• where new housing, businesses, shops, schools, sports facilities, doctors surgeries, roads and open space will go in the Borough in the future; 
• which land such as parks and playing fields will be protected from development;
• and which different issues the Council will look at in the future when assessing planning applications for different types of development including historic buildings and development in the countryside.

Forum: How should our Borough develop and grow in future years? ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6343914 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Health-and-Social-Care-Delivery-Plan-6032626 Darlington Borough Council is seeking views on the Health and Social Care Delivery Plan that will be the focus of work for the work with partner organisations to reduce the inequalities in health. The latest evidence shows that life expectancy and the general health of people in Darlington is improving but there are a number of challenges to be overcome.

A key focus for the Health and Social Care Delivery Plan is to address these inequalities by working together with communities. Darlington has a growing population and many of the population are living longer than in the past. This puts pressure on services at a time when resources are reducing. The proposed activities in the Plan will be best achieved by communities working closely with health and social care organisations to develop clinical and non-clinical programmes to improve the quality of life of people for the residents of Darlington and also to reduce the number of residents becoming unwell.

Health and Social Care Delivery Plan

The period of consultation on the plan is due to close on the 12th October 2012

More information about the Health and Social Care delivery plan can be found on our website

Forum: Health and Social Care Delivery Plan ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6032626 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:59:50 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/One-Darlington-Perfectly-Placed-A-Strategy-of-WellBeing-6008907 http://www.darlington.gov.uk/Health/ConsultationStrategyforWellBeing.htm

Please leave any comments on this strategy below. Will the strategy help deliver the priorities? Will it link plans together effectively? Will it help organisations and individuals to work together to deliver priorities?

The closing date for comments is 19th September 2012.

Forum: One Darlington : Perfectly Placed - A Strategy of Well-Being ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6008907 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:51:48 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Important-information-about-our-discussion-forum-6008863 This forum has been set up for you to have your say about certain issues. We will use your feedback to help make decisions.

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Forum: Welcome to Darlington Borough Council discussion forum ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6008863 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:04:10 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Equality-and-Inclusion-Scheme-5907908


The Equality Act defines nine legally protected characteristics: age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership.



The Equality and Inclusion Scheme will provide the means for ensuring that Council actions do not cause inadvertent disadvantage or discrimination to people because of their protected characteristics. All of us share at least some of the characteristics so the scheme is relevant to all of us.



The Equality and Inclusion scheme will replace the existing separate schemes for race, gender and disability with a single framework. It will provide a much simpler and more easily understood approach to ensuring fair treatment for all in Council activities.



http://www.darlington.gov.uk/equalityandinclusionscheme

Forum: Equality and Inclusion Scheme ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5907908 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:00:49 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Building-a-Borough-for-the-Future-5900119


Although a number of options are being discussed for the development of the town centre, no set proposals are in place.



It is important that the Council finds out what local people think about the options and how the town centre should best be developed for the future.



Please let us know your views by Friday 3rd August 2012.



http://www.darlington.gov.uk/future

Forum: Building a Borough for the Future ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5900119 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:47:15 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Changes-to-the-Eligibility-Criteria-5880784


It would be helpful for people coming to the event to be aware of the support they currently receive. This will be detailed in their support plan. If people need more information about the support currently received, they need to contact their Care Manager or the Intake Team on 01325 346200. Appointments will be arranged where required.



http://www.darlington.gov.uk/Health/AdultServices2010/Moreinfo/Assessments/EligibilityCriteria.htm



If you have any access needs or if you require information in other formats please contact the Public Information and Support Service, Adult Social Care on 01325 346270/388818.



One-to-one telephone consultations are available. Contact your Care Manager or the Intake Team on 01325 346200.



You can also give us your views and tell us the impacts these proposals may have on this forum or e-mail connecting@darlington.gov.uk

Forum: Changes to the Eligibility Criteria ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5880784 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:14:59 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Have-your-say-about-accessible-travel-in-Darlington-5841044
A number of possible options for accessible transport have been identified through the study. The next stage is for local people, communities and groups to see how these options could work for their needs. The Council will help interested parties come together in order to bid for the funding, but will not be operating any of the following 6 transport options: Option 1 - Additional accessible vehicle (one that can take a wheelchair) Purchase or lease a new accessible vehicle to provide additional capacity that is required by people with mobility difficulties in the peak periods i.e. at the busy times of day when most of the accessible vehicles are transporting children to school. This vehicle could then be used to provide a service for the remainder of the day exclusively either for those that need a wheelchair accessible vehicle or more widely to communities with a transport need. This vehicle would be placed in the hands of an existing operator (either commercial or voluntary sector), operating to a specification agreed by interested parties. This could be undertaken under a contract or service level agreement. Arrangements for the taking of bookings would need to be made. Option 2 - Rural community transport scheme This option involves the provision of a ‘community-based’ transport scheme, aimed specifically at meeting the needs of the rural (and certain urban) areas that have needs not met by the mainstream bus network. It would involve either the purchase of a new dedicated vehicle, or the deployment of an under-utilised existing vehicle or vehicles. The vehicle is likely to be a 12 to 16-seat accessible minibus, mainly providing scheduled services between the villages and Darlington town centre. Option 3 - Expand Link2 to include Darlington Link2 is a dedicated service that operates across County Durham to meet those needs not met by the conventional bus network. It is essentially a pre-booked dial-a-ride service, which uses accessible minibuses. Bookings are made via Durham County Council’s dedicated Travel Response Centre. Option 4 - Support voluntary car schemes There are currently four voluntary car schemes operating in the Darlington area: • Women’s Royal Voluntary Service • Age UK • The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital (FoDMH) • Town Mission This option would involve providing additional support to these organisations (perhaps in the recruitment and vetting of volunteers, or in more comprehensive co-ordination of activities) to extend these schemes to help meet the unmet needs of people in rural communities. Option 5 - A combination of options 1 and 2 Option 6 - A combination of any of the option 1 to 4 We would like to know your comments. These could be on: Routes Service provision (frequency, times and days) Payment method (for example, would you prefer to pay per mile or a fixed fare?) Vehicle type

Forum: Accessible Transport Study ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5841044 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:18:21 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Talking-Together-about-Type-2-diabetes-and-Chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-5734954


Date: Wednesday 21 March 2012

Time: 10am – 12.30pm (lunch will be served when the event closes)

Location: Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AX



This is an informal event and we want you to let us know:



What works well in managing your condition?

What doesn’t work so well?

How we can support you in managing your condition?

Everyone is welcome to come along, ask questions and give their views. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible by ringing Joanne Evans on (01325) 746126 or e-mail joanne.evans7@nhs.net



If you can't make the event, you can contribute by ringing or e-mailing Joanne (see above) or you can post your comments in this discussion thread.

Forum: Type 2 diabetes and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5734954 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:23:44 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Potential-sites-for-Gypsies-Travellers-and-Travelling-Showpeople-5722175
       

The purpose of the consultation is to:



• Tell us what you think about the potential sites identified;

• Identify permanent pitches (excludes transit pitches);

• Discuss the planning issues around providing Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites; and

• To enable you to suggest alternative sites for Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople pitches.



Views are being invited on all aspects of the study, but in particular:



1 Do you have any information about any of the potential sites that we are consulting on which will help us to decide whether they are suitable, available and deliverable for Gypsy, Traveller or Travelling Showpeople provision?



2 Do you know of any other sites which the council should be considering for future Gypsy, Traveller or Travelling Showpeople provision?



3 Do you have any additional comments to make on the potential sites and issues raised through this consultation?



Your comments will feed into the preparation of the next stage of the Making Places and Accommodating Growth Development Plan Document, Preferred Options Report. All comments must be received by Tuesday 24 April 2012, 5pm.



Should you wish to make any comments on the consultation, you can do so in this discussion thread. Alternatively you can:



E-mail: planning.policy@darlington.gov.uk

Or write to us at: Head of Place Strategy and Commissioning, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT



For further information on the consultation, visit the Council’s website: http://www.darlington.gov.uk/Living/Planning+and+Building+Control/Planning+Services/Planning+Policy/travellerconsultation.htm



Or you can follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darlington-Borough-Council/48243507113)and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/darlingtonbc)

Forum: Potential sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5722175 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:29:55 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/Masterplan-consultation-5702651 http://www.darlington.gov.uk/centralpark



Central Park is a 30-hectare brownfield site, situated between Haughton Road, Yarm Road, Hundens Lane and the railway. It has been selected as one of the regeneration flagship projects for the Tees Valley and is to be developed over the coming few years.



Darlington Borough Council and the Homes and Community Agency (HCA) are working with the selected developer consortium CKY (comprising Commercial Estates Group, Keepmoat Homes and Yuill Homes) to bring forward the mixed use development.



The scheme represents a tremendous opportunity to revitalise a key strategic site near the centre of Darlington, bringing investment and jobs which will spread benefit throughout the town and beyond.



Should you wish to make comments on the forthcoming masterplan you can do so in this discussion thread.



Alternatively you can write to:



Jill Thwaite

Projects and Programmes – Place;

Darlington Borough Council

Town Hall

Darlington

DL1 5QT



If you have any questions or would like any further information please contact Jill Thwaite on 01325 388269.



Partners are working to a tight timetable, and are seeking to gain Cabinet endorsement of the masterplan in April 2012.



To meet this deadline, the masterplan needs to be finalised by the end of February. The closing date for comments is therefore 20th February 2012.



Once the masterplan has been finalised and endorsed by DBC Cabinet and the HCA Exectutive, partners will work towards gaining planning consent for the development. An outline planning application and a detailed phase 1 are anticipated in the spring 2012.



A further opportunity to get involved will be made available at the pre-application stage as well as a statutory consultation on the planning application itself.

Forum: Central Park, Darlington ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5702651 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:56:20 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/91-LeisureCultural-Trust-5581765


Financial Savings (£000)

2015/16 - £300

Forum: Budget Proposals 2011/12 ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5581765 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:49:45 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/90-Who-delivers-Services-5581764


Financial Savings (£000)

2015/16 - £2000

Forum: Budget Proposals 2011/12 ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5581764 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:49:11 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/89-Review-of-the-Youth-Offending-Service-5581763
2015/16 - £66

Forum: Budget Proposals 2011/12 ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5581763 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:48:20 GMT http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post/88-Review-of-commissioning-arrangements-for-1119-year-5581762
2015/16 - £62

Forum: Budget Proposals 2011/12 ]]> http://darlingtonbc.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5581762 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:47:50 GMT