A new strategy is being developed to support people with drug and alcohol dependency in Bristol and limit the impact of addiction on lives and communities across the city. Continue reading “Bristol’s new Drug and Alcohol Strategy Consultation”
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Understanding the COVID-19 challenges in Bristol
Open to all residents, the COVID-19 Bristol survey will help Bristol City Council to understand the challenges people are facing and what actions might be needed to help prevent further spread of the virus.
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Would you like to be a carer representative?
Carer representatives listen to the views of other carers and make sure that they are heard. This includes speaking out for other carers at meetings and events and feeding in to local strategies.
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Extra Care Housing and Homecare survey closes March 31
Bristol City Council (BCC) would like to hear your views on Extra Care Housing and Homecare.
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Give the Bristol City Council your views on climate change
Bristol City Council is developing a new website to help people reduce their effect on climate change.
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Consultation on carers strategy deadline extended
Bristol City Council has announced that the deadline for feedback on the new Carers Strategy has been extended until 19th January 2020.
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Survey for the equipment service for people who are Deaf or who have hearing loss
The Council wishes to gain the views of people who might benefit from a service that provides specialist assessment and equipment for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss. The survey will remain open until the 2nd December 2019.
UPDATE: Please note that this survey has now closed.
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Share your views on the redesign of the Sensory Support Service
Bristol City Council is asking for your views on the support provided by the SEND Sensory Support Service and how it can be improved.
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Carers Support Services: Commissioning Plan Consultation and Carers Strategy Engagement
Bristol City Council is consulting on the future of Carer Support Services (for adults) and seeking views on a new Carers Strategy. The accepted definition of a carer is anyone who provides unpaid care for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health issue or an addiction cannot cope without their support (The Carers Trust).
Bristol City Council Budget Consultation 2020/21
Bristol City Council has launched a consultation on Council Tax for 2020 to 2021.
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Consultation on support for people with HIV and their families
Bristol City Council, Brigstowe Project and Terrence Higgins Trust are organising two events to hear people’s views on:
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The Blue Badge scheme has been extended to people with “hidden disabilities”
If you are caring for someone with a “hidden disability”, such as a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition, you may now be entitled to a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in some places other people can’t and sometimes get free or discounted parking.
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Consultation on Bristol City Council Public Health Services
It’s important for carers to have a say about this consultation which closes on 2nd May.
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Survey for Parent Carers in Bristol
This survey aims to collect the views of parent carers whose children have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) and attend a for profit/private or independent school.
Bristol Council Tax Consultation
The “Balancing Bristol’s Budget 2019-20” consultation was launched today. The consultation aims to gather views on options for the level of Council Tax from April 2019. The consultation is open until midnight on Monday 17 December.
Have your say about community plan self-review forms
Bristol City Council has developed a new self-review form for community care assessments. They have offered to attend a meeting for carers to feed into the development of this form. It’s important that carers feed into the development of the self-review process as it is likely to have an impact on carers.
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Consultation: Bristol Transport Strategy
We all need to get from A to B. Transport plays a big part of all of our daily lives. The draft Bristol Transport Strategy sets out Bristol City Council’s vision and ambition for transport up to 2036.
Updated Proposals for Targeted Short Breaks for children with disabilities
Bristol City Council is consulting to help shape Targeted Short Breaks services for children with disabilities. They are planning their services and want to know what people think about what is working well and what could be better.
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Consultation: Bristol City Centre Framework
Bristol City Council has drafted a City Centre Framework document for consultation. The Framework sets out aspirations for how people access and move around the city centre. It also covers new development and enhancing public spaces, with a focus on Bristol Shopping Quarter, Old City, Castle Park, North Redcliffe and the gateway into the city from the M32.
Pop-up exhibitions to raise awareness of the consultation are planned as follows:
- 20 April – St Nicholas Night Market, St Nicholas Market, Glass Arcade, Corn Street 2pm to 5pm
- 23 April – Citizen Service Point, 100 Temple Street 10am to 1pm
- 28 April – Junction 3 Library, Baptist Mills Court, Easton 3.30pm to 6.30pm
- 3 May – Central Library foyer, Deanery Road (TBC)
Learn more about the consultation here.
Home Library Service
Are you a keen reader? Do you miss being able to get out to your library?
The Home Library Service run by the Royal Voluntary Service was taken over from Bristol City Council, and they want to hear from you! If you are unable to get out, this completely free service could bring books back into your life again! The ‘Home Service’ volunteers collect books from libraries across the city, and deliver them to you.
To find out more, contact:
Hetty Metcalfe
Royal Voluntary Service
Service Manager Bristol Home Library Service
Tel: 07714 898 558
Email: hetty.metcalfe@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
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