Consultation

Consultation helps us to stay in touch with what our and residents and customers need and want. This is especially important when we need to make difficult decisions that affect the people of Â鶹´«Ã½.

When you take part in a consultation you help us to make good, informed decisions and provide the best service to the town.

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We want to hear from as many people as possible about the future of culture in Â鶹´«Ã½. From residents and visitors who attend or participate in cultural activity (or not), to the views of artists, creative professionals, employees of cultural organisations and anyone interested in helping shape the future of culture…

Closes 18 November 2024


Our draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy 2025 to 2029 has identified four priorities for shaping the delivery of homelessness services over the coming five years:Priority 1 – Prevention and early interventionPriority 2 – Maximising the supply of suitable accommodationPriority 3 – Tackling rough sleeping and…

Closed 20 October 2024


We would like to make sure that we have an understanding of how economic pressures have affected our residents over the last couple of years. This will help us to shape our services going forward. We are keen to hear from both those who are struggling financially and those who are not. Please take a few moments to…

Closed 29 September 2024


We are launching a six-week consultation on our proposed Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) in fulfilment of our obligations to meet air quality objective limits under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 and relevant regulations made under that part and to meet the requirements of the Local Air Quality Management (LAQM)…

Closed 13 September 2024


Our policy has been reviewed and updated to align with our current approach to responding to Anti-social Behaviour (ASB). We recognised that the previous policy was not clear enough about: what is considered ASB and what is notwhat you can expect when contacting the service what is expected of users of…

Closed 25 March 2024


We are consulting with residents on potential plans for two new housing developments planned by Â鶹´«Ã½ Borough Council to make use of some brownfield land.The proposed plans for Bristol Close in Pound Hill and Lansbury Road in Broadfield will provide 18 new social rental homes – eight apartments and 10 flats and…

Closed 18 March 2024


We are inviting comments and feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders on the proposals for the Station Gateway Phase 1 scheme. These include plans to physically transform the public spaces on The Martlets, Haslett Avenue West and Friary Way, and deliver include better bike and pedestrian access between…

Closed 18 March 2024


Our Local Plan has identified required infrastructure needs for the town through its accompanying Infrastructure Delivery Schedule. The flexibility within the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), and regulations regarding the Neighbourhood Improvement Strand (NIS) would allow us to utilise some of the NIS funding…

Closed 27 February 2024


We are reviewing our alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshment policy. The current policy, in place since March 2019, is due for review as mandated by the Licensing Act 2003. This policy guides how the council handles licensing matters and ensures compliance with the Licensing Act, promoting a balanced…

Closed 20 December 2023


The equipment at Meadowlands is now reaching a condition where refurbishment is uneconomical and the play space has become disconnected from its surroundings. To have your say, take our short survey. , If you would like to complete a paper survey, view the plans or have any questions, come and chat with us on: …

Closed 13 December 2023