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  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Falinge Park High School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional secondary school places at Falinge Park High School with effect from September 2017. The proposal is to enlarge Falinge Park High School by providing an additional 30 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the admission number to 270 from September 2017 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 240. The current total capacity of the... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Matthew Moss High School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale with effect from September 2018. The proposal is to enlarge Matthew Moss High School by providing an additional 30 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the admission number to 240 from September 2018 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 210. The current total capacity... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Libraries Customer Equalities Survey

    The Council wants to ensure it offers the services that meet the needs of its communities. To help achieve this we want to know more about the customers of our libraries. The following anonymous survey asks thirteen questions about you, and should take only a couple of minutes to complete The responses which are completely anonymous will be used to help us to try and make sure our services meet the need of the local community. The information you provide will be securely stored with... More
    Closed 30 January 2017

  • Budget challenge

    We’re still facing huge financial challenges and difficult choices about how to spend your money. Since 2010 we’ve agreed savings of £159 million however, by 2019 we need to save approximately £38.8 million more. We're preparing for another challenging savings programme, following reductions in government funding, rising costs and increased demand for our services. As we'll have less money in the future, fewer staff, we won't be able to do as much, it's important that we focus on the... More
    Closed 28 February 2017

  • Survey of Landlords, Letting Agents and Property Managers 2016

    Consultation on the proposal to extend its additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation, started on the 1 December 2016 at our Landlords Forum and will last for 10 weeks. We particularly want to talk to landlords and letting agents, tenants occupying private rented accommodation (specifically those living in HMO accommodation) and local residents. We will do this through: web page and online questionnaire hard copy questionnaire background information... More
    Closed 3 March 2017

  • Additional Licensing of houses in multiple occupation - Survey of tenants

    Consultation on the proposal to extend its additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation, started on the 1 December 2016 at our Landlords Forum and will last for 10 weeks. We particularly want to talk to landlords and letting agents, tenants occupying private rented accommodation (specifically those living in HMO accommodation) and local residents. We will do this through: web page and online questionnaire hard copy questionnaire background information... More
    Closed 3 March 2017

  • Additional Licensing of houses in multiple occupation - Survey of residents and other agencies

    Consultation on the proposal to extend its additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation, started on the 1 December 2016 at our Landlords Forum and will last for 10 weeks. We particularly want to talk to landlords and letting agents, tenants occupying private rented accommodation (specifically those living in HMO accommodation) and local residents. We will do this through: web page and online questionnaire hard copy questionnaire background information... More
    Closed 3 March 2017

  • Review of Community Centre grant funding

    Overview of proposal In November 2016 the Council’s Cabinet approved criteria for an assessment to review the 16 Grant-Funded Community Centres. As a result of this assessment it is proposed to remove the Council funding from the two centres that were found to be least effective – Wardleworth Community Centre and Castlemere Community Centre. These centres were assessed to have delivered least value for money for the Council. Overall impact of proposed change The proposal is to... More
    Closed 9 March 2017

  • Catley Lane Head Conservation Area Consultation

    Catley Lane Head is considered to be an area of historic and architectural interest worthy of preservation and enhancement. The production of a draft conservation area appraisal has established the intrinsic heritage value of the area and its setting. Local consultation and feedback will support the appraisal resulting in a comprehensive document that will assist the council when assessing development proposals through the planning process. The 28 day consultation period will take place from... More
    Closed 9 August 2017

  • Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme

    The Rochdale borough has lots of businesses and venues that have joined the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme and aim to provide breastfeeding friendly environments that help mums to feel comfortable breastfeeding in public and children to enjoy a longer, healthier life. If you are a breastfeeding mum and have visited a breastfeeding welcome venue we want to hear about your experiences, so we can continue working towards our goal of a breastfeeding friendly borough. Please complete this... More
    Closed 5 October 2017

  • Consultation on the need for extra Primary school places from September 2017

    Consultation on the need for extra Reception school places from September 2018 and Year 1 to Year school spaces from 2017. The Local Authority is looking at how many extra school places are going to be needed throughout the Borough in the coming years. The consultation papers detail the current number of places available for each Township, the anticipated number of additional places that will be required and proposals for how these might be provided. The consultation runs from... More
    Closed 8 November 2017

  • Consultation on the need for extra Secondary school places from September 2018

    Consultation on the need for extra Secondary school places from September 2018 The Local Authority is looking at how many extra school places are going to be needed throughout the Borough in the coming years. The consultation papers detail the current number of places available for each Township, the anticipated number of additional places that will be required and proposals for how these might be provided. The consultation runs from Wednesday 11th October and ends at midnight on 8th... More
    Closed 8 November 2017

  • Rochdale Library Service Review

    A full service review is being undertaken to see how we can improve what libraries offer to customers. More
    Closed 16 February 2018

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Lowerplace Primary School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Lowerplace Primary School with effect from September 2018. More
    Closed 4 March 2018

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Belfield Community School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Belfield Community School with effect from September 2018. More
    Closed 4 March 2018

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Siddal Moor Sports College

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional secondary school places at Siddal Moor Sports College with effect from September 2019. More
    Closed 4 March 2018

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of St Luke’s CE Primary School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at St Luke’s CE Primary School with effect from September 2019. More
    Closed 4 March 2018

  • Licensing Service: Street Trading Policy

    We are reviewing our existing Street Trading Policy. The policy is being reviewed to build on the Council’s existing street trading policy and to bring it up to date to ensure it provides a clear view of the Council’s expectations of applicants and consent/licence holders whilst promoting public health and maintaining public safety. It provides guidance to support applicants through the preparation and application process and sets out what will be considered when determining... More
    Closed 8 April 2018

  • Notice of Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places

    The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006 Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 The Electoral Administration Act 2013 included a new provision altering the timing of statutory reviews of parliamentary polling districts and polling places. This review must be completed and implemented by the end of December 2018, so for the changes to be included in the register on 1 December this year, Full... More
    Closed 27 July 2018

  • NH-2019-20-013 Review of Voluntary Sector Grant to Homelessness Prevention Services

    Overview of proposal The council has a statutory duty to assist households that are at risk of becoming homeless and is committed to preventing homelessness and reducing rough sleeping in the borough. This council is supported by voluntary sector partners that provide crisis support and interventions to households at risk of homelessness. The council part funds these services through voluntary sector grants that are administered by the Strategic Housing Services. The... More
    Closed 10 September 2018

  • NH-2019-20-022 - Review of Grant Funded Community Centres

    Overview of proposal A reduction of 50% for two consecutive years to the overall Community Centres grant budget in 2019/20 and 2020/21 Overall impact of proposed change The reduction will achieve a saving of £202,640 in year 1 and a saving of £101,320 in year 2, giving a total saving of £303,960. This would leave a budget available of £101,320 available in year 3 for distribution to grant funded community centres. Impact on affected Service Users Each... More
    Closed 10 September 2018

  • NH-2019-20-024 - Review of the budget for the provision of social and welfare advice and legal services

    Overview of proposal To reduce the budget for the provision of social and welfare advice and legal services by 10%. The savings will be achieved with a new procurement exercise through which a new contract will be in place in April 2019. Overall impact of proposed change A joint procurement exercise is to be undertaken to secure a contract to deliver advice and legal services. Through delivery of a joint procurement with other councils, it is intended to... More
    Closed 10 September 2018

  • Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2018

    The council want to understand what people think about the festival and to see if events like this benefit Rochdale. Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used by the council for research and development purposes. More
    Closed 14 September 2018

  • Licensing Service: Gambling Licensing Policy Statement 2019-2022

    The Council is reviewing its Gambling Licensing Policy Statement under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005. Our Statement of Gambling Policy is a document we must produce by law. It sets out our approach to gambling licensing in the Borough of Rochdale. It gives clear guidance to licence holders, applicants and people who may comment on licence applications of our policies and expectations. We are legally obliged to have regard to our Statement of Gambling Policy... More
    Closed 16 September 2018

  • Consultation on draft Allocations Plan

    The Council is carrying out a Regulation 18 consultation on the draft Allocations Plan Development Plan Document (Allocations Plan). This provides an opportunity to comment on the policies, allocations and designations proposed in the draft Allocations Plan. As part of the consultation we are also seeking comments on a number of background documents which can be found listed below. The Allocations Plan will propose detailed planning policies, area designations and site allocations... More
    Closed 5 November 2018

  • Transfer of Belfield Library to Belfield School

    The library service would like the views of the public on the proposed transfer of the library at Belfield to Belfield Primary School. The school will gain a much needed and valuable library for the use of the school, its pupils, pupils across Rochdale and the community. More
    Closed 18 November 2018

  • Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival 2018 Survey

    The council want to understand what people think about the festival and to see if events like this benefit Rochdale. Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used by the council for research and development purposes. More
    Closed 23 November 2018

  • Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Development Plan

    Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Forum have submitted a Neighbourhood Development Plan for consultation. In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Town and Country Planning Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Rochdale Borough Council is now required to undertake this further formal consultation on behalf of the Forum. This represents a final opportunity for those interested to make comments on the Neighbourhood Plan. Responses received will be forwarded to the Independent... More
    Closed 22 March 2019

  • Greater Manchester Social Work Academy – Recruitment Survey

    We are seeking your help in completing this consultation to identify how many newly recruited social work staff have been educated as part of the Greater Manchester Social Work Academy. This is to help us understand where graduates from the MA programmes at Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University and supported by all 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester have ended up being employed to help with the further development of the partnership. ... More
    Closed 8 April 2019

  • Statutory Proposal for Shawclough Community Primary School to create an SEN Resourced Provision for Children with Autism

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional SEN primary school places at Shawclough Community Primary School in a new resourced provision with effect from September 2019. More
    Closed 31 May 2019
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