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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 Woodland Primary School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Woodland Primary School, Heywood with effect from September 2018. The proposal is to enlarge Woodland Primary 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 90 from September 2018 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 60. The current total capacity of... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of St Joseph’s RC Primary School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Woodland Primary School, Middleton with effect from September 2017. The proposal is to enlarge St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School by providing an additional 15 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the admission number to 60 from September 2017 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 45. The... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Boarshaw CP School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton with effect from September 2018. The proposal is to enlarge Boarshaw Community Primary 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 60 from September 2018 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 30. The school currently... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Kingsway Park High School

    Kingsway Park High School with effect from September 2017. The proposal is to enlarge Kingsway 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 school is 1200 places and the increase in places will mean that the total capacity will rise to... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • Statutory Proposal for the Enlargement of Whittaker Moss Primary School

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at Whittaker Moss Primary School with effect from September 2017. The proposal is to enlarge Whittaker Moss Primary School by providing an additional 15 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the admission number to 60 from September 2017 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 45. The current total capacity of... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

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

    Rochdale Council is now consulting on a proposal to provide additional primary school places at St Andrew’s CE Primary School with effect from September 2017. The proposal is to enlarge St Andrew’s CE Primary School by providing an additional 15 places in each new admission year group. The enlargement of the school would be to increase the admission number to 60 from September 2017 for each new successive year group, from the current admission number of 45. The current total... More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • School Admission Arrangements for 2018/19

    Overview Proposed changes to the admission criteria for Rochdale Borough Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools. Background The following changes are proposed to the Admission Policies for the Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools: Introduction of separate Admission Policies for Secondary schools and Primary schools; Introduction of an Admission Policy in respect of In Year Admissions and Transfers; Clarification to the criterion related to pupils... More
    Closed 16 January 2017

  • NH-2017-345 Review of Library Service Provision

    Overview of proposal Changes to library services in the borough. Specifically, Closure of the mobile library service Reduction in the bookfund by 15% Overall impact of proposed change Customers of the borough’s 17 libraries will not be affected by this proposal except a small reduction in the amount of new books received. Customers of the mobile library, who have mobility difficulties, can access the library service via the doorstep library service for... More
    Closed 9 January 2017

  • NH-2017-343 Community Group subsidies

    Overview of proposal Removal of payment to schools, which allows schools to offer reduced room hire charges to community groups. Overall impact of proposed change The Council budget which pays schools to offer subsidised room lets to specific community groups will be removed. Schools may choose to offer room hire charges at the reduced level. Impact on affected service users If schools do not continue to offer the room let at the reduced rate, community groups will need to... More
    Closed 9 January 2017

  • CS-2017-341 Children's Centre Phase 2 Review

    Overview of proposal The proposal recommends the reduction in management and frontline staff in recognition that the level of service provided in children’s centres transferred to schools has reduced. Overall impact of proposed change There will be a reduction in the number of face to face session held by frontline children’s centre staff in outreach venues Impact on affected service users Service users will be able to access services at children’s centres but there will... More
    Closed 9 January 2017

  • ACS-2017-340 Community Opportunities Contract

    Overview of proposal The contract for the community opportunities service will not be retendered when the contract ends in August 2017. Overall impact of proposed change Reduction in low level prevention services Impact on affected service users The service provides short term interventions so it is anticipated that the impact on existing service users will be minimal but this will be further established through consultation. New service users will not be able to access the... More
    Closed 9 January 2017

  • CS-2017-342 Review of Edge of Care provision

    Overview of proposal The proposal recommends the reduction in management and frontline staff in recognition that the level of service provided in children’s centres transferred to schools has reduced. Overall impact of proposed change There will be a reduction in the number of face to face session held by frontline children’s centre staff in outreach venues Impact on affected service users Service users will be able to access services at children’s centres but there will... More
    Closed 9 January 2017

  • Playing Pitch Strategy

    The Council has prepared a Draft Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS), which aims to make sure that there is an adequate supply of good quality, accessible grass and artificial pitches in the borough, to meet current and future demands for formal pitch sports. It covers all Link4Life, council, school, club and community sports grounds that accommodate the following sports: Cricket Football Hockey Lacrosse Rounders Rugby Football League ... More
    Closed 6 January 2017

  • Playing Pitches Survey

    What are we doing? We are currently reviewing all outdoor playing pitches and facilities across the borough to help us develop a 5–10 year ‘Rochdale Borough Playing Pitch Strategy’. It will include all Link4Life, council, school, club and community sports grounds that accommodate the following sports: Cricket Football Hockey Lacrosse Rounders Rugby Football League Rugby Football Union The review will take into... More
    Closed 30 November 2016

  • AC-2017-301 Remodel supported living offer for people with learning disabilities

    Overview of proposal Remodel the Supported Living offer for people with learning disabilities to develop a wider range of care and support options at reduced costs. Overall impact of proposed change A review of the number of group homes within the Rochdale Borough and an increase in alternative types of care and accommodation to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. Impact on affected service users Care needs met through new wider range of care and support... More
    Closed 28 November 2016

  • Alcohol Awareness Week 2016 Quiz

    Alcohol Awareness Week 2016 Quiz This Alcohol Awareness Week (14 th – 20 th November) we want to get people thinking about alcohol and how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. Alcohol can have negative impacts on your health, mental wellbeing and relationships as well as costing society around £21bn per year and putting massive pressure on the NHS, police, licensing and social services. Do you know the risks? Have a go at the quiz... More
    Closed 20 November 2016

  • NH-2017-312 Continued provision of School Crossing Patrols at a charge to schools

    Overview of proposal For Schools to fund School Crossing Patrols (SCP) in their areas. Overall impact of proposed change The Council will provide the service at the level that schools wish to purchase. Impact on affected service users The Council will continue to provide the service to schools where they wish to purchase the service – where a school does not want the Council to provide this service they could make their own arrangements. Total Savings: 2017/18 £272,000... More
    Closed 8 November 2016

  • CS-2017-308 Remodel and Review the Contact Service

    Overview of proposal Remodel and review the delivery of the Contact Service to provide a saving of £70,000. Overall impact of proposed change Review is likely to result in a change to the approach to delivery of contact service in light of service needs and role of services and others in the process. Impact on affected service users The expectation and duty will remain for each cared for child to have an individual contact plan (as per current policy and procedures) which will... More
    Closed 31 October 2016

  • CS-2017-307 Restructure Youth Offending Service

    Overview of proposal To review the Youth Offending Service across Rochdale and Bury in light of legislative and demand changes. Overall impact of proposed change A rationalisation of the service to meet future demand and respond to changes in legislation. Impact on affected service users There should be no impact on the service users. Total Savings: 2017/18 £80,000 ongoing You can find the full proposal document, which includes the Equality Impact Assessment, below in... More
    Closed 31 October 2016

  • AC-2017-302 Changes to Adult Care charging policy

    Overview of proposal Changes are proposed to the Adult Care Charging Policy from April 2017. These changes will bring the Charging Policy in line with national changes to benefits and pension payments. It is proposed to link the minimum income guarantee (the amount of income we ‘protect’ from charges) to an individuals’ pensionable age rather than their actual age. It is proposed to stop disregarding the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as part of the financial... More
    Closed 31 October 2016
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