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CS105 - Children's Rights service
Outline of Proposal To reduce the current commission for the children rights service and to deliver some of the functions of the service through the council’s own youth empowerment team. General Impact There will be reduction in the commission amount which is tendered to the voluntary sector. There are no workforce implications for the council. The service to cared for children will continue to be delivered through the new structure between a commissioning arrangement and the youth... MoreClosed 8 January 2016 -
EE119 - Reduction of Voluntary Sector Grant payments for Homelessness service
Outline of Proposal Reduce Voluntary Sector Grant funding for Homelessness services (these include Petrus Community, Brentwood (Middleton Day Centre) and Sanctuary Trust). General Impact This will contribute to the Councils need to achieve significant savings due to reduction in funding from central Government. Impact on Service Users This is likely to affect directly mainly single people that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and some families that access the... MoreClosed 8 January 2016 -
EE106 - Proposal to reduce the Adult Skills budget
Outline of Proposal To reduce the Adult Skills Budget. General Impact There will be less funding to commission activity to support the improvement of adult skills in the borough, where no other funding exists. Impact on Service Users The reduction in training opportunities to improve adult skills for residents excluded from mainstream training services e.g. due to eligibility or capacity reasons. Savings Total: £30,000 on-going saving in 2016/17 You can find the... MoreClosed 8 January 2016 -
Consultation for additional school places at Sandbrook CP School
Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools)(England) Regulations 2013 (2013/3110) that Rochdale Borough Council, Children’s Services, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, ROCHDALE, OL16 1XU, intends to make a prescribed alteration to: Sandbrook Community Primary School, Hartley Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2LR with effect from 1st September 2016: The... MoreClosed 1 January 2016 -
Consultation for additional school places at Bowlee Park CP School
Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools)(England) Regulations 2013 (2013/3110) that Rochdale Borough Council, Children’s Services, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, ROCHDALE, OL16 1XU, intends to make a prescribed alteration to: Bowlee Park Community Primary School, Windermere Road, Langley, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4LA with effect from 1st September... MoreClosed 30 December 2015 -
Proposed closure of South Street Nursery School, Rochdale and proposed change in age range of Heybrook CP School, Rochdale to set up replacement nursery places
The Local Authority is considering the need to close South Street Nursery School with effect from 31st August 2016, and to set up replacement nursery places at Heybrook CP School with effect from 1st September 2016. The Local Authority wants to hear your views before it takes the decision to publish legal proposals. What is being proposed? The proposal is to: • Permanently close South Street Nursery School from 31st August 2016; and • Set up new nursery places at Heybrook CP... MoreClosed 18 December 2015 -
Consultation on priorities for the Borough of Rochdale for 2016-19
In 2011 public organisations in the borough of Rochdale agreed a 10-year vision that set out our shared priorities and ambitions up to the year 2021. The shared vision said that we wanted to create a prosperous borough that grows and develops, and improves the lives of local people through co-operation and partnership. Rochdale Borough Council then developed its own vision that said we would build success and prosperity with our citizens and partners, while protecting vulnerable people.... MoreClosed 11 December 2015 -
Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Area October 2015
Rooley Moor Forum has expressed their intention to produce a neighbourhood plan for the Rooley Moor area, and have therefore formally applied for the designation of a neighbourhood area. Established under the Localism Act 2011, neighbourhood plans provide the opportunity for local communities to play a greater role in determining the future of their area. A neighbourhood plan can outline policies on the development and allocate land for development within the designated neighbourhood... MoreClosed 30 November 2015 -
Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Forum October 2015
A community group in Rooley Moor has expressed their intention to produce a neighbourhood plan for the Rooley Moor area, and have therefore formally applied for the designation of a neighbourhood forum. If the Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Forum is made, no other organisation or body may be designated for that neighbourhood area until that designation expires or is withdrawn. Established under the Localism Act 2011, neighbourhood plans provide the opportunity for local communities to... MoreClosed 30 November 2015 -
Literature & Ideas Festival equalities questionnaire
The Council wants to ensure it offers services that meet the needs of its communities. To help achieve this we want to know more about the customers who attend our Literature & Ideas Festival or who visit its website. The following survey asks 15 questions about you and your opinion of the festival, and should take only a couple of minutes to complete. The responses, which are completely anonymous, will be used to help us find out the type of person interested in the festival, and to... MoreClosed 13 November 2015 -
Gambling Licensing Policy Statement 2016-2019
We are reviewing our Gambling Licensing Policy Statement under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005. Due to changes in legislation and guidance, including the recently approved Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) issued by the Gambling Commission, we have made revisions to our policy statement. Consultation is open on the updated proposed policy (2016-2019). Please send us your comments including any proposed alterations to Policy no later than midnight on Friday 6... MoreClosed 6 November 2015 -
Consultation for additional school places at Sandbrook CP School - Oct15
Notice is given that Rochdale Borough Council is considering the permanent alteration to: Sandbrook Community Primary School, Hartley Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2LR. On the 8 th October 2015, the Local Authority will undertake consultation on the proposal to provide additional primary school places at Sandbrook CP School with effect from September 2016. The proposal is to permanently enlarge Sandbrook CP School by providing an additional 30 places in each new admission year group. The... MoreClosed 4 November 2015 -
Consultation for additional school places at Bowlee Park CP School - Oct 2015
Notice is given that Rochdale Borough Council is considering the enlargement of: Bowlee Park CP School, Windermere Road, Langley, Middleton, M24 4LA. Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Bowlee Park CP School, Middleton with effect from September 2016. The proposal is to enlarge Bowlee Park CP School by providing an additional 30 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the... MoreClosed 3 November 2015 -
CS101 - Proposal to Reconfigure Youth Centre Provision
Outline of Proposal We are proposing a change in the Youth Service provision which includes the proposed closure of the Gower Street Youth Base and The Strand shop, and the proposed disposal of one of the two Youth Service Mobile buses that are currently used to deliver Youth Services across the borough. General Impact A reduction in the amount of weekly face to face sessions available for young people to access and a reduction in a range of settings that young people can access the... MoreClosed 23 October 2015 -
CS103 - Proposal to review Play Provision in Rochdale Borough
Outline of Proposal Review of play provision General Impact The proposed change will; 1. Cease the current staffed open access play provision at the Falinge Park Play Barn (the adjacent fixed equipment playground is not affected by this proposal) 2. Re configure current grant funding to local groups for the delivery of open access play provision and related support. The current grant funding will be reduced and existing grant recipients will be invited... MoreClosed 23 October 2015 -
Statement of Community Involvement July 2015
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out the ways in which the local community, businesses and key organisations can get involved in both the planning application process and key stages in the preparation of different parts of the local plan and other planning policy documents within Rochdale. MoreClosed 31 August 2015 -
Introduction of Weekly Food Waste Collection Service
Rochdale Borough Council approved improvements to its waste collection service in a bid to increase recycling rates and save up to £1 million a year. The council’s cabinet has approved a proposal to roll out weekly food waste collections in a bid to provide an improved service and increase recycling rates. The new service will roll out in October 2015 and forms part of the council’s invest to save programme; providing savings of up to £1 million per year to help ease the saving... MoreClosed 1 August 2015 -
Rochdale Town Hall Restoration & Revival
Rochdale’s Town Hall is our greatest historic and cultural asset but it needs work to restore and adapt it so that it can be preserved for future generations. We also want to make even more use of this stunning building, so that more people can enjoy it in the future. That’s why we are working with the Friends of Rochdale Town Hall (FoRTH) and Rochdale Development Agency on a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund. This Grade I Listed building is already used for events like weddings,... MoreClosed 31 July 2015 -
Proposed Solar Farm at Chamber House Farm Consultation
This consultation seeks views on the forthcoming planning application for a solar farm at Chamber House Farm Rochdale, OL10 1RL. The proposals would cover 11.7 hectares (28.9 acres) of land and will generate up to 5.0 MW of clean energy annually. This is sufficient to power the equivalent of 1,250 local homes, thus providing the energy needs of 1.6% of households in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. With 5m spacing between panel rows, less than one third of the total site area... MoreClosed 27 July 2015 -
Extra Reception Places
Rochdale Borough Council Proposal for Extra Reception Class Places within the Rochdale Borough. Notice is given that Rochdale Local Authority is considering providing extra reception class places across the Borough in order to ensure the availability of places meets the current and projected demands. The Local Authority will undertake consultation on the proposal to provide extra reception class places at the following schools within the Rochdale Borough: Heywood Township: For... MoreClosed 22 July 2015 -
Proposal for Additional SEN Places in Rochdale
Rochdale Borough Council Enlargement of Special Schools in Rochdale Borough Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) and 19(2) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Rochdale Borough Council intends to make a prescribed alteration to: 1. Newlands Special School, Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG with effect from September 2016: The proposed alteration is to enlarge the school to admit a further 16 children in total. The current capacity of the school is... MoreClosed 10 July 2015 -
School Admission Arrangements for 2016/17 Entry
Proposed changes to the admission criteria for Rochdale Borough Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools Rochdale Council is consulting on a proposed change to the admission criterion to give priority to children eligible for the service premium. Background Subject to a new Admissions Code coming into effect, admission authorities can give a priority to children eligible for early years premium, pupil premium and service premium. The Local Authority is also consulting on... MoreClosed 5 February 2015 -
Derby Street Nursery School Closure
Update: At the Council’s Cabinet meeting held on 23rd March 2015, the statutory proposal was considered to close Derby Street Nursery School and the proposal has now been approved. The reasons for the decision are that: • There are currently no pupils on roll at the school. • There are enough places elsewhere in the Heywood Township that are OfSTED graded good or better, to meet overall demand. The changes will take effect from 31st March 2015. Derby Street... MoreClosed 4 February 2015 -
Durn Development Brief November 2014
This development brief provides a planning framework and options for the development of the Durn area of Littleborough. The purpose of the development brief is to set out the potential redevelopment of this site in a linked and coordinated manner so to deliver a high quality scheme which maximises its sustainable, canal side location. Such a development would not only enhance the canal corridor but would add to the tourism and visitor economy of the wider area. The draft development... MoreClosed 12 January 2015 -
Guidelines & Standards for Hot Food Takeaway Uses Supplementary Planning Document November 2014
The purpose of the Guidelines & Standards for Hot Food Takeaway Uses Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is to set out the council's guidance for new planning applications relating to hot food takeaways uses in the Borough. It will also ensure that new hot food takeaway development does not harm local environmental quality or residential amenity. It sets out clear and practical guidance with the following key aims: Minimise the negative impacts of takeaways on childhood... MoreClosed 24 December 2014 -
Guidelines & Standards for Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document November 2014
The purpose of this guidance is to assist in the process of ensuring high quality residential development throughout the Borough. It provides detailed guidance on: Standard on new residential developments; Alterations and extensions to existing dwellings; Other proposals which affect nearby residential uses; Proposed and existing detached outbuildings, where appropriate; and General design aims. MoreClosed 24 December 2014 -
CS002 - Proposal to Reduce the Cost of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Outline of Proposal Local Authorities have a responsibility to provide services to children in need and those who are looked after, which may include mental health services; this can be delivered directly or in partnership with other agencies. In addition, the NHS/Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has a duty to meet the health needs of all children including those who are looked after by other councils and residents in Rochdale borough. Consequently, it is more efficient for the Local... MoreClosed 29 October 2014 -
CS003 - Proposal to Reduce Children's Residential Care Costs
Outline of Proposal It is proposed through improved service delivery and targeted support that a cost saving can be made in the costs of external placements and by reducing the number of looked after young people in the older age group. General Impact The impact of this proposal is to focus delivery of services on assessed need. In the longer term this will deliver reduced costs and better outcomes to address the risk of family breakdown and support placement stability, by... MoreClosed 29 October 2014 -
CS015 - Proposal to Reduce the Budget for the Contact Service
Outline of Proposal It is proposed through improved social work assessment and the implementation of the new contact guidance that the current demand on the contact service can be reduced and savings made through the reduction of contact officers employed within the service. General Impact Reduction in contact demand is not achieved in the timeframe anticipated A child’s allocated Social Worker may have increased responsibility for the management and promotion... MoreClosed 29 October 2014 -
CS017 - Proposal to Share Children's Social Care Services With Bury and Oldham
Outline of Proposal A proposal to achieve savings as a result of work with neighbouring authorities to share services with a target to deliver an indicative £230k reoccurring cashable savings in 2015/16 across children’s social care General Impact The proposal if achieved will integrate services across local authority boundaries in order to achieve savings, by reducing costs in delivering services, without reducing service provision. Impact on Service Users Sharing services... MoreClosed 29 October 2014
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