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We carry out frequent consultations with the public. Download the Consultation Strategy (92kb, PDF) for full details.
Current online consultations
British statement of values
The government are inviting people to take part in a national debate in order to develop a statement of British values. For more information and to get involved visit the Governance of Britain website.
Recent online consultations
Leamington station area
A public consultation is now running on the plans for the old Ford site in Leamington. The consultation ran until 25th July.
District expansion plans
The council consulted on the options for growth in the area. This was a chance to have your say on where new developments should go.
Building regulations
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) published a consultation document on proposals for the future development of the Building Control System. This consultation ended on 10th June 2008 and the DCLG aims to publish the results withing 3 months.
Planning policies - Core Strategy: Issues Paper
The council is embarking on the preparation of its Core Strategy. This is the document that will set out the core land use planning policies that will shape development in Warwick district up until 2026. As the first stage of this, the council has prepared an "Issues Paper" that sets out the key planning issues that we consider will be affecting Warwick district over the next 19 years. We are keen to seek your views on this. This consultation ended on 25th January 2008.
Air quality consultation
In compliance with the Environment Act 1995, air quality within the district has been monitored for a number of years, and areas where vehicle fumes have been causing pollution problems have been identified. Warwick District and Warwickshire County Councils have jointly produced a draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) which is aimed at reducing the level of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant derived primarily from vehicle exhausts. A consultation ran until 1st January 2008. More on air quality proposals and consultation. Download the air quality consultation results (217kb, PDF).
Business crime survey
Warwickshire Police carried out a survey in November 2007 to decide if business crime is to continue as a priority after 1st April 2008.
Affordable housing
The Council’s Executive have agreed a Mixed Communities and Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document for consultation purposes. The consultation period ran from 31st August until 12th October 2007 and results are expected in December. For full details visit the mixed communities and affordable housing page.
Parks and gardens
Warwick District Council, has the opportunity to apply to the Heritage Lottery Fund for money to improve St. Nicholas Park in Warwick. As part of the application we consulted local people to get their views. This consultation ended in February. Latest news on the plans for St Nicholas Park.
Parking standards in new developments
For details of the proposals visit the parking standards in new developments page. This consultation ended in December 2006.
Planning - statement of community involvement (SCI)
The SCI is a clear public statement enabling the community to know how and when they will be involved in the preparation of local development documents and how they will be consulted on planning applications.
For full details visit the Statement of Community Involvement page. This consultation ended in December 2006.
Parking restrictions consultation
You can find full details of the proposals and links to further information on this site. The consultation ended in December 2006.
Disability survey
From December 2006 The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 was amended to place a duty on all public bodies to promote disability equality.
A consultation was carried out in September 2006. Findings included
- All respondents either have a disability or an interest in disability
- 83% have not experienced difficulty in accessing council services
- 16% find council leisure centres difficult to access
Download the disability consultation results (236kb, PDF)
Stratford-on-Avon / Warwick District Councils Joint Business Survey
Findings included
- 72% of those businesses that have called either council have received a good or very good service
- 84% felt councils should publicise the availability of reliefs more than they do
- 50% say high property prices and rents are their main problem
- 60% recycle commercial waste
Download the business consultation results (32kb, PDF).
Citizen's Panel consultations
Citizen's Panel consultations can be completed either on paper or online. For full details and results visit the Best value consultation page. You can also join the citizen's panel.
Responding to consultation findings
We respond to comments made during consultations and attempts to improve services. You can download full details in the annual newsletters outlining the council's responses to comments and feedback.
Some examples of the council responding to comments:
- A residents magazine was be launched as a result of comments received during consultation.
- We received feedback that there were low levels of satisfaction with street cleansing. This has led to investment and improved contract enforcement. This in turn has begun to improve performance.
- The current Corporate Strategy was heavily influenced by consultation.
- The Community Plan was developed following extensive consultation.
- The customer access strategy - improving ways for people to communicate with the council - was informed by the 2005 Citizen's Panel consultation.
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Data protection
We will only hold information from submitted forms for as long as necessary. All employees who have access to your personal data and are associated with the handling of that data are obliged to respect the confidentiality of your data. All your communications to us are protected against unauthorised access by third parties.
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