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CS-2017-303 Remodelling of the Educational Welfare Service
Overview of proposal It is proposed that the service provided to Schools by the Education Welfare Service is remodelled. Overall impact of proposed change The impact from this proposal is to ensure that support to schools to improve attendance is targeted to schools and families where there is the greatest need to improve. Impact on affected service users The Council will still be fulfilling its statutory duty to support good attendance, the universal support to schools beyond... MoreOpened 15 September 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... MoreOpened 15 September 2016 -
PH-2017-313 Removal of Buy with Confidence Scheme
Overview of proposal The proposal is to cease the operation of the Buy with Confidence Scheme due to the minimal use by businesses; therefore the cost does not provide value for money to residents. Overall impact of proposed change The scheme would no longer be provided. Impact on affected service users The impact on local traders and customers of cessation of the Scheme would be minimal as only two local businesses are currently signed up to the Scheme. Total Savings:... MoreOpened 15 September 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... MoreOpened 15 September 2016 -
NH-2017-311 Review of Community Centre grant funding
Overview of proposal Review of Community Centre Grant Funding. Overall impact of proposed change Rationalisation of the funding available to support community centres with the reduced level of funding linked to the direct impact and benefit to the community. Impact on affected service users Depending on the outcome of the review there could be an impact on service users who use the existing Community Centres. Total Savings: 2017/18 £75,000 ongoing You can find the full... MoreOpened 15 September 2016 -
NH-2017-310 Proposal to review the Legal Advice: Welfare, Debt and Housing support
Overview of proposal To review the Legal Advice: Welfare, Debt and Housing support to deliver services in a more cost effective manner. Overall impact of proposed change The specification for the new service from 1 st April 2017 is reviewed and efficiencies achieved whilst delivering agreed outcomes for residents – any provider will be required to deliver to the revised specification. Impact on affected service users There is a risk that the level of funding available may... MoreOpened 15 September 2016 -
CS-2017-309 Review of Funding for Play Schemes
Overview of proposal The proposal is to cease grant funding for holiday play scheme provision in the borough. This is funded currently through a grant and is used to support, develop and fund voluntary run holiday play schemes across the borough. Overall impact of proposed change The proposal will mean that the Council no longer providers any funding to support voluntary run holiday play schemes in the borough, for children aged between 4 and 14 years of age. However the current... MoreOpened 15 September 2016 -
Consultation on the need for extra Secondary school places from September 2017
Consultation on the need for extra Primary and Secondary school places from September 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 Monday 12th September and ends at... MoreOpened 12 September 2016 -
Consultation on the need for extra Primary school places from September 2017
Consultation on the need for extra Primary and Secondary school places from September 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 Monday 12th September and ends at... MoreOpened 12 September 2016 -
Local Council Tax Support Scheme - Proposals for 2017/18
What is the Local Council Tax Support Scheme? Since 1 April 2013 all councils have had a local scheme to provide council tax support for those households who meet the criteria for a reduction in their council tax bill. In Rochdale this is called the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. The scheme seeks to be as fair as possible and aims to protect our most vulnerable residents. The current scheme provides a reduction in your council tax bill if you meet the entitlement... MoreOpened 21 July 2016 -
30 Hours Free Early Education and Childcare - Parent Survey
You may be aware that the government are planning to introduce 30 Hours Free Early Years Childcare from September 2017, for parents who meet certain eligibility criteria set by government. The criteria are presently; both parents are working (or the sole parent is working in a lone parent family) and each parent earns, on average, a weekly minimum equivalent to 16 hours at national minimum/living wage and less than £100,000 per year. Working will include self-employed persons.... MoreOpened 5 July 2016 -
Health Improvement and Wellbeing Survey
Rochdale Council knows how important it is to support individuals and families to have good health and wellbeing. Since taking over public health responsibilities in 2013 we have worked to make our services easier to access and use. We now wish to get some additional views from residents to help us plan our services for 2017/18. We already know that the main things that people can do to prevent ill health are: Not smoke Be more active Drinking alcohol safely ... MoreOpened 27 June 2016 -
New Devolution Powers for GMCA Consultation
We're living through the most exciting changes to how England is governed for generations. Greater Manchester has led the way on ‘devolution agreements’ that move decision-making on crucial public services like local transport, housing, health and skills training closer to local people. We made the UK’s first English ‘devolution deals’ with central government in 2014, March and July 2015, and March 2016, showing how Greater Manchester’s 2.8 million people could benefit from... MoreOpened 23 March 2016 -
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... MoreOpened 9 March 2016 -
Guidelines & Standards for Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document February 2016
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: Specific aspects of new residential development, such as bin storage and car parking space requirements; Space standards for new residential developments, e.g. minimum distances between windows of neighbouring properties; Extensions to existing dwellings; and Specific kinds of... MoreOpened 8 February 2016 -
Proposed Closure of South Street Nursery School and Change of Age Range at Heybrook Primary School
Rochdale Borough Council intends to ensure the continuation of nursery provision at South Street through the legal mechanism of closing South Street Nursery School and extending the age range of Heybrook Community Primary School. Part 1: Closure of South Street Nursery School Notice is given in accordance with section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Rochdale Borough Council, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU intends to discontinue South Street... MoreOpened 27 January 2016 -
EE102 - Road Safety Education Service
Outline of Proposal Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide road safety training and education to residents. Road Safety Education Services are currently funded by the Council with the activities being provided at no direct costs to schools and communities across the Borough. Currently Road safety and Education Training is provided on a face to face basis, this proposal would change that delivery to maintain compliance with relevant safety education material sourced from... MoreOpened 8 January 2016 -
School Admission Arrangements and Planned Admission Numbers for 2017/18
Proposed admission arrangements for Rochdale Borough Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools Rochdale Council has published draft admission arrangements for 2017-2018 school year. These arrangements apply for admission to: * Reception Year in all primary schools; * Year 7 in all secondary schools; and * all other age groups No changes are proposed to the current arrangements. Proposed Admission numbers (the number of school places available) are set out in these... MoreOpened 7 December 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 5 December 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 3 December 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
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... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
AC104 - Reduction of provision of Arts Grants and review of allocation methodology
Outline of Proposal Reduction in funding for Arts grants and review of allocation criteria General Impact A reduction in funding from £179k to £100k over 2 years – 20% reduction across all grants in 2016/17 with a review of criteria for allocation being applied from 2017/18 and delivering the remaining saving. Impact on Service Users The funding for organisations delivering Arts and Cultural activities would reduce in line with proposals. The impact on those accessing... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
PH103 - Review of Funding for Community Health Improvement
Outline of Proposal The public health grant funds services to provide support to promote and enable healthy lifestyles and support people to make behaviour changes to improve health and wellbeing. This proposal reduces the budget for some services and proposes to end a small number of existing projects. General Impact The proposal is likely to impact on some elements of service provision within the main integrated health improvement service. The access for probation clients... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
PH102 - Review of Funding for Substance Misuse
Outline of Proposal To review and reduce the overall expenditure on drugs and alcohol services and commissioning as part of the overall efficiency and investment strategy for the Public Health grant. General Impact The proposed reductions will impact on most existing current external and internal providers of drugs and alcohol services with budget reductions. The proposals will also impact on commissioning, intelligence and strategy development functions. Impact on Service Users... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
PH101 - Proposal to review future funding of Specialist HIV and Support Services
Outline of Proposal To redistribute recurrent funding available for voluntary sector support as part of the sexual health and HIV provision. Non recurrent funding has been utilised to support three voluntary sector services and one service has been supported recurrently. This proposal distributes recurrent funding to all four. The result of this is that the actual recurrent funding available to all four services is less than that provided in 2015/16. General Impact Recurrent... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
EE112 - Economic Affairs Budget
Outline of Proposal To reduce Business Support funding, and grants to Rochdale Town Centre Management Company and Shopmobility. General Impact A reduced level of financial and staffing support for economic development activities from the Council for local businesses and visitors to Rochdale Town centre. Impact on Service Users There is a potential impact on the service users of Shopmobility. Savings Total: £100,000 on-going saving in 2016/17 You can find the full... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
CC103 - Proposal to reconfigure the Community Safety Team and reduce commissioned budgets
Outline of Proposal This proposal is to reduce the staffing resource available to the Community Safety Team, as well as reduce its budget for commissioning services. General Impact If adopted, the proposals will reduce the overall level of resource which the Council devotes to the Crime and Disorder agenda, whilst ensuring that its statutory duties are complied with. Impact on Service Users This restructure proposal affects the Community Services team and the proposals include... MoreOpened 24 November 2015 -
CS109 - Reduction in Short Break funding for children with disabilities
Outline of Proposal Rochdale Council provides Short Breaks to children and young people with a disability and/or complex health needs in a variety of ways. One of the ways that children and young people can access a short break is through parents and carers applying directly for places that are offered through the Short Break Matrix. The short breaks listed on the current matrix are due to end on 31 st March 2016. We are now in the process of recommissioning short breaks for 2016-... MoreOpened 24 November 2015
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