) 2011-14. This plan will drive our vision for safer, stronger and more inclusive communities. It will also ensure that our strategies for prevention, protection, response, organisational development and the environment are based on effective risk analysis.

Leader or Mayor - What are your views?

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 17 August 2010]

New legislation requires South Lakeland District Council to consider what form of decision-making arrangements are to follow after the District Council elections in May 2011.

At present the Council operates a “Leader and Cabinet” form of decision-making whereby an Executive, comprising of seven District Councillors takes collective responsibility for the Council’s main decision making affecting the work of the District Council. These decisions are subject to review or call-in by other members of the Council through Scrutiny.

Other functions such as the determination of planning applications are undertaken by the Planning Committee and Licensing functions are dealt with by the Licensing Committee.

Some decisions can only be made by the full Council such as setting the Budget and Council Tax each year, making byelaws or approving the plans and strategies within the Council’s Policy Framework.

The Current Executive

The Council’s current Executive consists of seven Members of the Council. The Leader is elected annually by the Council (that is all 51 councillors who sit on South Lakeland District Council) and he appoints six other councillors who, with him, will form the Executive. The Executive is usually formed from the political party with the greatest majority of seats.

The Executive members, also known as Portfolio Holders, have special areas of responsibility ranging from Promoting South Lakeland to Policy, Performance and Resources. All seven Executive members are from the same political group.

In terms of the current political balance on South Lakeland District Council, 34 Members are Liberal Democrat, 16 are Conservative and 1 is a Labour Party Member.

Proposed Changes

The Local Government Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 now requires all Councils to reconsider their leadership arrangements and South Lakeland District Council now needs to choose between two alternative options for how the Council will be run in the future. A decision must be made by 31 December 2010.

The two options are described below:

Option 1 - Leader and Cabinet

The Leader model is similar to the Council’s current Leader and executive arrangements. However, under the new law the Leader is elected by the Council for a period of four years or until their term of office expires in the case of those Councils who hold elections by thirds, as South Lakeland does.

Once elected the Leader would be responsible for all executive functions and would decide which of these functions should be delegated to other Cabinet members, local committees or officers. The Leader decides on the size of Cabinet and would appoint between two and nine members to form a Cabinet to take decisions.

The Leader would also appoint a deputy leader (who would also be a portfolio holder on the Cabinet) who would serve a four-year term (or until their term of office expires)

Other councillors would have the same roles as at present, e.g. servicing the Planning, Licensing, Standards, Scrutiny and Audit and Accounts Committees and the Council as a whole would be able to remove the Leader.

The civic role of Chairman of the Council would remain the same.

Option 2 - Elected Mayor and Cabinet

Under the elected mayor option, the electors of South Lakeland would vote for a mayor who would hold office for a period of four years. Once elected the mayor would be responsible for all executive functions and would decide which of these functions were going to be delegated to other cabinet members, local committees or officers.

The Mayor would appoint a Cabinet of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 9 Councillors and the Mayor and Cabinet would take decisions on executive functions.

Other councillors would have the same functions as at present and the Chairman of the Council’s role would remain unchanged.

Once elected the Mayor cannot be removed from office by the Council and would serve a full four year term. Fresh elections would take place at the end of his/her term of office.

Community Engagement Penrith Town Centre 6th August 2010 around Crima anti-social behaviour and Police Budgets

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Results expected 10 August 2010]

Cumbria Police Authority visited Penrith Town Centre to find out the view local people have around crime and anti-social behaviour in thier area, and how Police resources should be allocated

Expansion of the Kendal Air Quality Management Area

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 2 August 2010]

South Lakeland District Council is consulting on the proposed expansion of the Kendal Air Quality Management Area (AQMA). The current AQMA covers Lowther Street in Kendal and has been declared due to failure to meet the Government target level for Nitrogen Dioxide. The Nitrogen Dioxide is from exhaust emissions from road traffic. Further air quality monitoring and modeling by the Council has shown high levels in a wider area of Kendal and we are therefore required to expand the AQMA to cover these areas. We must declare an area covering at least the areas of exceedence of the Nitrogen Dioxide target.

Childcare survey

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 November 2010 & feedback expected 30 April 2011]

Postal survey of a sample of 12,000 parents/carers of children aged 0-14 (0-18 for disabled children) across Cumbria. Questions cover issues to do with current and likely future use of childcare provision and also rating the quality of childcare.

Seaton Junior School Workington Pupils answered questions around crime and anti-social behaviour issues that impact upon them in their area

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Closed on 16 July 2010]

Seaton Junior school pupils within Workington were amongst the first to complete our on line youth anti-social behaviour questionnaire.

School Transport Surveys

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 October 2010]

Postal survey of sample of parents/carers who's child(ren) use school transport provision provided by Cumbria County Council. In total 2500 parent/carers will receive a questionnaire.

Council Plan 2011-15

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 9 July 2010]

The Council Plan, which sets out the Council's priorities, is due to be published in April 2011 and will replace the the current Corporate Improvement Plan 2008-11. The Plan aims to give a clear picture of how the Council, along with its partners can improve the wellbeing and quality of life of the borough's communities.

Annual User Experience Survery 2009-10 - Community Equipment and Adaptations

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 18 August 2010]

This is a national survey commissioned from the Information Centre for Health (IC) by the Department of Health (DoH). The guidance and methodology are set nationally and must be adhered to in order to allow the results to be combined to give a national picture. The survey is a postal questionnaire which asks for feedback from those who have received equipment in the period from 1st Sept to 31st Dec 2009. The survey is mandatory.

2010 Community Safety Survey - Barrow Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

The survey form was issued to all 3,000 Panel members in April and May 2010. A total of 1,501 responses were received, representing an overall response rate of 50% - sufficient to support robust analysis. The results were specifically analysed for the Barrow area.

2010 Community Safety Survey - Eden Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

2010 Community Safety Survey - Copeland Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

2010 Community Safety Survey - Allerdale Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

The survey form was issued to all 3,000 Panel members in April and May 2010. A total of 1,501 responses were received, representing an overall response rate of 50% - sufficient to support robust analysis. Findings apecifically for the Allerdale region are given in this report.

2010 Community Safety Survey - Carlisle Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

2010 Community Safety Survey - South Lakeland Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

Community Voice is the Citizens’ Panel for Cumbria.

Craigforth undertook the present survey. The survey sought Panel members’ views on a range of community safety related topics. The specific topics covered by the survey were:

· Local crime;

· Policing;

· Anti-social behaviour;

· Fire safety; and

· Emergency planning.

2010 Consultation Action Plan

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 23 June 2010]

The 2010/11 consultation action plan summarises all the methods of engagement that either the Police Authority or Constabulary are implementing over the next year. This report provides an update on the progress made to date.

Central and Hindpool Quality of Life Survey

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 31 May 2010]

Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team commissioned a postal survey of households within the Central Barrow and Hindpool areas of Barrow.

Carlisle Alley Gates Survey 2010

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 14 May 2010]

Postal survey of Carlisle residents who have recently had alley gates fitted to back-alley entrances in their local area.

Citizens Panel Survey 3: Community Safety

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 10 May 2010]

Postal survey of the county's citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to community safety. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Citizens Panel Survey 3: Community Safety

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 10 May 2010]

Postal survey of the countys citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to Community Safety. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Holker Street Care Tender

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 7 May 2010]

Interview process as part of tender process, to select suitable on site domiciliary care provider to support this new extracare housing scheme in Holker Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

Older citizens to join the selection panel to give insight into the needs of older people as the tenders for contract are considered.

Kingmoor Infant & Junior School - Primary places in North Carlisle

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 April 2010]

The county council wants to hear your views on the possible expansion of the schools. The questionnaire and background documentation (to be found on the School Organisation website under consultation documents) have been compiled in conjunction with the schools and represents the first stage in the consultation process.

Traffic Regulation Order Market Place, Ulverston

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 4 October 2010]

Tesco Stores Limited has requested that provision for a Loading Only bay is made on Market Place in Ulverston for their new store. This requires a change to the traffic regulation order to make a dual use bay allowing provision for Loading Only and Hackney Carriages / Taxis Only. The proposal for the new restrictions will include the clause ‘except for market days’ as currently in place. The proposals for the dual use bay are:

· Loading Only 6am-10am and

· Hackney Carriages / Taxis Only 10am-midnight and midnight to 6am.

Note: A previous order made operative on 1 June 2009 imposed a 24 hour taxi only bay and this order was made on paper. However it was never implemented on the ground, as Tesco’s request to look at a loading bay was received at around the same time. So this proposal order will amend that ‘on paper’ restriction.

Competition to rename Penrith Hospital ward

NHS Cumbria

[Feedback expected 31 May 2010]

People across Eden are being asked to submit their ideas to rename a ward at Penrith Community Hospital.

Currently known as the Jubilee ward, staff at Penrith Hospital wait to rename the ward to reflect the major changes and improvements it’s undergone in recent years.

Skelton Parish Community Young People's Survey

Eden District Council

[Results expected 1 June 2010 & feedback expected 1 July 2010]

This Young People's Household Survey forms a major part of the consultation being carried out in the Parish of Skelton to generate information that will be used for the Community to write their own Community Action Plan. The production of the Action Plan is a community effort and the more people that get involved the better. Every resident will have the opportunity to have his or her say either through a paper copy which will be sent to you or online here.

Skelton Parish Community Survey

Eden District Council

[Results expected 1 June 2010 & feedback expected 1 July 2010]

This Household Survey forms a major part of the consultation being carried out in the Parish of Skelton to generate information that will be used for the Community to write their own Community Action Plan. The production of the Action Plan is a community effort and the more people that get involved the better. Every resident will have the opportunity to have his or her say either through a paper copy which will be sent to you or online here.

Citizens Panel Survey 2: Health and Well-being

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 30 April 2010]

Postal survey of the county's citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to health and well-being. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

LSP Community Strategy Refresh 2011-2014

Eden District Council

[Results expected 10 May 2010 & feedback expected 10 May 2010]

I am writing to seek your organisation’s views about the draft Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) and Action Plan for Eden, see attached. Eden Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) was established in November 2005 and is committed to adding value to the delivery of services through the production of an over arching strategy for the area. Our current SCS covering the period 2007-2010 has been completed and a new strategy and three year action plan is being developed which focuses delivery towards the three LSP priorities: • Develop a healthy environment • Develop a vibrant economy • Develop a strong society In November 2009, action planning workshops were held with the wider LSP membership during the LSP’s Community Conference. The findings from these workshops, alongside community and organisational plans, have substantially shaped the current draft of the SCS Action Plan (2011 – 2014). We need your comments to ensure that the Action Plan reflects local views and is agreed, owned and implemented by communities and organisations in Eden. You will note that some of the information for the ‘lead’, ‘baseline’, ‘measure’ and ‘target’ sections of the Action Plan are yet to be confirmed. After the consultation period has ended, the Plan will then be Sustainability Appraised and Equality & Diversity Assessed. At the LSP AGM on the 10th of May we will inform you of how received comments have shaped any changes to the Action Plan and ask the wider LSP membership to endorse this new SCS and first three year Action Plan. If you would like to discuss this, please do not hesitate to contact the Policy & Partnership Officer on 01768 212171. Thank you for your help. Yours faithfully Roger Roberts Chairman, Eden Local Strategic Partnership PLEASE read the attached 'Draft Eden Sustainable Community Strategy 2011-2023', BEFORE you complete this on line consultation.

Citizens Panel Survey 2: Health & Well-being

Allerdale Borough Council

[Results expected 30 April 2010]

Postal survey of the countys citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to health and well-being. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Cleator Moor Health Centre - Design Questionnaire

NHS Cumbria

[Closed on 12 April 2010]

This is a survey to identify what design features members of the public and patients would value in the new Cleator Moor Health Centre. It will help to ensure that the views of public and patients are taken into account in the design of the new health centre. It also gives a couple of activities that people might want to get involved with in the future.

You can download and print the questionnaire by clicking on the link below. Alternatively, questionnaires are available in the Cleator Moor:

• GP Practice
• Council Centre
• Library
• Howgill Family Centre

Collection boxes for completed questionnaires are also available in these locations.

Please return your completed questionnaires to collection points by Friday 16th April 2010.

Talk Toilets

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 11 April 2010]

The Talk Toilets consultation will help the Council to develop a robust evidence base and ensure that all sections of the community have the opportunity to share their views.

South Lakeland District Council realised that this issue is important to many local residents and organisations, so they commissioned an independent company, Vision Twentyone, to carry out the consultation.

There were a number of different ways to take part in the consultation. Questionnaires were on the website to complete on line or print out and complete or by post . In addition, we held a series of public exhibitions across the area, giving residents and local organisations a chance to view the information and options, discuss these with the consultation team and fill in a response form. We wanted the consultation to be as comprehensive and inclusive as possible. Therefore we will also held workshops with representatives of local equality and diversity groups; meet with key organisations such as Cumbria Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce; and conducted a survey of visitors.

Penrith Conservation Area Character Appraisal Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 13 April 2010 & feedback expected 30 April 2010]

The historic market town of Penrith was first designated as a conservation area in 1975. We have produced a character appraisal that identifies what is important about Penrith's townscape and architecture. This should be of interest both to residents and developers and it will provide useful background when considering planning applications in Penrith conservation area. It also suggests that the conservation area boundary should be extended in places and reduced in others.

Amenity Standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Eden District Council

[Results expected 5 May 2010 & feedback expected 5 July 2010]

A new document has been produced to update the Council's adopted amenity standards for houses in multiple occupation.

Reporting the Council's Finances - Are you interested?

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 April 2010 & feedback expected 30 April 2010]

Like any organisation that receives and spends money, the Council has to produce a set of accounts every year. The accounts cover a twelve month period up to 31 March each year and have to be produced by the following June. The accounts are very important in setting out what the Councils income was, what it spends its money on and what assets and liabilities it has. Even for a small Council like Eden, the accounts are a long, complicated document and run to over sixty pages. Local electors have a right to inspect the accounts and examine the detailed documents (invoices etc) that they are based on. A full set of the last three years accounts and short summary accounts are available on the Councils web site. You can access the documents by following the links below. Hard copies are supplied on request.

Youth Consultation Furness Academy North Site

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Closed on 31 March 2010]

Cumbria Police Authority Members Visited Furness Academy Barrow's North Site in March 2010, to speak to the young people about the crime and anti social behaviour issues that impact upon them in their area.

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 1

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 30 March 2010]

There will be several rounds of public and stakeholder engagement prior to the decision to proceed with talks or not.

Round 1 took place between November 2009 and March 2010.

The partnership website (link at bottom of page) includes all details on how you can have your say.

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Stage 1

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 30 March 2010]

The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Partnership (of which Allerdale Borough Council is a member) is running an extensive programme of consultation with local people to help inform the decision whether or not to proceed to formal talks with government about the possibility of locating a geological disposal facility for the country's higher level radioactive wastes in West Cumbria.
There will be several rounds of public and stakeholder engagement prior to the decision to proceed with talks or not.
Round 1 took place between November 2009 and March 2010.
The partnership website (link at bottom of page) includes all details on how you can have your say.

2010/11 Scrutiny Work Programme

Eden District Council

[Results expected 1 April 2010 & feedback expected 13 May 2010]

Once again I am requesting your involvement with our scrutiny work programme. The consultation is slightly different this year in that we have a draft work plan with nine topics for consideration. We would like you to tick the four that you consider the most important.

Health Service in Cumbria - A Rural Perspective

NHS Cumbria

[Results expected 10 April 2010 & feedback expected 18 June 2010]

The purpose of this study, carried out on behalf of NHS Cumbria by Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT), has been to put together a specifically rural perspective on the health related problems and needs of rural communities and to test their views of emerging plans to move some services closer to home.

Review of county electoral arrangements

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 15 March 2010]

People in Cumbria are being asked to contribute to the debate on whether the number of county councillors representing them should change and whether there should be more equality in terms of the number of people represented by each councillor.

Cumbria County Council is considering whether or not to invite the Electoral Commission to review electoral arrangements in the county.

There have already been discussions on the issue in Full Council meetings and some local media coverage, with one suggestion aired that the number of county councillors should reduce from the current number of 84 down to around 60.

Before deciding whether it should proceed with the review, Cumbria County Council is keen to hear the views of local residents.

Kendal Public Realm

South Lakeland District Council

[Closed on 8 March 2010]

Kendal Futures working with South Lakeland District Council are in the process of producing a Design Guide for the public areas of Kendal. This Guide will help steer development of the town’s central areas to be more welcoming to both locals and visitors.

The aim is make Kendal a more inviting place, increase repeat visits and support local businesses. A more attractive and better functioning town centre will boost regeneration and bring benefits to the local economy.

National carers survey

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 1 March 2010]

This is a national survey commissioned from the Information Centre for Health (IC) by the Department of Health (DoH). The guidance and methodology are set nationally and must be adhered to in order to allow the results to be combined to give a national picture. The survey is a postal questionnaire which asks for feedback from Carers who have been assessed. The survey is optional but it was felt that it would be beneficial to the Council to take part.

Final Consultation Eden Core Strategy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 29 March 2010 & feedback expected 29 March 2010]

Public hearings were held last year in September and December to discuss the Core Strategy, the first document in the Local Development Framework by Eden District Council. As a result of the hearings the appointed Inspector, Shelagh Bussey, has published a number of changes that are open to consultation.

2010/2011 Budget Consultation

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 18 February 2010]

Consultation with public and partner organisations on Cumbria County Council's 2010/2011 budget.

Consultation included document for comment, resident focus groups and online budget simulator game.

Fairer Contributions

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 3 February 2010]

Adult and Local Services, Cumbria County Council has taken the first step in implementing a new national scheme for calculating the way people pay for their home and day care. In July 2009 the Department of Health issued guidance forl councils on how they should charge people for non-residential adult social care services. The guidance was called 'Fairer Contributions: Calculating an Individual's Contribution to their Personal Budget' and must be implemented from April 2010. Cumbria County Council's Cabinet, agreed to begin the process which will see the changes coming into effect in 2010. People who attend day care centres or receive home care currently pay on a per-unit basis for that care (ie per full day or half day at a day care centre or per hour for home care). Under the new system, people will pay a percentage of the cost of the care they are receiving, while the county council will subsidise the remainder. The new system is designed to be fairer for all people in that the payments being made better reflect the actual care. It is also part of the wider introduction of personal budgets, where people receiving care have a greater say in how they tailor their care package to their own needs. At time of writing it is impossible to say how individuals will be affected because the county council has not yet set its draft budget for 2010/11, so has not yet decided what percentage of the cost of care it will be asking individuals to pay. The new system does not change the maximum charge. It also does not change the way the council undertakes financial assessments nor does it treat the income, disability-related expenditure or savings of service users any differently. The same exemptions for charging which currently exist for community equipment, minor adaptations and services provided under section 117 of the 1983 Mental Health Act will apply under the new system. The county council has already set aside £150,000 to implement the new way of charging. Cumbria County Council will be working closely with voluntary organisations to make the changes and assess what it will mean for individuals, while keeping service users informed every step of the way. Organisations involved include Age Concern, Cumbria Disability Network, Cumbria Mental Health Group, Mencap, People First, Cumbria Partnership Board and Cumbria Link.

Cllr Eddie Martin, Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member responsible for adult social care, said: These can be very emotive issues as we're dealing with how much money some of the most vulnerable people in our society should pay for their care. What we do know is that we have no choice and must implement the new system. We also know that for many people it will mean greater flexibility in how they shape their own package of care to suit their own needs.

What we don't yet know is what this will mean for individuals. Some people may end up paying more, some may pay less and some remain the same. But we are committed to working with the voluntary sector to making the changes clear once we know what it means for service users. It is important for people to bear in mind that the changes will not take place until April 2010. If anyone has any concerns or queries at this early stage, they should discuss those with the business support team in their local adult social care office.

In Cumbria the current level of charges for day care are £10 per day and £5 per half day while home care is charged at £11.32 per hour up to a maximum of £200 per week. These equate to 45% of the cost of day care and 60% of the cost of home care for older adults.

Consultation on 2010-11 Budget

Eden District Council

[Results expected 29 January 2010 & feedback expected 16 February 2010]

Draft revenue and capital budget proposals were agreed by the Executive on 8 December 2009. The draft proposals are based on the existing detailed base budgets, as adjusted for proposed savings and areas of new expenditure (known as growth). The proposals also consider what the level of Council Tax increase will be and how much of our balances (known as reserves) will be needed. The agreed draft budget proposal will then be consulted upon. This will involve asking key local stakeholders, such as the Local Strategic Partnership, for their views. In addition, our scrutiny function will play a key role in critically reviewing the budget.

2009 Autumn Public Consultation - Public Confidence Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 31 December 2009]

This survey was circulated to community voice members. The survey aimed to improve understanding of public confidence. In particular what affects confidence in the police and more importantly what can be done to improve.

Citizens Panel Survey 1: Planning, Transport, Housing and Environment

Cumbria County Council

[Closed on 21 December 2009]

Postal survey of the county's citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to planning, transport, housing and environment. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Citizens Panel Survey 1: Planning, Transport, Housing and Environment (PLATHE)

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 21 December 2009]

Postal survey to the countys citizens panel, Community Voice, covering issues relating to planning, transport, housing and environment. The citizens panel is a joint project between Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria NHS, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria's 6 district authorities.

Place Survey - tracker survey 2009

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 February 2010 & feedback expected 31 March 2010]

Countywide public opinion self-completion postal survey repeating questions asked in the 2008 Place Survey (the Place Survey is conducted nationally every 2 years, the tracker survey is conducted in Cumbria in the interim years). The questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 3000 Cumbrian residents.

Community Voice PLATHE Survey 2009

Eden District Council

[Results expected 22 February 2010 & feedback expected 31 March 2010]

This Community Voice Survey relates to Planning, Transport, Housing (PLATH) and the Environment. A commercial survey research company called Craigforth have been commissioned to conduct the survey on behalf of the Community Voice Partnership.

EDC Core Strategy Affordable Housing Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 29 January 2010 & feedback expected 29 January 2010]

The Core Strategy sets out the overall spatial strategy and key principles for development and land use. It provides the strategy and principles for other more detailed development plan documents. Eden District Council has amended Policy CS7 and CS10 of the Submitted Core Strategy as a result of evidence obtained from the recently completed Economic Viability Appraisal. The authority invites any further representations on this amended policy. The consultation period will run for a period of six weeks from Monday 26th October 2009 to Friday 4th December 2009.

2009 Youth Consultation Survey Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Closed on 30 November 2009]

This report identifies the main concerns identified by young people, the main policing priorities and how we can improve how the constabulary engages with the younger community.

Penrith New Squares Online Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 12 November 2009 & feedback expected 13 November 2009]

The Penrith New Squares consultation will seek the views of the public and local businesses on the options open to the Council in dealing with the Penrith New Squares development. The questionnaire will go live on the 12 September. In addition, a leaflet with the same questionnaire will be delivered to every household in Eden.

Red Telephone Box Closure Programme

Eden District Council

[Results expected 4 October 2009 & feedback expected 14 November 2009]

BT has informed the District Council about the intention to remove the service from a number of red telephone boxes in the District. The boxes will already contain a notice identifying they are destined for closure unless action is taken by the community to save them.

2009 Summer Survey Results

Cumbria Constabulary

[Results expected 14 October 2009]

The Public Consultation Survey 2009/2010 aims to:

a. Capture sufficient and reliable information about the needs of communities in Cumbria.

b. Record how they feel about the policing service provided.

c. Provide reliable information about any disproportionate or particular issues affecting specific groups in the community.

d. Understand implications for current services and priorities.

e. Use this information in a strategic process to identify priorities and improve services to the public.

Skateboard Park Event: Help us to help you

Eden District Council

[Results expected 10 October 2009 & feedback expected 13 October 2009]

A series of taster 'events' were organised on 26th April at the skateboard park in Penrith. Young people in the role of digital reporters gathered feedback using social media equipment including video captures and still images. This was uploaded to www.edenmedia.org.uk, a website recently set up for young people in Eden to participate about issues that affect them. Social reporters will be uploading more material as time goes on, so please have a look and let us know what you think. You can use the social network on the website if you want to use your voice and share your opinions. You can still complete an on-line survey to say what you think.

Fuel Poverty in Eden

Eden District Council

[Results expected 28 August 2009 & feedback expected 10 September 2009]

Fuel poverty was raised as a topic of concern during a review into services for older people ('Living Well Beyond Retirement) and a recommendation was to hold a specific review into this topic. It was agreed by Members that any review should take place over the summer months to enable any recommendations approved to be implemented for the oncoming autumn and winter. The aims and objectives of the review is to raise awareness, to ensure information is co-ordinated and the dissemination of information includes all appropriate groups.

Affordable Housing Policy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 23 June 2009 & feedback expected 8 July 2009]

The purpose of the Affordable housing policy is to set out the Councils approach to delivering affordable housing in accordance with the Local Development Framework and national policy. This includes a range of approaches, standards and mechanisms required to deliver affordable housing which meets local needs and contributes towards mixed sustainable communities and a balanced housing market.

Website Redesign Discussion

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 May 2009 & feedback expected 31 May 2009]

This online 'Discussion Forum' has been set up by the Council at www.eden.gov.uk/websitediscussion; the online forums have been designed to facilitate discussion of various topics. The closing date has been set for 9th March in the first instance but discussion will carry on until it is felt that no further benefit can be obtained by keeping it open.

Core Strategy Submission Development Plan Document

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 March 2009 & feedback expected 31 March 2009]

The Core Strategy sets out the overall spatial strategy and key principles for development and land use, it provides the strategy and principles for other more detailed development plan documents. It covers the whole of Eden District excluding the area covered by the Lake District National Park. When adopted the Core Strategy will form part of the Eden Local Development Framework.

Place Survey Satisfaction Focus Groups

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 6 March 2009]

Three focus groups were consulted to further investigate some findings reported in the 2008 Place Survey, and to explore ways to help people get involved, and feel more involved, in the work that The Council does.

The focus groups also explored the gap between perceptions and reality in terms of crime in Barrow and gather suggestions and ideas about how to tackle both crime and the perception of crime

Draft - Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 4 April 2009 & feedback expected 4 April 2009]

The enforcement policy for private sector housing has been updated to reflect additional legislation, and to better deal with and target the small minority of bad landlords. Landlords are invited to comment on the new draft Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. It explains how Eden District Council as the Local Housing Authority (LHA) aims to tackle the problems and issues within the district, such as properties in the private sector that are in poor repair, non-decent and have serious hazards. Please forward any comments you have to the Environment Health Officer (contact details opposite).

Community Action Plan Protocol for Eden

Eden District Council

[Results expected 20 February 2009 & feedback expected 18 March 2009]

The consultation is taking place to help develop a Community Action Plan Protocol for Eden.

Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2009-2014

Eden District Council

[Results expected 28 February 2009 & feedback expected 28 February 2009]

This consultation will gather opinions on the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2009-2014. It is proposed that the following methods be used to consult on the Strategy: 1) 187 members of the Citizen's Panel to be re-engaged in continuing dialogue 2) Sports Clubs held on sports database to be re-contacted and involved in continuing dialogue 3) 5 Schools Sports Co-ordinators and 38 Primary School Sport Link Teachers in Eden to be contacted via Eden Valley School Sports Partnership Development Manager 4)Parish Councils to be sent a letter seeking formal responses 5) 2 focus groups to be re-convened as one joint group to consider the Strategy & Action Plan. Responses to be collated at the meeting. 6) General Public to be signposted via press release to participatory section and 'discussion forums' on the council website 7) Partners will be sent a copy of the Strategy and Action Plan and asked to feed back views.

Budget Consultation 2009

Eden District Council

[Results expected 26 February 2009 & feedback expected 6 March 2009]

On 7 October 2008, the Council's Executive considered the Council's Resources Plan which sets out the background against which the 2009-2010 budget will be prepared. Draft revenue and capital budget proposals were agreed by the Executive on 9 December 2008. The draft proposals were based on the existing detailed base budgets, as adjusted by proposed savings and areas of new expenditure (known as growth). The proposals also consider what the level of Council Tax increase will be and how much of the Council's savings (known as reserves) will be required to support the funding of this. The proposals are now being consulted upon and reports setting out the draft budget proposals are now available. Consultation on the agreed draft budget proposal will involve asking key local stakeholders, such as the Local Strategic Partnership, for their views. In addition, the Council's scrutiny function will play a key role in critically reviewing the budget. The process for scrutiny's involvement was set out in a report to the Scrutiny Co-ordinating Board on 23 October 2008, entitled 'Process for Scrutinising the Budget.' The proposals were agreed.

Place Survey 2008/2009

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 March 2009 & feedback expected 30 June 2009]

The government believes local people should have increasingly more say in the decisions about their local area and the things that affect their daily lives. The Place Survey is a statutory survey which must be conducted every two years by local councils throughout the country. In Cumbria the survey for 2008 is being conducted on behalf of the County Council and all District and Borough Councils by BMG Research. It follows prescribed guidelines and uses a questionnaire template set out by central government to gather information that reflects people's preferences. A questionnaire is being sent by post to a random sample of households across the county between September and December 2008.

2008 Place Survey

Cumbria County Council

[Results expected 1 February 2009]

The 2008 Place Survey is a postal self-completion survey sent to a random sample of 3000 households across Cumbria. The survey is conducted every 2 years. Every local authority in England must carry out the survey.

Place Survey 2008

Allerdale Borough Council

[Closed on 17 December 2008]

Place Survey 2008

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 15 December 2008]

In 2008 Local Authorities were required by Central Government to conduct a survey of local people about their views on their area. The Place Survey was intended to contribute to the new national indicator set for Local Government, which in turn formed part of a new performance framework.

Mental Health Services in Cumbria

NHS Cumbria

[Closed on 30 September 2008]

A consultation on further improvements to mental health services for adults.

Mental health services in Cumbria have changed significantly for the better over the past few years. We have seen great improvements in the way people are treated for more severe mental health problems, with increased investment in community services as an alternative to treatment in hospital settings. We have also seen the start of better services for people with common mental health problems.

This consultation takes us one step further to modern, effective mental health services. It asks you to consider changes in adult inpatient services to improve their quality and to make them fit for purpose, given the developments that have happened in community services.

We are continuing to invest more in providing services to people in or near their own homes. This consultation is about changes to inpatient and residential services for adults, which will better support those services and make the best use of the available money.

Housing Aspirations Focus Group 2008

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 28 August 2008]

Focus group event to obtain the views and perceptions of a cross-section of residents of the Borough on housing issues, particularly in relation to the housing market, so that those perceptions could be compared to those obtained through a similar event in 2006.

The focus group investigated perceptions of the state of the housing market in Barrow and the quality and choice of housing available. Participants were also asked if they believe there were sufficient suitable homes for young families, older people and those with special needs. The focus group also looked at the perceptions of the opportunities for young people to buy a first home and also participants’ attitudes towards plans for proposed housing developments in key regeneration areas.

Corporate Plan

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

We have listened to what the public have had to say and what is most important to them. This has helped us to develop four corporate priorities to meet the needs of the people of Eden. The four Corporate Priorities are: Affordable Housing: Ensuring people have access to housing throughout the District Economic Vitality: Ensuring the growth of the economy to benefit the whole of Eden District Quality Environment: Ensuring the sustainability, enhancement and protection of the unique natural and built environment Quality Council: Ensuring the services delivered throughout the District are accessible, meet the needs of customers and are continuously seeking improvement The Council has drafted a new Corporate Plan called ‘Taking Eden Forward’, which will be the driving force behind making sure the priorities are the key focus of how the Council works over the period 2008-2011.

Eden District Council (Off-Street Parking Places Order - Draft

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on 27 August 2008 Eden District Council, in exercise of its powers under sections 32, 35 and 38 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and Schedule 9 to that Act, has made an Order for the regulation of the off-street parking places provided by the Council. The title of the Order is the Eden District Council (Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2008. The Order relates to the following parking places: Broad Close Car Park, Appleby 1. Princes Street Car Park, Penrith 2. Bluebell Lane Car Park, Penrith 3. Sandgate Car Park, Penrith 4. Sandgate Bus Station, Penrith 5. Town Hall Car Park, Penrith 6. Mansion House (Front) Car Park, Penrith 7. Mansion House (Rear) Car Park, Penrith 8. Penrith Leisure Centre Car Park, Penrith 9. Southend Road (Inner and Outer) Car Parks, Penrith The effect of the Order is summarised as follows: 1. The Eden District Council (Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2005 has been revoked and replaced by the Order. 2. The Penrith (Sandgate Bus Station) Order 1973 has been revoked and replaced by provisions in the Order. 3. The Order reflects changes to parking regulation and enforcement regime brought about by the coming into force of Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. 4. Parking at Penrith Leisure Centre will be regulated; overnight parking between 12 midnight and 6.30am will be prohibited, parking will be restricted to users of the leisure centre and users parking between the hours of 6.30am and 3.45pm will be required to display a ticket obtained from Leisure Centre Reception. 5. The Order clarifies the arrangements for use of the coach parking bays in Sandgate Car Park. 6. The Southend Road Car Parks cease to be parking places covered by an Order made by the Council. 7. The small parking place on the south-west side of Bluebell Lane will be incorporated into the Bluebell Lane Car Park. This area was formerly known as the Bluebell Lane Outer Car Park, and was regulated in the past, but was omitted from Orders made in recent years. 8. No changes to the charges payable in any of the parking places listed above will result from the making of the Order. A copy of the Order may be inspected at the Town Hall, Penrith during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays. The Order will come into force on 1 September 2008.

Plans to Close Public Telephone boxes in Eden

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

Eden residents are being urged to Have Their Say in response to British Telecom's (BT) proposal to close 44 public phone boxes in the the District. The council is co-ordinating the public consultation on the proposals and will forward the District's representations to BT. Residents and interested parties are invited to comment before Friday 18July 2008 on the proposed closures.

Homelessness Strategy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

A local housing authority’s duties, with regard to homelessness, are laid down in part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002. The 2002 Act extended the priority need categories in order to strengthen the safety net for vulnerable people, including homeless 16 and 17 year olds; care leavers aged 18-20; people who are vulnerable as a result of time spent in care, the armed forces, prison or custody; and people who are vulnerable because they have fled their home due to violence. The Homelessness Act 2002 also requires local housing authorities to publish a homelessness strategy, which must be renewed at least every five years. This is the second homelessness strategy that Eden district has published – the first was a county wide collaboration, covering the period 2003-2008. The new Homelessness Strategy 2008-11 is based on a review of the district’s action plan from the previous strategy. This has identified gaps which are picked up in the revised action plan on pages 9-20 of the strategy document.

Housing DPD in response to Issues and Options Consultation 2007

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

A six week public consultation is taking place between Monday 19 May and Friday 27 June to consider the alternative sites that were proposed for the Housing DPD in response to the Issues and Options consultation last year.

Westmorland Shopping Centre Public Consultation on Crime & Anti Social Behaviour Issues

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

[Results expected 12 June 2008 & feedback expected 15 August 2012]

Cumbria Police Authority go out into the Community to find out the views of local people within the Westmorland area of Cumbria, the community engagement focussed on the crime and anti social behaviour issues that impact upon people in their area.

Parishing Penrith

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

Residents of Penrith will be polled on whether there should be a Town Council in Penrith. The poll will be held by post from 7-28 April 2008. All residents of Penrith who are on the Electoral Register as of 1 April 2008 will receive a voting slip and be asked to answer a straight yes or no to the question. Eden District Council will consider the responses and decide if the Town Council should be created. Eden is working with Cumbria County Council to host two Neighbourhood Forum meetings on the topic of 'parishing' Penrith. Local people can come along and hear arguments 'for' and 'against' the development of a Town Council for Penrith. The Neighbourhood Forum Meetings are taking place in Penrith at the following venues: * Penrith Rugby Club on Wednesday 26 March at 8pm * St Andrews Parish Rooms on Tuesday 8 April at 7.30pm District and County Councillors will be involved at the meetings, along with representatives from the Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC). Conservative District Councillor for Penrith's North Ward Gordon Nicolson, who led an Eden District Council Scrutiny Review into Parishing Penrith, will set out the background to Parishing Penrith at the Neighbourhood Forum Meetings. The Scrutiny Review about 'Parishing Penrith' provides information on what a Town Council could potentially cost, provide and an analysis of the arguments 'for' and 'against' a Town Council for Penrith. Read the Scrutiny Committee Report about Parishing Penrith.

Barrow Town Centre Focus Group 2008

Barrow Borough Council

[Closed on 25 March 2008]

A focus group event to explore perceptions of the physical environment in Barrow Town Centre and gather views on how accessible participants found the Town Centre. Perceptions of the retail offer in the Town Centre were also discussed as well as the direction participants would like to see taken in terms of encouraging new retailers. Finally, perceptions of the non-retail offer in the Town Centre were discussed and the direction participants would like to see taken in terms of new leisure opportunities was explored.

Proposed Dog Control Order Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

Under Section 55 of The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 the Council has introduced a Dog Control Order. This will replace the previous system of byelaws for the control of dogs and also the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Order. The Dog Control Order covers three offences: 1. Failing to remove dog faeces. 2. Not keeping a dog on a lead. 3. Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded. From 12 May 2008, anyone who commits an offence under any of the provisions of the Dog Control Order may be issued with a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice or be liable upon conviction in the Magistrates Court of a fine up to £1000.

Eden's Crime and Disorder Strategic Assessment 2008 to 2009

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

Eden District Council joined with Carlisle City Council in 2001 to create a linked crime and disorder reduction partnership (CDRP) covering the Cumbria Constabulary Basic Command Unit in the north of the county. In the last five years, the Carlisle and Eden CDRP has successfuly pooled and shared resources whilst still being able to react to local issues. In 2007, the Home Office made changes to the way CDRP's operated. These changes have been introduced through a reform process and the publication of national guidelines. The national guidelines recommend that each local authority undertake a strategic assessment. Carlisle and Eden Councils have produced one overall strategic assessment and two seperate consultation documents. These documents will be used to write a three year Partnership Plan which will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Conversation about Conservation set for Great Salkeld

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 April 2008 & feedback expected 30 April 2008]

Eden Local Plan identified Great Salkeld as being one of a number of settlements to be assessed as a possible conservation area. As a first step the Council has prepared a character appraisal that sets out the village's historical and architectural significance and outlines what makes it a special place. It also includes a plan of the draft conservation area boundary. This document is available to view at the Council offices (Town Hall and Mansion House) and Penrith library. In addition, the Council will hold a joint public meeting with Great Salkeld Parish Council on Thursday 15 November at 7.30pm in Great Salkeld village hall to discuss what designating a conservation area actually means in practice. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Closer to Home - North Cumbria

NHS Cumbria

[Closed on 1 February 2008]

Cumbria Primary Care Trust (PCT) has been developing a strategy to provide more health services closer to people’s homes. We have worked together with our key health and social care partners in preparing these proposals for how to do this across the north of Cumbria – North Cumbria Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Cumbria County Council.

We have established proposals for a framework for providing more services in primary care and in the community, including the transfer of some services from the hospitals in which they have traditionally been provided. This consultation document explains how this new model of care would operate and how these proposals might be developed and implemented in Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland and Eden. Importantly, it explains how hospital services in north and west Cumbria would need to change as we move certain services into the community.

Living Well Beyond Retirement Scrutiny

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

The services for the elderly review group is carrying out investigations to assess the quality of life of older people (60 plus) and consider improvements based on feedback. Quality of Life is about being able to enjoy life and having the services and facilities which will help people to do this.

End to Street Drinking associated with AntiSocial behaviour

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2008 & feedback expected 31 October 2008]

Eden District Council is entering a consultation phase for a proposed Designated Public Place Order for the towns of Alston, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith. This consultation is supported by the Carlisle and Eden Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP). Local Authorities have the power to make an Order under Section 13 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. The Order if made will give the Police powers in relation to street drinking associated with nuisance or anti-social behaviour.

Housing DPD Issues and Options

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 October 2007 & feedback expected 31 October 2007]

The Issues and Options paper asks a series of questions about potential policies. It considers issues that are important in Eden, such as meeting the high levels of need for affordable housing that exist in the District, and suggested options for addressing the issues. An initial set of sites that had been proposed from a number of sources are also included in the document for consideration.

North East Spatial Strategy: Proposed Changes

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 September 2007 & feedback expected 30 September 2007]

The Government Office for the North East (GONE) has requested that Eden District Council place on deposit the changes proposed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to the North East Regional Spatial Strategy. Copies of the documents will be available for inspection at the Town Hall and Mansion House, Penrith between 8.45 and 5.15 Mondays to Thursdays, and between 8.45 and 4.45 on Fridays. Response forms are also available from both sources. Members of the public are requested to use these wherever possible.

Forum Twenty Eight Focus Group 2007

Barrow Borough Council

[Results expected 31 July 2007]

Focus group consultation explore perceptions and attitudes to the Forum Twenty Eight venue among people who described themselves as 'non-users' of the venue. Responses relating to the current programme, café and refurbishment were also gathered, together with perceived barriers to attendance.

Public Vote: Eden's Response to Unitary Consultation

Eden District Council

[Results expected 30 June 2007 & feedback expected 30 June 2007]

Local government Minister, Phil Woolas announced on 27 March that Cumbria County Council's proposal was one of 16 to go forward for consultation with stakeholders, a process which ends on 22 June 2007, with final announcements being made on any new unitary authorities in July. The Government envisages that any new unitary authorities will be operational by April 2009. Eden is consulting on its response to the Unitary Consultation. Eden's Members voted in agreement with a report by the authority's Management Team to take forward the recommendations listed below: • Direct consultation with the public through a poll; which may be undertaken by Electoral Reform Services; • To seek leading Counsel's opinion and advice upon a judicial review of the Secretary of State's decision; • To convene a seminar on 24 May to consider how the Council may wish to respond to the consultation; • To invite the Cumbria County Council and the Better government for Cumbria Working Group to make presentations at the seminar; • To hold a Special Council on 14 June to finalise the Council's response to the Government's consultation; • To inform all Parish Councils and Eden's key stakeholders of the consultation process and how to make their views known to the Secretary of State; • To support the judicial review proposed by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council on the basis that the Secretary of State has no power to initiate the consultation.

Draft - Green Spaces Strategy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 May 2007 & feedback expected 5 June 2007]

The Council's draft Green Spaces Strategy considers the green space which the Council either owns or maintains and seeks ways to enhance or maintain them for public use. These include play areas cemeteries, allotments, amenity open space and public parks.

Waste Collection and Recycling Focus Group 2007

Barrow Borough Council

[Results expected 25 May 2007]

Consultation to investigate public attitudes towards various possible changes to the methods for collecting and disposing of household waste for recycling and landfill.

Refreshing Eden's Community Strategy

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 July 2007 & feedback expected 31 August 2007]

Eden Local Strategic Partnership has refreshed the Community Strategy for Eden by developing a 3 year Action Plan for its implementation. In January 2007, action planning workshops led to a draft Action Plan which was subject to a public consultation. This included: - The action plan being sent to the full LSP database, which includes some 250 organisations and individuals. Highlighting the consultation through press coverage and the home page of this website. - Presentations about the Action Plan at community meetings such as Neighbourhood Forums.LSP working groups considered the consultation results alongside a sustainability appraisal and a check of links to community and parish plans to recommend changes to the Action Plan. The LSP Steering Group then agreed to prioritise the Action Plan using the LSP's three priorities. The Strategy was launced at the LSP's Annual General Meeting on January 7, 2008. To request a copy a printed copy of the refreshed Community Strategy and Action Plan please contact the LSP Officer by telephone on 01768 817817 or via email on lsp.services@eden.gov.uk.

Core Strategy Development Plan - Preferred Options

Eden District Council

[Results expected 31 January 2007 & feedback expected 31 January 2007]

The Core Strategy provides the overall framework for further Development Plan Documents. It is one of a number of documents that will inform the planning process in Eden over the period to 2021. Future documents will cover Housing and Primary Development Control Policies. All documents reflect the response from the public to consultation drafts. Development Plan Documents (DPDs) will provide the detailed policy framework that will be used when considering planning applications and they will be in conformity with national and regional policy. Some Development Plan Documents will also allocate land and specific sites to enable sustainable development to take place. These allocations will be shown on the Proposals Map.