South Ribble Borough Council is committed to supporting residents to stay healthy and maintain their wellbeing by providing the right spaces and facilities.
We would like to share our ambitious borough-wide plans to deliver:
New and improved Green Links
Green Parks
Open spaces
A new Health and Wellbeing Campus in Leyland
Creating inter-connected Green Links is part of a much wider programme bringing together neighbourhoods across South Ribble, enabling...More
Background information and scheme summary
What is this consultation about?
Each year the council has to decide whether to change the Council Tax Support scheme for working age applicants in its area. This year the council is considering making some important changes to the Council Tax Support scheme making it more supportive for those on the lowest income. It would also bring the scheme in line with some changes made by central government within Housing Benefit and...More
On the 12th November 2019 the Licensing and Public Saftey Committee recieved several reports relating to policy changes. A copy of the report and items discussed at this meeting can be found below and also at the start of each survey.
As part of this process we would want to engage with all stakeholders and interested parties, including licensed drivers and proprietors.
The consultation exercises will commence on Monday 13 th January 2020 and conclude at 5pm on 24 th ...More
Budget 2020/21 Seeking your views
In September 2019, the council launched its new Corporate Plan. This is the plan of action the council will take over the next four years to serve our residents and to invest in our communities.
The Cabinet have set out the budget proposals for 2020/21 and beyond and would like to hear your views on our plans and priorities so that we make the best decisions and spend public money wisely.
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On the 14 th January 2020 the Licensing and Public Safety Committee received a report and draft revised Statement of Licensing Policy. As part of our statutory duties under the Licensing Act 2003 we must review the policy every 5 years and consult stakeholders and other bodies such as licence holders or their representatives on any proposed changes.
The consultation exercise will commence on Thursday 16 th January 2020 and conclude at 5pm on the 27 th February 2020
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PLEASE NOTE - THE ADVERTISED DROP IN EVENT WILL NOT BE TAKING PLACE
In 2019 South Ribble Borough Council appointed WYG to develop a Town Centre Improvement Strategy for Leyland Town Centre to help guide future policy, action and investment for Leyland to best meet its full potential. The Improvement Strategy will be used to inform investment opportunities, potential physical improvement works and future strategic policy for the town centre with a key output being a focused...More
South Ribble Borough Council launched its new Corporate Plan in September 2019 setting out the actions that the Council will take over the next four years.
The Council recognises the importance that good quality housing has for our residents, local communities and neighbourhoods to thrive and would like to hear your views on two strategies relating to housing in South Ribble:
South Ribble Housing Strategy 2020-2025
South Ribble Prevention of Homelessness and Rough Sleeping...More
This consultation is to help us improve the safety of our residents whilst high street shopping in our borough. Please can you help us by letting us know what measures would make you feel safer when visiting town and village centres. Thank you very much.
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South Ribble Borough Council has reviewed the ‘Validation Criteria for Planning Applications' document which was adopted in 2016. Since the last review, there have been a number of legislative changes, and the reviewed document takes these into account.
The document outlines the supporting information required for different types and scales of development, therefore making it clear to all applicants and/or agents what they are expected to submit. The review of the...More
Climate Change is one of the biggest global challenges of our time however there is a lot we can do at a local level.
We’d like your input in developing our Climate Emergency Action Plan by completing the questions on the following survey.
If you are the owner of a business in South Ribble you can complete our Climate Change Action Plan Consultation for businesses here
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Climate Change is one of the biggest global challenges of our time however there is a lot we can do at a local level.
We’d like your input in developing our Climate Emergency Action Plan by completing the questions on the following survey.
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Consultation – 2 - 14 Feb
Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the world that we live in and we’ve all faced big challenges over the last 12 months.
As a council we have worked hard to provide the support our residents need while sustaining vital services like collecting bins, cutting grass and maintaining our beautiful parks. Through the South Ribble Together Hub we have helped over 1,000 families by making sure food is available for those who need it,...More
We've just recently launched our new-look corporate website and we'd love to know what you think of it!
Please tell us why you came to the website today, if you found what you were looking for and how easy you found it.
Any general comments about the new site, its look and feel and navigation would also be welcomed!
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The South Ribble Validation Checklist was subject to a 6 week period of consultation in 2020. A Responses Report and Consultation Statement were published in Autumn 2020. As part of this publication, there were significant changes requested by the LLFA in relation to the following requirements of the checklist:
Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)
Sustainable Drainage
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Strategy & SuDS Pro-forma
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South Ribble Borough Council are currently improving a number of the
borough’s play areas and funds have been allocated to refurbish the Holme Playing Field’s playground in Bamber Bridge.
The proposed scheme will provide new equipment for toddlers (ages 2-6), juniors (ages 7-12) and could include swings, roundabouts, seesaws, multi climbers and slides. The single ended ball court could be improved and some ‘dynamic’ equipment could be provided for teens. Play equipment would...More
We want to support young people to shape the lives they want and for them to become positive, healthy and happy members of their community. We understand that these are difficult times for everyone, and especially young people and we can’t do the things that we normally would do.
So by listening to your views we can try to help a little by:
Seeing how you are feeling at the moment and what is frustrating you during this pandemic
Putting on activities...More
We are proposing a new indoor seating area in the Covered Market, which will transform the space into an attractive place for locals to meet, greet and eat.
The venue will accommodate up to 120 customers through a combination of tabled seating and more relaxed couches and will be called '1498 @ The Markets' to reflect the market's long history. It will incorporate up to half-a-dozen food stalls as well as a larger licensed bar with the full range of drinks available . The...More
The Council is seeking feedback on Moss Side Community Centre, to ensure we are making best use of the centre for residents in the area. Your answers to these questions will help us determine how to develop the centre for the future.
All people who complete this survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 voucher for Leyland Market.
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The quality of the air we breathe plays a big part in the health of our local communities. It is our vision that people who live in, work in and visit Chorley should be able to continue to enjoy an environment which is clean and safe with air quality which is not harmful to their health.
Although we are currently meeting the legal requirements (and are below the national air quality limits ) it is vital that we develop our clean...More
The Government Welcome Back Fund has been provided to assist local Councils to boost tourism, assist in the preparation for the return of events in the borough, improve green spaces and promote a return to high streets.
With the ending of COVID-19 restrictions in sight, we'd like your thoughts on returning to the Town Centre and the safety measures in place, how you choose to travel in and around the borough and the kinds of events you would like to see as they become possible again.
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The Government Welcome Back Fund has been provided to assist local Councils to boost tourism, assist in the preparation for the return of events in the borough, improve green spaces and promote a return to high streets.
With the ending of COVID-19 restrictions in sight, we'd like your thoughts on returning to the Town Centre and the safety measures in place, how you choose to travel in and around the borough and the kinds of events you would like to see as they become possible again.
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South Ribble Borough Council are currently improving a number of the
borough’s play areas and funds have been allocated to refurbish Moss Side Park's playground in Leyland.
The proposed scheme will extend the existing fenced area replacing the existing toddler equipment (ages 2-6), provide new equipment for juniors (ages 7-12) and could include swings, roundabouts, seesaws, multi climbers and slides, all with new surfacing underneath and within an extended fenced area.
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Let us know your thoughts on your experience at the Chorley Flower Show 2021. Your opinions are important for us to develop and improve the show and other events for future years..
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You engaged with a member of the Business Engagement team or with the Digital Creative programme at Chorley Council between July and September 2021.
Thinking about that encounter and that particular engagement experience we would like your feedback.
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If you’re the owner/driver of an electric vehicle or are considering opting for an electric vehicle in the future, we’d like to hear your views on charging point provision in the borough which may help us apply for future funding. We’d appreciate it if you could complete the questions below. Thank you!
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After each election, it is customery for the Returning Officer to consider the polling stations used that year and their suitability for future elections.
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We’d like to know your thoughts about your area and how you think we’re doing as a council to deliver the services that matter most to you. We’d also like to know what you think we need to do to improve in the future.
The survey should not take any more than about 10 minutes to complete – and asks for your views on the services that the council provides, life in Chorley, environmental issues, how the pandemic has affected you and where you may need support in the...More
South Ribble Borough Council are currently improving a number of the
borough’s play areas and funds have been allocated to refurbish Birch Avenue's playground in Penwortham.
The proposed scheme will replace the existing equipment for toddlers (ages 2-6) and juniors (ages 7-12) with a range of new items within the existing fenced area. The existing safety surfacing will also be replaced.
Ideas for possible new equipment are provided on the following pages.
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Project C: Business Advice, Skills & Enterprise Hub (BASE2)
The Business, Advice, Skills and Enterprise hub (BASE 2). As part of Project C, this area will be transformed into a Market Square, a new central space for Leyland. The BASE2 building will be a key element of this transformation..
BASE2 will create space for local people and businesses to learn, work and grow together. The BASE 2 building will include a mix of business start-up, learning, events and commercial...More