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| Open Consultations | Date Closes |
|---|---|
| Libraries Consultation | 15 Dec 2018 |
| Age Friendly Survey | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Stockport Local Assistance Scheme Consultation | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Admissions and Term Dates Consultation | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Stockport Council's Approach to Fees and Charges Consultation | 6 Jan 2019 |
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| Closed Consultations | Date Closed |
|---|---|
| Woodford Neighbourhood Draft Plan | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Shaw Heath Park - Play Area Improvements | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Equality Objectives | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Council Tax Discount Scheme | 23 Nov 2018 |
| North Heatons Play Area | 5 Nov 2018 |
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Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes.
We consulted on how to improve our fostering service and how we communicate it to the public.
The consultation formed part of our discovery phase, investigating people’s attitudes and thoughts about fostering, and how they experience the online and offline aspects of the service.
The survey results highlighted that the majority of people first find out about fostering through word of mouth or personal experiences (through family and friends), and would then use their online browser or the Council's website to find out more about fostering in Stockport.
The finding that most people hear about fostering through word of mouth along with the findings that people engage most with social media and hobby/leisure groups, has helped us refine how we market fostering and which channels are best to motivate people to enquire/get in touch with the fostering team.
You can read more about our findings and what we have done since by clicking on the link below:
The Council asked whether residents agreed with their proposal to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership.
These proposals included: strengthening the existing provisions to prevent dog fouling by increasing the fine from £50 to £100; excluding dogs from enclosed children’s play areas and other enclosed sports areas; requiring dogs to be kept on leads in cemeteries; no more than four dogs to be under the control of one person in parks and other public open areas; requiring people to have dog bags or the means to pick up after their dog when they are walking their dog and require people to put dogs on a lead when requested by an authorised officer.
802 people responded to this survey.
Overall there was 88.8% agreement that dog fouling is a problem in Stockport. When asked about increasing fines, 89.1% agreed with this.
On the subject of dogs being excluded from children’s play areas, there was overall agreement of 86.6%.
When asked about excluding dogs from other recreational areas such as bowling greens and tennis courts, there was overall agreement of 83.3% whilst 11.2% disagreed.
There was 90% overall agreement that dogs should be kept on a lead in cemeteries.
The subject of walking a maximum of four dogs had 79.7% overall agreement. 71% of dog owners agreed with this and 20% disagreed. Those who are not dog owners had 92% agreement with this statement. Agreement was lowest from those with dog walking companies at 56%.
98% of overall respondents agreed that dogs must be put on a lead if they are causing a nuisance.
Following the public consultation, the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to promote responsible dog ownership was approved by Cabinet on 14th August 2018.
You can view the full PSPO here: