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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Draft Local Transport Plan (external consultation)
GraceHola Ltd is engaging communities on the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Draft Local Transport Plan (2040). We're especially keen to hear from BAME communities and People aged 55+ in Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton, and Halton to ensure their voices are represented.
Pharmacies and Chemists in Sefton
Hello What do you think about the pharmacies you use in Sefton? Are there enough? Are they in the right places, and open at times which suit you? Please let us know your opinions on community pharmacy services by completing this quick and easy survey. The provisional closing date for the survey is Monday 2 nd December. What is this survey about? What is it for? This survey usually happens once...
Early Years Survey for Careers Leaders
This survey is to find out from school career advisor/leads about their schools offer in terms of courses related to child development. It will help inform the Recruitment and Retention Action Plan. Recruitment and Retention is one of the biggest threats to the Local Authorities statutory responsibility to ensure sufficient Early Years childcare. It is essential therefore that we consult on opportunities and barriers of careers within the sector.
Early Years Careers-Survey for Key Stage 4 and 5 students
This survey is to help Sefton Council understand the views of young people in regards to careers working with young children. It will help inform the Recruitment and Retention Action Plan. Recruitment and Retention is one of the biggest threats to the Local Authorities statutory responsibility to ensure sufficient Early Years childcare. It is essential therefore that we consult on opportunities and barriers of careers within the sector.
Law Commission Consultation around Social Care legislation. (external consultation)
The Law Commission is reviewing the legal framework governing social care for disabled children in England to ensure that the law is fair, modern and accessible, allowing children with disabilities to access the support they need. We have published a consultation paper asking people to tell us about their experiences of the current system and setting out our provisional proposals on how it could be improved. We invite views on these proposals. The consultation is open until 20 January...
Share your experiences of accessing your GP (external consultation)
Residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to make their voices heard and help shape the future of local GP and health services by taking part in a new survey launched by local Healthwatch. Plans to improve patient access to primary care services were launched in spring 2024. We want to see what change, if any, people have noticed since then in their experience of GP services. The survey, open to all residents, will allow individuals to share their personal experiences...
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Read about some of the things we have been consulting on and how we have used your feedback
Empty Homes Premiums consultation
Maritime Corridor Improvements - PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.
We asked for your views on our plans for improving transport links on the Maritime Corridor, which reaches from Switch Island to Netherton Way (A5038), including Ormskirk Road (A59) and Dunningsbridge Road (A5036)
Council Tax Reduction Scheme
We asked you for your views on the proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 1st April 2024..
Recently closed activities
Bootle Area Action Plan Publication Draft
‘Our Future, Our Bootle’ is an Area Action Plan (AAP) which sets out a clear vision for the town and the wider area for the next two decades and beyond. An AAP is type of development plan for a specified area. The AAP covers Bootle and parts of Seaforth and Litherland. The Plan identifies the locations in the town where regeneration and investment are needed and also aims to help to secure the homes that people need and want, good quality open spaces and...
Sexual Health Service Consultation and Engagement
Sefton Sexual Health Service provides sexual health support, advice, and treatment to the local community. The service offers free and confidential care for individuals of all ages, focusing on sexual health, contraception, and reproductive health needs. Key Services: Contraception: Offering a range of contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception, oral contraceptives, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) for contraceptive purposes. Sexually...
Sefton Coast - Be part of the Plan!
The Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership is a group of local organisations and individuals interested in the Sefton Coast. The Partnership wants to know what is important to you. They want your ideas on how to make the coast better for wildlife and local communities. Please note: If the grey bookmark appears over the PDF document, please click on the 'book' icon top on the top left and this should remove it. Please note that at the end of this survey, before submitting...
Short Breaks Survey 2024
Welcome to the Short Breaks Survey 2024. This survey is aimed at Sefton parents/carers/guardians of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities that are entitled to, or access, Sefton short breaks services. There is also a Workbook for children and young people to complete. Please note that at the end of this survey, before submitting your results, you will be asked if you want to provide an email address so that you can receive a PDF copy of your response. ...
Kooth Consultation and Engagement
. Kooth is an online chat-based mental health support service for young people, aged 10-25. They offer free and anonymous support through 1 to 1 chats with mental health professionals, either as a one off or on a regular basis. Kooth also provides content on mutliple topics and community forums where young people can read and share personal experiences, advice, and receive emotional support. More information about the service can be found at www.kooth.com
Sefton's Digital Strategy 2024 - 2027 - Consultation
Introduction. Digital services include: Internet. Wi-Fi. Equipment such as laptops, tablets, phones, and printers. A digital strategy is a plan to help people use digital services and technology better. Sefton is working to make digital services better in 3 main areas: A Connected Council – means the Council's services work well for everyone. ...