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TS201 - Partnership work with Bury MBC re. Youth Offending Team (YOT) service delivery
Outline of Proposal We already have an existing partnership arrangement in place with Bury that allows Rochdale Borough Council’s YOT to manage YOT services undertaken by Bury Council. This proposal looks to develop this collaboration further. Negotiations are underway with Bury Council to explore the development of a more integrated style of service delivery that provides good quality services to YOT service users, and effective management oversight of the provision. The proposal... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
SFL102 - Review Children's Centre Provision
Outline of Proposal Rochdale borough currently has 16 Children’s Centres which deliver integrated Early Childhood Services to comply with the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and the Childcare Act 2006. This proposal sets out a new way of delivering Children’s Centre services across the borough which will meet our legislative duties and ensure services are provided for families with the greatest need. The model will be a hub and spoke model based on a merger... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
CC110a - Book Fund
Outline of Proposal In 2011-12, 978,209 items were issued from the borough’s libraries. The total replacement value of the stock holding for the library service, including books and other resources is just over £3.5 million. In the light of the significant strain on Council resources we are proposing to permanently remove £38,000 from the existing book fund budget, leaving a fund of £200,000 to buy book stock from 2013/14 onwards. The proposed reduction in funding would mean that... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
CC107 - Review Support for the Community and Voluntary Sector Service
Outline of Proposal The council currently commissions infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector. This includes training and business development support for community and voluntary sector organisations and the support and co-ordination of volunteers. The contract will be ending in March 2013 and this gives the council the opportunity to reconsider and redesign the support provided to the sector, as well as making a significant financial saving. The council will work... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
CC106c - Renegotiation of CCTV Contract
Outline of Proposal The Community Safety section of Customers and Communities is responsible for commissioning a range of services to minimize crime and disorder in the borough. One service which is commissioned is the provision of the CCTV contract to ensure coverage of Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton town centres. The service provided is currently of a high level, with an upgraded and well stocked control centre. It is proposed to reduce the funding we provide for this service by... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
SFL205 - Restructure the School Improvement Team – Primary
Outline of Proposal The School Improvement Team offers challenge and support to all schools in the Rochdale Borough in order to improve educational provision and raise standards for all learners as well as fulfilling the statutory duty of intervention where there is serious underperformance. From 1 September 2012, all secondary schools will be members of The Pioneer Trust in partnership with the council. The Trust, rather than the council, will provide universal functions of challenge and... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
ASC106 - Remodelling of Community Restart Service
Outline of Proposal The Community Restart service supports people with severe and enduring mental health problems to live in the community, maintaining their tenancies and accessing crisis support as necessary. The service also helps service users when they experience a crisis, preventing hospital admission. The service operates what is known as a ‘hub and spoke’ model of service delivery. The service has an element based at Greave House and provides crisis and intensive... MoreClosed 12 December 2012 -
Need for Extra Primary School Reception Class Places
Need for Extra Primary School Reception Class Places from now until September 2016 The Local Authority is looking at how many extra Reception Class places are going to be needed in the next few years. The reason for this consultation is to tell you how many extra places are likely to be needed across the Rochdale Borough, and to ask your views about where these places should be provided. For further detailed information, please click on the PDF links below which have been divided into... MoreClosed 21 December 2012 -
Housing Strategy Consultation
The Council is developing a new Housing Strategy to address the key housing challenges and problems within the borough. It is a statutory requirement for all local authorities to have in place a housing strategy. The purpose of housing strategies is to: • Provide an overview of housing related issues in the area • Identify any mismatch between supply and demand and identify issues regarding housing conditions • Sets out the key objectives for the authority and its partners •... MoreClosed 31 December 2012 -
Consultation on the George Street, Heywood Development Brief
George Street, Heywood Development Brief The George Street Development Brief provides the background and context to the site and an assessment of how the site could be successfully regenerated in a coordinated and sustainable manner. The George Street site is on the edge of Heywood Town Centre and comprises underused open space with some parts of the site having been the location of industrial uses in the past. The development brief considers the opportunities for the wider... MoreClosed 4 January 2013 -
School Admission Arrangements 2014-15
CONSULTATION ON SCHOOL ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS 2014-15 The Local Authority is consulting on Admission Arrangements and Planned Admission Numbers for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools for 2014-15. The document sets out the policy and arrangements for: the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for 2014-15; the Within-year Transfer Policy 2014-15; Consultation on Admission Policy for 2014-15; and Planned Admission Numbers 2014-15. There are... MoreClosed 28 January 2013 -
Falinge Fold Conservation Area
The attached summary Conservation Area Appraisal has been made available as part of the consultation process for the proposed designation of the Falinge Fold Conservation Area and accompanying Conservation Area Appraisal. A copy of the summary Conservation Area Appraisal is available for inspection at Rochdale Library as well as the Planning and Regulation Office in Telegraph House (Baillie Street, Rochdale OL16 1JH). Information will also be made available through RMBC’s Facebook and... MoreClosed 11 February 2013 -
Proposed closure of Middleton Technology School Sixth Form
The proposal is to close the Sixth Form provision at Middleton Technology School on 31st August 2013. The reason for this consultation is to tell you that following the request from the School Governing Body and public consultation, the Local Authority has now published statutory proposals to close the sixth form. There is a statutory representation period which starts on Thursday 10th January 2013 and lasts until Wednesday 20th February 2013. Further information is available in the... MoreClosed 20 February 2013 -
Rochdale Publication Core Strategy January 2013
The Core Strategy is a borough-wide strategic framework for growth and development up to 2028. It includes policies that set out the broad scale and location of new housing and employment development, transport and environmental policies and policies for determining planning applications. Following consultation on a Draft Core Strategy in 2012 we have now produced our Publication Core Strategy for consultation. At this formal Publication stage, representations will be invited strictly in... MoreClosed 8 March 2013 -
Rochdale Borough Transport Strategy 2013 Refresh
The Borough Transport Strategy is a statement and lobbying document detailing the Council’s Transport aspirations to meet future travel needs in the Borough to 2026. It was initially published in June 2010 and as a live document was intended to be regularly reviewed and refreshed. A number of the short term priority improvements (e.g. Metrolink / Rochdale PT Interchange) included in the document are now under construction, nearing completion or have secured financial commitment, therefore... MoreClosed 5 April 2013 -
Rochdale Borough Library Strategy Consultation - Children and Young People Survey
This survey is just for school aged children and young people. We want to know your views about public libraries in Rochdale Borough. We are not asking about your school library. If you want to complete the more detailed questionnaire please go to: https://consultations.rochdale.gov.uk/research/library_strategy Public Libraries have a special role. They provide safe spaces that are open and welcoming to all, they also provide access to information and knowledge. Great libraries make... MoreClosed 28 April 2013 -
Littleborough Neighbourhood Area Consultation
Littleborough Civic Trust have expressed their intention, either as a forum or in conjunction with other interested parties, to produce a neighbourhood plan for the Littleborough area, and have therefore formally applied for the designation of a neighbourhood area. Background information The Localism Act 2011 created a range of measures to provide more power to local communities. This included allowing local communities to guide future development within their local area through the... MoreClosed 30 April 2013 -
Spotland Bridge Conservation Area Consultation
Background information Spotland Bridge Conservation Area was designated as a conservation area by Rochdale Township Committee on 26 th July 2007. In doing so, the Council acknowledged the special architectural and historic interest of the area and its potential for preservation and enhancement. The current Conservation Area was designated using the Council's urgent designation procedure and the boundary was kept to a minimum. It was proposed that in due course a larger conservation area... MoreClosed 31 May 2013 -
St.Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement
St.Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement The Local Authority is considering setting up a new Nursery Class at St.Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) and also wants to increase the intake at the school to 45 in each new year group from September 2014. Before it takes the decision to publish legal proposals, the Local Authority wants to hear your views about the proposals. The consultation documents are attached here. The... MoreClosed 17 June 2013 -
Rochdale Township Green Infrastructure Action Plan June 2013
Green infrastructure is the natural outdoor environment around us and is part of the life support system of the community. It includes all the green spaces from gardens, playing fields, parks and street trees to the wider countryside surrounding the borough. It also includes open water features such as canals, streams and lakes. These spaces provide a number of essential benefits that support our quality of life, health and well-being by providing opportunities for sport and recreation,... MoreClosed 2 August 2013 -
St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement
St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement The Governing Body of St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) has published statutory proposals to change the age range of the school by the addition of a nursery class from 1st September 2014. The Nursery would have 26 full-time equivalent places. The Local Authority has also published statutory proposals to enlarge St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) by increasing the... MoreClosed 16 August 2013 -
Littleborough Neighbourhood Forum
A community group in Littleborough has expressed their intention to produce a neighbourhood plan for the Littleborough area, and have therefore formally applied for the designation of a neighbourhood forum. Background information The Localism Act 2011 created a range of measures to provide more power to local communities. This included allowing local communities to guide future development within their local area through the production of a neighbourhood plan. Neighbourhood plans... MoreClosed 20 August 2013 -
Heywood Station Conservation Area
The Heywood Station Conservation Area was designated in 2007, as an ‘area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which, it is desirable to preserve or enhance’ [as defined by The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990]. This appraisal has been produced to establish the special character and significance of the existing designated conservation area, along with the following proposed extensions to the conservation area: ... MoreClosed 16 September 2013 -
Rochdale Homelessness Strategy 2013-16 - Development and Consultation
In October 2012 Rochdale Council appointed independent Consultants, the Housing Quality Network (HQN), to undertake an independent strategic review of homelessness in the borough in order to inform a new homelessness strategy which will shape how agencies work together to address homelessness and how resources are deployed to provide effective and efficient services. The development of the new Homelessness Strategy 2013-16 is being led by Rochdale Council’s Strategic Housing Team... MoreClosed 30 September 2013 -
St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement
St. Andrew’s CE Primary School (Dearnley) - Establishment of Nursery Class & Significant Enlargement The Governing Body of St.Andrew’s CE Primary School and Rochdale Local Authority have withdrawn proposals published on 6th July 2013 for the establishment of a nursery class and the enlargement of the school. This is because the exact legal consultation procedure was not followed before those proposals were published. This decision was taken before Rochdale Council considered the... MoreClosed 20 October 2013 -
Denehurst Park Improvements
As part of the recent decision to establish a cemetery in part of Denehurst Park the council gave a commitment to invest and improve the remainder of the park in consultation with the local community. This initial period of informal consultation will run for 4 weeks commencing Saturday 5 October 2013 and end on Saturday 2 November 2013. The consultation aims to find out from the local community how you would like to see the park improved and to give you the opportunity to have your say.... MoreClosed 2 November 2013 -
Integrated Healthy Lifestyles Service
Healthy Lifestyle Services involve improving people’s health and wellbeing both for individual families and the community. These include services to help people stop smoking, eat more healthily, lose weight and get fitter. They also include support for sexual health, mental wellbeing and oral hygiene. Healthy Lifestyle Services are currently delivered in partnership with local health services, the local leisure trust and third sector providers. In recent years this has focused on... MoreClosed 18 November 2013 -
The Rochdale Children’s Services Survey
Thank you for taking a few moments to complete this survey. These questions will help us understand how effective the council and its partners are at communicating issues to do with children and young people in the Rochdale borough. We will use these answers to make sure we communicate more effectively in the future. All answers are anonymous, but we do have some optional questions at the end that will help us understand more about the people taking this survey. All complete entries... MoreClosed 28 November 2013 -
Rochdale Borough's Strategy for Flood Risk Management October 2013
Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Rochdale Council became a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) with responsibilities for a series of duties and powers relating to the management of flood risk in the borough. As part of its new duties, the Council is required to publish a flood risk management strategy setting out significant flood risks in the borough and how it intends to address them as a LLFA including working with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders with a... MoreClosed 29 November 2013 -
Literature & Ideas Festival equalities questionnaire 2013
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 1 December 2013
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