Consultations

Deadline 21^st November

The government is seeking views from the public on ending the sale of energy drinks to children and young people in England.

The consultation proposes that a ban would apply to drinks that contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre and prevent all retailers from selling the drinks to children.

It follows the publication of the latest chapter of the government’s childhood obesity plan in June 2018, which outlines a series of measures as well as a commitment to halve childhood obesity by 2030.

For more information, go to the Department of Health website

Deadline 16^th November

The Code of Fundraising Practice outlines the standards expected of charitable fundraisers across the UK. It is a key part of maintaining public trust and confidence in the sector, providing reassurance for the public that charitable organisations hold themselves accountable and that they will handle complaints appropriately.

It is vital that all fundraisers can use and understand the Code of Fundraising Practice, and that it is easily accessible to the public.

The Fundraising Regulator has gathered feedback on the Code in several ways since it launched in 2016, including:

• Feedback from the first consultation in February 2017.
• Roundtable sessions with smaller charities.
• Conversations with other regulators and bodies representing the sector.
• Queries and comments received from fundraisers and members of the public through the enquiries and complaints functions.

That feedback has influenced this review.

This consultation focuses on the style, presentation, clarity and accessibility of the Code.

The consultation does not propose to make fundamental changes to the standards within the Code, except where a standard may be identified as an unnecessary repetition or contradiction of a rule elsewhere in the Code, where the meaning is unclear or where it is found to be inaccurate in relation to UK law.

The consultation is intended to establish views on the proposed changes outlined below. Once the consultation is concluded any changes that may result to the Code will be subject to a full technical and legal review.

For more information, go to the Fundraising Regulator’s website

North East Lincolnshire Council would like to hear the views of Forum members on its library services. A consultation is running until 30 September, to help shape a long term plan for the future.

Whether you’re a regular library user or never visit, the council would like to hear from you.  Questions on learning, culture and health information are all included in the survey, to see what kind of services you’d like to see in  library buildings and in their online offer.

The council operates four libraries, in Grimsby, Cleethorpes Immingham and Waltham and these are managed by Lincs Inspire Ltd. Five other libraries previously run by the council are now the responsibility of charities and community groups, and are not included in the consultation.

There is a short survey available to complete at www.nelincs.gov.uk/have-your-say  or you can pop into your local council library and fill in a paper copy.

If your group would rather have a conversation about the questions in the consultation, then please send any group comments to Mary Marsh  by email – mary.marsh@nelincs.gov.uk  If your group would prefer a face-to-face discussion about the consultation then please contact Mary by email or ring 01472 325903.

In July this year, Government signed up to the Greater Grimsby Town Deal proposals worth around £67m. These proposals, over time, will realise more than 8800 new jobs and nearly 10000 new homes in the borough.

You can have your say by taking part in the Town deal survey here.

Sent on behalf of Cllr Stephen Beasant

Hello, The dates for the Select Committee review into street scene have now been announced. Those of you who have expressed an interest in attending a select committee session will be sent an invitation to attend however members of the public are able to attend any open session should they wish.

To be invited to the select committee or to have a question presented at the select committee you must complete the survey as either a community/voluntary group representative or individual – link to survey is here.

Session 1: Wednesday 19 September

Opening presentation, questions to officers and consideration of the Cabinet litter bin review report.

Session 2: Monday 24 September

Public themed. Ward Councillors (collectively by wards) will be invited – 15 mins slots each. Cllr Brookes re: the grass cutting petition.

Session 3: Wednesday 26 September

Community themed. Community groups, voluntary sector, Town and Parish Council Rep, selected questions from the completed consultation – 15 min slots each. Consideration on the feedback from the consultation.

Session 4 (Private/Closed): Tuesday 2 October

Private session for re-grouping and initial deliberations.

Session 5: Thursday 4 October

Final session for deliberations and agreeing recommendations

All meetings will be held in the Grimsby Town Hall starting at 5.30 p.m.

If you have not yet given your views as evidence for the Select Committee review you can still do so here: https://streetscene.questionpro.eu

The Select Committee has been set up to focus on the quality of the local street scene.

There have been significant changes to Council’s Smarter Neighbourhoods Programme, which has resulted in alterations to the way a number of services, such as street cleansing and grass cutting, are delivered.

The main aims of the Select Committee include the following:

• Understand the impact of these service changes on the ‘Street Scene’ in North East Lincolnshire
• Identify areas of potential improvement focusing on building community resilience and increasing civic pride and make recommendations to the Council’s cabinet.

The Select Committee is due to hold four public hearings in September. More details about the hearings will be provided at a later date.

The Select Committee will look at the following topics that sit under two headings – the physical environment and environmental anti-social behaviour.

Cllr Stephen Beasant

Chair of the Select Committee