Meeting Pack Derry City and Strabane District Council
Dear Member of Health and Community Committee
You are hereby summoned to attend the Monthly Meeting of the Health and Community Committee to be held in the Guildhall, Derry, on Thursday 9 July 2020 at 4.00 pm.
Yours faithfully
John Kelpie Chief Executive
AGENDA
1 Notice and Summons of Meeting
2 Member Attendance and Apologies
3 Statement for Remote Meetings
4 Declarations of Members' Interests
Open for Decision
5 Deputation: WHSCT - Children's Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing (Ms Deirdre Mahon, Director of Women and Children's Services; Mr Kevin Duffy, Assistant Director of Community and Public Health) (Pages 1 - 10)
6 Chairperson's Business
7 Matters Arising from the Open Minutes of the Health and Community Committee held on Thursday 11 June 2020 (Pages 11 - 44)
8 Advice Services Tribunals/Appeals Programme (Pages 45 - 46)
9 Department of Justice Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Draft Response to
Consultation (Pages 47 - 86)
10 Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) - Offer of Grant from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) (Pages 87 - 92)
11 Update on Affordable Warmth Scheme for 2020-21 (Pages 93 - 100)
12 Coronavirus Business Restrictions Regulations - Memorandum of Understanding with PSNI regarding Enforcement Responsibilities and Reporting Arrangements (Pages 101 - 152)
Open for Information
13 Keeping Well at Home Booklet (Pages 153 - 182)
14 Activities being undertaken by Dog Control to address Dog Fouling within Derry City and Strabane District Council (Pages 183 - 212)
15 Correspondence (Pages 213 - 246)
Confidential for Decision
16 Matters Arising from the Confidential Minutes of the Health and Community Committee held on Thursday 11 June 2020 (Pages 247 - 252)
17 Grant Aid Programmes - Covid-19 (Pages 253 - 280)
18 Clady Pitch Lease Extension (Pages 281 - 282)
19 Upgrade of Melvin Arena Update (Pages 283 - 284)
20 Funding for Community Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS) (Pages 285 - 294)
21 The Remobilisation of Leisure, Sport and Community Facilities (Pages 295 - 304)
3 July 2020
DCSDC Health and Community Meeting Page 1 Page Western Health & Social Care Trust Presentation – CAMHS Agenda Item 5
9th July 2020 Kevin Duffy
Page 2 Page Assistant Director Community & Public Health Staffing/Services
• Structure Page 3 Page • Service Delivery
• Challenges: - Recruitment/Retention - Skill Mix/Specialist Services CAMHS referral information for 2019/2020
Referrals 2019/2020 Referrals Received Accepted
Page 4 Page TIER 3 1686 1252 TIER 2 287 278 Key Index EDS 55 46 ED – Eating Disorder DAMHS 42 40 PMH – Primary Mental Health D&A – Drugs and Alcohol ADHD 235 233 MHP – Mental Health Practitioner CRISIS 324 258 Crisis – Crisis Team Worker FSP – Family Support Worker
TOTALS 2629 2107 Referrals Received - 2019 v 2020 300 251 253 250 238 200 151 150 100 57 63 50 0 March April May Page 5 Page 2019 2020
Referrals Accepted - 2019 v 2020
250 232 223 213 200
150 117 100 56 50 37 0 March April May
2019 2020 Covid-19
• Impact on Service Page 6 Page • Decline in routine referral rate
• Factors associated with reduced demand
• Evidence indicating increase in need and future demand of services Reset/Rebuilding Services • Covid-19 Safe Environment – Protecting staff and service users
Page 7 Page • Listening to staff and service users - building on our experience
• All emergency, urgent and priority cases seen face to face
• All active cases reviewed remotely
• New ways of working – Virtual Clinics - Flexible working hours Future Direction • Maximising opportunities for multi-agency and cross sector working
Page 8 Page - Emotional Well-Being Teams in School [EWTS] • Prevalence Study of Children’s Mental Health - Inform decision making - Service Planning/development - Funding Allocation • Improve the Care Pathway for Acute Care integrated with Key Services such as Emergency Departments
Page 9 Page • Strengthen our response for children and young people based on a SPOE [Single Point of Entry] that supports early and timely intervention that is not predicated on a diagnosis Thank You. Page 10 Page
Any Questions Agenda Item 7
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Open Minutes of the Meeting of Health and Community Committee of Derry City and Strabane District Council held Remotely on Thursday 11 June 2020 at 4.00pm. ______
Present: - Alderman McKane (Chair); Aldermen Devenney and Warke; Councillors R Barr, Duffy, Edwards, Farrell, Ferguson, Harkin, Logue McHugh, Mooney and Reilly.
Non-members of Committee:- Aldermen Kerrigan and McClintock; Councillors J Boyle, Carr, Donnelly, Durkan, Kelly, McCann and McCloskey.
In Attendance: - Director of Health and Community (Mrs K McFarland), Head of Community Development and Leisure (Mr B O‟Hagan), Head of Health and Community Wellbeing (Mr S Donaghy), PCSP Manager (Mr D Harrigan) PA to Health and Community Director (Mrs L Shields) and Committee Services Assistant (Mrs T Johnstone). ______
HC81/20 Notice and Summons for Meeting
The Director of Health and Community read the Notice and Summons for the Meeting.
HC82/20 Members Attendance and Apologies
The Director of Health and Community recorded Members attendance. Apologies were received from Councillor Burke.
HC83/20 Statement for Remote Meetings
The Chair read the statement for remote meetings
HC84/20 Declarations of Members‟ Interests
Alderman Devenney and Councillor Harkin declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item:
No. 8: Advice Services 2020/21 – Extension of Funding to 31 March 2021.
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Councillor McHugh declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item:
No. 7 Matters Arising from the Open Minutes of the Heath and Community Committee held on Thursday 12 March 2020 Playing Pitches and Ancillary Services Needs in Rural Strabane (HC63/20).
Councillor Reilly declared a non-pecuniary interest in the following agenda item:
No.4 Deputation by Dr Bob Brown, WHSCT and Mr Dermot Parsons RQIA re: Care Homes in Northern Ireland.
Open for Decision
HC85/20 Deputation – to receive Dr Bob Brown, Executive Director of Nursing/Director of Primary Care and Older People‟s Services WHSCT and Mr Dermot Parsons, Interim Chief Executive, RQIA re: Care Homes in Northern Ireland.
The Chair welcomed the representatives from the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) and Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) to the meeting and invited them to make their presentations.
Dr Brown proceeded to give a presentation to Members and highlighted the following:
Care Homes – Covid-19
• Prevention and Management of Covid-19 in Care Homes – Weekly Progress Monitoring Template • Trust Care Homes Surge Monitoring – progress return to HSCB on Surge Plan Actions • Trust Position • Trust Care Home Support Team • Trust Daily Risk Review of Care Homes – Care Home Reporting Template • Daily Care Home Dashboard Summary / RQIA App • Maintaining Care Homes Green Status
Prevention and Management of Covid-19 in Care Homes – Weekly Progress Monitoring Template
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• Overarching Aim - To deliver a comprehensive HSC response to support the prevention and management of Covid-19 in the Care Home sector • Prevention – reduce the number of outbreaks and number of residents infected in each outbreak • Mitigation - Provide robust integrated Medical, Nursing, AHP and • Social Care response commensurate with resident health care needs including acute clinical management of Covid-19 in residents • Resilience (service continuity) - Support, work in partnership with and strengthen Care Homes to ensure person centred care continues to be delivered to all residents irrespective of Covid-19 status.
Care Homes Surge Monitoring
• Weekly monitoring progress report to the Health and Social Care Board • Latest return submitted on 10 June 2020 • Overall Trust status - Amber • largely a result of the measure ‘Number of residents/staff with symptoms or confirmed Covid-19’.
Overall Position:
• higher number of Green homes (from 47 last week to 53 this week); • lower number of Amber homes (16 to 13); • lower number of Red Homes (2 to 1) and a higher ‘Incomplete / no return’ (4 to 7). • The definition of this data within the RQIA App has been clarified and supports reporting against this measure. • Western Trust matrix for RAG Rating includes additional measures – Safeguarding, Incidents reported (Datix) & Failure to Comply Notices. • Use a system of 3 factors being Amber = overall Amber or 2 Red – overall Red. • The regional criteria guiding overall RAG rating is based on any of the measures for a home being rated Amber or Red. Planning “assumptions” undertaken in the March modelling work
• There would be a significant number of outbreaks of Covid-19 across Care Homes with a worst case scenario of up to 90% or over 430 home being affected; • Care Home residents are more at risk because of individual vulnerabilities, shared living space and frequent close contact with staff.
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• Mortality rate for Covid-19 in Care Homes will be significant and higher than in the general population • Increased level of clinical acuity among multiple affected residents in individual homes and across the system • Large scale staff absences.
Trust Position - 9th June 2020 Current Number of Outbreaks per Trust • Belfast 18 • Northern 19 • South Eastern 15 • Southern 14 • Western 10
Care Home Support Team
Proactively supporting each Nursing and Residential Care Home to manage residents through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Includes: • co-ordinating PPE • advising on the care of Covid-19 positive residents • ensuring appropriate infection control measures are in place. • Daily Risk Review of Care Homes – Care Home Reporting Template
Daily risk review of all Care Homes
Care Home Reporting Template completed which includes: • information on Care Homes for which there are risks or concerns • details the areas of risks/concerns • the mitigation actions being taken to support these facilities.
Position at 9 June 2020:
• Nine Care Homes within the Trust who had reported risks / concerns in relation to patients / staff with symptoms. • Tests were undertaken, terminal cleans carried out and Trust staff visited Care Homes to advise on PPE and Infection Prevention & Control measures.
Regional Care Homes Dashboard - 9 June 2020 • Staff Tested – 10,973 • Staff Positive – 166
Page 14 • Residents Tested – 8,400 (62% of all residents) • Residents Positive – 244 • New Reported Deaths – 0 (awaiting validation) • Number of Beds • Occupied 12,832 • Available -1,461 • Not Available – 1,046 • Overall Self-rating Green • Workforce & Training Self-rating Green • PPE Self-rating Green • Cleaning Self-rating Green
Trust Summary - 8th June 2020 (68 Facilities) • Beds Occupied 1,799 • Usable Vacant Beds 184 • Unusable Vacant Beds 130
Please note: Data in this slide is based on self-reports from care homes through a regional App – Validation of this information is undertaken through direct contact with providers.
• Number of Resident New Cases in Previous 24hrs 0 • Number of Residents Symptomatic in Previous 24hrs 3 • Number of Residents Tested to Date 809 • Number of Current Residents Testing C+ in Previous 24hrs 4 • Total Number of Residents Affected to Date 171 • Number of Residents Hospitalised in Previous 24hrs 3 • Number of Resident Deaths in Previous 24hrs 1
Please note: Data in this slide is based on self-reports from care homes through a regional App – Validation of this information is undertaken through direct contact with providers.
• Number of Staff New Cases in Previous 24hrs 0 • Number of Staff Symptomatic in previous 24hrs 3 • Number of Staff Tested to Date 1,159 • Number of Current Staff Testing Positive in Previous 24hrs 3 • Number of Staff Self-Isolating in previous 24hrs 52 • Total Number of Staff Affected 223
Please note: Data in this slide is based on self-reports from care homes through a regional App – Validation of this information is undertaken through direct contact with providers.
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• Workforce/Training Status 66 Green, 2 Amber • PPE & Equipment Needs Status 68 Green • Overall Status 66 Green, 2 Amber
Please note: Data in this slide is based on self-reports from care homes through a regional App – Validation of this information is undertaken through direct contact with providers.
• Outbreak Covid 9 • Residents Receiving AGPs 7 • Residents Receiving Oxygen in Previous 24hrs 8 • Residents Receiving End of Life Care in Previous 24hrs 8 • Additional Staff Needed: Nurses - 2 / Healthcare Assistants 2 • Difficulties with Medicines None • Domestic Cleaning 67 Green, 1 Amber • Terminal Cleaning Support 1 • Residents in Acute Decline 3
Please note: Data in this slide is based on self-reports from care homes through a regional App – Validation of this information is undertaken through direct contact with providers. • Days Without Cases • Not Recorded: 4 • 0 Days: 27 • 1-10 Days: 9 • 11-20 Days: 5 • 21-30 Days: 3 • 31-40 Days: 3 • 41-50 Days: 2 • 51-60 Days: 3 • 61-70 Days: 3 • 71-80 Days: 5 • 81-90 Days: 2 • 91-100 Days: 1 • 365 Days: 1
Maintaining Care Homes Green Status Proposal:
All people being admitted or transferred into a Covid-19 free Care Home (Green Home*) from any setting, whether that be from hospital, supported living or directly from their own home will be tested and isolated for 14 days prior to admission/return to the Care Home.
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If symptoms develop within 14 days, the person should be re-tested and kept in isolation as per protocol. Clinical advice should be sought to ensure that the person is assessed and cared for appropriately.
* A Green Care Home is a defined as a Care Home that does not currently have a Covid-19 outbreak or flu like illness outbreak amongst either staff, residents or both.
Actions which may support Green homes maintain a Covid-19 free environment include: -
• Infection Prevention and Control visits to enhance the measures in place by the care home staff • Additional training to support appropriate use of PPE • Identification of the wider symptoms of Covid-19 so residents can be observed closely for deterioration • Staff working in the home including agency and bank should not also work in homes that have an outbreak • Carefully risk assessed decision-making regarding admissions and alternatives.
The Chair thanked Dr Brown for the presentation. He then invited Mr Parsons to make his presentation on behalf of RQIA.
Mr Parsons stated that firstly, he wished to commend the tremendous work carried out by staff in nursing and residential homes across the Council area. He stated that staff in those facilities had also been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic along with relatives and families who had been unable to visit loved ones.
Mr Parsons commenced his presentation and highlighted the following:
The role of the Regulation Quality and Improvement Authority
Northern Ireland’s independent health and social care regulator provides public assurance through independent, proportionate and responsible regulation. The Authority: Challenged poor practice Promotes improvement Safeguards rights of service users Informed the public of their findings
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‘The Department is directing RQIA to reduce the frequency of its statutory inspection activity (as set out in The Regulation and Improvement Authority (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005) and cease its non-statutory inspection activity and review programme with immediate effect until otherwise directed.
I ask RQIA to continue to respond to ongoing areas of risk, such as where there are services currently in enforcement or where enforcement is being considered that RQIA will focus their activity where it is needed most to ensure safe care and act flexibly and proportionately.’
On 20 March RQIA were instructed by the Department not to carry out regular inspections of care homes and to solely investigate where areas of risk had been highlighted.
RQIA Service Support Team
• Established: 23 March 2020 • Membership: RQIA inspectors, senior inspectors and senior management • To provide advice, support and guidance to nursing homes, residential care homes and domiciliary care services during pandemic 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm • Ensured that care homes were prepared as much as possible for the pressures likely to occur during the pandemic • Distributed guidance documents on behalf of DoH, PHA and HSC Board to support services’ preparation for the management of Covid-19 cases • 35 percent of care homes in the Council area have had an outbreak of Covid-19 to date compared to 40 percent in England and 60 percent in Scotland. Illustrates how well services have worked in this area.
Detailed advice provided to services on a range of issues (around 4,000 contacts to date) – these included:
Initially • Personal Protective Equipment • Staffing • Infection control and prevention More recently • Medicines management • Testing
Page 18 • Introduction of the regional reporting app • each Trust gathering information in care homes – • provides comprehensive information of status of homes and the staff • Has reduced the burden of reporting as it helps services flag up which needed assistance.
Inspections
In common with the approach of health and social care regulators across the UK and Ireland, the frequency of RQIA’s statutory inspection activity has reduced to minimise the risk of spreading infection to people in care homes. However, RQIA continues to use its regulatory powers to respond to risks and concerns.
• Includes 32 on-site inspections in response to identified risk with enforcement action to address specific concerns at 4 services • aware of services where there were outbreaks • app is new tool put in place where the authority can view a number of homes with an outbreak or suspected outbreak • staff must report a death in 24 hours in care homes – • number of deaths is still higher than 2019 but not as high as 2019 during the pandemic – • Death rate more prevalent in larger homes, nursing homes, and in urban areas • no link between inspection findings or enforcements and outbreak.
Looking Ahead • RQIA continues to regulate and respond to risk • New ways of working, such as the new data app • Developing new approaches to inspection such as the use of PPE and technology • Continued partnership with the HSC to support regional response to Covid-19.
The Chair thanked Dr Brown and Dr Parsons for the detailed and informative presentations and invited comments from Members.
Councillor Harkin thanked Dr Brown and Dr Parsons for the presentations. He stated that they had been invited to present to the Health and Community Committee due to concerns expressed regarding issues at care homes, particularly during the emergency period. He noted in a report published in the local media that the Trust had been instructed to send patients infected with Covid-19 from
Page 19 hospital into care homes. Councillor Harkin queried if this had taken place at hospitals throughout the Council area. He stated that there had been criticism reported on the way that private care homes have functioned during the coronavirus pandemic. He further stated that such was the scale and level of concern that Council had voted to call for private care homes to be returned to the National Health Service.
Continuing, Councillor Harkin referred to a report by the WHSCT which reported that 335,00 items of PPE had been issued to care homes and requested confirmation on those figures. He queried if the owners of those care homes who received the PPE from the Trust and local community groups would be required to pay for the equipment. He then referred to the staff from the Trust who were redeployed to work in care homes and asked for a breakdown on how many hours were worked, which homes were staff redeployed to and what was the cost to the Trust and will the cost be recouped. He stated that Minister Swann had announced that there would be a package of support to the care homes for £11.7m. He stated that in his opinion, this funding should be scrutinised and monitored to ensure that it was allocated fairly and equally. He further stated that it was his understanding that the RQIA did not carry out any inspections during the pandemic and had only begun to carry out inspections after a judicial review had taken place and requested clarification on the matter.
In response, Dr Brown advised that the Trust did not transfer patients from hospital back into the care home setting who displayed symptoms or had tested positive for Covid-19. He stated that the Trust had worked on the basis that every person transferred from a hospital to a care home would have a Covid-19 test with communication of the results sent to that care home, adding that such residents were requested to be isolated on return to the care home for a 14-day period and their symptoms monitored.
Continuing, Dr Brown advised that approximately 700,000 items of PPE had been issued by the Trust from 20 March 2020 to date. He noted that approximately 80% of PPE had been utilised within the community on a partnership basis and that care home providers had a responsibility to acquire PPE for their staff. He stated that the Trust had worked successfully on the basis of providing support where needed. He stated that the overall regional cost for PPE and the redeployment of staff would be a significant amount and the Department of Health was responsible for requested costs to be repaid. He stated that this was an unprecedented experience for everyone with the important
Page 20 factor being the safety of staff and residents. He paid tribute to all staff working in care homes and stated that their attitude throughout the pandemic had been fantastic and exemplary.
Dr Brown then referred to the funding package from the Minister for Health and stated that a portion of that funding would be directly allocated to care homes and to the Trust. He advised that staff salaries were the responsibility of the Department for Health, the Health and Social Care Board and care homes. Therefore, the Trust would not intervene in this regard.
In response to a query regarding inspections, Mr Parsons advised that a legal process was underway which he was unable not comment on however, a judicial review was scheduled for later in the month. He advised that 6 inspections had been carried out during the emergency period with 26 since then. He concurred that whilst it was a low figure, during that time the least amount of information regarding concerns in care homes (not Covid-19 related) had been received.
Continuing, he reported that the authority had received over 100 calls from care home providers requesting support and guidance during the pandemic. He stated that they had received instructions from the Chief Medical Officer regarding carrying out inspections at care homes that had the potential risk. He advised that RQIA was mandated to follow those instructions until the Department of Health directed otherwise.
Councillor Reilly thanked the representatives on their informative presentation. He referred to the care homes currently in ‘green’ status and queried the timeframe for care homes to reach that stage as a major issue for those working in the care home environment was the lack of PPE and Covid-19 testing. He stated that lessons were to be learned in this regard as issues regarding the spread of infection in care homes had been quickly realised. He asked how the Trust dealt with issues such as the lack of connectivity from families during the emergency period and also how they handled the discharge of patients from the Covid-19 hospital back into the care home environment.
Continuing, Councillor Reilly referred to the recently launched Strategic Framework and asked if thought had been given in the strategy to the impact of immigration changes to those working within care homes and the rate of pay to employees. He stated that they were important, key issues to be addressed within the strategy. He then asked how
Page 21 technology could contribute to continue a suitable level of inspections in care homes.
In response, Dr Brown advised that the position in care homes changed on a daily basis and when indicators changed the Trust responded appropriately. He stated that it was a number of weeks before a care home reached the ‘green’ stage, with some care homes remaining at the green stage throughout. He noted a variable picture at the beginning of April, however a there had been a gradual and positive increase since then.
He referred to residents in care homes with other illnesses and stated that the Trust had carefully considered how to offer advice and support by way of visits, telephone contacts and liaising directly with care managers and staff. He stated that the cessation of visiting rights was hugely significant and a distressing situation for families during the pandemic. However, this had been the correct approach to take, adding that exceptions were permitted such as an end of life situation or a patient in extreme distress. He stated that the Trust had to protect those within the care home setting. Therefore, it was important to ensure that patients did not remain in an acute hospital for an inappropriate period of time. He noted that some families were keen to bring patients home to a domiciliary care setting and provide care with the support of the Trust.
Continuing, Dr Brown referred to the Strategic Framework document and concurred that immigration was an extremely important factor, particularly regarding cross border relationships. He stated that it was important to have a workforce that was supported and valued. He advised that in relation to the rate of pay to employees within care homes, that the Trust continued to support career development for those working in care homes to ensure that they were valued.
Mr Parsons explained in relation to inspections during the emergency period, lengthy engagements had taken place with managers and staff in care homes, trade union reps and other groups linked to the care home setting. He stated that these bodies had issued the RQIA with information regarding issues for consideration on which decide the appropriate response. He stated that it had not been always possible to respond with an inspection, however if there was evidence of significant concerns regarding safety of practice, inspections had been carried out during the height of the pandemic. He referred to the use of technology during the emergency period and advised that the RQIA
Page 22 was considering different types of technology to enable inspections to be carried out more widely. He stated that some new approaches would be technology reliant and would relay the necessary information to focus on lines of enquiry. He stated that any follow up would be made using a virtual approach if there were difficulties in being able to enter a particular facility. He noted that recent inspections were carried out in children’s homes using a virtual approach. He advised that technology had also supported enforcement action being taken within adult services as it had provided a reasonable degree of scrutiny.
Councillor Ferguson asked if Dr Brown could elaborate on the difference between amber and red status in care homes. She referred to the confirmed cases of Covid-19 patients being returned to care homes and asked if staff at the care homes had had obligated to accept them. She then referred to the daily data app and asked if the RQIA followed up on those care homes who did not supply the required information.
In response, Dr Brown advised that two or more residents or members of staff in a care home with symptoms of Covid-19, tested and confirmed positive would be an outbreak situation. He stated that indicators were in place which included; the number of people symptomatic in a care home, the number of people that had tested positive, both residents and staff; also across other domains such as the resilience of the workforce i.e. the percentage of staff on sick leave, the number of residents with a more acute illness and the number admitted to hospital and the ability to provide personal protective equipment (PPE). He advised that a care home that had two or more indicators at a particular status i.e. 2 with amber would be amber overall. Further indicators were incident reporting and a care home’s previous position on failure to comply notices to provide information of the overall culture of a home and the quality of service provided over time.
Continuing, Dr Brown stated that in terms of homes having a say on the pathway back from hospital or from their own home to a care home; the point of isolation from when a patient had a Covid-19 test and were then well enough, discussion would take place with family members on where they would be placed. He outlined that scenarios included a person having to stay in hospital for longer on the basis that there was no bed available or a risk with their isolation facility at the care home or their own home if there was an outbreak. He advised
Page 23 that patients could also transfer to a facility such as Waterside Hospital or Rectory Field Nursing Home for a Covid-19 recovery type pathway.
Mr Parsons referred to the reporting app and noted that as it was the first time care homes were mandated to complete a daily return. He stated that initially, response levels were not high, however they were currently between 96% and 99%. He stated that compliance levels were good as care homes were instructed to complete a daily return as a compulsory step. He stated that the data supplied was important as it gave an understanding of what was occurring in care homes on a regional basis. He further stated that in terms of a support approach, the public perception was that RQIA was a punitive body responsible for catching people out and applying penalties. He stated that the title Regulation and Quality Improvement should be the key that the organisation was responsible for improving the quality of services and the approach to improving quality should not be punitive. He added that by the support of approaches taken during the pandemic, there have been improvements in practice in a number of settings were people perhaps were not initially well informed. He stated that it was important for the organisation to work towards good practice for the development and growth in services and that during the pandemic there has been learning in new ways of working which should continue after the crisis ends.
Councillor Duffy stated that she welcomed the positivity within the presentation, particularly the green status given to the majority of care homes in the Council area. She noted that it had been identified at an early stage that residents within the care home setting were in a vulnerable group and stated that a ring of steel should have been actioned at care homes at an earlier stage to protect that group. She stated that in her opinion, the strategy to protect the NHS was more hospital focussed and that may have left care homes exposed to the virus. She queried if the Trust had encountered any staffing issues for the future and if there was a robust plan in place to prevent any issues in the event of a second surge of coronavirus. She further queried if any decision making procedures regarding medical treatment for patients in care homes had changed or had been affected during the pandemic. She then referred to those care homes that did not submit daily status reports and asked if there would be a follow-up at those facilities.
In response, Dr Brown stated that the Trust did follow up with the care homes that did not respond to the daily self-reporting. He further
Page 24 stated that care homes were continually reminded of the importance of submitting the information by the Trust and RQIA. In response regarding the vulnerability of the group and the ring of steel, he stated that some useful learning was needed should there be a second surge of the virus. He stated that it was important to build on the learning from the first surge. He noted that the Trust did act quickly by learning from what was taking place internationally. He stated that Councillor Duffy was accurate that hospitals received a lot of early attention, however care homes did act quickly with some closing facilities to visitors in the mid to latter period of March. He stated that Council had been commended for taking action in mid-March in response to the pandemic.
In response to staffing concerns, he stated that it was a challenge for the region and that from a nursing perspective the Trust was pleased that the intake at Magee Campus had increased each year. He stated that it was important to retain local nurses and develop pathways for more attractive caring assistants careers within care homes. He advised that the Trust was working towards introducing a robust staffing model for all within the health and social care sector and the Minister must ensure that the workforce was a key building block within the Strategic Framework. In relation to decision making Dr Brown was confident that when a person in a care home was unwell and required transfer to hospital, that due consideration was given to that patient. He advised that the GP was the responsible practitioner for every care home resident and if a resident is unwell a swift decision should be taken and could see no reason to believe this was not the case. He further advised that the Trust was to utilise a wellness indicator throughout all care homes to assess residents.
Councillor Edwards queried the proposals for new admissions and transfers to care homes, particularly in other areas throughout the Council area. He stated that staff employed in care homes in the Strabane area had expressed concern regarding the outbreaks of infection and were doing all they could to stop infection spreading. He felt that the Trust’s proposal that people transferred into a Covid-19 free care home from another setting could increase the risk of infection. He asked if this proposal had already been implemented and if so, was there any evidence that it had contributed to an outbreak.
In response, Dr Brown advised that the matter was a proposal at this stage. He stated that the evidence base was still limited for holding a person in a hospital or an alternative setting such as from Altnagelvin
Page 25 to Melmount Manor Care Home. He stated that it had been proposed that when a person who had recovered medically, would not go straight back to the care home and would be isolated in an alternative place. He stated that there may be challenges as it was important that during the 14-day isolation period staff and residents have were kept safe. He advised that if a person can be isolated at home in their own room with the proper support and tested beforehand, with daily temperature checks, this may be the more suitable approach. He noted that international evidence from Korea showed that 90% of homes stayed Covid free where staff lived in the care home. He stated that this approach brought opportunities but also challenges as the majority of care homes in this region could not facilitate this. He stated that the Department of Health was keen to test this method, however it met with resistance from trade unions for understandable reasons such as living in for staff would require a voluntary approach as well as ensuring suitable living conditions.
Alderman Devenney emphasised the importance of mandatory daily reporting from care homes to enable effective monitoring to take place. He queried that in the event of a second surge, would there be sufficient PPE and testing equipment in place.
In response, Dr Brown stated that the Trust was more confident now than at the beginning of the emergency period in March. He advised that a proactive daily assessment of PPE for all areas has been implemented which has resulted in the flow of PPE becoming more successful. He stated that he was hopeful if a second surge occurred, the entire region would have learned from the current crisis and have an early recognition of issues such as running low on face masks.
Councillor McCloskey noted that half of the fatalities were within the nursing home sector. She referred to the lack of PPE available and that community groups had to source and supply it to help out the vulnerable throughout the community. She stated that empty hospitals were decanting ill patients into the care home sector without being tested and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) certificates had been widely used in cases that it may not have been appropriate to do so. She noted that the British Medical Journal had reported that one third of the excess mortality rate in England and Wales were related to Covid-19. She stated that the other two thirds were as a result of the lockdown and the NHS not operating as it should and asked how many of these deaths were reported in the Council area. She stated that critically ill
Page 26 people were presenting themselves at out of hours who had not been assessed due to the cancellation of GP appointments.
In response, Dr Brown stated that from the beginning of March 2020, hospitals were not being emptied in any way with people carrying a risk of Covid spread into a care home. He stated that anyone transferring to a community facility had been tested from April onwards. He stated that there was a variation of asymptomatic unusual symptoms and those with common symptoms and that moving people from hospital to care home facilities was something the Trust took seriously and monitored carefully. He referred to the comments regarding DNR and stated that he had no evidence where people were forced sign a DNR in either a hospital or care home. He advised that a Medical Nursing Ethics Committee was put in place throughout the pandemic which was established to look at this subject area. He stated that GPs were members of that committee and that in the Western Trust area to the best of his knowledge, no-one had been in the position where they had felt compelled to undertake a DNR notice.
Continuing he stated that with such a focus on Covid-19, people were not getting access to other medical treatments. He stated that a significant number of services were reduced by all health and care organisations during the pandemic. He advised that when patients did not have access to the medical pathways that were previously available pre-covid, it would be understandable that people would get into difficulty with an increased risk of illness and unfortunately some had died earlier than expected. However, he could not offer a conclusive answer at this stage without a stronger evidence base.
Councillor Mooney stated that it was undoubtedly a tough time for workers in care homes which would have an emotional toll on their wellbeing due to a dip in morale. He asked what measures the Trust had in place for care home staff to help alleviate issues of low morale, particularly due to issues such as recruitment and retention.
In response, Dr Brown stated that with weekly virtual meetings with care homes, discussions have taken place regarding staff morale. He stated that some staff had included this within the daily reporting app. He stated that some staff had reported an impact on staff morale due to an increase in sickness absence or because they were close to residents and families in care homes. He stated that staff would also be impacted by the lack of visits by family members, particularly those families of long term residents. In relation to the impact on recruitment
Page 27 and retention, he advised that care home managers had been tremendous and communication has been highly effective. He stated that staff had raised issues with the Trust and the Trust has done their best to support them in as timely and effective way as possible. He referred to recruitment issues within care homes which he described as challenging. He stated that the Trust hoped to work with Council to develop clear pathways for recruitment and develop a career in the care home setting.
Councillor McCann stated that with regard to DNR documents, he was aware that in the very recent past, people in care homes had been asked to sign DNR forms. He expressed concern that such incidents had been reported by members of the public. He asked if there was information available on how much equipment such as PPE, had been allocated to private care homes along with grants and subsidies. He queried if there was any itemisation available on the value of the equipment supplied by the public service to care homes. He further asked what arrangements were in place for care homes to repay public funding, or if records were available on how much money had been recovered to date.
In response, Dr Brown stated that he was disappointed to hear that Councillor McCann had personal experience that people in some care homes in the Western Trust area had been asked to sign DNR forms. He stated that he would be happy to discuss this further with Councillor McCann at a later point as the matter required investigation with those affected and the relevant care home providers. In response to his comments on provision of equipment and grants, he stated that there was an audit trail of information available that could be given due consideration for discussion with Members at a later date.
Councillor Harkin stated that there had been a lot of anger and frustration regarding the situation in private care homes. He felt that, in his opinion, not enough inspections were carried out by RQIA at the height of the pandemic. He stated that staff had reported not having the sufficient or inadequate PPE and were being overworked due to insufficient staff within care homes. He asked if any inspections had been carried out in the Derry/Strabane area during the pandemic as he felt that regulatory bodies did not play a sufficient role in upholding private care homes to the required standard. He then requested Mr Parsons to elaborate on the inspections carried out by the RQIA during the emergency period.
Page 28 In response, Mr Parsons was definitive that no inspections were carried out using remote technology during the emergency period. He referred to one inspection, which required predominately looking at documentation in another location. He advised that each of the six inspections carried out involved the attendance of 2 inspectors equipped with full PPE into care homes where concerns had been raised. He stated that if people did not raise concerns with the RQIA, they were unable to take action. He noted that a compliance notice was issued during the pandemic when a staff whistle-blower described poor practice with PPE. He advised that an inspection subsequently took place and enforcement action was issued against the provider. He referred to inspections carried out in the Council area during the emergency period and advised that he would furnish Councillor Harkin with the necessary information.
The Chair thanked the presenters for their comprehensive presentations and thanked Members for the relevant comments and questions. He expressed concern regarding nursing homes which either did not comply or were slow to comply with the various bodies in relaying information. He further expressed concerns regarding staff being asked to reside in care homes.
Members of the Committee paid tribute to the care home staff who had worked tirelessly during the emergency period.
Dr. Bob Brown and Mr Parsons thanked Council for the opportunity to attend Committee and subsequently left the meeting.
Members congratulated Alderman McKane on his appointment of Chair of the Heath and Community Committee and to Councillor R Barr on his role as Deputy Chair. They extended their best wishes for the year ahead.
Chairperson‟s Business
HC86/20 Condolences
Councillor Reilly thanked the Chair for allowing him to raise the matter of the recent passing of Mr Seamus McAnee. He stated that Mr McAnee was the lynchpin of the City of Derry Swimming Club and a founding member of Derry Credit Union. He asked that Council write a letter of condolence to the family of Mr McAnee at this sad time.
HC87/20 Incoming Chair and Deputy Chair
Page 29 Alderman McKane thanked Members for their kind words and appreciated their comments on his appointment as Chair of the Health and Community Committee. He expressed his thanks to Councillor Fleming, outgoing Chair, on his good work over the past year and described how he had conducted committee business in a fair manner. He also thanked Councillor Ferguson on her work as Deputy Chair. He welcomed the incoming Deputy Chair, Councillor R Barr and looked forward to working with him throughout the year. He then extended a welcome to Councillors Edwards and Mooney to the Health and Community Committee and wished them well.
HC88/20 Men‟s Action Network
The Chair stated that he had been contacted by Men’s Action Network (MAN) who wish to make a presentation to Members of the Health and Community Committee and asked if Members were in agreement. Members agreed that the Men’s Action Network be invited to attend to make a presentation at a future meeting of the Health and Community Committee.
HC89/20 Attack on Tullywhisker Orange Hall
The Chair expressed his condemnation at the recent attack on Tullywhisker Orange Hall, situated between Castlederg and Sion Mills. He stated that he was saddened and angry to hear of the attack on the premises which was regularly used to hold community events. He stated that any attack on any community hall must be condemned.
Councillor McHugh concurred with the Chair’s comments regarding Tullywhisker Orange Hall and stated that such attacks served no purpose whatsoever.
HC90/20 Matters Arising from the Open Minutes of the Health and Community Committee held on Thursday 12 March 2020.
The Open Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 March 2020 (HC57/20 – HC75/20) were confirmed and signed by the Chairperson.
Matters Arising from the Minutes
HC91/20 Playing Pitches and Ancillary Services Needs in Rural Strabane (HC63/20)
Page 30 Councillor McHugh noted that officers were aware that the Gaelic club at Castlederg had approached Council in 2019 regarding future needs for playing facilities due to work to be carried out on the training pitch. He stated that Spamount Playing Fields had been identified as a site to facilitate training. He stated that the club had met with Council officers and it was agreed that GAA posts would be erected as a temporary measure in May 2020. He stated that due to the coronavirus pandemic this had not materialised and that whilst he appreciated a recent update from the Director he asked if the GAA posts would be supplied when Spamount Playing Fields re-opened.
In response, the Head of Community Development and Leisure advised that Council was currently in crisis management mode with a number of staff furloughed. He advised that Council had not been progressing with any developmental projects as facilities and sites were closed down. He stated that as Council moved towards recovery mode in line with plans outlined by The Executive, the request would be given consideration. However, no guarantee could be given in terms of procuring the equipment. He advised that the Lead Finance Officer had to approve any discretionary spend going forward due to the current financial position of Council. He stated that he would provide an update on the matter once timescales on re-opening of facilities/sites were confirmed.
HC92/20 Advice Services 2020/21 – Extension of Funding to 31 March 2021
The Head of Community Development and Leisure presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek Members’ approval to extend funding allocations to current Advice Providers for an additional nine months for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 March 2021 based on the allocations provided for 2019/20.
Councillor Farrell endorsed the recommendation within the report. He welcomed the news that the advice providers were being allocated funding during these times of uncertainty. He referred to the one year pilot programme in respect of Appeals and Tribunals Representation and stated that funding had been approved in March dependent on a response from the Department for Communities (DfC). He queried if any response had been received.
In response, the Head of Community Development and Leisure stated that a report would be presented at the July Committee meeting
Page 31 regarding delegated decisions by council and that confirmation had been received from DfC on funding. Council has written to the relevant providers to advise them that the Appeals pilot programme could continue for a further year.
Councillor Logue thanked the Head of Community Development and Leisure for the report and seconded the recommendation therein. She stated that given the additional pressures to advice services during the lockdown period, she asked that there be no detrimental effect on achieving their standards during this time.
In response, the Head of Community Development and Leisure stated that in terms of the quality of advice, regardless of the number of queries and tribunals that advisers were involved in, the quality of advice would be measured accordingly. He advised that all three providers would have experienced similar difficulties with an uptake on services and increase in demand and that the quality of advice was still important, regardless of the numbers.
The Committee
Recommended that Members approve the extension of funding allocations to Council‟s current Advice Providers for an additional nine months for the period 1st July – 31st March 2021. Allocations to the three advice providers, Dove House, Resource Centre Derry and Advice North West for the 20/21 financial year will be based on the allocations provided for the 2019/20 financial year.
HC93/20 Leisure and Sports Services Pricing Policy and Schedule of Charges 2020/21
The Head of Community Development and Leisure presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek Members’ approval for the Leisure and Sports Services Pricing Policy and Schedule of Charges 2020/21.
Councillor Logue stated that Council’s Pricing Policy was extremely attractive in comparison to other councils and endorsed the
Page 32 recommendation within the report. She queried if the pricing policy was in alignment with Strabane.
In response, the Head of Community Development and Leisure stated that from inception of Derry City and Strabane District Council, the prices were the same across the entire Council area.
The Committee
Recommended that Members approve the Leisure and Sports Services Pricing Policy and Schedule of Charges 2020/21.
HC94/20 Northern Ireland Assembly Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill – Draft Response to Consultation
The Head of Community Development and Leisure presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek Members’ approval to a Draft response to the NI Assembly Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill.
Councillor McHugh stated that he had comments to be included in the Draft response and asked if those comments could be forwarded to the relevant officer.
In response, the Head of Community Development and Leisure requested that if Members had specific comments to be included in the Draft response to forward them to him directly.
Recommended that Members approve the Draft response to the Northern Ireland Assembly Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill and subject to inclusion of additional points forwarded by Members.
HC95/20 Nomination of Chairperson to the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership
Page 33 The Head of Community Development and Leisure presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to nominate the Chairperson to the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership.
Councillor Farrell nominated Councillor Reilly as Chairperson to the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership.
Councillor Reilly Seconded the nomination.
The following changes were made to the membership of PCSP
SDLP – Councillor J Barr to replace Councillor Tierney SF – Councillor M Boyle to replace Councillor McHugh.
The Chair and Members congratulated Councillor Reilly on his appointment.
Councillor Harkin referred to the recent Black Lives Matters protests that took place in Belfast and Derry. He stated that 57 people in Derry were issued with fines and the threat of prosecution for attending the rally in Guildhall Square. He stated that the people of colour and ethnic minority groups in the City supported the demands that a review takes place, a public apology issued to members of the black community and that the fines and threats of prosecution were dropped. He stated that Council must clearly state that what occurred in Derry was not proportionate as claimed by the Minister for Justice and that the harassment of people of colour in Derry should be condemned. He stated that he wished to see Committee Members particularly those who were also members of PCSP join him in expressing their condemnation.
Councillor Donnelly stated that his views of the PCSP were well known and reiterated his view that funding to PCSP should be withdrawn as he felt that the Board was a waste of money and time. He referred to a recent incident in the Creggan area of the city which involved two children, one with special needs who were assaulted by the PSNI. He stated that there was no mention of this by SDLP as he felt, in his opinion, the party were selective on which issues to comment on. He concurred with the comments by Councillor Harkin regarding the actions of the PSNI at the Black Lives Matter rally.
Page 34 Councillor Duffy stated that as a member of PCSP, a meeting took place on 10 June where the Black Lives Matter protest was discussed in the vein that the position of the PSNI was not proportionate to the protest. She advised that Members from Sinn Féin had also held a private meeting with the PSNI to voice their serious concerns.
Alderman Devenney stated that in his opinion, protests should be carried out but in the correct manner. He felt that in his opinion, the PSNI had given a good account of themselves at the recent PCSP meeting and he believed that Council did not have the right to interfere in the issue of fines as it was the responsibility of the judicial system and the PSNI.
Councillor Reilly stated that due to technical difficulties he was unable to hear the comments from Councillor Donnelly. He concurred with the comments made by Councillor Harkin and stated that the matter had been raised by the Chief Constable and Colum Eastwood MLA and that the Derry team of the SDLP had also discussed the matter with the PSNI. He advised that in advance of his nomination as Chairperson to the PCSP, he had spoken to the PCSP manager regarding meeting with the PSNI on a way forward with the black and ethnic minority groups and the PSNI for the year ahead.
Councillor Harkin proposed that the Committee (i) agree that the actions by the PSNI that occurred at the Black Lives Matter rally on Saturday 6 June in Derry was not proportionate, (ii) agree that fines issued and threats of prosecution towards protesters be immediately rescinded.
He then referred to comments made by Alderman Devenney and stated that no violence had occurred at the rallies held in Belfast and Derry. He stated that protesters had adhered to social distancing yet were harassed and it was an example of how people’s right to protest had been trampled on and was also testament to the racism that occurs in the United States and the UK. He stated that black people and those of ethnic minorities were demanding answers from those who gave authority for the harassment to take place and from the PSNI who carried it out. He stated that whilst he welcomed agreement from political parties that fines and threats of prosecution should be dropped, there also needed to be an apology offered to the organisers of the protest.
Page 35 In response to comments made by Councillor Harkin, Alderman Devenney stated that he wished to remind Councillor Harkin that the message had been relayed by the Unity of Purpose meeting on Friday evening to call for the protest not to proceed. He stated that Councillor Harkin should understand the very unusual circumstances regarding Covid-19 and that society had a duty of care to protect each other during this time.
Alderman Warke stated that as a Member of PCSP, he echoed the sentiments expressed by Alderman Devenney on the matter. He stated that the rally should not have taken place. He stated that whilst everyone had the right to protest, the rally should not have taken place, particularly when the citizens of the city and district had been doing so well during the lockdown period when they could not visit the city cemetery, attend funerals or visit family members. He said that by the protest going ahead it placed risk on healthcare workers and people’s lives.
Councillor Ferguson referred to comments by the Minister for Justice that actions by the PSNI were proportionate. She stated that whilst she fully supported the Black Lives Matter movement and the right to protest, there needed to be more innovative ways to protest during the emergency period. She stated that she was not in a position to make any comment or support the proposal until a full, transparent review had taken place.
Councillor Harkin Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Reilly
That the Committee (i) agree that the actions of the PSNI that occurred at the Black Lives Matter rally on Saturday 6 June in Derry was not proportionate, (ii) agree that fines issued and threats of prosecution towards protesters be immediately rescinded.
Members voted on the proposal and the result was as follows:
For:- 8 Against:- 4 Abstentions:-1
The Proposal was therefore carried.
The Committee
Page 36 Recommended that Members (i) approve the appointment of Councillor Reilly as Chairperson of the PSCP Board, (ii) Councillor J Barr to replace Councillor Tierney and Councillor M Boyle to replace Councillor R McHugh and (iii) That Council condemns the action of the PSNI in disrupting the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest in Guildhall Square in Derry on 6 June; by issuing fines and threatening court action against organisers and participants. This contrasted with the inaction of the PSNI in face of large gatherings on beaches and in major retail outlets over prior weeks.
Council recognises that the role of the organisers, the North West Migrants‟ Forum (NWMF), in striving to maintain social distancing was exemplary and that many other organisations and institutions in the council area could benefit from studying the disciplined way the NWMF set about arranging the event.
Council rejects the expressed view of Justice Minister Naomi Long that the PSNI action was „proportionate.‟ Council queries whether Ms. Long‟s statement to this effect represents the unanimous view of the Executive. Council regrets that no explanation has been forthcoming of the significant disparity between the level of police action in Belfast and in Derry.
Council notes that Amnesty and the Committee on the Administration of Justice have expressed concern about the way application of the regulations arising from the Covid-19 pandemic were
Page 37 altered on the evening prior to the Black Lives Matter protest, clearly suggesting that the point of the changes was to facilitate the PSNI in taking action against protesters.
Council backs the call for a full review of how policing was conducted at the BLM events. Council supports the demand for a public apology to the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community. Council calls for the withdrawal of all fines and threats of court action against BLM protesters.
HC96/20 Coronavirus Business Restrictions and Closures - Enforcement
The Head of Health and Community Wellbeing presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on correspondence issued to Councils on 15 May 2020, concerning the decision by the NI Executive to designate Councils as the enforcement body with respect to Regulations 3, 4, 7 and 9 of the Health Protections (Coronavirus Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and the associated guidance for district council enforcement officers. Also to seek Members’ approval of the Draft DCSDC Enforcement Protocol for the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.
The Committee
Page 38 Recommended that Members (i) note the decision by the NI Executive to designate Councils as the enforcement body under Regulation 7 and Regulation 9 of the Health Protections (Coronavirus Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 with respect to enforcing the provision of Regulations 3 and 4 and the associated guidance for District Council enforcement officers; (ii) approve Council Enforcement Protocol for the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and (iii) Council will indemnify said authorised officers in accordance with its current indemnity arrangements.
HC97/20 Appointment of an Additional Public Analyst
The Head of Health and Community Wellbeing presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on the appointment of an additional Public Analyst adding to the list of Public Analysts previously approved by Council in May 2018 and to seek Council approval for the newly appointed person.
The Committee
Recommended that Members approve the appointment of the additional public analyst as outlined within the report.
Open for Information
HC98/20 Allergen Seminars 2020
The Head of Health and Community Wellbeing presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to inform members about Allergen Seminars which were organised and conducted by the Food Safety Team of the Council, for Food Business Operators (FBOs).
Page 39 The Committee
Recommended that Members note the information within the report.
HC99/20 Creation of Dog Control Orders under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
The Head of Health and Community Wellbeing presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update members on the creation of Dog Control Orders under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and consultation on same.
Alderman Devenney welcomed the report. However, he wished to raise the issue of dog fouling once again. He stated that there had been an increase in complaints of dog fouling throughout the lockdown period. He noted that he had requested on three occasions a report on the number of fines issued and taken to court over the past five years.
In response, the Head of Health and Community Wellbeing stated that a report on the matter would be presented at the July Committee meeting. He then provided an update on fixed penalties issued over the last two years. In 2018/19 there were 5 fixed penalties issued for dog fouling and 38 for straying, adding that there was a consensus that a stray dog resulted in fouling. Also, in 2019/20 there were 2 fixed penalties issued for fouling and 27 for straying. He further advised that it was proposed to authorise additional Council staff to issue penalties in the future.
Councillor Logue queried how many employees within council were authorised to issue fixed penalty notices and how many for the future.
In response, the Head of Health and Community Wellbeing stated that it was his understanding that approximately 8 or 9 officers were authorised to issue fixed penalties for dog fouling. He stated that the internal working group would establish how many more staff would be needed to authorise the notices.
Alderman Devenney expressed his disappointment at the statistics provided. He stated that numerous initiatives had been introduced in an attempt to tackle dog fouling in the Council area, but all had been
Page 40 unsuccessful. He stated that Council needed to take the matter seriously and consider other ways of tackling the problem.
The Committee
Recommended that Members note the intention to re advertise by way of public notice the Council‟s intention to create 3 new Dog Control Orders under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011.
HC100/20 Update on the Affordable Warmth Scheme Funding for 2020/21
The Head of Health and Community Wellbeing presented the above report, details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on the revised level of funding that has been awarded to Council by the Department for Communities (DfC) with respect to delivering the Affordable Warmth Scheme for the 2020-21 financial year.
Councillor Farrell referred to the Committee meeting on 12 March 2020. He stated that at that meeting he felt that DLA/PIP/Attendance Allowance should be disregarded in terms of the £20,000 household income threshold and asked if there had been any update on this request. He also queried why the Affordable Warmth Working Group had not been included on the list of internal bodies at the Special Council meeting on 8 July 2020.
In response, the Head of Health and Community Wellbeing stated that at that meeting, a report had been provided regarding a level of funding for the Affordable Warmth Scheme which was a positive step due to an increase in funding to continue to 2024 as a flagship project for the Department for Communities (DfC). Unfortunately, that funding has been reduced due to Covid-19 restrictions and therefore it was not possible to continue the scheme due to the requirement to carry out home visits and DfC was solely accepting emergency referrals. He stated that it was hoped to continue having the referrals processed as quickly as possible once the restrictions have been relaxed.
In response to the query regarding the Working Group, he outlined that the group was a task and finish working group. He advised that the
Page 41 committee had felt that they had achieved what they set out to deliver, particularly the allocation of the proposed funding. He advised that if Members wished, the Affordable Warmth Working Group could be reconvened.
Councillor Farrell thanked the Head of Health and Community Wellbeing for the update. However, he stated that the funding position had changed and was still very much a live issue. He stated that the working group was valuable as it had offered insight to the scheme and outlined how people could be supported to get out of fuel poverty. He proposed that once the restrictions were lifted and once DfC provides a decent level of funding for the scheme that the working group be reconvened.
Councillor Reilly indicated that during the lockdown period, the majority of people had to remain in their homes, therefore it was important to ensure that those homes were warm. He seconded the proposal and nominated Councillor Farrell to the Working Group when it reconvened.
The Committee
Recommended that Members (i) note the interim offer of funding from the Department for Communities, for delivering the affordable warmth scheme; (ii) the Affordable Warmth Working Group to be reconvened and (iii) Councillor Farrell be nominated as a member of the Affordable Warmth Working Group.
HC101/20 Correspondence
The Director of Health and Community presented the above report, details of which were previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on correspondence received by Council.
The Committee
Recommended that Members note the contents of the report.
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The Director of Health and Community presented the above report, details of which were previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on consultations received by Council.
The Committee
Recommended that Members note the contents of the report.
The meeting went into Confidential Business.
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1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 To seek Members’ approval to extend the one-year pilot Tribunal/Appeals Programme for a further year until 31st March 2021.
2 Background
2.1 Consultation has been undertaken with the three Council funded Advice Providers confirming the need for increased Tribunal Representation as the number of claimants being disallowed benefit has grown and cases have become more complex.
2.2 Members approved the Advice Panel’s recommendation in June 2019 to introduce a one-year Tribunal/Appeals pilot Programme for the Council Area (HC98/19).
3 Key Issues
3.1 The Advice Panel had recommended that Council allocate £30,000, an allocation of £22,678 from RISP (Regional Infrastructure Support Programme) and an additional allocation of £36,000 from the Department for Communities Welfare Reform Community Support for 2019/20.
3.2 This level of funding provided the resources to provide for 1.5 Full Time staff at Advice North West, 0.5 staff at Resource Centre Derry and 1 Full Time staff member at Dove House.
3.3 During the 2019/20 financial year this funding has resulted in additional support for 1,325 Appeals/Tribunals in the Council area.
3.4 Members approved an allocation of £30,000 in March 2020 (Dove House £10k, Resource Centre Derry £5k and Advice North West £15k) to Advice Services for Tribunal Funding (C112/20) for the first three months from April to June 2020.
Page 45 3.5 On 6th April Council received a Letter of Offer from the Voluntary & Community Division of DfC towards Council’s Community Support Programme which included an allocation of £38,400 towards the extension of the Tribunals/Appeals Programme and £22,678 of RISP (Regional Infrastructure Support Programme) funding within the allocation for Generalist Advice.
4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
4.1 Council has received confirmation from the Department for Communities in April 2020 of total Advice funding towards Advice Service Provision of £592,969.24. This includes RISP funding of £22,678 and an additional £38,400 towards Tribunal/Appeal representation support. This allocation provides sufficient resource to extend the Tribunal/Appeals Programme for a further 9 months. No additional funding from Council is required.
4.2 Council approved an allocation of £30,000 in March 2020 towards Tribunal/Appeals representation.
5 Recommendations
5.1 Members approve the extension of 9 months for the pilot Tribunal/Appeals Programme for a further year until March 2021. Allocation of £20,359 to Dove House, £10,179 to Resource Centre Derry and £30,540 to Advice North West.
Background Papers
Mins Refs: HC98/19; C112/20
Page 46 Agenda Item 9 Title of Report: Officer Presenting: Director of Health and Community Department of Justice Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Draft Response to Author: Head of Community Development Consultation & Leisure
1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 To seek Members’ approval for the draft response to the Department of Justice Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Consultation.
2 Background
2.1 Council was notified on 22nd June 2020 that the Department of Justice would welcome Council’s views/comments on the content of the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy by Friday 11th September 2020.
3 Key Issues
3.1 As responses are required by 11th September and Council is in recess in August the draft response is attached for Members’ consideration.
4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
4.1 There are no financial or other implications.
5 Recommendations
5.1 Members approve the draft response to the consultation as outlined in Appendix 1.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: Draft response to consultation
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Restoring Relationships, Redressing Harm
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADULT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STRATEGY FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
CONSULTATION RESPONSE TEMPLATE
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INDEX
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1. Introduction & Purpose 3
2. Consultation Information 4
3. Confidentiality of Responses 6
4. Consultation Exercise 7
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Introduction & Purpose
1.1. The Department of Justice is seeking your views on a proposed Adult Restorative Justice Strategy for Northern Ireland.
1.2. The consultation document has been developed in partnership with colleagues from the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Victim Support NI, Community Restorative Justice Ireland and Northern Ireland Alternatives. Information on each of the organisations represented can be found in the Strategy consultation document.
1.3. The document aims to set out why and how the Department could develop a comprehensive strategic approach to the use of restorative practices in all aspects and at all stages of the criminal justice system. At the heart of the work is our desire to: place victims front and centre; develop appropriate structures and opportunities to allow victims to be involved, whether directly or indirectly, in the justice system and in decisions which affect them; engage and challenge offenders to understand the effects of their actions on victims and the wider community; and improve outcomes for all those affected by offending behaviour, whether victims, offenders, families or communities.
1.4. The purpose of this consultation is to invite views on each section of the document, and on our approach to Restorative Justice generally. If you have not already viewed a copy of the consultation document, it is available electronically from:
https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/consultations/development-adult-restorative- justice-strategy-ni
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Consultation Information
Duration 1.5. The consultation will run for 12 weeks. This extended period for consultation consideration reflects the current unique circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The closing date is Friday 11 September 2020.
How to respond 1.6. Consultation questions are posed at various sections of the document. You are asked to respond using this template, and should include your name and contact address details in the spaces provided.
1.7. For queries and responses to the consultation, please contact:
Reducing Offending Policy Unit Room 308 Dundonald House Stormont BELFAST BT4 3SU
E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 028 90 524745
1.8. Any comments, queries or concerns about the way in which the consultation process has been conducted should be sent to the following address:
The Equality Officer Room 3.4 Castle Buildings Stormont Estate Belfast BT4 3SG E-mail: [email protected]
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Alternative Formats 1.9. An electronic version of this document is available to view and download from the DOJ website (www.justice-ni.gov.uk ). Hard copies will be posted on request.
1.10. Copies in other formats, including Braille, large print, etc may be made available on request. Please contact us if you need copies in an alternative format or a language other than English, and we will do our best to assist you.
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Privacy, Confidentiality and Access to Consultation Responses
1.11. For this consultation, we may publish all responses except for those where the respondent indicates that they are an individual acting in a private capacity (e.g. a member of the public). All responses from organisations and individuals responding in a professional capacity will be published. We will remove all email addresses and telephone numbers from these responses, but apart from this we may publish them in full. For more information about what we do with personal data, please see our consultation privacy notice at Annex A.
1.12. Your response, and all other responses to this consultation, may also be disclosed on request in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR). However all disclosures will be in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
1.13. If you want the information that you provide to be treated as confidential, it would be helpful if you could explain to us why you regard the information you have provided as confidential, so that this may be considered if the Department should receive a request for the information under the FOIA or EIR.
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SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
I am responding as...
[ ] An individual / member of the Public
[ √] On behalf of an organisation
[ ] Other...... (Please specify)
(Please tick one option only, or delete those which do not apply )
Please enter your details below:
Name: Karen McFarland
Job Title: (if applicable) Director of Health and Community
Organisation: (if applicable) Derry City and Strabane District Council
98 Strand Road Address: Derry
Postcode: BT48 7NN
Email Address: [email protected]
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION OF A DRAFT STRATEGY
Question 1:
Do you agree that a Restorative Justice approach should be introduced for those adults who offend, to build on the work that has already been undertaken, particularly in the youth and community sectors?
[ √] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Our Council area has recently witnessed the introduction and significant growth of the use of restorative practices both within and beyond the criminal justice system. The main reason for this was the need to provide some level of redress for the harm suffered by victims but also a concerted effort to steer our young people away from the criminal justice system and the potential of custodial sentences. The Youth Justice Agency also frequently use the youth conferencing model to both explain why a criminal act was committed and to allow victims to articulate the harm that the act has caused to an individual, family and/or community.
Across NI, restorative justice practices are being supported by Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI) and Northern Ireland Alternatives (NIA). While some progress has been made in its application and use with adults, through community-based interventions, this has largely been driven by the individual organisations with no overarching strategy aligned to its development despite some already proven benefits. Placing the victim at the centre of the restorative justice process is vitally important as it provides a platform to advise the perpetrator of the hurt caused by their actions. It also provides an alternative to custodial sentences with only 27% of people in NI feeling that prisons are effective at rehabilitating offenders.1
The aim of the restorative practices is to improve the outcome for all parties impacted by the crime – victim, offender, family, community etc. Council also welcomes that the consultation document has been developed in partnership with colleagues from the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS), the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI), the Northern
1 Perceptions of Policing and Justice: Findings from the 2017/18 Northern Ireland Crime Survey. Department of Justice (May 2019)
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Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), Victim Support NI (VSNI), and the two accredited community groups already mentioned – CRJI and NIA.
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SECTION 3: VISION, PRINCIPLES ETC.
Question 2:
Do you agree with the vision, aims, purpose and principles as set out in the consultation document?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Council welcomes the clear vision, aims, purpose and principles as set out in the consultation document and agrees that restorative practices should be utilised end to end throughout the system to repair the harm caused by offending behaviour. As the aim states it is important that restorative practices are built by the criminal justice system in partnership with the community to deliver agreed outcomes with the consent and safety of all parties at the centre of the process.
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SECTION 4: THE CURRENT POSITION
Question 3:
Do you agree that there should be a review of the Government Protocol?
[ √] Yes [ ] No
If so, what particular aspects do you feel should be changed and why? Please provide more detail below.
To date 16 community schemes have been accredited in NI to deliver restorative practices with almost a third (five schemes) located within our Council area. These community-based restorative justice organisations (CBRJs) also play a part in neighbourhood mediation, delivering diversionary programmes and enhancing the community safety of the area. In Derry, CRJ has been a lead partner in the establishment and delivery of locally based community safety forums/teams and has been represented on the Derry and Strabane PCSP since its formation in 2015. PSNI has been central to restorative practices working with statutory and community partners to divert young people away from the criminal justice system and also issuing CRNs (Community Resolution Notices) to adults involved in less serious crimes. Public Prosecution Service and Probation Board have also utilised restorative practices such as Youth Conferencing, Community Service Orders and Enhanced Combination Orders as an alternative to custodial sentences.
Many victims have reported that the utilisation of restorative practice gives them a voice that they do not have when dealt with through the court system and enables them to show the hurt caused by the offender‟s actions. With the development of an adult restorative justice strategy for Northern Ireland, Council agrees that the government protocol needs to be reviewed to take account of the proposed enhanced restorative practices.
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SECTION 5: EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH
In the section „Evidence and Research‟, we have included a range of information and links to empirical evidence which aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a restorative approach.
Question 4:
Are you aware of any further evidence or research which should be taken into account?
[ √] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
The consultation outlines wide-ranging regional and international research and evidence supporting the use of restorative practices to deliver a positive outcome for both the victim and offender. Restorative practices have the potential to be used across all scales of crime from low-level criminal damage to serious crimes such as murder and sexual offences. Restorative justice forces the offender to examine the reasons for the offence and acknowledge the pain caused to the victim. This is not always the focus of court cases and going to prison sometimes involves petty offenders mixing with serious criminals which results in low rehabilitation rates.
Other research:
“New Generation: Preventing young adults being caught in the revolving door” Burcu Borysik (April 2020)
“Perceptions of Policing and Justice: Findings from the 2017/18 Northern Ireland Crime Survey” A Rice and P Campbell (May 2019)
“Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System” NI Audit Office (May 2019)
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Question 5:
Please identify any further benefits that should be referenced.
Council believes that the main benefits from the implementation of the strategy are: To reduce the harm caused to victims and give them a voice in the process To speed up the justice process and reduce pressure on the court and prison system To encourage offenders to recognise the harm caused by their actions and explore the underlying reasons for their actions To enhance rehabilitation and prevent repeat victimisation To deliver a tailored approach to meet individual needs delivered by specialists
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SECTION 6: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
The consultation document lists a number of objectives which an Adult Restorative Justice Strategy would aspire to achieve.
Question 6:
Are these strategic objectives appropriate?
[ √] Yes [ ] No
Are there any others that should be considered? Please provide more detail below.
The Department of Justice believes that the use of restorative approaches with adults across the justice system and beyond has the potential to lead to less crime being committed and consequently fewer victims of crime, a lesser cost of justice administration, greater public confidence, a reduction in harm to victims, and effective and efficient use of available resources.
Council agrees that this early intervention will be more effective in understanding the underlying causation factors of the offence and more importantly gives the victim a voice in the process. The involvement of the victim at the centre of the process should lead to increased victim satisfaction which is not necessarily the case with the current judicial system. It is important to hold individuals to account for the harm caused by their actions and to request that they make acceptable and appropriate reparation to the victim. Sending individuals to prison is not always the best way of dealing with an offender, has little impact on reoffending rates and often provides little satisfaction to the victim.
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Question 7:
When measuring success, what should we focus on?
Please provide more detail below.
Success of the strategy should be measured through „outcome based accountability‟ (OBA) as recommended in the Programme for Government. The key indicator here is measuring if anyone is better off. Measurements can include reoffending rates for the perpetrator, victim satisfaction with the process, reduced cost to the criminal justice system, reduction in repeat victimisation, fewer people entering the criminal justice system, better understanding of the causation factors for the offence.
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SECTION 7: WHERE DO WE WANT TO GET TO
This section of the consultation document examines the current end-to- end justice system and considers the potential for introducing restorative justice at each stage of the process.
Question 8:
What role should the criminal justice system play, if any, in early intervention/prevention?
Please provide more detail below.
The criminal justice system would need to be integral across the rollout of the restorative justice strategy to ensure good governance, compliance and uniformity of actions. The proposed implementation of the strategy would not relax the application of the law on those involved in offending, but would apply appropriately weighted justice to address the hurt caused without having to go through the formal criminal justice system. Council recognises that restorative justice can either complement traditional criminal proceedings, or be used as an alternative.
Council also recognises that safeguards need to be included in the process to prevent victims being re-victimised and offenders simply paying lip service with an apology or acknowledgement of wrong doing. Restorative justice should not be seen as an easy option for the offender and indeed experience from youth restorative practices show that those who have been through the process often feel it is more difficult than the traditional disposals as it makes them accountable and responsible for their actions. Adult restorative justice is a different, additional and complementary approach to dealing with the wrong-doing; one which is proportionate and appropriate to the offence. The practice also provides opportunities at each stage of the criminal justice process for victims, families and communities affected by anti-social or criminal behaviour to play a direct and central role in the process, in a safe and structured environment.
By ensuring that victims and communities are central to the restorative process enables them to clearly articulate what constitutes acceptable behaviour within the society in which we all live.
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Question 9:
Other than those set out in this section of the consultation document, are there other examples where justice partners could apply a restorative justice approach for those on the cusp of the criminal justice system?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
It is important that restorative justice is implemented at the earliest stage possible of the process. This will ensure that both the victim and the offender are engaged as early as possible before the hurt or offending behaviour escalates to a point where it can only be dealt with through the formal criminal justice system. Where and when possible restorative approaches should be community led and community supported. Early intervention can set the direction of travel to ensure that that people respect and adhere to the behaviours expected in their community. In Departmental speak this is about „embedding a culture of lawfulness.‟ Although not mentioned in the consultation document it may be appropriate to involve the families of the offender and/or victim. This may be especially appropriate with young offenders when positive parental influence can have an impact. Conversely it may be the case where unacceptable behaviour is learned in the home and the parents need to accept some responsibility for their child‟s behaviour.
Support Hubs, piloted in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area, can also be a mechanism to provide support to repeat victims and also to engage with vulnerable and persistent offenders.
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Diversion: Consider the current diversionary processes and the proposals in the consultation document for the greater use of restorative approaches as part of these processes.
Question 10:
Do you agree with these proposals and the potential benefits that the inclusion of restorative justice can bring to the diversionary process?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Council agrees that when considering the appropriateness of diversion, each case should be assessed on its individual merits. It is agreed that diverting away from the criminal justice system is not about „going soft‟ on individuals who have offended, or letting them get away with it. It is about taking appropriate, proportionate and effective early action to hold the individual accountable for any harm caused and to make reparation to victims, whilst supporting them to understand and address the underlying reasons for the offending behaviour.
The justice system in Northern Ireland currently provides opportunities for diversion, particularly in the youth justice system where there is statutory provision. Police and PPS can also use Community Resolution Notices (CRNs) and discretionary disposals to deal with younger or first time offenders. Confidence in this approach needs to be accepted by both statutory and community partners.
One example of this is the school court where individuals cautioned for road traffic offences close to schools have to attend a school court giving pupils and teachers the opportunity to question the offender and reiterate to the offender the potential consequences of their behaviour.
Our Council area also piloted the Alcohol Awareness Programme for first time offenders in breach of the on street drinking bye laws. Instead of Council issuing a fine the offender attended the alcohol awareness programme (similar to the speed awareness programme) to discuss the cause of their action and the potential consequences the offence could have on themselves and the wider community.
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Question 11:
Other than those discussed in this section of the consultation document, are there any different/additional restorative approaches which are not already included?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
See response to Q10 above: 1. Schools court for minor driving offences close to schools 2. Alcohol awareness sessions for first time offenders breaching Council‟s on street drinking byelaws 3. Awareness sessions for those abusing „blue-light‟ services or making hoax calls
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Community sentences: The consultation document makes proposals for the greater use of restorative justice as a component of court ordered community sentences.
Question 12:
Do you agree with the inclusion of restorative justice processes in formal court sanctions?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Restorative practices have potential to be utilised right across the criminal justice process. Aside from the positive bearing it can have on victims, evidence indicates that reparative and restorative practices can have a significant impact on perpetrators and help them to stop offending behaviour in the future (breaking the cycle).
The type and duration of court disposals will normally be reflective of the gravity of offence, and likewise the type and length of disposal can impact on the ability of the criminal justice system to work with individuals. The option to provide the offender with a chance to make a voluntary apology, reparation or engage in some type of mediation with the victim can be included in the Probation Board‟s pre-sentence reports. The use of a voluntary approach places an emphasis on the offender to take responsibility for their actions and will help redress the harm caused to the victim.
Victim or community impact statements should also be taken into account when deciding what, if any restorative processes can be offered in any given case.
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Question 13:
Other than those discussed in this section, are there any different/additional restorative approaches you feel could be effectively incorporated into court ordered community sentences?
[ ] Yes [√] No
Please provide more detail below.
Additional restorative approaches will be considered as appropriate by the court.
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Custody and Reintegration: The consultation document examines the issue of custodial sentences and reintegration in the community, and identifies potential opportunities for restorative justice to play a part in the process.
Question 14:
Do you agree that aspects of restorative justice can be successfully incorporated into custodial sentences?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
The successful integration of restorative justice into custodial sentences will be more difficult as the offender has already been convicted and sent to prison. Being in prison with other offenders makes incorporation of restorative practices more difficult. This element will require a culture change in the prison system and in prison officers. However restorative justice can play a part in any early release or be a condition of a reduced sentence. Even for serious criminals the victim who had suffered serious harm may wish to receive answers to questions or understand from the perpetrator the reason for the offence. Even where it has not been possible to deliver restorative elements through the course of a custodial sentence it may still be possible for restorative approaches to play a part in the reintegration and resettlement process. This process can enable individuals to demonstrate how they are redressing their wrong doing, and allow them to show a change in their attitudes and behaviours as they reintegrate into the community.
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Question 15:
Do you agree that there is potential for the use of reparative programmes to be used as part of the Conditional Early Release Scheme?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Again Council is of the opinion that any reparative programmes to be used as part of the Conditional Early Release Scheme should be assessed on a case to case basis and should not be contemplated if it is likely to re-traumatise the victim. Reparative programmes must be premised on the wishes victim being paramount and should only be introduced when it is safe and right to use this approach. Conditional Early Release of a prisoner can be linked to reparative programmes especially for those nearing the end of their custodial sentence. When used appropriately reparative programmes as part of Conditional Early Release can assist in healing hurt caused to a community and support prisoner rehabilitation into society.
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Question 16:
Are there other opportunities for restorative justice to be used with individuals in custody which have not been explored in this section?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Additional restorative and reparative programmes for individuals in custody should be explored by NI Prison Service, Victim Support, Probation Board and Public Prosecution Service with the caveat that nothing should be considered that could potentially add to the victim‟s distress.
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Promoting Rehabilitation and Desistance: The consultation document examines how restorative practice could contribute to more effective rehabilitation.
Question 17:
Other than those discussed, are there further opportunities to manage and rehabilitate those who have served a custodial sentence through restorative or reparative practices?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Evidence shows that the likelihood of reoffending is greatest in the first few months after release from a custodial sentence. In his report “New Generation: Preventing young adults being caught in the revolving door” Burcu shows that in England and Wales 96% of young men aged under 20 with more than ten previous (adult) offences are re-imprisoned within two years of release2. The NI Crime Survey 2017/18 also shows that prisons are considered more effective at punishing (38%) than in rehabilitating (27%) offenders and only 32% of those surveyed believed that the Probation Service is effective at preventing criminals from reoffending3.
Given this evidence it seems that serious consideration should be given to the targeted use of restorative practices during this key period when offenders are trying to reintegrate into society. Thus allowing the offender to show that they have changed their ways. These interventions can also help heal the community harm caused, encourage community acceptance of the offender and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
These proposed restorative or reparative practices may provide an opportunity for Community Based Restorative Justice (CBRJ) groups, in partnership with justice agencies, to assist in preparing communities for the release of an individual and support their reintegration and rehabilitation into that community.
2 New Generation: Preventing young adults being caught in the revolving door. Burcu Borysik (April 2020) pp8 3 Perceptions of Policing and Justice: Findings from the 2017/18 NI Crime Survey. Department of Justice (May 2019) pp9
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SECTION 8: FUNDING FOR RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
This section sets out the current funding arrangements and issues to be considered if long-term funding is to be established.
Question 18:
Should funding arrangements be changed to support the delivery of an Adult Restorative Justice Strategy, and if so, how?
Please provide more detail below.
As with most community and voluntary sector programmes, Community Based Restorative Justice groups are funded on an ad-hoc basis and have to apply annually to sustain the service. If the aim of the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy is to utilise Community Based Restorative Justice organisations to deliver restorative programmes and contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders, then it is appropriate that those organisations should receive mainstream support for a period of 3 to 5 years with periodic reviews by the Department.
If the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy is successful in diverting people away from the criminal justice system and reducing re-offending, then this will result in significant savings in the administration of justice. However, to sustain this change investment must be made to those community based organisations that are at the core of delivering this positive change.
Council also believes that consideration should be given to locating the proposed Centre for Restorative Excellence within our Council area as it has an excellent track record in restorative practices (with 5 of the 16 schemes located in the city), is one of the areas identified in the Fresh Start B4 recommendation and has proven experience in delivering innovative approaches to addressing complex criminal justice issues e.g. establishment of locally based community safety teams/forums, establishment of the first Multi-Agency Support Hub, piloting by PSNI of body worn video, establishing the Foyle Family Justice Centre etc.
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Question 19:
Please share your views on how these arrangements link to the wider aspects of a potential Centre of Restorative Excellence?
Please provide more detail below.
The potential creation of a Centre of Restorative Excellence will be the hub of restorative practices in NI. The centre will provide support and direction to the accrediated restorative organisations and link with the justice partners on the strategic direction of restorative and rehabilitation practices. The centre can also be an international host for research into restorative practices across the globe and act as best practice model for other national/international organisations wishing to learn from our experiences.
The location if the centre in our Council area would be fitting recognition of the contribution that that the city and district has made to developing community based restorative justice and the existing partnership working that exists to build a safer future for all.
SECTION 9: OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS
This section seeks views on what should be the priorities for action which the Department and its partners should aim to deliver over the timeframe of the Strategy.
Question 20:
In general terms, do you think that the key areas for action have been captured?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
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The priorities for action are outlined under the draft Programme for Government (PfG), and subsequent Outcomes Delivery Plan, the Department and its statutory bodies work with partners to lead on delivering Outcome 7: “We have a safe community where we respect the law, and each other”.
Whilst the statutory sector can, and do, play an important role in the development of this outcome, it must also be recognised that a substantial portion of the work – particularly in the prevention/diversion stages – can be delivered by partners in the community. A partnership between the statutory agencies and the community based restorative organisations with each partner clear on its role and remit has the potential to make significant progress in rehabilitation of offenders, providing early interventions, speeding up justice, reducing re-offending and ensuring that victims are at the heart of the decision making process. However, this can only be achieved if the community element of the strategy is properly resourced and recognised for the important contribution it can make.
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Question 21:
Do you feel that there are some actions which should be prioritised as more important or urgent than others?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If so, please use the table below to number in priority order, with the highest priority #1.
Please Rank Please identify Proposed Action 1 – highest who should be involved Promote restorative justice practices to aid greater understanding, acceptance 3 and engagement.
Review of 2007 Protocol with a view to enabling greater numbers of referrals 10 to Community Based Restorative Justice schemes.
Develop operational practice guidance for criminal justice organisations to 11 maximise opportunities for the use of restorative approaches.
Consider the introduction of a diversionary adult restorative justice model for 6 low level offending.
Engage with the Gillen Implementation Team and key stakeholders in the 12 delivery of Restorative Justice recommendations.
Introduce and include restorative and/or reparative actions into pre-sentence 7 reports.
Integrate restorative practice into community and custodial sentences, and 8 licence conditions.
Maximise options for community reparative work through partnerships with the 2 voluntary, community and social economy sector.
Provide access and support to those victims of crime who wish to engage in 1 restorative justice.
Consider the need for, and scope of, legislative change to establish restorative 4 interventions in the statutory criminal justice sector.
Ensure links are made/maintained with the work on delivering a Centre of 9 Restorative Excellence and wider restorative practices in non-justice settings.
Assist with the work towards the establishment of long-term funding 5 arrangements for the delivery of restorative practices in Northern Ireland.
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Question 22:
Are there any priority actions which do not appear in the consultation document?
[ ] Yes [√ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Who should be Any additional actions you would like to propose Rank involved
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Question 23:
Are there any significant organisations or individuals in the justice arena that could play an important role in the implementation of these actions who have not been mentioned in the consultation document?
[√ ] Yes [ ] No
Please provide more detail below.
Domestic Violence Partners: Women‟s Aid, Nexus, Men‟s Advisory Project, Men‟s Action Network Hate Crime: NW Migrants Forum, Rainbow Project Addiction Services Adult Mental Health Services
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SECTION 9: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACT
Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 requires Departments to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation; between men and women generally; between persons with a disability and persons without; and between persons with dependants and persons without. Departments are also required to have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of a different religious belief, political opinion or racial group.
Question 24:
What are your views on the potential equality impact of a proposed Adult Restorative Justice Strategy?
Please provide detail below (If you consider there will be an adverse impact on certain groups, please give details and comment on what you think should be done to alleviate this impact)
No adverse impact on any Section 75 groups anticipated although the majority of the Community Based Restorative Justice groups seem to be urban based so a rural impact assessment may be appropriate to ensure uniform access to any proposed services.
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Question 25:
Is there an opportunity to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations?
[ √] Yes [ ] No
If so, how? Please provide more detail below.
This should be integral to the process but rural proofing should be a consideration to ensure equality of opportunity to access proposed services.
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SECTION 10: CONCLUSION
Question 26:
In conclusion, are there any further comments you would like to make which you have not yet had the opportunity to provide?
[ ] Yes [√] No
Please provide more detail below.
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Thank you for taking the time to respond to this consultation. We look forward to receiving your comments by 5pm on Friday 11 September 2020.
When all responses have been received and an analysis of views has been completed, we will notify you when the findings of our consultation are available.
Reducing Offending Policy Unit Department of Justice 22 June 2020
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38 Page 86 Agenda Item 10 Title of Report: Officer Presenting: Director of Health & Community Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Author: Head of Health and Community – Offer of grant from the Department of Wellbeing Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 To advise members of receipt of grant offer from DAERA (Appendix 1) to assist Council in fulfilling its ongoing obligations in relation to Local Air Quality Management and seek member’s approval for the development of additional air monitoring capability.
2 Key Issues
2.1 The grant offer from DAERA is an extension to the final year of the Environment Fund offer and Council’s application has been assessed against the Department’s Funding Priorities. The funding received from DAERA allows Council to operate and maintain a network of air monitoring stations at Rosemount and Rural Network (AURN) site, Dale’s Corner, Strathfoyle and Springhill Park in Strabane.
2.2 In addition to these existing air monitoring stations, Council has been successful in obtaining funding for additional monitoring capability. It is proposed to establish a new air monitoring station at a location in the Castlederg/Newtownstewart area to monitor Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions from domestic solid fuel use as a Fuel Use Survey undertaken on behalf of Council in 2019 had identified increased use of solid fuel for home heating purposes in these areas. It is intended that this air monitoring station will establish longer term trends in PM10 concentrations.
2.3 With the additional funding, it is also proposed to procure a portable Air Quality AQ Mesh/similar type analyser that can quickly be set up at locations where pollution levels may be of concern such as close to busy roads, industrial sources or in areas where there is increased domestic solid fuel use. The analyser will be capable of monitoring Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions.
Page 87 2.4 The monitoring of air quality has been seen as an essential service by the UK government during the ongoing pandemic and the monitoring of air quality is a key indicator as part of the Northern Irelands Programme for Government, Outcome 2 - We live and work sustainably – protecting the environment. The extra data from enhanced monitoring shall assist in making evidence based decisions to be taken as part of Local Air Quality Management improving air quality for everyone across the Council area.
3 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
3.1 The Department has assessed the application against the Funding Priorities and is prepared to offer Council £33,439.68 against total costs of £60,911.51 for the period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021. The remaining balance of £ 27,471.83 has to be funded by the Council and can be met from within the existing budget.
3.2 The letter of offer for the grant allows 100% funding of £5,772.40 for maintenance and running costs of Council’s Rosemount AURN air monitoring station. Full funding of £195.45 has been obtained for procurement and analysis of coal samples to determine percentage content of Sulphur.
3.3 Funding at the rate of 50% has also been obtained for all other items bid for including £13,545.83 for Council’s non-AURN air monitoring stations, existing and proposed, staff costs of £12,873 and also £1053 for the network of 54 no. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) diffusion tubes located in and around Council’s 4 Air Quality Management Areas (AQMA’s).
3.4 Increased monitoring as outlined in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 will result in initial increased costs to the Council. All costs identified above can be met within the existing budget.
4 Recommendations
4.1 Members note the attached Letter of Offer from DAERA for the period April 2020 to March 2021 for the continued essential air quality monitoring and that extra costs associated with additional monitoring capability be obtained from existing budget lines.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: DAERA, Local Air Quality Management, Derry City and Strabane District Council 2020- 21 - Letter of Offer
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Mark McChrystal Air and Environmental Quality Derry City and Strabane District Council 2nd Floor [email protected] Klondyke Building By email only Cromac Avenue Gasworks Business Park Malone Lower Belfast 19 June 2020 BT7 2JA Telephone: 028 9056 9543
Dear Mark
LOCAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT – DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL 2020-21 – LETTER OF OFFER
This is an extension to the final year of the Environment Fund offer.
The Department has assessed your application against the Funding Priorities and is prepared to offer £33,439.68 for the period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021, as set out in the following paragraph(s) and subject to the terms and conditions that are attached to this letter of offer.
BREAKDOWN OF GRANT AWARD-
Item Cost Funding Rate % Offered Staff costs 25746 50 12873 Non-AURN service and maintenance 4855 50 2427.5 Non-AURN QA/QC 1300 50 650 Non-AURN data 900 50 450 Diffusion tubes 2106 50 1053 Sim card for station at Newtownstewart 54 50 27 Sim card for station at Strathfoyle 54 50 27 Electrical safety checks for four AQ monitor sites 668.2 50 334.1 Fire safety checks for four AQ monitor sites 89.72 50 44.86 Non-AURN electricity Strathfoyle 376.72 50 188.36 Non-AURN electricity Dales Corner 484.96 50 242.48 Non-AURN electricity Springhill 731.26 50 365.63 Non-AURN electricity for existing PM10 monitor to 400 50 200 be located at Newtownstewart
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Line rental at Springhill 127.8 50 63.9 Portable NO2 +PM10 AQ Mesh analyser 5500 50 2750 Set up costs for portable analyser 3000 50 1500 Data set-up costs for site changes (three proposed 1200 50 600 during grant year) for new portable NO2 +PM10 AQ Mesh/similar analyser
Data Management and QA/QC for new portable 1500 50 750 NO2 +PM10 AQ Mesh analyser Set up costs for existing PM10 analyser to be located at Newtownstewart 1600 50 800 Housing unit for existing PM10 monitor to be located at Newtownstewart 4250 50 2125 AURN service and maintenance 3562 100 3562 AURN electricity 2210.4 100 2210.4 Solid fuel purchase 30 100 30 Solid fuel analysis 120 100 120 Soild fuel transport costs 45.45 100 45.45 Total 33439.68
We do not, at present, have sufficient budget to cover the B[a]P and PM 10 Dispersion modelling project.
Please look closely at the procurement and tender conditions on the attached terms and conditions. Where the estimated value is over £5,001 and below £30,000 4 selected tenders are required. It may not always be possible to obtain the required number of quotations, although reasonable effort to do so must be demonstrated. In this event a detailed reason must be noted on the relevant documentation.
The Department takes data protection, freedom of information and environmental information issues seriously. It takes care to ensure that any personal information received from you is dealt with in a way which complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2016). This means that any personal information you supply will be processed principally for the purpose for which it has been provided. However, the Department is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you have provided for this purpose.
A full copy of the DAERA Privacy Statement can be found here: - https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/daera- privacy-statement.
Please return the Grant Acceptance Form accepting this offer, including the terms and conditions, within one month of the date of this letter.
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Yours sincerely
AMY HOLMES Head of the Air and Environmental Quality Unit
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1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update Members on proposed changes to the Affordable Warmth Scheme and the revised level of funding that has been awarded to Council by the Department for Communities (DfC) with respect to delivering the Affordable Warmth Scheme for the 2020-21 financial year.
1.2 To seek all Party and 1 Independent Member nominations to sit on the Affordable Warmth Task and Finish Working Group.
2 Background
2.1 Members will be aware that the Health & Community Wellbeing section has been delivering the Affordable Warmth service within the Council area on behalf of the Department for Communities (DfC) since September 2014.
2.2 At the Health and Community Committee meeting in June 2020 (HC100/20) Members were provided with an update on the level of funding awarded to Councils for the first quarter of 2020-21. It was also agreed to recommence meetings of the Affordable Warmth Task and Finish Working Group. Since the June committee meeting further communication has been received from DfC indicating that NIHE intended to resume processing applications for assistance under the Affordable Warmth Scheme from the beginning of July albeit with modifications to the manner in which applications are administered. Such changes include:
2.2.1 Where possible applications and supporting documents will be transferred electronically
2.2.2 Applicants must provide their consent to NIHE and Council officers entering their properties to carry out financial and technical assessments where necessary
Page 93 2.2.3 No applications will be processed at present for those that are shielding or are not comfortable with officers visiting their properties. These applications can be processed at a later date.
2.2.4 Only applications supported by manufacturer reports will be accepted for heating system replacement applications.
2.3 DfC has now confirmed that it will also revert to a payment per referral basis rather than a lump sum payment to Council to deliver the service. This funding model is to remain until such times as the scheme is reviewed.
2.4 DfC has also confirmed that the budget of £16 million is no longer achievable in 2020/21 and advised that the revised budget and number of referrals sought from Council will be hopefully confirmed in early July. A further update will be brought back to Committee when this is confirmed.
3 Key Issues
3.1 The reduction of fuel poverty is an element of the Council’s Strategic Growth Plan and as such there is an improvement opportunity in continuing to provide the service.
3.2 In order to continue the implementation of the Scheme and to receive funding it will be necessary in due course to sign the Service Level Agreement(s) with the Department for Communities on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council. It will also be necessary to allocate sufficient human resources to deliver the scheme in order to meet the number of referrals sought by DfC. Demand for assistance under the scheme remains strong and requires referrals to be prioritised accordingly.
4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
4.1 The future resourcing required to deliver the scheme will be kept under review.
5 Recommendations
5.1 Members note the interim changes to the scheme, the reduction in budget in 2020- 2021
5.2 Nominations are sought for all Party and 1 Independent Member representation to sit on the Affordable Warmth Task and Finish Working Group.
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Appendix 1: Letter from Department for Communities (DfC) dated 25th June 2020
Mins Refs: HC71/20; HC100/20
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From: David Polley Level 3 Causeway Exchange [email protected] 1-7 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7EG
Our ref:
Date: 25th June 2020 Senior Council Official Affordable Warmth Scheme
AFFORDABLE WARMTH SCHEME
In my previous communication with all Council Senior Officers in May I set out proposals for temporary arrangements for emergency referrals during the COVID-19 pandemic. These were agreed on the condition that Councils would be in a position to meet an agreed monthly target rate of referrals once current restrictions are lifted.
Housing Executive colleagues have advised that they have developed a risk assessment for their staff and expect to be in a position to return to a full re-opening of the scheme and the processing of referrals at the beginning of July.
To this end I wanted to ask when you expect to be in a position, following your own Council risk assessments etc. to re-open the Scheme and to offer you this opportunity to come forward with any comments or suggestions on the processes proposed below.
There would obviously be some changes to the process from pre COVID-19 operations. For example Councils would need to obtain confirmation from householders that they were content to receive a home visit, both from the Council and from the Housing Executive staff before an application was initiated. This would mean that it would not be possible to progress an application for a household that is still shielding or did not feel that they were comfortable with a visit and we would ask that such applications are not referred to the Housing Executive as they will not be progressed until such times as a visit can be made.
The temporary arrangement of allowing OFTEC/Gas Safe reports in place of the previously agreed Manufacturers Reports would be removed. Only applications for heating system replacement with Manufacturer Reports will be progressed. This is in line with the eligibility criteria pre COVID-19 and only those heating system applications with Manufacturer Reports should be referred to the Housing Executive.
One of the temporary arrangements that was introduced as a result of COVID-19 that it is proposed continues is the use of electronically submitted documents, both
Page 97 the application form and relevant supporting documents. Although the proposal is to return to re-open the full scheme this is based on the acceptance of a new normal working environment for most staff for example most staff will continue to work from home and in these new circumstances it is more efficient to retain the use of electronically submitted documentation.
The number of referrals per Council was previously agreed at a rate of 39 per Council per month, based on an annual budget of £16m. It is recognised that this expenditure is no longer achievable for this financial year and as such the referral rate will have to be adjusted in line with the budget available. This will be calculated and communicated to Councils once the budget has been approved which I expect to be in early July.
Following my previous correspondence with the Councils the issue of payment per referral was raised. I advised in my letter dated 26th May that this payment model would remain in place until such times as a review of the Scheme was undertaken. This is still the case and as such with the full re-opening of the scheme we will return to the payment per referral model.
Finally, with the full re-opening of the scheme it would be expected that Councils return to the referral ratio of 80:20, targeted to non-targeted addresses. As you are aware, we were in discussion on this issue pre COVID-19 however no changes are imminent and this referral ratio must remain in place.
We are also hoping to arrange a meeting with delivery partners as soon as practicable. Given the new working arrangements this will no longer take the form of a physical gathering of staff but would instead be held online. As I am sure you can appreciate from your own recent experience of such meetings we would like to take your view on holding an online meeting (zoom or webex for example) but with a reduced number of attendees. This would mean some Councils amalgamating for the purposes of the call to represent all 11 Council areas.
We will be in contact with you again once a budget has been approved but in the meantime please confirm, by return to Avril Hiles and copied to Oliver McHugh and Ruth Clarke, what if anything would prevent you from recommencing delivery of the scheme as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
David Polley
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Page 100 Agenda Item 12 Title of Report: Officer Presenting: Director of Health and Community Coronavirus Business Restrictions Regulations - Memorandum of Author: Head of Health and Community Understanding with PSNI regarding Wellbeing Enforcement Responsibilities and Reporting Arrangements
1 Purpose
1.1 To update Members on the designation of DCSDC as an enforcement body with respect to the Health Protections (Coronavirus Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (Restriction Regulations) including the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 11 District Councils and PSNI with regard to the enforcement responsibilities and reporting arrangements with respect to Regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) and Regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period) of these regulations.
2 Background
2.1 Following agreement by the NI Executive, the Department of Health published The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 on 28th March 2020.
2.2 These Regulations were made in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
2.3 The Department of Health considers that the business restrictions and closure requirements imposed by these Regulations are proportionate to what they seek to achieve, which is a public health response to that threat.
2.4 PSNI were originally the only body designated under the Restriction Regulations but following an amendment to the regulations on 15th May 2020 district councils were subsequently designated to enforce the provisions of regulation 3 and regulation 4 of these regulations.
2.5 PSNI retained the enforcement responsibilities within “licensed premises” including those premises which sell alcohol, amusement arcades, bingo halls and any other licensed premises in respect of which PSNI are the normal enforcing authority.
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3.1 A Memorandum of Understanding was established to clarify the roles and responsibilities of district councils and PSNI in relation to regulation 3 and regulation 4 of the Restriction Regulations and to establish an agreed framework for enforcement (Appendix 1).
3.2 The MoU sets out in general terms the specific types of enforcement activities that Council’s and PSNI have responsibility for under the Restriction Regulations.
3.3 Council’s will be responsible for enforcing any requirement or restriction imposed by regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) or regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period) of the Restriction Regulations in relation to all non-licensed premises within the Council’s area. PSNI will be responsible for enforcing the requirements or restrictions imposed by regulation 3 or regulation 4 in relation to all licensed premised.
3.4 Councils will refer all complaints regarding regulations 3 and 4 of the Restriction Regulations, in licensed premises, to PSNI. Similarly, PSNI will refer all complaints regarding regulations 3 and 4 of the Restriction Regulations, in non- licensed premises, to the appropriate Council.
3.5 The Councils will refer all complaints which appear to be the responsibility of PSNI through an online portal or by ringing 101, PSNI will refer all complaints which appears to be the responsibility of the Council to the relevant contact officers for the Council as listed in the MoU.
3.6 Social distancing complaints within premises which are permitted to be open will continue to be dealt with as a health and safety issue under the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 in premises for which the Council is the enforcement authority.
3.7 An Information Sharing Agreement (ISA) has also been established between the various parties to formalise information sharing arrangements between District Councils and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The ISA will facilitate the effective enforcement of the Restriction Regulations by enabling the legitimate, timely and secure sharing of information. A copy of the ISA is attached at Appendix 2.
4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
Page 102 4.1 PSNI will continue to deal with all complaints made to it in relation to all alleged breaches of the Restriction Regulations which were notified to it prior to 15th May 2020 including, for the avoidance of doubt, complaints pursuant to regulations 3 and 4.
4.2 PSNI will continue to deal with enforcement of the Regulations in relation to individuals, gatherings and non-business premises and venues as set out in the Restriction Regulations.
4.3 The MOU will be reviewed each time the 2020 Regulations are reviewed, however, either Party may seek a review of this MOU by request in writing to the other Parties.
5 Recommendations
5.1 Members note the Memorandum of Understanding and Information Sharing Agreement between the Council and the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the between the Council and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Appendix 2: Information Sharing Agreement between the Council and the Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions- northern-ireland-regulations-2020
Mins Ref: HC96/20
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNCILS, THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND AND BELFAST HARBOUR POLICE
TO SET OUT THE ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2020 AS AMENDED AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
Scope
1. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the 11 District Councils, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Belfast Harbour Police, with regard to the enforcement of regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) and regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 as amended to protect public health.
Definitions in this MOU
2. “2020 Regulations” means the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 as amended.
“BHP” means the Belfast Harbour Police and any reference to its obligations and/or responsibilities only relates to those businesses within the Harbour Area.
“the Councils” means: Belfast City Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh District Council, Ards & North Down Borough Council, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council,
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Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Derry City & Strabane District Council, and Mid Ulster District Council.
“Licensed premises” means those premises which sell alcohol, amusement arcades, bingo halls and any other licensed premises in respect of which PSNI are the normal enforcing authority.
“Parties” means the Councils, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour Police and any party may be construed in the singular.
“PSNI” means the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“SCC” means the Strategic Coordination Centre.
Purpose
3. The purpose of the MOU is to:
- Establish an agreed framework between the Councils, PSNI and BHP regarding enforcement of the 2020 Regulations; - Clarify the general roles and responsibilities of each Party in relation to regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) and regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period); - Set out in general terms the specific types of enforcement activity that each Party has responsibility for under the 2020 Regulations. - Set out in general terms the basis of an information sharing protocol between the parties for the purposes of enforcement under the 2020 Regulations; and
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- Set out the review, dispute and termination arrangements.
4. When the content of the MOU is agreed a representative of each Party shall be co- signatories of this MOU. It shall come into effect from the latest date of signing by the Parties. This MOU will remain in force indefinitely unless superseded by another MOU or equivalent document.
5. The Parties enter into this MOU independently and nothing herein shall be construed as establishing a partnership or joint venture between the Parties, nor may either Party profess to represent the other Party, save with written consent in advance from the other Party.
Roles and responsibilities
6. The Parties are committed to working together to protect public health.
7. While the general responsibilities of each Party to this agreement are outlined below, there may be occasions when it would be appropriate for the parties to be involved in the same investigation. This shall primarily be determined by the nature of the business however, any decision on which Party may take the lead role shall be determined by mutual agreement at the time.
Councils Responsibilities pursuant to this MoU
8. The Councils will be responsible for enforcing any requirement or restriction imposed by regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) or regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period) of the 2020 Regulations in relation to all non-licensed premises within the Council’s area.
9. The Councils will refer all complaints regarding regulations 3 and 4 of the 2020 Regulations, in licensed premises, to the PSNI.
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PSNI/BHP Responsibilities pursuant to this MoU
10. PSNI and BHP will be responsible for enforcing any requirement or restriction imposed by regulation 3 (requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency) or regulation 4 (further restrictions and closures during the emergency period) of the 2020 Regulations in relation to all Licensed Premises.
11. The PSNI and BHP will continue to deal with all complaints made to it in relation to all alleged breaches of the Regulations which were notified to it prior to 25th May 2020 including, for the avoidance of doubt, complaints pursuant to regulations 3 and 4.
12. The PSNI and BHP will refer all subsequent complaints regarding regulations 3 and 4 of the 2020 Regulations, in non-licensed premises, to the Councils.
13. The PSNI and BHP have enforcement responsibility under Regulation 5 (restrictions of movement) and Regulation 6 (restrictions on gatherings) of the 2020 Regulations and BHP shall enforce these Regulations within the Harbour Area
14. Depending on the individual circumstances of an investigation, PSNI or BHP support may be requested by the Councils (e.g. where a breach of the peace is reasonably anticipated or where the entry to premises is being made under warrant). PSNI and BHP will use all reasonable endeavours to support the Councils when required, subject to the availability of police resources.
Information Sharing Agreement
15. An Information Sharing Protocol (ISA) shall be developed to assist the sharing of information for purposes of enforcement under the 2020 Regulations. Any ISA will be subject to the agreement of the Parties.
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Notification of reports
16. Any reports which are received by a Party which appears to be the responsibility of the other Party to this MoU, shall refer that complaint to that Party within 12 hours on a working day (Monday to Friday), or at the commencement of the next available working day where that is not feasible.
17. The Councils will refer all complaints which appear to be the responsibility of PSNI through the online PSNI portal or by ringing 101 where they will be triaged and allocated to the relevant district for action as outlined in Appendix 1. All complaints should which appear to be the responsibility of BHP by ringing 028 9055 3000.
18. The PSNI and BHP will refer all complaints which appears to be the responsibility of the Council to the officers for the Council area in which the premises are situated. The relevant contact officers are outlined in Appendix 1.
19. If a complaint relates to social distancing issues within premises which are permitted to be open, this is a health and safety issue which falls under the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978. This Order is enforced by both the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland and the District Councils. If the premises relates to; construction, manufacturing, heavy industry, transport, government property, agriculture, educational, nursing homes and hospitals, the complaints should be referred to the Health and Safety Executive for NI, for investigation. Complaints relating to all other types of premises should be referred to the Council in which the premises are situated, for investigation. See Appendix 1 for contact details.
20. To facilitate the monitoring of complaints incidents generally, the Parties will log all complaints and the number of ongoing and completed investigations or prosecutions.
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Legal Status
21. While this MOU constitutes a statement of mutual intent between the Councils, PSNI and BHP, it does not constitute a legally binding obligation. While each Party has specific responsibilities arising from this MOU, it creates no rights in favour of any Party.
Review Arrangements
22. This MOU will be reviewed each time the 2020 Regulations are reviewed, every 21 days from 18th April 2020. However, either Party may seek a review of this MOU by request in writing to the other Parties.
23. This MOU may also be revised by any Party by written communication between the Parties, however, no revision shall take place without the agreement of the other Parties. Written notification of any revision from one Party shall be considered by the other Parties within 1 month of notification. A determination of acceptance or rejection of such revisions by the other Parties shall be made and issued to the Parties within that 1-month period.
24. Where both Parties agree to any revision, whether by meeting or in writing, the Belfast City Council shall be responsible for making such revisions and recirculating the revised MOU, or appending any revisions to the MOU, to the other Parties.
Dispute Resolution
25. A dispute shall be deemed to have arisen when any Party notifies the other Parties in writing to that effect.
26. The Parties shall use all reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute that may arise under this MOU through good faith negotiations. Each Party shall nominate a senior representative of its management to meet with the SCC at any mutually agreed location to resolve the dispute.
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27. If a resolution cannot be reached the matter will be referred to SOLACE or PSNI Gold Commander.
Termination of Agreement
28. This MOU may be terminated by either of the Parties, and such termination must be in writing to the other Parties and give at least 1 month’s notice of termination.
29. Such termination shall not detract from any statutory responsibility for enforcement of the 2020 Regulations by the Councils, PSNI or BHP.
Confidentiality
30. Each Party shall observe confidentiality in relation to shared information which is not already in the public domain.
31. Each Party shall ensure that the information it supplies to the other Parties is subject to appropriate safeguards in order to avoid prejudicing the interests of all parties. All Parties accept that in certain circumstances a duty of confidence may arise and that shall respect legal requirements of confidentiality.
32. It is for the Party providing the information to state what, if any, restrictions there should be upon its use. Each recipient Party shall treat the information it receives in accordance with the restrictions which are specified as to its use.
33. Disclosure of information shall be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the Public Records Act and any other relevant legislation and each Party shall be responsible for compliance with its obligations therein.
34. Some information will be subject to statutory or other restrictions, such as the Data Protection Act 2018, The General Data Protection Regulations or the Official Secrets Act 1989, or protecting commercial or other interests, which may mean that there will
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be restrictions on the category of persons who may have access to the material. Such access shall be determined by the supplier of the information
Operational Arrangements
35. Operational arrangements will be kept under review and may be subject to change. The Parties will liaise with one another and provide mutual support as the need arises. Contact details are contained in Appendix 2.
Media Queries
36. Where a Party receives a media query, which relates to enforcement responsibilities of more than one Party, any response must be agreed by all Parties to which the query relates prior to issue, wherever possible.
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Appendix 1
Contact Details for complaints referral to Councils
Council Email address/telephone number Belfast City Council [email protected]
Lisburn and Castlereagh [email protected] District Council Ards & North Down [email protected] Borough Council 0300 013 3333 Mid & East Antrim [email protected] Borough Council Causeway Coast & Glens [email protected] Borough Council
Antrim & Newtownabbey [email protected] Borough Council 028 90340160 Armagh City, Banbridge [email protected] and Craigavon Borough 0300 0300900 Council Newry, Mourne & Down [email protected] District Council 03301374024
Fermanagh and Omagh [email protected] District Council Derry City & Strabane [email protected], District Council 02871253253 Mid Ulster District Council [email protected] 03000 132 132
Emails will only be responded to during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Contact Details for complaints referral to PSNI Online PSNI portal or by ringing 101
Contact Details for complaints referral to BHP Tel: 028 9055 3000
Contact Details for complaints referral Health and Safety Executive for NI Email: [email protected] or telephone: 0800 0320 121
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Appendix 2
Council Contact details for liaison/operational issues
Council Lead Officer details Deputy Officer details Belfast City Mark McGovern Carole Ann McCrory Council 07713684708 07875015145 [email protected] [email protected] Lisburn and Richard Harvey Gareth Lennox Castlereagh 07739948570 07739948571 District Council [email protected] [email protected] Ards & North Marcus Potts Hazel McKee Down Borough [email protected] [email protected] Council 07734580480 07464654233 Mid & East Elaine Thompson Elise Logan Antrim [email protected] [email protected] Borough 02825633130 02825633131 Council Causeway Bryan Edgar Sharon McClements, Coast & Glens [email protected] [email protected] Borough 07809552931 07490565523 Council Amber Holmes
07711087772
Antrim & Colin Kelly Karen Allen Newtownabbey [email protected] [email protected] Borough Julie Neill Council [email protected] Armagh City, Elizabeth Reaney . Peter Girvan Banbridge and [email protected] [email protected]
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Craigavon 0300 0300900 0300 0300900 Borough Mobile 07799471156 2. Claire Dawson Council [email protected] 0300 0300900
Newry, Mourne Aoibheann McLernon Eoin Devlin [email protected] & Down District [email protected] 0330 137 4000 Council 0330 137 4000 Fermanagh Gerry Tierney Aisling Shortt and Omagh [email protected] [email protected] District Council Derry City & Barry Doherty Paul Rafferty Strabane [email protected] [email protected] District Council 07713068552 07739882420 Mid Ulster Fiona McClements Melanie Patterson District Council [email protected] [email protected] 07748148703 07766740916
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PSNI Contact details for liaison/operational issues Council area PSNI Lead Officer details PSNI Deputy Officer details Belfast City Inspector Gordon Wilkinson, Ext Inspector Paul Mahaffy, Ext 67197, Council 21841, DDI 02890700841, Email DDI 02892589197, Email [email protected] [email protected] Lisburn and Sergeant Garry King, Ext 38029, Email Castlereagh [email protected] District Council Ards & North Sergeant Hugo Kelly, Ext 67310, DDI: Down Borough 02891854310, Email Council [email protected] Mid & East Inspector Marc Riddell, Ext 86036, Sergeant Stephen Rainey, Ext Antrim Email 63277, DDI 02825667277, Email Borough [email protected] [email protected] Council Causeway Sergeant Darrell McIvor, Ext 85032, Coast & Glens Email Borough [email protected] Council Antrim & Sergeant Stevie Moore, Ext 30327, Newtownabbey DDI 02890259327, Email Borough [email protected] Council Armagh City, Insp Duncan McBain, Ext 30855, DDI Banbridge and 02890259855, Email Craigavon [email protected] Borough Council Newry, Mourne Sergeant Ryan Duffy, Ext 35255, & Down Email [email protected] District Council
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Fermanagh Inspector Rory Hoy, Ext 40597, DDI and Omagh 02866321597, Email District [email protected] Council Derry City & Derry City: Inspector Michael O’Loan, Strabane: Inspector Ken Strabane Ext 83020, Email McDermott, Ext 57224, Email District Michael.o’[email protected] [email protected] Council Mid Ulster Magherafelt: Inspector Andrew Dungannon: Insp Daniel Walsh, District Archibald, Ext, 40470, DDI Ext 52084, Email Council 02879399470, Email [email protected] [email protected] Dungannon: Insp Joanne Gibson, Ext 42543, DDI, 02887750543, Email [email protected]
BHP Contact details for liaison/operational issues
Council area BHP Lead Officer details Belfast City Council Inspector Ashley Wright [email protected] 028 9055 3000
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Signed on behalf of Belfast City Council: ______
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Signed on behalf of Lisburn and Castlereagh District Council: ______
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Signed on behalf of Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council: ______
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Name: ______SEAMUS DONAGHY______
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Position: ____HEAD OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Date: ______25/06/2020______
Signed on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council:______
Name: ______
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Coronavirus Restrictions Information Sharing Agreement
An agreement between District Councils and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to facilitate the effective enforcement of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, through the legitimate, timely and secure sharing of information
Version: 0.3
Status: Draft
Date of issue: 15 June 2020
Page 123 1
Purpose: The purpose of this agreement is to formalise information sharing arrangements between the eleven District Councils and the Police Service of Northern Ireland enable the legitimate, timely and secure sharing of information to facilitate the effective enforcement of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, as amended and the Designations under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020..
Partners: District Councils and the Police Service for Northern Ireland
Date Agreement comes into force: 16th June 2020
Date for Review of Agreement: 16th September 2020
Agreement drawn up by: Derry City and Strabane District Council
Location of the Original Agreement:?
Page 124 2 Document history and version control
Version Description / amendments Authorisation Date of issue
0.1 1st Draft 26 May 2020
0.2 2nd Draft 08 June 2020
0.3 3rd Draft 15 June 2020
Page 125 3 Index
Section 1 Introduction Page 5
Section 2 Background Page 6
Section 3 Purpose of the Agreement Page 8
Section 4 Lawful Basis for Data Sharing Page 9
Section 5 Data that may be Shared Page 11
Section 6 Security, Data Handling & Management Page 12
Section 7 SAR, FOIA & EIR Page 14
Section 8 Breaches Page 15
Section 9 Training Page 16
Section 10 Complaints Page 17
Section 11 Retention and Review Page 18
Section 12 Withdrawals Page 19
Section 13 Agreement Page 20
Appendix 1 Partner Councils Page 25
Appendix 2 PSNI enforcement responsibilities (Regulations 3 and 4) Page 26
Appendix 3 The Law Enforcement Data Protection Principles Page 27
Appendix 4 Public interest considerations when sharing information Page 28
Appendix 5 PSNI Contact details for liaison/operational issues Page 29
Page 126 4 1. Introduction
1. The partners to this Information Sharing Agreement (“ISA”) are the District Councils in Northern Ireland (“the Councils”), listed in Appendix 1 (each a “Partner Council”), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (“PSNI”).
2. This ISA has been developed using guidance from the Data Sharing Code of Practice published by the Information Commissioner‟s Office (“ICO”), currently under review.
3. The lead body for the development, implementation and review of this ISA is Environmental Health Northern Ireland (“EHNI”).
4. EHNI is a Heads of Service advisory group of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives in Northern Ireland (“SOLACE NI”).
5. The Chair EHNI has a co-ordinating role with the Councils for matters relating to this ISA and all work arising from it.
6. Once the content of this agreement has been agreed and is deemed acceptable by all parties, the agreement will be signed by the eleven district councils together with the Op Talla Gold Commander, ACC Alan Todd, who will sign it on behalf of PSNI.
Page 127 5 2. Background
1. The Councils have been designated under The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, as amended to include the Designations under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) 2020 (“the Regulations”) to enforce the legal requirements in respect of businesses that must remain closed (Regulation 3) and those businesses which can function subject to certain restrictions (Regulation 4).
2. The Regulations have been introduced in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by the incidence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) in Northern Ireland.
3. The Councils will deal with enforcement of the Regulations in relation to requirements placed on businesses only (Regulations 3 and 4)
4. Under regulation 7 of the Regulations the Councils have been designated by the Department of Health as having powers of enforcement including the service of fixed penalty notices on persons committing an offence and the instigation of legal proceedings.
5. PSNI will continue to deal with enforcement of the Regulations in relation to individuals, gatherings and non-business premises and venues as set out in the Regulations.
6. It has been agreed by the Councils and PSNI that PSNI will also continue to deal with enforcement of Regulations 3 and 4, as they relate to certain types of premises, detailed in Appendix 2, including those, such as public houses, which are licensed for the sale of alcohol.
7. There is, therefore, a shared responsibility for enforcement of the Regulations between the Councils and PSNI as per the respective powers of each body as conferred by the Regulations.
8. The effective enforcement of the Regulations will, therefore, necessitate close cooperation and the sharing of information between the Councils themselves and between the Councils and PSNI, in the interests of protecting public health. Page 128 6
9. The need for the sharing of such information may arise in a number of ways, including:
A Council or PSNI may receive a complaint or enquiry, in error, which is the responsibility of another Partner council or PSNI or a combination of both, necessitating the sharing of that information.
Council officers may need to request police support when enforcing the Regulations at certain premises, necessitating once again the sharing of information in advance of carrying out visits to those premises.
Some duty holders will also conduct their business at premises in multiple Council areas and as fixed penalty amounts increase with the number of fixed penalty notices issued against an individual, information on persons who have been issued with a fixed penalty may need to be shared.
10. Failure to share necessary information would result in an increased risk to public health.
11. As such information may contain personal data, such as names and contact details of complainants; the sharing process is governed by legislation which must be adhered to in all cases.
Page 129 7 3. Purpose of the Agreement
1. This agreement is designed to facilitate the legitimate, timely and secure sharing of information between the Councils and PSNI, in order to enable the effective administration and enforcement of the Regulations.
2. Each of the Councils and PSNI are committed to working together and when necessary and appropriate, sharing information that will protect public health.
3. Such information may include personal data and this ISA is designed to ensure that the handling of all personal data is in accordance with the relevant data protection requirements and other legal obligations.
4. PSNI and each of the Councils have their own data protection policies for handling personal data inside their respective organisations, which will continue to apply.
5. This ISA supplements those policies in order to enable the sharing of information between the parties to the ISA in order to enforce the Regulations.
Page 130 8 4. Lawful Basis for Data Sharing
The legal provision for sharing information under this ISA will derive from those powers and functions as set out in the Regulations. The power of PSNI to share information for its policing purposes is set out in the Police Act (NI) 2000 as amended.
1. In the United Kingdom, the processing of personal data is governed by:
The Data Protection Act 2018 (“DPA”);
The General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”);
The Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and/or the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003;
Any other applicable law relating to the Processing, privacy and/or use of personal data as applicable to any party to this agreement;
Any laws which implement any such laws; and
Any laws that replace, extend, re-enact, consolidate or amend any of the foregoing
2. Before sharing any personal information, at least one lawful basis for processing must be identified from a number of provisions. These bases are defined within the above legislation:
GDPR (supplemented by Part 2 of DPA) covers the processing of personal information for all non-law enforcement purposes.
DPA (Part 3) covers those provisions that relate to the processing of personal data for law enforcement reasons.
Lawful basis for data sharing under this agreement
3. Part 3 of DPA sets out a separate data protection regime for authorities with law enforcement functions when they are processing personal data for law enforcement purposes.
4. The law enforcement purposes are defined under section 31 of DPA as: “The prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security.” Page 131 9 5. Part 3 of the DPA applies to the processing of personal information for law enforcement purposes by „a competent authority‟ as per section 29 of the DPA. PSNI is listed as a „competent authority‟ under Schedule 7 of the DPA. For the purposes of the Regulations it is considered that the Local Councils are deemed to fall within the meaning of a „competent authority‟ by virtue of section 30 (1) (b) of the DPA as they are deemed to have statutory functions pertaining to law enforcement processing for the purposes of the discharge of their functions under the Regulations
6. As the primary purpose of sharing personal data under this ISA is law enforcement, Part 3 of DPA provides both PSNI and the Councils with the lawful basis for data sharing.
7. Using this lawful basis necessitates that PSNI and Councils comply with the six law enforcement data protection principles detailed in Appendix 3 of this ISA.
8. It will be the responsibility of the parties to the ISA, when personal data is being shared, to ensure there is full compliance with the legal principles set out in the GDPR and DPA, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality insofar as they apply to the information sharing taking place under the terms of this agreement.
9. Public interest considerations when sharing information are listed in Appendix 4 to this ISA.
10. The Councils and PSNI must decide whether or not they can or should share information and decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis, using professional judgement taking account of the matters set out in Appendix 3, and Appendix 4.
11. Managerial or legal advice should be sought where necessary.
Page 132 10 5. Data that may be Shared
1. The Council and PSNI must only share information that is relevant and proportionate, based on the merits of each case and in compliance with the requirements of the Regulations.
2. Information will only be used for the purpose for which it was requested and will not be shared with any other party.
3. The following examples of data that may be relevant to enforcement of the Regulations and may be shared, should be used as a non-exhaustive guideline:
Incident details Witness statements Photographs / visual images Enforcement action taken under the Regulations against an individual Correspondence from enquirers and complainants Information received by one partner that must be passed to another partner for information and/or investigation Vehicle Registration Details Previous Convictions
Page 133 11 6. Security, Data Handling and Management
1. Where any personal data including Special category and or „sensitive‟ personal data is being shared by PSNI it must only be emailed by a secure email route. Any data shared unencrypted via the open internet must be redacted to remove sensitive content.
2. It is critical that a record of the exact information shared must be retained by the provider and recipient organisations, i.e. the PSNI or the relevant Partner Council must record the specific information released by whom, to whom and when. This is to ensure the integrity and continuity of any information that maybe used for evidential purposes and this record provides an accurate audit trail in the event of either the PSNI or a Partner Council being challenged. It also provides provenance with regard to the sequence of its formal ownership, custody, storage and sharing. There can be no compromise on this obligation and failure to properly record the process will dilute and weaken the agreement. All Partner Councils and the PSNI must open a file for the sharing of information in respect of this agreement.
3. The primary method of requesting information from PSNI will be completed by e-mail via the email addresses detailed at Appendix 5:
4. The Data Protection legislation requires that personal data is:
Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures („integrity and confidentiality‟).
Page 134 12 5. In addition, each organisation must ensure that measures are in place to do everything reasonable to:
Make accidental compromise or damage unlikely during transmission by using secure email, storage, handling, use or processing; Deter deliberate compromise; Promote discretion in order to avoid unauthorised access; Information must only be accessed for legitimate purposes in a manner consistent with investigation and enforcement priorities and only where there is a “need to know”.
6. Both the Councils and PSNI must hold the personal information provided by party to this agreement and shall process such personal information only for the purposes permitted by the ISA and in accordance with the data protection laws and to an extent consistent with the ISA. 7. Both the Councils and PSNI must ensure that only those of its employees, who require access for lawful business purposes, will be able to view and process the data. All staff will have received appropriate training in data protection awareness to enable them to understand their responsibilities under GDPR and DPA to maintain the security and confidentiality of personal information.
8. No processing will be performed by a sub-contracting organisation without the knowledge and agreement of the parties involved.
Page 135 13 7. Subject Access (SAR), Freedom of Information (FOIA) & Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)
1. The Councils and PSNI must have their own information governance protocols and guidelines and these should also be adhered to for the purposes of investigation and enforcement under the Regulations.
2. These will include how to process requests for information under the DPA, Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“FOIA”) or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIR”). These must be dealt with by the party who receives the request.
3. Where information held is relevant to the request and is identified as having originated from the PSNI, another Council or organisation, it will be the responsibility of the receiving party to contact the originator of the data to seek views and to consult as to whether that body considers an exemption applies under the provisions of either the DPA, FOIA or EIR. It will be the responsibility of the organisation who receives the request to process it and to respond. The receiving party should be mindful that they must respond to requests within 1 calendar month calendar days under the DPA and 20 working days under the FOIA and EIR. All organisations will adhere to the guidelines on consultation set out in Code of Practice issued under section 45 of the FOIA. .
4. The responsibility to deal with a request for personal data, general information or environmental information will rest with the agency who receives it. Information must not be disclosed to any other person without prior consideration from the originating sources.
Page 136 14 8. Breaches
1. A breach of the proper handling of personal data may seriously undermine and affect the credibility of the sharing of information for investigations and enforcement under the Regulations. It may also be a breach of the DPA and may attract enforcement action by the ICO.
2. The Councils and PSNI will ensure that staff are aware they may be subject to disciplinary action and/or legal proceedings if they unlawfully or without appropriate authority disclose personal data on a basis that cannot be justified on legal grounds.
3. If it is believed that information supplied by an organisation has been lost or inadvertently disclosed, a data loss/incident response plan must be engaged. The Councils or PSNI upon discovering any breach of the Data Protection legislation involving information shared must inform the relevant party to this agreement and provide full and comprehensive details of the breach. Where information originated from PSNI, PSNI must be informed immediately.
4. All organisations must ensure they are familiar with the ICO guidance on data security breach management and its guidance on how and when to notify the ICO in the event of a breach.
5. Whoever is responsible for the breach may be accountable and ultimately subject to any potential enforcement action recommended by the ICO after an investigation.
Page 137 15 9. Training
1. The Councils and PSNI will ensure that members of their staff who are involved in sharing information will have received adequate information and training in relation to their responsibilities and obligations imposed by this ISA.
Page 138 16 10. Complaints regarding Information Sharing
1. Complaints related to the processes and procedures (information sharing) should be submitted in writing by the complainant.
2. If the complaint relates to the procedure listed within this ISA, then whoever receives the complaint must immediately bring this to the attention of the Chair EHNI.
3. Chair EHNI will acknowledge the complaint and convene an immediate meeting of those involved to agree on how best to proceed. Chair EHNI must respond within 20 working days of receipt, where possible.
4. Should the complaint be against a specific Partner Council, as opposed to the actual sharing of information, the initial complaint should be sent directly to the designated officer for that Council and dealt with via that Council‟s complaints procedure.
Page 139 17 11. Retention and Review
1. The information processed in relation to investigations and enforcement under the Regulations will be retained in line with the PSNI and each Partner Council‟s Records Retention and Disposal (RRD) Schedule.
2. The information Sharing Agreement will be reviewed by the Chair EHNI after 3 months. The ISA may be reviewed sooner should there be changes to legislation or other exceptional circumstances. All changes to the ISA are to be agreed and approved by all parties to the agreement prior to the changes taking place.
Page 140 18 12. Withdrawals
1. The designated officer for any Partner Council who wishes to withdraw from this ISA must inform Chair EHNI in writing. Chair EHNI will inform the relevant Council liaison officers and the PSNI in writing.
2. Information processed by the leaving Partner Council, which is no longer relevant should be destroyed in accordance with the respective Partner Council‟s guidelines.
Page 141 19 13. Agreement
This Agreement is made on 16th June between PSNI the Partner Councils listed in Appendix 1.
We the undersigned agree that we will:
Be bound by the terms of this agreement ;
Use the information only for the purposes stated;
Keep the data for no longer than is necessary;
Provide access to the minimum number of people for fulfilling the purpose;
Maintain a current list of those with access to the information;
Each party to this agreement will not pass on or disclose any of the information provided to them to any Third Party unless required to by law.
Material changes to the agreement may be made only with the consent of all parties.
Signed on behalf of the PSNI Signed on behalf of Councils
Department:______Organisation: Antrim and Newtownards Borough Council
Name: ______
Name:
Grade/Title: ______
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Date: ______
Page 142 20 Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Belfast City Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Page 143 21 Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Derry City and Strabane District Council
Name:
Position/Title: Head of Health & Community Wellbeing
Date: ______25/06/2020______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Page 144 22
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Mid Ulster District Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Page 145 23
Signed on behalf of Partner Councils
Organisation: Newry Mourne and Down District Council
Name:
Position/Title:
Date: ______
Page 146 24
Appendix 1
Partner Councils
The following Councils are a party to this agreement:
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Belfast City Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Mid Ulster District Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Page 147 25 Appendix 2
PSNI enforcement responsibilities in relation to Regulations 3 and 4
PSNI will maintain responsibility for the investigations and enforcement under the Regulations in relation to those matters more specifically set out in a Memorandum of Understanding entered into between PSNI and the Partner Councils in relation to the enforcement responsibilities under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 as amended to protect Public Health
Page 148 26 Appendix 3
The Law Enforcement Data Protection Principles
1. Processing of personal data for any of the law enforcement purposes must be lawful and fair.
2. The law enforcement purpose for which personal data is collected on any occasion must be specified, explicit and legitimate, and;
Personal data collected must not be processed in a manner that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was originally collected.
3. Personal data processed for any of the law enforcement purposes must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose for which it is processed.
4. Personal data processed for any of the law enforcement purposes must be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date, and; Every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that is inaccurate, having regard to the law enforcement purpose for which it is processed, is erased or rectified without delay.
5. Personal data processed for any of the law enforcement purposes must be kept for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed. Appropriate time limits must be established for the periodic review of the need for the continued storage of personal data for any of the law enforcement purposes.
6. Personal data processed for any of the law enforcement purposes must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, using appropriate technical or organisational measures (and, in this principle, “appropriate security” includes protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage).
Page 149 27
Appendix 4
Public interest considerations when sharing information
The following points must be considered before sharing information:
The right to confidentiality and the public interest in upholding this right; Proportionate Response; Respective risks to those affected; Passing need; Need to know of other agencies; and Public interest in disclosure.
Public Interest criteria includes:
The prevention and detection of crime; The prevention / detection of crime and / or apprehension or prosecution of offenders; For the exercise of functions necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject; Necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller; In accordance with a court order; and Common Law Duty of Confidentiality.
When judging public interest the following should be considered:
Is the intended disclosure proportionate to the intended aim; What is the impact of disclosure likely to be on an alleged offender or victim; Is there another equally effective means of achieving the same aim; Is the disclosure necessary to prevent or detect crime and uphold the rights and freedoms of the public; Is it necessary to disclose the information to protect an animal; and The rule of proportionality should be applied to ensure that a fair balance is achieved between the public interest and the rights of the data subject.
Page 150 28 Appendix 5
PSNI Contact details for liaison/operational issues Council area PSNI Lead Officer details PSNI Deputy Officer details Belfast City Inspector Gordon Wilkinson, Ext Inspector Paul Mahaffy, Ext 67197, Council 21841, DDI 02890700841, Email DDI 02892589197, Email [email protected] [email protected]
Lisburn and Sergeant Garry King, Ext 38029, Email Castlereagh [email protected] District Council Ards & North Sergeant Hugo Kelly, Ext 67310, DDI: Down Borough 02891854310, Email [email protected] Council Mid & East Antrim Inspector Marc Riddell, Ext 86036, Sergeant Stephen Rainey, Ext Borough Council Email 63277, DDI 02825667277, Email [email protected] [email protected]
Causeway Coast Sergeant Darrell McIvor, Ext 85032, & Glens Borough Email [email protected] Council Antrim & Sergeant Stevie Moore, Ext 30327, Newtownabbey DDI 02890259327, Email [email protected] Borough Council Armagh City, Insp Duncan McBain, Ext 30855, DDI Banbridge and 02890259855, Email [email protected] Craigavon Borough Council Newry, Mourne & Sergeant Ryan Duffy, Ext 35255, Email Down District [email protected] Council Fermanagh and Inspector Rory Hoy, Ext 40597, DDI Omagh District 02866321597, Email [email protected] Council Derry City & Derry City: Inspector Michael O’Loan, Strabane: Inspector Ken Strabane District Ext 83020, Email McDermott, Ext 57224, Email Michael.o’[email protected] [email protected] Council Mid Ulster District Magherafelt: Inspector Andrew Dungannon: Insp Daniel Walsh, Ext Archibald, Ext, 40470, DDI 52084, Email Page 151 29 Council 02879399470, Email [email protected] [email protected] Dungannon: Insp Joanne Gibson, Ext 42543, DDI, 02887750543, Email [email protected]
Page 152 30 Agenda Item 13 Title of Report: Officer Presenting: Director of Health and Community Keeping Well at Home Booklet Author: Head of Community Health and Wellbeing
1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 To advise Members of a support booklet for older persons – Keep Well at Home (Appendix 1).
2 Background
2.1 During this current Covid-19 pandemic there was a need identified regionally to develop a booklet to support older persons to Keep Well at Home, given the government guidelines around shielding and persons being asked to stay at home to reduce the spread of infection. The purpose of this booklet is to target older persons, particularly those digitally connected or confident in using digital technology to enable them to access various health, wellbeing, signposting and practical information to support and enable them to effectively Keep Well at Home during this and any future periods of lockdown, with a printed version going into older persons homes regionally.
2.2 The Public Health Agency, The NI Frailty Network and Age Friendly NI Network, and Age NI adapted a booklet used within Manchester (endorsed by Public Health England) to localise the content ensuring this was appropriate for all eleven council areas within this region.
2.3 Age NI also teamed up with Lady Mary Peters to launch an exercise programme ‘Move with Mary’ catering for every level of capability, ranging from simple seated stretches, to balance, strength and gentle aerobic exercises suited to older people, launched on 23rd June 2020, based on the exercises included within the Keeping Well at Home Booklet.
3 Key Issues
3.1 Derry City & Strabane District Council has been requested by the Public Health Agency to consider amending this booklet further to provide a Derry City & Strabane District Council version with more localised content and resource printed copies of the booklet for this council area.
Page 153 4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
4.1 No additional resources have been made available to Derry City & Strabane District Council to amend design, print or distribute the Keeping Well at Home booklets to older persons living the council area.
4.2 Based on the proposed recommendations there is no immediate financial implications for Council. The information has already been distributed electronically via Council’s social media channels and will be available on the Council website. Discussions are also ongoing with WHSCT with a view to securing funding to enable printed copies of the booklet to be produced.
5 Recommendations
5.1 Members note the availability of the Keep Well at Home resources and agree to actively promote and encourage the distribution of the current booklet through social media and online communication channels.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: Regional Keeping Well at Home Booklet (June 2020)
Page 154 Keeping Well at Home
Page 155 2 A reminder
Everyone must help stop coronavirus spreading. This means you need to:
Wash your hands with hot water and soap more Stay at home as much often for 20 seconds as possible. each time.
Keep a minimum of 2 metres Do not leave home if 6 feet two metres (six feet) you or anyone in your apart from anyone outside household has symptom. your household.
Listen and look out for any changes to these Carry tissues with you to guidelines in the media catch coughs and sneeze, or https://www.nidirect. throw away after. gov.uk/campaigns/ coronavirus-covid-19
Move with Mary Age NI and Lady Mary Peters have launched an exercise programme aimed at keeping older people moving while staying at home. Move with Mary is a series of five free online exercise videos for every capability, ranging from seated stretches to strength, balance and aerobic exercises. “To me, movement is life; it is important to keep active. These exercises are nice and gentle and will help you feel good. We have some stretches you can do whilst sitting and moves you can practice while waiting for the kettle to boil or brushing your teeth!” Lady Mary Peters For more informationPage visit 156 www.ageni.org/movewithmary 3
Like many countries around the world, Northern Ireland had to lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We have listened to advice and stayed at home; this helped to reduce the spread of the virus and it reduced the pressure on our NHS, but it hasn’t been easy.
Staying away from family and friends is hard, This booklet has some ideas and suggestions particularly during times of stress and to keep us safe and well. It is designed for changes to our routine, this booklet has some people who are less confident on the internet or ideas about what we can do for ourselves perhaps don’t have access to it, and it contains a that can help. list of contacts and phone numbers at the back. It seems likely that our lives will continue to If we do have access to the internet, there is a be affected for some time, with easing and range of resources available online that can tightening of restrictions as necessary to keep help to support us, adding to the information in this virus in check. There are ways of staying this booklet. in touch, and encouraging each other even if we can’t visit and this is really important. A phone call or a chat in the garden or balcony, if you have one, can really help prevent us “Even at this time from feeling isolated and alone. community grows, even by a phone call, life becomes a bit easier and worthwhile.” Page 157 Elaine 4 Mind matters
Why our mind matters
Our mind matters and keeping our mind active is important. We all need to think about our mind in the same way that we need to think about our bodies, especially in times of change. Where possible, try to keep up with normal There may be times when things change for everyday activities and interests, especially us, so knowing what to do if something does keeping in touch with friends, family and change will help us cope better. It is important neighbours. Keeping active with interests to stay connected and remember others are and hobbies we enjoy keeps our mind well. likely feeling similar so sharing and being kind Trying something new can be a great thing will help. For most of us, these feelings will to do. pass. There are helplines and local organisations who are here to listen and support. Have a look at the helpful contacts page at the back of this booklet for more information. Finding joy each day can really help, such as noticing the things we appreciate like blossom or flowers, a call from a friend or family member, a good cup of tea, completing a word search, baking, taking in some fresh air, watching a sunset. “I’ve been advising friends and family not to get hooked on watching, listening to and reading too much news. It only encourages negative feelings.” Don Page 158 5 Look after your Wellbeing
There are five simple steps to help keep our minds well and active. Try to build these into your daily life–think of them as your ‘five a day’ for wellbeing
Connect Keep learning
• Stay in touch with friends, family, neighbours, • Learning new things gives us a sense of clubs, and your community by phone, text or achievement, increased confidence and video calls. enjoyment. Use this time for some discovery. • Try and arrange to speak with someone • Learn how to use your smart phone or every day. computer to help you stay connected. • Ask for help with shopping and running • Set yourself a goal, learn a new skill, or take errands. on a new • Take time to chat about how you’re feeling with others, it can really help. Take notice
Be active • Stop, pause and take a moment to be still and look around you. • Exercise makes us feel good mentally and • Let go of what none of us can control right physically. You can do the exercises in this now and focus on what you can control. book safely from your own home. • Take time to focus on activities you enjoy at • Keep up with usual everyday activities and home. interests at home. Gardening and housework • Take note of things that bring you joy and count as exercise. share that joy with others • Try a new online class. There are lots of fun videos available free on YouTube for all ages and different levels of ability. Give • Continue accessing treatment and support for health conditions from your GP. • Do something nice for someone. Smile, seeing yourself and your happiness linked to others can be very rewarding. • Check by telephone on neighbours or people you know who may need some extra help • Phone a friend. You could help make someone’s day by picking up the phone and saying hello. Page • Volunteer 159 to become a phone befriender to others. 6
“Just because I’m older doesn’t mean I can’t be a volunteer. From home I can volunteer to call someone and have a chat. We probably can help each other just by talking and I might even make some new friends in the process.” Gill
Page 160 7 Moving more
Why being active and moving is important
Our everyday activities such as attending Most of us are able to go outside once per day to clubs, exercise classes, appointments, exercise. Going for a daily walk is a great way to meeting friends and family or volunteering enjoy the outdoors and get some fresh air. has temporarily changed. If you are not able to go outside, being by an Instead our indoor activities such as cooking, open window or on a doorstep to get some eating, getting dressed, reading and fresh air can feel good too. There are also watching television make up much more exercises we can do in our homes, that will help of our day. Finding ways of being active us to carry on doing the things we enjoy. at home will help us feel better. It will also help our bodies be better protected for fighting infection and illness.
Being active every day helps us to: Being active every day helps to reduce:
• Keep our spirits up. • Risk of falls and fractures. • Get a good night’s sleep. • Risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. • Have a good appetite. • Risk of weight related issues. • Stay at a healthy weight. • Keep your bowels healthy. • Keeps our muscles and bones strong. • Prevent health conditions from getting worse.
Page 161 8 Quick safety check before exercising
Being active is safe for the majority of people and it has many benefits for our health and wellbeing. There are some small steps you can take to reduce the chance of problems occurring.
Most people can exercise Prepare your exercise space Set the pace, always warm without speaking to a doctor by clearing away unnecessary up and start exercising at a first, especially if their medical clutter. level you find easy and build up condition is under control. gradually. However, if you have any • Keep something sturdy and symptoms from a heart, solid nearby for support • If you experience severe kidney or metabolic condition (for example a kitchen work pain anywhere or dizziness, you should check with surface). stop and rest. your GP before you start. • Have a glass of water ready • Remember, it is not unusual to sip as you exercise. to feel some aching or discomfort if you are moving • Wear well fitting and body parts that are stiff supportive shoes, and and not used to exercise. loose clothing. • It is common to feel a bit • If you are exercising on stiff for a few days after your own, keep a telephone exercising in the muscles nearby, just in case you you have used more than need it. usual. This is normal and shows that your body is responding to the increased movement. • Try not to hold your breath as you exercise, breathe normally throughout. For almost everyone exercise is safer than not moving! Page 162 9 Moving well
Any movement is good, particularly if it makes us feel a little bit warm and makes us breathe a little faster. Small chunks of movement every day helps increase energy. There are ways we can move well at home: • Strength and balance exercises that will help to keep you strong and steady on your feet. • Aerobic exercise that warm you up and get you breathing slightly harder to help keep you fit and well. • Breaking up periods of inactivity, such as sitting or lying down throughout the day with movement and activities.
Page 163 10 Warm up exercises
Our muscles, bones and joints like to be moved. Lack of movement is bad for our bodies. Just like a car, the body needs to be moved regularly or it will get stiff and rusty.
These exercises will help us stay strong and The ‘warm up’ active. Aim to do these regularly throughout the week, maybe splitting them up and doing them Make sure that the chair you use is sturdy and a few at a time during the day, after breakfast stable, so it doesn’t move around when you’re or before lunch, whilst boiling the kettle or getting in and out of it. Wear comfortable speaking on the telephone. clothes and supportive footwear. It’s always good to ‘warm up’ your muscles Always begin with a warm up to prepare for and joints and to ‘cool down’ after any exercise. the main exercises. There are four warm up exercises. Complete them all if doing the exercises in one session. If spreading the exercises over the day, do the seated march first to warm up. You can also do these warm up moves throughout the day to help mobilise the joints for a length of time.
“I used to go to a class every week but now I’m doing my exercises at home they really help me to keep mobile and it helps me to think about how to structure my day!” Christine Page 164 11
The ‘seated march’ Shoulder circles Warms muscles and Warms muscles and prepares for movement. prepares for movement.
What to do What to do • Sit tall at the front of the chair. • Stand (or sit) tall with arms at your sides. • Hold the sides of the chair. • Lift both shoulders up to ears, • March with control. draw them back then press them down. • Build to a rhythm that feels comfortable. • Repeat slowly five times and feel the shoulder • Continue for 1-2 minutes. joints loosen.
Ankle loosener Spine twists Loosens ankles, improves heel to Loosens spine, helps looking over toe walking action, keeps us stable. shoulders, turning in bed.
What to do What to do • Sit tall at the front of the chair. • Sit very tall with feet hip width apart. • Hold the sides of the chair. • Place your right hand on left knee and hold • Place the heel of one foot on the floor the chair back with the left hand. then lift it and put the toes down on the • Twist the upper body and head slowly to same spot. the right, back to the middle, and round to • Repeat five times on each leg. the left. • Repeat four more times slowly each way. Page 165 12 Main exercises – seated
Make sure that the chair you use is sturdy and stable, so it doesn’t move around when you’re getting in and out of it. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear.
Wrist strengthener Arm swings Improves grip strength, Helps with stamina and endurance. helps opening jars.
What to do What to do • Fold or roll a hand or tea towel into a • Sit tall away from the chair back. tube shape. • Place both feet flat on the floor below knees. • Sit tall then squeeze the towel tightly • Bend elbows and swing arms from with both hands, hold for a slow count of five the shoulder. then release. • Build to a rhythm that is comfortable. • Repeat this exercise 6-8 times. • Continue for 30 seconds. More challenging option More challenging option Squeeze then twist your towel before holding Increase pace and time to 1-2 minutes. for 10 seconds.
Page 166 13 “These days I think it’s good for me to watch the amount of alcohol I’m drinking and also have days without.” Don
Pelvic floor strengthener Front knee strengthener Helps reduce ‘leaking’ when coughing Strengthens the knee for walking and laughing. and bending.
What to do What to do • Tighten the muscles as if you were trying to • Sit back in the chair, back supported and stop passing urine and wind at the same time feet under knees. and hold. • Brush one foot across the floor then lift • Try to hold for 10 seconds. the ankle slowly and straighten (do not lock) • Rest for four seconds, then repeat. the knee. • Perform this 10 times. • Lower the foot with control. • Aim to lift for a slow count of three and lower Avoid for a slow count of five each time. • Squeezing legs together. • Repeat 10 times on one leg then swap legs. • Tightening buttocks. • Holding breath. More challenging option Sit away from the back of the chair so more of More challenging option your leg is off the chair when you lift. Keep the 10 quick contractions by drawing up the back strong while you lift the leg. pelvic floor.
Page 167 14 Main exercises – standing
Make sure that you are near a sturdy and stable worktop, and that any chairs used will not move during the sit to stand exercise. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear.
Sit to stand Heel raises If repeated regularly and slowly Helps strengthen muscles at the front will improve lower limb strength of the foot and the and calf muscles, and stability. improves balance.
What to do What to do • Sit tall near the front of the chair. • Stand tall holding a sturdy table, chair or • Place feet slightly behind knees. even the sink! • Lean slightly forwards. • Raise heels taking your weight over the big • Stand up (using hands on the chair for toe and second toe, hold for a second. support if needed. Progress to no hands • Lower heels to the floor with control. over time). • Repeat 10 times. • Step back until legs touch the chair, then stand tall, bend knees and slowly lower More challenging option bottom back into the chair. Repeat the exercise, doing it slowly and hold • Repeat 10 times. for a second or so just before putting the heel down again. More challenging option Try doing the exercise extra slow and hover for a few seconds just before finally sitting.
Page 168 15 “Drinking a glass of water before meals and a balanced diet are vital ingredients in keeping our body and mind well while staying at home.” Bhim & Yogesh
Toe raises Marching to improve huff and puff Helps strengthen the muscles that Helps maintain bone density at the hip lift the toe up, important for when and spine. stepping and for balance.
What to do What to do • Stand tall holding a sturdy table, the sink, or • Stand to the side of the chair holding on with with your back to a wall one hand. • Raise toes taking weight back onto heels and • Stand tall. without sticking bottom out. • March on the spot swinging the free arm. • Hold for a second. • Keep marching for 30 seconds. • Lower toes to the floor with control. • Turn slowly around then repeat using the • Repeat 10 times. other arm. • Repeat three times. More challenging option Repeat the exercise, doing it slowly and More challenging option hold for a second or so just before put the If balance is good then bring in both arms and toe down again. march with more effort.
Page 169 16 Main exercises – standing
Make sure that you are near a sturdy and stable worktop, and that any chairs used will not move during the sit to stand exercise in particular. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear.
Leg swings Wall press-ups Helps improve strength on the straight leg, Helps improve upper body strength, improves balance and stability. helps maintain bone density at the wrist.
What to do What to do • Stand to the side of the chair holding on with • Stand at arms length from wall. one hand. • Place hands on the wall at chest height, • Stand tall. fingers upwards. • Swing the leg furthest away from the chair • Keeping back straight and tummy tight, bend forwards and back with control. elbows lowering body with control towards • Perform 10 swings. the wall. • Turn slowly to repeat on other leg. • Press back to the start position. • Repeat eight times. More challenging option Raise the knee up higher to the front and make More challenging option the movement slower. Perform the movement more slowly or start further away from the wall.
Page 170 17 Aerobic exercises
Any activity that warms you up and gets you breathing slightly harder such as:
Dancing.
Going up and down stairs.
One leg stands Helps improve walking stability. Breaking up sitting
Activities you can do to break up What to do periods of inactivity such as: • Stand close to support surface and hold on. • Balance on one leg, keeping the Cleaning (dusting, polishing, supporting leg straight but knee soft. making the bed, washing up). • Stand tall and look ahead • Hold for 10 seconds. • Repeat with the other leg. Gardening (if you have one More challenging option or planting bulbs, herbs or Try to use the support surface less houseplants indoors). and hold the position for longer, up to 30 seconds.
Stretch or stand during TV advert breaks or after each chapter of your book.
Page 171 18 Cool down
Finish by marching at a relaxed pace for 1-2 minutes. Then try to perform all of the following stretches. They will help with posture, walking and stability.
Back of thigh stretch Chest stretch Helps with putting on shoes Help improve posture, makes and socks, lengthens stride reaching backwards easier. when walking.
What to do What to do • Sit at the very front of the chair. • Sit tall away from the back of the chair. • Straighten one leg placing the heel on • Reach behind with both arms and grasp the the floor. chair back. • Place both hands on the other leg then sit • Press your chest upwards and forwards until really tall. you feel the stretch across your chest. • Lean forwards with a straight back and feel • Hold for 10-20 seconds. the stretch in the back of the thigh. • Hold for 10-20 seconds. • Relax and repeat on the other leg.
Page 172 19 Fire Safety in your home
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is keen to reassure the public that although it cannot deliver community safety programmes ‘face-to-face’ that fire safety advice is still available to everyone via specialist Prevention and Protection Teams. By phoning 028 92664221 and providing your details you will be contacted discuss your queries and circumstances and fire Calf stretch safety advice will then be provided to you over Helps ensure toes are lifted when the telephone. walking and for getting shoes and Follow the STOP Fire Message socks on easier. S Have a Smoke alarm on every floor of your home What to do • Sit forwards in the chair and hold T Test your smoke alarms weekly the sides. O Be aware of the Obvious dangers in • Straighten one leg placing the heel your home on the floor. • Pull your toes up towards the ceiling. P Plan your escape route, should a fire occur. • Feel the stretch in the calf. • Hold for 10-20 seconds. • Repeat on the other leg.
Page 173 20 Preventing accidents in your home
More accidents happen in the home than anywhere else, so we are encouraging everyone to be mindful of the dangers in and around the home. Like a lot of people across the world today you will be spending a lot more time at home and in your gardens (if you have one) so it is important that you avoid scenarios that could lead to an accident.
By following these tips, you can prevent the Test smoke alarms and carbon most common types of injury. monoxide detectors; Have fuel burning devices checked regularly by Here are some top tips: an expert; Have chimneys and flues swept at least once a year. Secure any loose fitting rugs to avoid trips and falls. If carrying out any DIY, avoid falls from height by checking a ladder’s condition before use. Keep stairs clear from clutter and well lit. Stop and disconnect all electrical appliances and tools before repairing Be mindful of dangers associated or cleaning them; only use tools/ with hot appliances or with hot materials/products in accordance liquids to prevent burns and scalds with their instructions. and try not to carry hot liquids further than necessary. Drink responsibly.
Be careful with sharp object such as knives when preparing food or cooking. Mop up spills immediately. Have a touch lamp beside your bed and turn on your hall light when getting up during the night. Don’t overload electrical sockets and remove trailing leads from plugs.
Page 174 21 Staying safe from scammers
Criminals are always on the lookout to exploit people of all ages people. Many of us have rational fears regarding Covid-19 and these fears are used by dishonest people to scam us of money. There are lots of ways people might try to take money from us, for those who have an internet account and use emails this is a common way people may try and con us.
Examples of common Here are five ways to Covid-19 scams: spot scam emails: So far the PSNI are already aware of; Pension 1. The email asks you to confirm scams, Free Covid-19 testing, free supermarket personal information. vouchers, tax rebate scams, DVLA refunds, 2. The web and email addresses do not look fake competitions, investment scams, doorstep genuine or are from unusual addresses scams e.g. Collecting groceries or cleaning 3. It’s poorly written, e.g. there are spelling services, fake fines for leaving your house, mistakes or grammatical errors. free money from the Government, charity 4. There’s a suspicious attachment which you scams, and websites selling fake Personal must not open. Protective Equipment. 5. The message creates a sense of urgency or makes you think you will benefit by clicking. Your bank or the police will NEVER ask you to transfer money or move it to a safe account. Old ways of tricking people are still being used, so we need to be careful of unknown visitors. If you are concerned with anyone calling to your door or by phone, seek help from an official source such as the PSNI or a registered charity. If you think you have fallen for a scam, You can phone Quick Check on the police non- contact your bank immediately and emergency telephone number 101. The call report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 will be answered personally and promptly by a 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk. trained operator, they can check if your caller is really from the organisation they claim. Page 175 22 Keeping nourished
What we eat and drink is really important for our health. It keeps our immune system strong and resilient as well as enabling us to have the energy to do the things we enjoy.
Here are some top tips: Keeping your kitchen cupboard and freezer stocked – keep Enjoy your food – why not try some simple, tasty foods and some new foods or go back to old long-lasting foods, such as favourites? Dig out some old and dried milk powder, tinned soup, new recipes to try. rice pudding. Have plenty of variety in Make meal preparation your diet – to help you get all the easy – ideal for when you need nutrients you need and maintain something quick and simple, a healthy weight. for example, ready meals, snacks, finger food and meal Keep an eye on yourself – if you delivery services. think you are eating less than usual or don’t have much appetite Stay well hydrated – we need keep track of your weight or check about 6-8 cups/glasses of fluid if your clothes, jewellery or belts for example, tea, coffee, water, low are looser than usual. fat milk, or sugar free drinks. If you have a poor appetite If you drink alcohol – it is – have you been losing weight recommended to not have more without trying or have a low than 14 units (one unit is a half body weight? You should try to pint or a small glass of wine) a increase the amount of energy week. Try to spread this out and and protein you get each day. You have alcohol free days. Alcohol may find it useful to: does dehydrate you, so if you can, have water, juice or a soft drink • Eat little and often. in between. • Use full-fat food and drinks (for example, full-fat milk, Vitamin D – It’s important to yoghurts, cheese). consider taking a 10 micrograms VITAMIN D
• Eat more protein such as meat, 10µg (mcg) supplement of vitamin D fish, eggs, pulses or nuts. during this time of the coronavirus • It may help to speak to your GP. as many of us are spending more time indoors. Vitamin D helps keep our bones, teeth Think about how you will get and muscles healthy. For more your shopping – ask a neighbour information speak to your GP or or family member and check out pharmacist. your local food delivery options.Page 176 23 What to do if you fall
If you do have a fall, lie still for a minute, try to stay calm and check yourself for injuries. Even if you are unhurt, make sure that you tell a healthcare professional, family member or carer that you have fallen.
If you know you can’t get up, or feel pain in Try to keep warm by covering yourself with your hip or back, then try to call for help by whatever is close by and try and keep using your phone or pendant or by banging on moving your limbs and roll from side to side radiators or walls. if you are able to. If an emergency and need urgent medial help contact 999 and if you are unable to talk dial 55 1. 2. 3.
Roll onto your side, and then Use your arms to push Crawl towards a very stable push up onto your elbows. yourself onto your hands piece of furniture (a sturdy and knees. chair or bed) and hold onto it for support.
4. 5. 6.
Slide or raise the foot of your Lean forwards and push Turn around and sit down. stronger leg forwards so it’s up using your arms and Sit for a minute or two and flat on the floor. front leg, slowly rising to a catch your breath. standing position.
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health at any time. Coronavirus is a respiratory disease and smokers are more at risk of severe illness. This means that it is more important than ever to stop smoking and protect others around you from secondhand smoke. There are lots of ways to do this, for more information, call Page0300 123 177 1044. 24 Managing your energy supplies
Electricity
If you use a pay as you go or pre-payment meter There are two types of care register for for gas or electricity and are worried about vulnerable electricity customers. being able to top this up, speak to your supplier about options available. It is important to let your supplier know if you are in a vulnerable situation including being of This might include: pensionable age or having a disability or medical condition. You can join the customer • Nominating someone to top up your meter care register with your supplier and this will for you. give you additional support such as password • Having additional credit added to your meter. security or information in different formats. Y • Having your prepayment meter changed to a ou can sign up by contacting your supplier using credit meter. the number on your bill or prepayment card.
If you have a standard credit meter and are If you rely on electricity for essential equipment worried about affordability or are in energy like a stair lift or oxygen, you should also debt then speak to your supplier about options join the NIE Medical Customer care service. available like: This will give you priority contact and reassurance if there is a power cut. To sign up, • Changing your bill payment plan contact NIE Networks on 03457 643643. • Reducing how much you pay or asking for longer to pay off debts.
If you are using a credit meter, you won’t be disconnected during the crisis.
Gas
Gas Pre Paid Meter (PPM) customers can also contact the Northern Ireland Coronavirus community helpline on 0808 802 0020 if they are unable to get out and do not have anyone to top up their card. Gas customers can also join a customer care register by phoning the number on their gas bill, or their PPM card. Page 178 25
Oil Switching Supplier
If you rely on domestic home heating oil and Switching supplier can save you money on have the finances, you may wish to take your energy bills. You can speak to your supplier advantage of the current low prices and get about changing tariff or switch to a different your tank filled. supplier. In Northern Ireland there are five electricity suppliers and two gas suppliers. The The Northern Ireland Oil Federation has assured Consumer Council in Northern Ireland offers customers that oil deliveries are continuing as free independent advice on switching 0800 121 normal and companies have removed the need 6022 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). Please to interact with the driver. If you have a shielding note that as energy suppliers are reporting high letter and need the delivery through the house, volumes of calls you may find it quicker to try please let your oil supplier know in advance. online options first if this is possible.
Energy Efficiency and Accessing Benefits Saving Money Make sure that you claim all the benefits It is important that you use the energy you need that you are entitled to. to keep warm, safe and healthy at home. Making small changes in how you use this can You can ring the free government ‘Make the Call’ often reduce your bill. This might include, service 0800 232 1271 or Age NI advice service on 0808 808 7575 for a full benefit • Using a thermostat to control your heating. entitlement check. • Washing clothes at 30°c. • Switch to LED lightbulbs. • Don’t leave appliances on standby.
You can get more saving tips from the NI Energy Advice service 0800 111 4455. You can also visit www.nea.org.uk
Page 179 26 Helpful numbers and contacts
Action on Elder Abuse Diabetes Helpline Call 080 8808 8141 028 9536 0600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 7 days a week, including bank holidays, If you are an older person and concerned about, or 9am to 3pm affected by abuse, you can ring this dedicated helpline. Has been launched in response to #COVID19 for people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland. Age NI Advice Service and ‘Check in and chat’ Digital Help phone service Text the word DIGITALHELP (all one word) to 67300 with a brief Freephone 0808 808 7575 description of what help you require Email [email protected] Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm including Provided by Go ON NI and BITC to give Digital advice to Bank Holidays those who require some guidance. Provides advice, information and benefit checks. Mental Health/Emotional Anyone over 60 in Northern Ireland can also register free of charge, to receive a regular telephone call. Support Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Samaritans 116 123 Connect support line CRUSE 0808 808 1677 0333 150 3456 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm (excluding www.alzheimers.org.uk bank holidays) extended hours on Tuesday, Open every day and includes the online forum for Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm. carers Talking Point. For immediate 24 hour support contact Lifeline or Samaritans 116 123. CRUSE helpline for those Carers NI Helpline bereaved and self-isolating/bereaved by the virus call 0808 808 1677. 028 9043 9843 Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Email [email protected] Service (NIFRS) Provides a range of general and specialist advice services for carers, including advice on benefits, Anyone who is concerned for their own or community care and carer support. someone else’s home fire safety contact 028 9266 4221 COVID-19 Community Helpline They cannot deliver “face to face” fire safety advice, – Regional number but can provide advice over the phone via specialist Prevention and Protection Teams. 0808 802 0020 Email [email protected] NHS 111 9am to 5pm, seven days a week If you have symptoms of Covid-19 you can ring NHS 111 Local to Northern Ireland, and is managed by Advice NI. for information or advice and they will help you decide Page 180if you need to contact your GP. 27
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Page 181 Keeping Well at Home
The Healthy Ageing Research Group, linked to the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, based at the University of Manchester have created this booklet in close collaboration with: Greater Manchester Ageing Hub, Greater Manchester Older People’s Network, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Age UK Salford, Greater Manchester Nutrition and Hydration, Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership and GreaterSport in partnership with GM Moving. With special thanks to Jason Bergen, Later Life Training, the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, and the Centre for Ageing Better, Age-friendly Belfast, Age-friendly Network NI, Publin Health Agency for Northern Ireland, Age NI and the Frailty Network.
Designed by Think Design Manchester
You take responsibility for your own exercise programme. The authors and advisers of the exercises in this programme accept no liability. All content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own GP or any other health care professional. Health care professionals using these exercises do so at their own risk. Whilst these exercises have been used in research trials and many thousands of older people do similar exercises from other home exercise booklets, the authors do not know you, your medical conditions or physical fitness and cannot give advice tailored to you, your medical condition or physical function. The authors cannot guarantee the safety or effectiveness of this program of exercises for you. Any noticeable changes in health, pain, mobility or falls should prompt a visit to your GP. This booklet should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice of your doctor.
Keeping Well at Home Dv.01-NI 19 June 2020
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Page 182 in association with Agenda Item 14 Title of Report: Officer presenting: Director of Health & Community Dog Control Service Work Plan and Enforcement Policy Author: Head of Health and Community Wellbeing
1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update Members on dog control service activities during 2019/20 and Members approval of the Draft 2020/21 Dog Control work plan and Enforcement Policy.
2 Background
2.1 One of the main functions of the Council’s dog control service is to act as a regulator and enforce a large range of legal duties and powers applied by Regulations and Orders.
2.2 There are currently in excess of 8000 dogs licensed annually in the council area.
2.3 The control of dogs is governed by the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 as amended by the Dangerous Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 and the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011); The Fouling on Land by Dogs (Derry City and Strabane District Council) Order 2015; any Dog Control Order(s) designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011 and The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (NI) 2013.
2.4 The Dogs Order provides for licensing of dogs by District Councils and the registration by District Councils of guard dog kennels and breeding establishments. The legislation sets out provisions with respect to control of dogs, stray dogs and makes it an offence to attack a person or to worry livestock.
2.5 The 1991 Order designates certain types of dogs that it is an offence to breed from, sell or exchange.
2.6 The Dogs (Amendment) Act 2011 updates the 1983 Order and introduces provisions which make micro chipping of most dogs compulsory, gives powers for officers to attach control conditions to a dog licence for problem dogs and makes it an offence to have a dog that attacks and injures another person’s animal.
Page 183 2.7 Dog fouling is currently governed by The Fouling on Land by Dogs (Derry City and Strabane District Council) Order 2015. It is currently Council policy to offer the person in charge of the dog a Fixed Penalty Notice offering them the opportunity to discharge any liability for the offence by payment of a fixed penalty.
2.8 Council is currently undertaking a public consultation on proposals to implement three further Dog Control Orders with respect to dogs on leads; leads by direction and dogs being excluded from lands. The procedure for making a dog control order is set out in Regulation 3 of the Dog Control Orders (Procedures) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012.
2.9 Although primarily reactive in nature, the dog control service proactively promotes responsible dog ownership through balanced education and enforcement initiatives. The service also operates the Council Dog Shelter and kennels stray and unwanted dogs for the entire council area.
2.10 Councils are required to provide the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) with statistical information on a wide range of dog control service areas for example: dog licences, complaints regarding stray dogs, dog attacks and dog warden enforcement actions.
2.11 This information is provided by Councils on a quarterly basis, collated and held by DAERA. It is then referred to by Councils and DAERA when providing responses to dog related information requests from the media, the public and animal welfare stakeholders.
3 Key Issues
3.1 The primary objective of the Dog Control Service is to promote responsible dog ownership throughout the Council area through education and enforcement activities as prioritised within the work plan.
3.2 The Dog Control Service continues to promote responsible dog ownership through education and enforcement initiatives, media advertising, community engagement as well as highlighting the Council on-line licensing service. The dog control service activities during 2019/20 are outlined in Appendix 1.
3.3 The DAERA statistical figures compared against last years’ service performance show an increase in the number of dog straying, attacks on people, livestock and domestic animals. Rehoming figures for stray and unwanted dogs have increased greatly through close partnership working with Assisi Animal Sanctuary, Pet FBI and The Rainbow Rehoming Centre. Although the DAERA statistical figures do not include figures in regard to dog fouling, these figures are also outlined in Appendix Page 184 1.
3.4 Dog licensing has been historically low in this council area despite the requirement for dogs to be licensed since 1983. There has been a 35% increase in the number of dogs licenced since 2015 and a 5% increase during 2019/20. The number of dog owners using the on-line licensing service accounted for 52% of all licences.
3.5 A draft work plan for the Dog control service is outlined in Appendix 2.
3.6 The Draft Enforcement Policy (Appendix 3) outlines action to be considered for first, second and recurring offences. Decisions will be made by Council Officers on whether to take no action; issue an informal warning; impose appropriate control conditions; issue a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN); issue a simple caution; instigate legal proceedings for the offence or an appropriate combination of any of the foregoing in accordance with the scheme of delegated powers and authorisations approved by Council.
3.7 Subject to Council approval this policy will be reviewed annually and following any change to or introduction of dog control legislation.
3.8 The Council has integrated software which records all dog control activities enabling a consistent approach in service delivery across the Council area.
4 Financial, Equality, Legal, HR, Improvement, Rural Needs and other Implications
4.1 The dog control work plan will be delivered with current financial and human resources available. Additional financial costs may arise due to the creation and installation of new signage associated with the proposed dog control areas.
4.2 Legal implications: Enforcement of statutory requirements laid out under the Dogs (NI) Order 1983 as amended; The Clean Neighbourhoods, Environment Act (NI) 2011 will be in accordance with Council’s Enforcement Policy, the Northern Ireland Dog Advisory Group (NIDAG) Guidance for Council Enforcement Officers, and DEARA Guidance to District Councils: dog control orders.
4.3 Council will follow the Council CCTV Policy and Operating Procedure and undertake the use of mobile CCTV in accordance with criteria laid down under the Privacy Impact Assessment in detecting and deterring environmental crime.
5 Recommendations
5.1 It is recommended that Members note the dog control service activities carried out
Page 185 during 2019/20 and approve the Dog Control Enforcement Policy and draft work plan for 2020/21.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: Update on Dog Control Service activities 2019/20
Appendix 2: Draft Dog Control Service Work Plan 2020/21
Appendix 3: Dog Control Enforcement Policy
Council Dog Summary Statistics
Page 186 Appendix 1 Update on Dog Control Work Plan 2019/2020
The following work-plan seeks to outline the key tasks of the Dog Control Service within the next twelve months which will impact upon the delivery of the Council function.
Task 1) Develop responsible dog ownership strategy and action plan for the council area which reflects best practice and legislative compliance in the following areas: a. Licensing b. Straying c. Attacks d. Fouling e. Noise Nuisance Update: a. Promotion of online licensing: advisory leaflet issued with licence renewals and also available online. 52% of licences applied for online During 2019/20 Procedure created and implemented to ensure that dog owners renew their licence each year. 52 Fixed Penalty Notices issued for failing to renew dog licence. b. Stray dogs, where possible, were reunited directly with their owners. Continue to manage Dog Shelter for the temporary care of stray dogs and liaise with animal charities to identify stray dogs; 27 Fixed penalty notices issued for straying offences. c. All dog attacks responded to within 24 hours; 2 prosecutions. d. 372 dog fouling complaints investigated 627 patrols carried out directly as a result of dog fouling (wardens also carried out patrols for licensing and straying which included monitoring for dog fouling compliance). Dog Wardens continue to liaise with the councils Cleansing and Waste Management section to ensure areas affected by dog foul are cleaned promptly. Further proposed dog control orders prohibiting dogs or requiring them to be kept on a lead in certain areas to help reduce indiscriminate fouling. Additional dog foul bins (currently 800) mapped to help encourage further responsible dog ownership. New Dog Fouling signage and branding on Dog Warden vehicles promoting responsible dog ownership
Page 187 The potential use of DNA testing of dog foul to determine ownership of dogs involved in cases of dog fouling has been considered. There is currently no legal requirement for dogs to be DNA tested, which costs approximately £40 per dog. The cost of testing DNA is in excess of £70 per sample and would be ineffective without a comprehensive data base. DNA testing has been used successfully in private gated communities but is deemed impracticable and expensive unless it became a statutory requirement.
e. Whilst undertaking licensing duties the dog wardens also gave advice to dog owners whose dogs were allegedly causing a noise nuisance due to excessive barking. *Barking dogs is the number one domestic noise nuisance complaint received by Council.
2) Enforce statutory requirements in accordance with Council Enforcement Policy and Northern Ireland Dog Advisory Group (NIDAG) Guidance for Council Enforcement Officers.
Update: The Principal Dog Warden attended all NIDAG meetings throughout the year on behalf of Council where best practice was discussed and shared; in addition to some bespoke training being organized. All statutory functions were enforced in accordance with the Council enforcement policy and NIDAG advisory guidance for enforcement officers.
HC13/19 Dog Control Enforcement Policy
*See Appendix 2 below 3) Develop a communication strategy on responsible dog ownership and distribute to a range of stakeholder groups including animal charities, social housing providers etc. Update:
Council website updated and all media queries responded to though the media section; including three radio interviews. Proactive media engagement included: welfare of dogs during hot weather, straying associated with fireworks; responsible purchase of dogs for Christmas. Ongoing partnership working with Animal Charities: o Attended two animal charity events;
Page 188 o Promotion of rehoming stray and unwanted dogs o Promotion of responsible dog ownership o Provision of advice and free microchipping of dogs. o Promotion of ‘Pawty in the Park’ event through the Mayor’s office (postponed due to Covid pandemic). Support Social housing providers in promoting responsible dog ownership by tenants. Wardens worked in partnership with a number of community groups in tackling local dog fouling issues. Promotion and distribution of responsible dog ownership leaflet electronically during COVID-19 pandemic). Sought feedback and support from animal charities, social housing providers, community associations and other stakeholders in the creation of new Dog Control Orders as part of the consultation process. This communication will continue after the orders are created.
4) Review and consult Members and the wider public on proposals to implement further Dog Control Orders in respect to : a. Keeping a dog on a lead; b. Keeping, a dog on a lead when directed c. Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded; and d. Taking more than a specified number of dogs onto land. Update: Council approval obtained for the introduction of 3 further Dog Control Orders. Consultation process underway. HC39/20 Creation of Dog Control Orders under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 The proposed orders are: (b) Not keeping a dog on a lead; (c) Not putting, and keeping, a dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer; and (d) Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded
5) Improve responsiveness to service requests and meet key performance indicators (KPI’s) through use of mobile working devices.
Update: All dog wardens have been provided with iPads which facilitate mobile working including remote access to a web based customer service software package. All DWs have copies of the Service Plan, enforcement policy and aim to respond to attacks within 24Hours and all other service requests
Page 189 within 3 days.
6) Assess service requests and prioritise enforcement activities including proactive patrols.
Update: Dog Warden Service continue to balance both reactive (e.g. Dog attacks, straying and fouling complaints etc.) and proactive work (licensing, patrols, education initiatives etc.) on a daily basis.
7) Implement the Council CCTV policy and procedure for the use of mobile CCTV cameras to assist with enforcing Dog Control legislation.
Update: The Dog Control Service adheres to the Council CCTV Policy and Operating Procedure when undertaking the use of mobile CCTVs. This was also in accordance with criteria laid down under the Privacy Impact Assessment in detecting and deterring environmental crime. CCTV cameras are used to monitor areas where there are problems of dog fouling to determine if there are stray dogs or irresponsible dog owners in the area. The cameras act as a deterrent and in all cases there was a reduction in dog fouling. 8) Work with other Council departments in tackling dog fouling and to promote Clean Neighbourhoods.
Update:
A cross departmental working group was established to discuss Dog Control service improvements. Representatives from Streetscape, Parks, Leisure, Ground Maintenance and Cemeteries considered potential benefits of introducing additional controls to tackle ongoing issues of irresponsible dog ownership. This working group has helped shape the proposed dog control orders. The Dog Control Service worked closely with the Cleansing and Waste Management section in dealing with dog fouling issues. This has also extended to the current identification and mapping of all dedicated dog fouling bins throughout the Council area. The Service is also liaising with other council departments on the authorisation of additional staff to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for dog fouling in addition to littering offences. The Neighbourhood Wardens also provide information in regard to dog fouling and sign post complainants.
Page 190 9) Increase the number of dogs licenses issued and promote availability of alternative methods of payment, in particular the online licensing facility.
Update: Promotion of online licensing: advisory leaflet issued with licence renewals and also available online. Procedure created and implemented to ensure that dog owners renew their licence each year. 52 Fixed Penalty Notices issued for failing to renew dog licence.
Promote responsible dog ownership through schools education programme and by supporting local community initiatives.
Update: Over 1000 Primary 6-7 school pupils from approximately 40 schools attended the Youths Educated in Safety dog control programme. Dog Wardens have worked closely with a number of community groups; which included increase patrols of problem areas and the provision of dog foul bags. Promotion of Pasty in the Park event through the Mayor’s office (postponed due to Covid pandemic).
10) Represent Council on the Northern Ireland Dog Advisory Group (NIDAG) to promote best practice, standardise procedures, develop training plans for dog wardens on a regional basis to ensure uniformity and consistency of enforcement, as well as information sharing.
Update: NIDAG meetings attended. Best practice discussed and shared; Regional training for dog wardens organised.
11) Develop and co-ordinate Council involvement in supporting and promoting regional or sub-regional dog control activities and initiatives with NIDAG and the Dogs Trust; and where necessary by combining resources.
Update: The Dog Control Service supported the Dogs Trust with event shows and assisted in the free microchipping of dogs. Information sharing agreement established by NIDAG for sharing information with the other organisations such as NIHE.
Page 191 12) Work with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DEARA) Provide on a timely basis and review prior to submission quarterly statistical performance figures to DEARA. Provide advice to farmers on dog attacks on livestock.
Update: Statutory dog control returns provided to DEARA on a quarterly basis. Dog Wardens have liaised with the Dogs Trust to encourage farmers to neuter their dogs if they are not necessary for breeding purposes. An out of hours’ dog control service was provided to respond to all dog attacks late at night and at the weekend. Council Dog Summary Statistics 2019/20
13) Assist with Animal Welfare Officers in respect to DEARA code of practice for the welfare of Dogs.
Update: The Dog Wardens continue to provide advice and assistance to the Animal Welfare Officers when required throughout the year.
14) Create new partnerships with animal rehoming charities and further develop existing partnership through review of memorandum of understanding (MOU) or formalised rehoming procedures.
Update: The Dog Control Service continues to work closely with a number of animal charities; namely Pet Found By Internet (Pet FBI), the Rainbow Animal Rehoming Centre and the Dogs Trust on the responsible rehoming of dogs.
15) Conduct a review of council Kenneling provision with respect to: a) Working patterns and kennel opening hours b) Capacity and standards c) Fees for kenneling stray dogs and receiving unwanted dogs. d) Veterinary care e) Customer satisfaction
Update: A scoping exercise in dog kennelling provision was carried out a tender exercise was considered by Committee HC174/19 Procurement of Service Provider for Dog Kennelling Facilities and Related Services (HC156/19) The market was tested to determine if a privately run service would offer
Page 192 better value for money for the kennelling of stray dogs only. No tenders were received. A further report will be brought to Council with recommendations.
16) Assist any group set up within the Council area to address particular dog control issues.
Update: Wardens have met with a number of community groups and carried out additional patrols in those areas. Responsible Dog Ownership advice leaflets have been provided to all community groups.
17) Review provision of signage across City and District area.
Update: The key walking routes around the city had foot prints repainted on pavements leading people to the dog waste bins. Messages such as ‘do the right thing’ were also repainted to encourage users to put their dog foul waste into the bins. In conjunction with the Environmental Services Team clean tagging, an environmentally friendly way of etching using a power washer, was used to deter dog fouling. A review of existing signage was undertaken as part of the work on the proposed dog control orders to determine the amount of new signage required. CCTV signage along with cameras were periodically installed throughout different parts of the Council are to detect and deter dog fouling.
Council Dog Control Summary Statistics 2019/20
Dog Control Service Activity 2019/20 Dog Licences 8207 Licences with control conditions attached 73 Stray dog complaints 1190 Strays impounded 138 Strays reclaimed 57 Stray dogs humanely destroyed 1 Unwanted dogs 104
Page 193 Unwanted dogs humanely destroyed 2
Total number of complaints/service requests 1478 dealt with
Total number of dog attacks Attacks on a person 70 Worrying livestock 6 Attack on any animal (other than livestock) 18 Other e.g. setting a dog 20 Total number of fixed penalties issued No licence 42 Straying 45 Control of dogs on certain lands 0 Breach of licence control condition 1 Fouling Year Dog *Patrols Fouling Straying Fouling FPN FPN Complaints 2015/16 270 383 3 37 2016/17 189 568 2 86 2017/18 299 548 1 60 2018/19 256 534 5 33 2019/20 372 627 2 27 *Does not include stray dog and licensing patrols which also monitor dog fouling.
Page 194 Appendix 2 Dog Control Work Plan April 2020 – March 2021
The following work-plan seeks to outline the key tasks of the Dog Control Service within the next twelve months which will impact upon the delivery of the Council function.
Task 1) Develop responsible dog ownership strategy and action plan for the council area which reflects best practice and legislative compliance in the following areas: a. Licensing b. Straying c. Attacks d. Fouling e. Noise Nuisance
2) Enforce statutory requirements in accordance with Council Enforcement Policy and Northern Ireland Dog Advisory Group (NIDAG) Guidance for Council Enforcement Officers.
3) Develop a communication strategy on responsible dog ownership and distribute to a range of stakeholder groups including animal charities, social housing providers etc.
4) Implement, monitor and review the effectiveness of all Dog Control Orders in respect to:
a) Dog Fouling b) Keeping a dog on a lead; c) Keeping, a dog on a lead when directed d) Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded
5) Improve responsiveness to service requests and meet key performance indicators (KPI’s) through use of mobile working devices.
6) Assess service requests and prioritise enforcement activities including proactive patrols.
7) Implement the Council CCTV policy and procedure for the use of mobile CCTV cameras to assist with enforcing Dog Control legislation.
8) Work with other Council departments in tackling issues created by irresponsible dog ownership; including dog fouling, and to promote Clean Neighbourhoods.
9) Increase the number of dogs licences issued and promote availability of alternative methods of payment, in particular the online licensing facility.
Page 195 10) Promote responsible dog ownership through schools education programme and by supporting local community initiatives.
11) Represent Council on the Northern Ireland Dog Advisory Group (NIDAG) to promote best practice, standardise procedures, develop training plans for dog wardens on a regional basis to ensure uniformity and consistency of enforcement, as well as information sharing
12) Develop and co-ordinate Council involvement in supporting and promoting regional or sub- regional dog control activities and initiatives with NIDAG and the Dogs Trust; and where necessary by combining resources.
13) Work with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DEARA) Provide on a timely basis and review prior to submission quarterly statistical performance figures to DEARA. Provide support to farmers on dog attacks on livestock.
14) Assist with Animal Welfare Officers in respect to DEARA code of practice for the welfare of Dogs.
15) Create new partnerships with animal rehoming charities and further develop existing partnership working with animal rehoming charities in the promotion of responsible dog ownership.
16) Conduct a review of council Kenneling provision with respect to: a) Tender for Kenneling of stray dogs b) Fees for kenneling stray dogs. c) Veterinary care Customer satisfaction
17) Assist any group set up within the Council area to address particular dog control issues.
18) Review provision of signage across City and District area.
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DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Document Reference Number:
Title of Policy: Dog Control Enforcement Policy
No of Pages 8 (including appendices): Version: 3.0
Issue Date: July 2020
Policy Nominated Officer:
Equality screened by: Principal Dog Warden
Equality screening date: Amendment Version Issue Date: Sent out by: Environmental Health
Approved by: Head of Health and Community Wellbeing
Review Date: 01 January 2021
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET
Remove and destroy old pages. Insert new pages as indicated.
Revision Page Date Description of Revision Number Number Revised 3.0 July 2020
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Council is committed to an approach in all enforcement decisions that is fair, gives a clear balance between enforcement and education, is consistent and where possible, related to common standards that protect the public.
1.2 The policy will be documented, reviewed and developed as necessary.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This policy relates to The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended); The Fouling on Land by Dogs (Derry City and Strabane District Council) Order 2015; any Dog Control Order(s) designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011 and The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (NI) 2013. It will be reviewed in the light of changes to and the introduction of appropriate new legislation.
3.0 DOG CONTROL
3.1 STRAY DOG(S)
3.1.1 It is the policy of Council where an offence has been committed under Article 22 and Article 31(2) with reference to Article 31(1) (b) or (c) of the Order to –
3.1.2 In the case of a 1st and 2nd offence within a 12 month period where a stray dog is identifiable by collar, collar plate and microchip.
3.1.3 The enforcing officer will make a reasonable attempt to reunite the dog to its keeper, where the dog can be reunited, and offer the keeper or other person in charge of the dog the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence of straying by payment of a fixed penalty, and:-
3.1.4 Where it is not possible to reunite the dog bearing identification disc to the keeper, impound the dog, and charge the keeper or other person kennel costs and offer the keeper or other person in charge of the dog the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence of straying by payment of a fixed penalty.
3.1.5 Consideration may be given to the attachment of appropriate control conditions(s) under Article 30B of the Order.
3.1.6 In the case of a 1st and 2nd offence where a stray dog is not identifiable by collar or collar plate and microchip:
3.1.7 Impound the dog, and charge the owner/keeper or other person kennel costs and offer the owner/keeper or other person in charge of the dog(s) the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence of straying by payment of a fixed penalty. 2 Page 200
3.1.8 Consideration may be given to the attachment of appropriate control condition(s) under Article 30B of the Order.
3.2 PERMITTING DOG(S) TO FOUL
3.2.1 In the case of a 1st and 2nd offence within a 12 month period -
3.2.2 Where an offence has been committed under Article 3(1) of The Fouling on Land by Dogs (Derry City and Strabane District Council) Order 2015 it is the policy of Council to offer the person in charge of the dog a fixed penalty notice offering them the opportunity to discharge any liability to conviction for the offence by payment of a fixed penalty.
3.3 DOG ATTACK ON PERSONS OR LIVESTOCK OR CERTAIN OTHER ANIMALS – Article 28 (1), (2) and Article 29 (1), (2).
3.3.1 The matter will be dealt with in line with the Council’s general Enforcement Policy. An appropriate officer with delegated powers will decide on the most appropriate action to be taken. This may include: no action taken, issue an informal warning, issue a simple caution or instigate legal proceedings for the offence(s).
Where a prime-facia case exists and sound statement of witness has been provided, attacks on persons will generally result in formal enforcement action
The Council may decide not to take legal proceedings where the complaint has been withdrawn by the injured party.
The following points will also be taken into consideration:- (1)The offending dog(s) have been destroyed. (2) Issue of Control conditions considered to be an appropriate sanction.
3.3.2 Consideration will be given to the attachment of appropriate control condition(s) under Article 30B of the Order.
3.4 DOG(S) NOT UNDER CONTROL ON CERTAIN ROADS AND LANDS
3.4.1 It is the policy of Council where an offence has been committed under Article 25 of The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended); ‘Dogs on Lead’ or ‘Dogs on Lead by Direction’ Order(s) designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011.
3.4.2 In the case of a 1st offence where a dog is not kept under control; not on a lead or placed on a lead by direction.
3 Page 201 3.4.3 Advise the keeper of the dog regarding the legal requirements and may issue a verbal/written warning regarding the penalty for non-compliance for a subsequent offence.
3.4.4 Consideration will be given to the attachment of appropriate control condition(s) under Article 30B of the Order.
3.4.5 In the case of a 2nd and 3rd offence within a 12 month period where a dog is not kept under control; not on a lead or placed on a lead by direction,
3.4.6 Offer the keeper or other person in charge of the dog, the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence by payment of fixed penalty, and
3.4.7 Consideration will be given to the attachment of appropriate control condition(s) under Article 30B of the Order.
3.5 LICENSING OF DOGS
3.5.1 It is the policy of Council where an offence has been committed under Article 3 and 17 of the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended) to –
3.5.2 In the case of a 1st offence where a dog is not licenced -
3.5.3 Issue the keeper or other person in charge of the dog a warning letter requiring the Dog to be licenced with the Council within 7 days. If no licence is obtained on expiry of 7 day period, offer the person found to be keeping a dog without a licence the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence by payment of a fixed penalty.
3.5.4 In the case of a 2nd and 3rd offence within a 12 month period where a dog is not licenced:
3.5.5 Offer the person found to be keeping a dog without a licence the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence by payment of a fixed penalty for that offence and a notice to obtain a licence within a specified period.
3.6 DOG(S) NOT IDENTIFIED BY MICROCHIP
3.6.1 Refer to section 8: Licensing of Dogs.
3.7 CONTROL OF GREYHOUNDS
3.7.1 It is the policy of Council where an offence has been committed under sections 1 and 2 of the Control of Greyhounds, etc. Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 to -
3.7.2 In the case of a 1st offence where an offence has been committed under Section 1 and 2. 4 Page 202
3.7.3 Advise the keeper of the dog(s) regarding the legal requirements and issue a verbal/written warning regarding the penalty for non-compliance for a subsequent offence.
3.7.4 In the case of a 2nd and 3rd offence within a 12 month period where greyhounds are not controlled and muzzled or more than two greyhounds are being exercised or led in a public place,
3.7.5 Advise the keeper of the dog(s) regarding the legal requirements and offer the keeper or other person in charge of the dog(s) the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence of straying by payment of a fixed penalty
3.8 DOG CONTROL ORDERS (currently under review)
3.8.1 It is the policy of Council where an offence has been committed on lands which any ‘Dogs Exclusion’; Dogs on Lead’; ‘Dogs on Lead by Direction’ Order applies -
3.8.2 In the case of a 1st offence where an offence has been committed in relation to any Dog Control Orders (Dogs on Leads; Dogs on Leads by Direction; Dogs Exclusion; Fouling on Lands) designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011.
3.8.3 Advise the keeper or other person in charge of the dog regarding the legal requirements and further offences will be dealt with by issue of Fixed Penalty Notice.
3.8.4 In the case of a 2nd and 3rd offences within a 12 month period where an offence has been committed in relation to any Dog Control Orders (Dogs on Leads; Dogs on Leads by Direction; Dogs Exclusion; Fouling on Lands) designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011.
3.8.5 Offer the keeper or other person in charge of the dog(s) the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence of straying by payment of a fixed penalty.
3.8.6 A record of the offence and offenders name will be kept on the Council database.
3.8.7 Exemptions: Land held by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the purpose of any of its functions under the Forestry Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 c. 10 (NI) is not subject to any of the above Dog Control Orders.
4.0 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
4.1 These will be dealt with in accordance with general enforcement principles, as set out in the Council’s general Enforcement Policy.
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5.0 RECURRING OFFENCES
5.1 It is the policy of Council to assess recurring offences under general enforcement criteria. The matter will be dealt with in line with the Councils general enforcement procedure. The Council will decide to take to take no further action, issue an informal warning, issue a simple caution or instigate legal proceedings for the offence. The Council will use the appropriate range of enforcement actions as detailed in the Council’s general Enforcement Policy.
6.0 NON-PAYMENT OF FIXED PENALTIES
6.1 Where a person has chosen the opportunity of the discharge of any liability for an offence under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 as amended, the Litter (NI) Order 1994 or the Control of Greyhounds etc. Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 by payment of a fixed penalty and has not paid the fixed penalty within the specified time period, the matter will be dealt with in line with the Councils General Enforcement Policy. The Council may also decide to take no action, issue an informal warning, issue a simple caution or instigate legal proceedings for the original detected offence.
7.0 BREACH OF CONTROL CONDITIONS
7.1 In the case of a 1st offence where a control condition has not been complied with,
7.1.1 Offer the keeper of the dog the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence by payment of fixed penalty.
7.1.2 In the case of a 2nd offence within a 12 month period where a control condition has not been complied with,
7.1.3 Refer to Council’s General Enforcement Policy.
7.2. Failure to inform council of the transfer of ownership of a dog subject to control conditions
7.2.1 In the case of a 1st offence where an owner has failed to notify council of a transfer of ownership,
7.2.2 Offer the person subject to a control notice the opportunity of the discharge of any liability to conviction of the offence by payment of fixed penalty.
7.2.3 In the case of a 2nd offence within a 12 month period where an owner has failed to notify council of a transfer of ownership,
7.2.4 Refer to Council’s general Enforcement Policy.
8.0 POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL BREED – OFFENCES UNDER ARTICLE 25(A), 25(B) AND 25(C) OF THE DOGS (Northern Ireland) ORDER 1983 (as amended). 6 Page 204
8.1 Where an Authorised Officer believes they have observed an illegal breed they should impound the dog by formal seizure or voluntary surrender and follow Operational Guidelines for dealing with such offences including obtaining legal opinion where necessary on the most appropriate course of action.
8.2 Consideration will be given to guidance issued by DARD on the Dogs Amendment (NI) Act 2011 in relation to the “exemption” process. The incident file will be referred to an appropriate Council Officer with delegated powers who will decide on the most appropriate action to be taken.
9.0 DOG BREEDING ESTABLISHMENTS
9.1 In the case of a 1st offence where a person is operating a dog breeding establishment without a licence under Regulation 4 of the Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments) Regulations (NI) 2013.
9.1.1 Issue a warning letter in relation to legal requirements to licence and meet the standards required by Regulation. Formal action may be considered should standards be poor.
9.2 In case of further offences
9.2.1 The operator will be subject to formal enforcement under these regulations in accordance with the Councils General Enforcement Policy. For example, where on inspection by the Council the establishment does not or cannot meet the standards required by Regulations or the Council has refused the application
9.2.2 The range of enforcement actions as permitted in Part III of the Regulations depending on history of compliance will be considered in accordance with the Councils General Enforcement Policy. Consideration will be given to guidance issued by DARD.
10.0 CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER COUNCILS
10.1 The Council will work with all other Councils to ensure consistency in enforcement of all dog related legislation. Where offences take place outside the area in which a dog is licensed, and where sufficient evidence is presented that would justify enforcement action, that Council shall consider the offence to have occurred within its jurisdiction and take the appropriate action as defined within this enforcement policy.
11.0 REVIEW
11.1 This policy will be reviewed annually and following any change to or introduction of dog control legislation.
12.0 RELATED DOCUMENTS
1. General Enforcement Policy 7 Page 205 2. Animal Welfare Enforcement Policy
13.0 EQUALITY SCREENING FORM (to be attached as an appendix to all policies)
See attached.
14.0 DRAFT EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND OTHER IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
Not applicable.
APPENDIX 1 Policy Screening Form
Policy Scoping
Policy Title: Dog Control Enforcement Policy
Brief Description of Policy (please attach copy if available). Please state if it is a new, existing or amended policy.
This is an enforcement policy for dog control.
Intended aims/outcomes. What is the policy trying to achieve?
The policy is to promote efficient and effective approaches to regulatory inspection and enforcement undertaken in regard to the Dogs (NI) Order 1983 (as amended), The Fouling on Land by Dogs (Derry City and Strabane District Council) Order 2015 and Dog Control Orders designated under The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011 and the Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments & Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (NI) 2013 without imposing unnecessary burdens on those subject to regulation.
Policy Framework
Has the policy been developed in response to statutory requirements, legal advice or on the basis of any other professional advice? Does this affect the discretion available to Council to amend the policy?
The policy sets an enforcement policy approach for the Council in the service area of Dog Control. The policy is reflective of a number of relevant guidance documents such as the Regulators Code, Code for Crown prosecutors, etc.
Are any Section 75 categories which might be expected to benefit from the policy? If so, please outline.
No. This policy will have no impact on equality.
8 Page 206 Who initiated or wrote the policy? (If Council decision, please state). Who is responsible for implementing the policy?
Who initiated or wrote policy? Who is responsible for implementation? Health and Community Wellbeing All relevant service area Directors, Managers and Officers.
Are there any factors which might contribute to or detract from the implementation of the policy (e.g. financial, legislative, other)?
In certain circumstances, the Council may derogate from such statutory responsibilities to the extent that is permitted by law and is proportionate.
Main stakeholders in relation to the policy
Please list main stakeholders affected by the policy (e.g. staff, service users, other statutory bodies, community or voluntary sector, private sector).
The business community e.g. dog breeders and the general public.
Are there any other policies with a bearing on this policy? If so, please identify them and how they impact on this policy.
The General Enforcement Policy.
Available Evidence
Council should ensure that its screening decisions are informed by relevant data. What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative) have you gathered to inform this policy? Specify details for each of the Section 75 categories.
Section 75 category Evidence Religious belief N/A Political opinion N/A Racial group N/A Age N/A Marital status N/A Sexual orientation N/A Men and women generally N/A Disability N/A Dependants N/A
Needs, experiences and priorities
9 Page 207 Taking into account the information gathered above, what are the different needs, experiences and priorities of each of the following categories in relation to this particular policy/decision?
Section 75 category Needs, experiences and priorities Religious belief N/A Political opinion N/A Racial group N/A Age N/A Marital status N/A Sexual orientation N/A Men and women generally N/A Disability N/A Dependants N/A
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this policy for each of the Section 75 categories? Category Policy Impact Level of impact (Major/minor/none) Religious belief None None Political opinion None None Racial group None None Age None None Marital status None None Sexual orientation None None Men and women generally None None Disability None None Dependents None None
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within the Section 75 categories? Category If yes, provide details If no, provide reasons Religious belief None None Political opinion None None Racial group None None Age None None Marital status None None Sexual orientation None None Men and women generally None None Disability None None Dependents None None
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion, or racial group? 10 Page 208 Category Details of Policy Impact Level of impact (major/minor/none) Religious belief None None Political opinion None None Racial group None None
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group? Category If yes, provide details If no, provide reasons Religious belief None None Political opinion None None Racial group None None
Multiple Identity
Generally speaking, people fall into more than one Section 75 category (for example: disabled minority ethnic people; disabled women; young Protestant men; young lesbian, gay and bisexual people). Provide details of data on the impact of the policy on people with multiple identities. Specify relevant s75 categories concerned.
N/A
Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006
Is there an opportunity for the policy to promote positive attitudes towards disabled people?
N/A
Is there an opportunity for the policy to encourage participation by disabled people in public life?
N/A
Screening Decision
A: NO IMPACT IDENTIFIED ON ANY CATEGORY – EQIA UNNECESSARY
Please identify reasons for this below
This is a technical policy which sets out the principles of enforcement which will be followed. It has no bearing in terms of its likely impact on equality of opportunity or good relations for people within the equality and good relations categories.
B: MINOR IMPACT IDENTIFIED – EQIA NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY AS IMPACT CAN BE ELIMINATED OR MITIGATED
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Where the impact is likely to be minor, you should consider if the policy can be mitigated or an alternative policy introduced. If so, EQIA may not be considered necessary. You must indicate the reasons for this decision below, together with details of measures to mitigate the adverse impact or the alternative policy proposed.
C: MAJOR IMPACT IDENTIFIED – EQIA REQUIRED
If the decision is to conduct an equality impact assessment, please provide details of the reasons.
Timetabling and Prioritising
If the policy has been screened in for equality impact assessment, please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1-3 with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 being the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority criterion Rating (1-3) Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations Social need Effect on people’s daily lives
The total rating score should be used to prioritise the policy in rank order with other policies screened in for equality impact assessment. This list of priorities will assist the council in timetabling its EQIAs.
Is the policy affected by timetables established by other relevant public authorities? If yes, please give details.
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Monitoring
Effective monitoring will help the authority identify any future adverse impact arising from the policy. It is recommended that where a policy has been amended or an alternative policy introduced to mitigate adverse impact, monitoring be undertaken on a broader basis to identify any impact (positive or adverse).
Further information on monitoring is available in the Equality Commission’s guidance on monitoring (insert link).
Identify how the impact of the policy is to be monitored
Approval and Authorisation
A copy of the screening form for each policy screened should be signed off by the senior manager responsible for that policy. The screening recommendation should be reported to the relevant Committee/Council when the policy is submitted for approval.
Screened by Position/Job title Date Enda Cummins Principal Environmental Health July 2020 Officer Approved by Position/Job Title Date Seamus Donaghy Head of Health and Community July 2020 Wellbeing
Please forward a copy of the completed form with policy attached to XXX Officer who will ensure that screening forms and policies are available on the Council website.
This officer is also responsible for issuing reports on a quarterly basis on those policies “screened out for EQIA”. This allows stakeholders who disagree with this recommendation to submit their views. In the event of any stakeholder disagreeing with the decision to screen out any policy, the screening exercise will be reviewed.
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14 Page 212 Agenda Item 15
Title of Report: Officer presenting:
Correspondence Director of Health and Community
Authors:
Director of Health and Community
1 Purpose of Report/Recommendations
1.1 That Members note the contents of this report.
2 Background
2.1 Council is in receipt of correspondence, the details of which are set out in Appendix 1.
3 Recommendations
3.1 That Members note the contents of this report.
Background Papers
Appendix 1: Correspondence List
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Correspondence List Correspondence Subject From NI Water Drinking Water Quality Report 2019
The information relating to your Council area covers the water supply zones and authorised supply points within it. In a number of cases water supply zones overlap Council boundaries and as the separation of data within water supply zones is not practicable, the summary information provided relates to the entire supply zone (including subsidiary and related data), and not merely the part included within your Council boundary. However, details of exceedances within these zones are solely within your council boundary.
The report and information are produced in accordance with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017. The report and information covering your Council area show that drinking water supplied by NI Water complies to a high degree with the regulatory standards.
See: Appendix A
Supporting E-Zine Leaflet including information on Best Practice from the Communities Community Sector; Funding and Training Updates; Policy Developments in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Republic of Ireland (1 July 2020)
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Drinking Water Quality Report for Northern Ireland 2019
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Northern Ireland Water is a trademark of Northern Ireland Water Limited, incorporated in Northern Ireland, Registered Number NI054463, Registered OfficePage Westland 217 House, Old Westland Road, Belfast BT14 6TE. Water Quality by Northern Ireland Council Area
This local council report is designed to demonstrate water quality by individual council area based on the percentage Compliance at Customer Tap (including Supply Points) over the water supply zones associated with that council area, as shown on the enclosed map.
For monitoring purposes, NI Water’s supply area is divided into water supply zones. These are areas serving not more than 100,000 people, each of which are normally supplied from a single water supply source or combination of sources. There are areas where owing to topography and dispersal of population, it is not practicable to provide a mains water supply. Currently over 99.9% of Northern Ireland's population receive public water supplies.
In a number of cases, water supply zones overlap council boundaries. The council reports indicate which water supply zones are wholly or partially contained within the council areas, including those zones that may have a relatively small area within the council area. Separation of data within these water supply zones across council boundaries is not practicable, therefore the information used in calculating the zonal and council compliance relates to the whole zone and not merely the part included within a council boundary. Following discussions with the Drinking Water Inspectorate, water supply zones with fewer than 40 properties within the council area have not been used to calculate the individual council compliance. The information is based on samples taken randomly from customer taps in each water supply zone and from planned samples at authorised supply points. Due to the nature of random sampling, there may be fluctuations in water quality across the water supply zones.
The report also details Capital Work Programmes affecting the council area, which directly related to water quality during the reporting period.
Small variations in water quality compliance performance occur across Northern Ireland. This reflects the need to continue to invest in and to maintain water treatment works, and to improve the water mains network.
A change to the Drinking Water Quality Regulations in 2017 resulted in a reduction of testing frequencies for some parameters at Authorised Supply Points for 2018 onwards. This has slightly lowered the percentage Compliance at Customer Tap at council level, but has not affected the overall compliance.
NI Water has identified the need to deliver a significant volume of water mains rehabilitation and other works across its ageing network. The works are necessary to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of its water supply system in the immediate future and longer term as well as ensuring adequate levels of water quality and customer supply. To achieve this goal, NI Water has implemented a Water mains Rehabilitation Framework, within which it undertakes work on a Northern Ireland wide basis as identified by the zonal study programme of work.
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Percentage Compliance at Customer Tap (including Supply Points)
Target 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Northern Ireland Compliance 99.7% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% Derry City & Strabane Compliance 99.7% 99.8% 99.6% 99.9% 99.8% 99.8%
2019 water supply zones wholly or partially within the council area:
Zone Code Zone Name Zone Code Zone Name ZN0603 Carmoney Eglinton ZN0701 Derg Strabane ZN0604 Caugh Hill Dungiven ZN0704 Lough Bradan Drumquin ZN0607 Corrody Derry
2019 water quality Capital Works Programmes affecting the council area:
A6 Dungiven Drumahoe Alpha WTW Treatability Studies Ballinrees WTW, MCPA treatment investigations Buncrana Road / Skeoge Link Trunk Main Compiling Prioritised Lead Comms Pipe Work Packages Crescent Link Trunk Main Ebrington Square Limavady Road, Londonderry Watermain Extension Facilities Management Review Feasibility Study for using Groundwater Abstraction Major Incident Mitigation Project Region Freeze Thaw Improvements Northern Zone Resilience Omagh - Watermain Rehab PC10 Security and Emergency Measures Surveys Page 219 PC15 Lead Communication Pipe Replacement Programme PC15 Professional Services Framework Watermain Network PC15 Service Reservoir Sample Taps PC15 Year 1 Base Maintenance - Chlorine Dosing Sites Review benefits of UV Disinfection treatment within NIW clean water Service Reservoir Security Southern Zone Resilience Water Resource and Supply Resilience Plan Water Treatment Works Effluent Quality Watermain Rehabilitation
Page 220 Water Mains Rehabilitation Framework Current Work Package Status
The map above shows the extent of the current Water Mains Rehabilitation Framework covering most of Northern Ireland. To assist clarity, whilst the council boundaries are shown, the individual councils are not named. Regions in white on the map are largely watercourses or upland areas that do not receive public water supply.
Page 221 Water Quality Events
Serious Drinking Water Quality Events in 2019
Area and Estimate of Date of Serious Population/ Associated Council Nature and Cause of Serious Event Event Properties Area(s) Potentially Affected 08/01/19 – Drumaroad WTW A Cryptosporidium oocyst was detected in Belfast City; Lisburn & 16/01/19 (427,990 the works final water. Further oocysts were Castlereagh City; Newry, Population) detected at Conlig Low, Lisnabreeny, and Mourne & Down District; Russells Quarter SRs. The most probable and North Down & Ards cause of this event was Cryptosporidium Borough. oocysts in the raw water were not removed
by the treatment process. 09/01/19 – Dunore Point A Cryptosporidium oocyst was detected in Antrim & Newtownabbey 16/01/19 WTW (669,761 the works final water. Further oocysts were Borough; Belfast City; Population) detected in the works final water and at Lisburn & Castlereagh Westland SR. The most probable cause of City; and Mid & East this event was Cryptosporidium oocysts in Antrim Borough. the raw water were not removed by the treatment process.
Significant Drinking Water Quality Events in 2019
Area and Estimate of Date of Population/ Associated Council Significant Nature and Cause of Significant Event Event Properties Area(s) Potentially Affected 20/01/19 – Drumaroad WTW Elevated levels of aluminium occurred in the Belfast City; Lisburn & 15/02/19 (427,990 works final water due to treatment Castlereagh City; Newry, population) difficulties. An enforcement notice was Mourne & Down District; already in place at the time of this event. and North Down & Ards Borough. 04/02/19 – Drumaroad WTW Clostridium perfringens were detected in the Belfast City; Lisburn & 07/02/19 (427,990 works final water and Ballykine SR. There Castlereagh City; Newry, population) were treatment issues at Drumaroad WTW Mourne & Down District; at the time of these contraventions. Further and North Down & Ards samples taken in relation to this event were Borough. satisfactory. 09/02/19 – Castor Bay WTW A contravention of the turbidity standard Armagh Banbridge 10/02/19 (406,556 occurred in the final water at Forked Bridge Craigavon District; Belfast population) WTW. The elevated turbidity was caused by City; Lisburn & treatment difficulties at Castor Bay WTW Castlereagh City; which supplies Forked Bridge final water. Mid-Ulster District; and Newry Mourne & Down District.
29/04/19 – Derg WTW Contraventions of the individual pesticide Derry City & Strabane and 23/09/19 (38,989 standard for MCPA occurred in the works Fermanagh & Omagh population) final water due to insufficient treatment to District. remove the elevated levels of MCPA in the raw water.Page MCPA 222 is present in the raw Area and Estimate of Date of Population/ Associated Council Significant Nature and Cause of Significant Event Event Properties Area(s) Potentially Affected water due to use of pesticide products containing MCPA for weed control within the catchment area for the River Derg and River Strule. An Interreg VA funded Source to Tap project commenced in 2017. The reduction of MCPA within the drinking water catchment is a focus for the project. The Project is led by NI Water and delivered in partnership with Irish Water, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, East Border Region, Ulster University and The Rivers Trust. The Project will run for 5 years, 2017- 2021. There is an ongoing enforcement notice issued by the Inspectorate in relation to this matter. 04/05/19 – Killymore SR Following a burst on the Tullywhisker to Derry City & Strabane. 11/05/19 (1066 properties) Rathkelly trunk main, there were difficulties achieving a permanent repair Tankering was required over a number of days to maintain supply from Rathkelly and Killymore SRs. Bottled water was provided to customers who were unable to be kept on supply. 15/05/19 – Rathlin WTW The elevated level of bromoform (produced Causeway Coast & Glens 16/12/19 (296 population) by the disinfection of the raw water which Borough. has a high bromide level) in the works final water led to trihalomethane (THM) contraventions and WHO Index values for THMs > 1. An enforcement notice was closed by the Inspectorate in December 2019 following completion of the required remediation measures. 28/05/19 – Ballybogey Road, Coliform bacteria contraventions led to “Boil Causeway Coast & Glens 03/06/19 Ballymoney Water before Use until Further Notice” Borough. (2 properties) advice being issued to two properties. The contraventions occurred following a burst main caused by a third party contractor. 29/05/20 – Dorisland WTW A Cryptosporidium oocyst was detected in Antrim & Newtownabbey 01/06/19 (137,571 the works final water. All subsequent Borough; Belfast City; and population) samples were satisfactory. Mid & East Antrim Borough. 04/06/19 – Ballybracken Following a burst at the inlet to Ballybracken Mid & East Antrim 06/06/19 Drumdarragh SR Drumdarragh SR, tankering into the SR was Borough. (384 properties) required to increase storage levels and maintain the supply to customers. 05/06/19 – Killylane WTW Contraventions of the aluminium parameter Mid & East Antrim 07/06/19 (54,597 occurred in the works final water due to Borough. population) treatment issues caused by operational work at the site. 11/06/19 – Ballinrees WTW Odour contraventions occurred in the works Causeway Coast & Glens 02/07/19 (181,270 final water and related supply area following Borough and Derry City & population) issues with the treatment process. Strabane. 18/06/19 – Clooney Road & Coliform bacteria contraventions following Causeway Coast & Glens 23/06/19 Carnamuff Road, operational Pagework led 223 to “Boil Water before Borough. Area and Estimate of Date of Population/ Associated Council Significant Nature and Cause of Significant Event Event Properties Area(s) Potentially Affected Ballykelly (2 Use until Further Notice” advice being issued properties) to two properties.
27/06/19 – Mill Road, Kilcoo Samples taken in response to customer Newry Mourne & Down Present (4 properties) complaints contravened the iron and turbidity District. standards (above the Health Notification Values) due to the condition of the iron mains.
01/07/19 – Seafin Road, Samples taken in response to customer Newry Mourne & Down 12/09/19 Ballyroney complaints contravened the iron and District. (8 properties) turbidity standards (above the Health Notification Values) due to the condition of the iron mains. The main was replaced in September 2019 and samples are now satisfactory. 11/07/19 – Rathlin WTW A turbidity contravention occurred in the Causeway Coast & Glens 12/07/19 (296 population) works final water following excavation work Borough. relating to a new treatment process on the site. 18/07/19 – Seagahan WTW Contraventions of the aluminium and Armagh Banbridge 15/08/19 (37,940 turbidity parameters (above the Health Craigavon District. population) Notification Values) occurred in the works final water following treatment difficulties. DWI has since audited this works. 06/08/19 – Glenhordial WTW A Contravention of the individual pesticide Fermanagh & Omagh 14/08/19 (12,040 standard for MCPA occurred in the works District. population) final water due to insufficient treatment to remove the elevated levels of MCPA in the raw water. MCPA is present in the raw water due to use of pesticide products containing MCPA for weed control within the catchment area for Glenhordial. 22/08/19 – Kennaught E.coli and coliform bacteria contraventions Causeway Coast & Glens 30/08/19 Terrace, led to “Boil Water before Use until Further Borough. Limavady Notice” advice being issued to 26 (26 properties) properties. The contraventions were probably caused by local contamination. 19/08/19 - Ballymageough Samples taken in response to customer Newry Mourne & Down Present Road, Kilkeel complaints contravened the iron and District. (5 properties) turbidity standards (above the Health Notification Values) due to the condition of the iron mains. 23/08/19 – Drumaroad WTW Elevated levels of aluminium occurred in the Belfast City; Lisburn & 26/08/19 (427,990 works final water due to treatment Castlereagh City; Newry, population) difficulties. An enforcement notice was Mourne & Down District; already in place at the time of this event. and North Down & Ards Borough. 31/08/19 – Killylane WTW Elevated aluminium levels occurred in the Mid & East Antrim 08/09/19 (54,597 works final water following treatment Borough. population) difficulties.
Page 224 Area and Estimate of Date of Population/ Associated Council Significant Nature and Cause of Significant Event Event Properties Area(s) Potentially Affected 03/09/19 – Ballinrees WTW Contraventions of the aluminium and Causeway Coast & Glens 04/09/19 (181,270 turbidity standards occurred in the works Borough and Derry City & population) final water, and in the related distribution Strabane. system. This was caused by treatment process difficulties. 04/09/19 – Park View, Contamination of the mains water supply Newry Mourne & Down 17/09/19 Cloughoge, occurred following a burst main caused by a District. Newry third party contractor. The contractor was (8 properties) involved in a clean-up operation following a fire. There were taste, odour, and appearance complaints from customers. 23/09/19 – Caugh Hill WTW Contraventions of the trihalomethanes Causeway Coast & Glens 11/11/19 (79,029 (THMs) parameter occurred in the works Borough and Derry City & population) final water and related supply area following Strabane. treatment difficulties. 27/10/19 – Killylane WTW A contravention of the aluminium parameter Mid & East Antrim 15/11/20 (54,597 occurred in the works final water. Following Borough. population) an investigation, NI Water were unable to identify the cause of the contravention. 28/10/19 – Altnahinch WTW A contravention of the turbidity parameter Causeway Coast & Glens 29/10/19 (33,310 occurred in the works final water following Borough. population) operational work to clean the Clear Water Tank. 30/10/19 – Killyhevlin WTW Cryptosporidium oocysts were detected in Fermanagh & Omagh 15/11/19 (80,001 the works final water. Following an District. population) investigation, NI Water were unable to identify the cause of the contraventions. 30/10/19 – Stewarts Road, Samples taken in response to customer Newry Mourne & Down 08/04/20 Annalong complaints contravened the iron standard District. (5 properties) due to the condition of the iron mains. The main was replaced in March 2020 and the iron level is now satisfactory. 05/11/19 – Altnahinch WTW A contravention of the turbidity parameter Causeway Coast & Glens 06/11/19 (33,310 occurred in the works final water following Borough. population) operational work to clean the Clear Water Tank. 18/11/19 – Rathlin WTW Salty/astringent tastes were detected in the Causeway Coast & Glens 20/12/19 (296 population) works final water. NI Water were unable to Borough. identify the cause of the tastes.
After investigations during the reporting period, there were also eight events categorised by DWI as “Minor”, and twelve events categorised as “Not Significant”.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR WATER QUALITY RESULTS
Where the water quality standards come from The water we supply for domestic use or food production must comply with the standards in The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (NI) 2017, which incorporate European Union standards and more stringent UK national standards. These Regulations detail the acceptable levels of certain characteristics, elements and substances allowed in drinking water. Usually, this is a maximum level; but, occasionally, a minimum is also set (e.g. pH). This permissible level is known as the Prescribed Concentration or Value (PCV). Some of the regulatory levels are set for aesthetic reasons and not for health (e.g. Colour).
Where we sample Samples are taken from our service reservoirs, water treatment works and taps in customers’ homes. Every year, our accredited laboratories carry out over 100,000 sophisticated tests to ensure quality standards are met. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) within the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) also independently audits these tests and issues a report each year on its findings. DWI ensures that NI Water meets more than 50 legal standards for drinking water quality to match water companies across the rest of the UK. The standards are strict and generally include wide safety margins. They cover: bacteria; chemicals, such as nitrates and pesticides; metals, such as lead; and how water looks and tastes.
What happens if a test fails? If a sample fails a test, this does not necessarily mean the water is unsafe to drink. Sometimes, the water in our mains or pipes and in the neighbouring properties is good, but the failure is caused by the householder’s own plumbing system. However, we take all failures of these standards very seriously and these are dealt with by a team of specialists. All failures are recorded, investigated and action is taken to resolve the problem. If the contamination is found to be due to the tap or internal plumbing, NI Water will inform the customer in writing of the reason for the failure so that they can take appropriate action. A copy of the letter is also provided to the Public Health Agency, the local Environmental Health Officer and the DWI. All PCV failures are also reported externally to the DWI, respective health boards, Environmental Health departments, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland (CCNI), DRD Water Policy Unit and the Utility Regulator (NAIUR).
Page 226 Units of measurement The units of measurement used in this factsheet are as follows: • 1 milligram per litre (mg/l) is one part per million (ppm) • 1 microgram per litre (μg/l) is 1 part per billion (or thousand million) • NTU – Nephelometric turbidity units (for turbidity measurement) • Pt/Co – Platinum-cobalt units Standard (for colour measurement) • μS/cm – micro siemens per centimetre (for conductivity measurement)
Concentration or value Shown in three ways: • Min(imum), the lowest result during the period • Mean, the average of the results • Max(imum), the highest result during the period. • A ‘<’ symbol means a result was less than the value at which a parameter can be detected. • A ‘>’ symbol means a result was greater than the range within which a parameter is normally detected.
Number of samples • Total taken – the number of samples tested for each parameter • Contravening – shows the number of samples that exceeded the PCV • % of samples contravening PCV – the number of samples that contravened the PCV compared to the total number of samples taken expressed as a percentage.
Page 227 INDIVIDUAL PARAMETERS / SUBSTANCES
Hardness Total Hardness is normally caused by dissolved calcium and, to a lesser extent, magnesium in rocks through which the water has passed. In Northern Ireland, our water is predominantly soft to moderately soft or slightly to moderately hard. Hardness means you may have to use more soap when washing as hard water lathers less than soft water. It has not been proven to have adverse effects on health and is safe to drink. There is no standard specified in the current regulations. Dependent upon the origin and manufacturer of your dishwasher, you may require a specific parameter, such as Clarke degrees (a.k.a. English degrees) or French or German degrees. GH is general hardness, while KH is Carbonate, or temporary hardness. pH (listed under ‘Hydrogen Ion’) This is a scientific term used to describe the acidity or alkalinity of a fluid. We need to control the pH of water because: • If water is too acidic, it may corrode metal pipes in the distribution system • If water is too alkaline, it may cause deposits to form in the pipes. The standard is to keep water pH levels in the 6.5-9.5 range
Colour The colour of drinking water is usually dependent on the presence of naturally- occurring dissolved organic matter. For example, the higher the peat content of a catchment, (e.g. the Mournes Catchment), the higher the level of colour in the raw water. However, colour may also be due to the presence of iron contributed by old cast-iron mains. • PCV for colour is 20 mg/l Pt/Co. Sometimes, the water coming out of the tap has a milky or cloudy appearance, which is usually caused by excess air dissolved in the water as micro bubbles. This is not harmful and, if the water is left to stand for a few minutes, it will clear from the bottom upwards (i.e. the bubbles of air rise to the top of the glass and escape).
Turbidity Turbidity is caused by very fine insoluble materials that may be present in water. Levels are closely monitored during the treatment processes. • PCV at the customer’s tap is 4 NTU
Odour and taste Customer complaints quite often relate to taste and odour. Quality control tests are carried out to measure the level of taste and odour and are performed by a specialist testing panel. • PCV for each = Dilution Number >0
Conductivity Conductivity is proportional to the dissolved solids content of the water and is often used as an indication of the presence of dissolved minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and sodium. • PCV is 2500 μS/cm at 20°C
Chlorine (Cl - listed under Free-Residual disinfectant) Chlorine is added to water to ensure water is free from bacteria. When chlorine is added, not all of it is used up in the process. Some remains as ‘free chlorine’ to make sure the water remains safe as it passes through the distribution system. No PCV is prescribed for chlorine in the regulations and these levels are set to ensure that a small concentration remains at the end of the distribution system to maintain customer safety.
Page 228 E. coli and enterococci If present, these indicate a possible breach in the integrity of the water supply system. An effective treatment process will kill any organisms present. PCV standards are: • 0 /100ml for E. Coli • 0 /100ml for Enterococci
Coliform bacteria These are naturally present in the environment. Their presence may indicate a possible breach in the integrity of the supply system or contamination from the kitchen sink or taps.
Nitrite and nitrate (NO2 and NO3) Normally only trace amounts of these compounds are found in water. • PCV for nitrite = 0.5 mg NO2/l • PCV for nitrate = 50 mg NO3/l
Chloride (Cl) Chloride in water originates from natural sources such as mineral deposits. It can contribute to taste that may be unacceptable to customers if the standard is exceeded. • PCV = 250 mg Cl/l
Fluoride (F) NI Water does not add fluoride to any water supply in Northern Ireland. Fluoride can occur naturally in some raw water supplies at low levels. • PCV = 1.5 mg F/l
Sulphate (SO4) Sulphate occurs naturally in water and originates from mineral deposits. High concentrations may give rise to taste problems and, in the long-term, damage pipe work. • PCV = 250 mg SO4/l
Copper (Cu) Copper can occur naturally in some water sources, and is normally found in low concentrations in drinking water. • PCV = 2 mg Cu/l
Iron (Fe) This is one of the most abundant metals found naturally in surface and ground waters. After treatment, it is normally reduced to trace concentrations in drinking water. Increased levels can occur due to the corrosion of old cast-iron water mains. There is no known health risk associated with high iron concentrations, but staining of clothing in washing machines can occur. • PCV = 200 μg Fe/l
Manganese (Mn) Manganese occurs naturally in water. High concentrations of manganese in tap water may cause discolouration and possible staining of clothing in washing machines. • PCV = 50 μg Mn/l
Aluminium (Al) Aluminium can occur naturally in water within certain catchments. However, aluminium compounds are used in the treatment process to help remove impurities. Any aluminium compounds added during the treatment process are removed before the final treated water leaves the treatment works. • PCV = 200 μg Al/l
Page 229 Sodium (Na) Sodium occurs naturally in trace amounts in water. High concentrations may impart a level of taste that is unacceptable to customers. • PCV = 200 mg Na/l
Lead (Pb) Lead is not normally present in water sources, but significant concentrations may be present at customers’ taps if lead or copper pipes with lead joints have been used in the plumbing system. More information is available here. • PCV = 10 μg Pb/l
Trihalomethanes (THMs) THMs occur in drinking water as by-products of the reaction of chlorine with naturally occurring dissolved organic materials. In drinking water, only four compounds out of the group of THMs have health significance, the most common of which is chloroform. The PCV is based on the sum of the concentrations of all four constituents. • PCV = 100 μg/l
Other substances In addition to those listed and explained above, we also test for substances such as hydrocarbons, pesticides and herbicides, phenols and organic carbon. We also carry out extensive monitoring of our supplies for cryptosporidium through sampling of raw and final treated water. Home-brewers may be interested in the Calcium, Magnesium, Carbonate, Sodium, Sulphate, Chloride and pH levels of their water supply. If you cannot locate the information you require, please contact us at [email protected]
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Zonal Commentaries and Public Registers
Page 231 2019 WATER SUPPLY COMMENTARY
ZN0603 - Carmoney Eglinton
The water supplied in this zone within your council area complied with all the physical-chemical and microbiological standards laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017.
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0603 - Carmoney Eglinton | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | 1,2 Dichloroethane ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | 2,4-D ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | 2,4-DB ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Aluminium ug Al/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 6.400 | 19.635 | 85.000 | | Ammonium mg NH4/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | 0.019 | | Antimony ug/l Sb | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.027 | 0.062 | 0.110 | | Arsenic ug/l As | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.300 | < 0.301 | 0.310 | | Asulam ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.009 | < 0.017 | | Bentazone ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.003 | | Benzene ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.021 | < 0.030 | | Benzo(a)pyrene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | Boron mg/l B | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.005 | 0.008 | 0.009 | | Bromate ug BrO3/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.300 | 2.213 | 6.900 | | Bromoxynil ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.013 | | Cadmium ug/l Cd | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Chloride mg Cl/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 16.000 | 20.500 | 23.000 | | Chlorotoluron ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Chlorpyrifos ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Chromium ug/l Cr | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.183 | 0.320 | | Clopyralid ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.013 | | Clostridium perfringens (sulph red) No./100 ml | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Colony Counts 22 No./1 ml | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.038 | 19.000 | | Colony Counts 37 (48hrs) No./1 ml | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.827 | 40.000 | | Colour mg/l Pt/Co | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 1.331 | 2.200 | | Conductivity uS/cm 20 C | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 210.000 | 269.038 | 380.000 | | Copper mg Cu/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 | | Cyanide ug/l CN | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | 2.400 | < 3.311 | < 5.500 | | Dicamba ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.013 | < 0.017 | | Dichlorprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Diflufenican ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Dimethenamid ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | Diuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | E. coli No./100 ml | S | 144 | 145 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Enterococci No./100ml | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Epoxiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fenpropimorph ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Flufenacet ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fluoride mg F/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.021 | 0.024 | | Fluroxypyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.010 | < 0.018 | | Free - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 144 | 144 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.050 | < 0.346 | 0.740 | | Glyphosate ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Hydrogen Ion pH value | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 7.070 | 7.629 | 8.110 | | Iron ug Fe/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 2.000 | < 10.488 | 160.000 | | Isoproturon ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Lead ug Pb/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Linuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | MCPA ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.007 | 0.014 | 0.021 | | MCPB ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.014 | | Manganese ug Mn/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 1.610 | 7.600 | | Mecoprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.004 | 0.008 | | Mercury ug/l Hg | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.017 | < 0.050 | | Metalaxyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Metamitron ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Metazachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.010 | | Metoxuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Metribuzin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Nickel ug Ni/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.480 | 0.780 | 1.500 | | Nitrate mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.490 | 4.561 | 9.000 | | Nitrate/Nitrite Formula | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.091 | < 0.180 | | Nitrite mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Odour Diln No | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Oxamyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | < 0.023 | | PAH - Sum of four substances ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | < 0.000 | < 0.000 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0603 - Carmoney Eglinton | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Pendimethalin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Pesticides - Total Substances ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.012 | < 0.046 | < 0.050 | | Phorate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Pirimicarb ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Propachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Propiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Propyzamide ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Prothioconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | Selenium ug/l Se | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.279 | 0.520 | | Sodium mg Na/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 11.000 | 13.125 | 15.000 | | Sulphate mg SO4/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 39.000 | 61.500 | 86.000 | | Taste Diln No | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Tebuconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Tetrachloroethene/Trichloroethene - S ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Tetrachloromethane ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 144 | 144 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.140 | 0.442 | 0.840 | | Total Indicative Dose mSv/year | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total Organic Carbon mg C/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.400 | 1.638 | 2.300 | | Total Trihalomethanes ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 30.000 | 52.625 | 69.000 | | Total coliforms No./100 ml | S | 144 | 145 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Triclopyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 10 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Tritium Bq/l | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | | Turbidity NTU | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.130 | 0.470 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
Commentary on Water Quality:
A: Supply point authorisation for pesticides and related products.
Population of zone = 56803
This zone has a surface water source :R4301
PCV Exceedances: Water Quality was satisfactory
------Notes: PCV = Prescribed Concentration or Value U = Undertaking S = Standard Sampling Frequency R = Reduced Sampling Frequency A = Authorised Supply Point
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ZN0604 - Caugh Hill Dungiven
The water supplied in this zone within the Derry and Strabane council area complied with all the physical-chemical and microbiological standards laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 except for the following parameter(s):-
Odour – single exceedance
There was no obvious reason for this exceedance, with all resamples being satisfactory.
Taste – single exceedance
There was no obvious reason for this exceedance, with all resamples being satisfactory.
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0604 - Caugh Hill Dungiven | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | 1,2 Dichloroethane ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | 2,4-D ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | 2,4-DB ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Aluminium ug Al/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 15.608 | 35.000 | | Ammonium mg NH4/l | S | 24 | 25 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | | Antimony ug/l Sb | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.022 | 0.040 | | Arsenic ug/l As | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | | Asulam ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.010 | < 0.017 | | Bentazone ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.003 | | Benzene ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.021 | < 0.030 | | Benzo(a)pyrene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | Boron mg/l B | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.004 | 0.005 | 0.005 | | Bromate ug BrO3/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.400 | 5.288 | 8.900 | | Bromoxynil ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.013 | | Cadmium ug/l Cd | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Chloride mg Cl/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 20.000 | 22.625 | 30.000 | | Chlorotoluron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Chlorpyrifos ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Chromium ug/l Cr | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.129 | 0.200 | | Clopyralid ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.013 | | Clostridium perfringens (sulph red) No./100 ml | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Colony Counts 22 No./1 ml | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.417 | 8.000 | | Colony Counts 37 (48hrs) No./1 ml | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.458 | 11.000 | | Colour mg/l Pt/Co | S | 24 | 25 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 1.188 | 2.600 | | Conductivity uS/cm 20 C | S | 24 | 26 | | 0 | 0.000 | 240.000 | 280.385 | 350.000 | | Copper mg Cu/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | 0.010 | | Cyanide ug/l CN | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.900 | < 3.313 | < 5.500 | | Dicamba ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.013 | < 0.017 | | Dichlorprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Diflufenican ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.009 | | Dimethenamid ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | Diuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | E. coli No./100 ml | S | 48 | 48 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Enterococci No./100ml | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Epoxiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fenpropimorph ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Flufenacet ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fluoride mg F/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.020 | < 0.020 | | Fluroxypyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.008 | < 0.018 | | Free - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 48 | 48 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.090 | 0.347 | 1.290 | | Glyphosate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Hydrogen Ion pH value | S | 24 | 26 | | 0 | 0.000 | 6.980 | 7.342 | 7.930 | | Iron ug Fe/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 2.000 | < 21.225 | 150.000 | | Isoproturon ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Lead ug Pb/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Linuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | MCPA ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | MCPB ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.014 | | Manganese ug Mn/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 2.160 | 5.500 | | Mecoprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Mercury ug/l Hg | S | 8 | 5 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.021 | < 0.050 | | Metalaxyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Metamitron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Metazachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.010 | | Metoxuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Metribuzin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Nickel ug Ni/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.540 | 1.119 | 2.000 | | Nitrate mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.470 | 0.619 | 0.860 | | Nitrate/Nitrite Formula | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.009 | < 0.012 | < 0.017 | | Nitrite mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Odour Diln No | S | 24 | 24 | | 2 | 8.333 | 0.000 | 0.292 | 4.000 | | Oxamyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.008 | < 0.021 | | PAH - Sum of four substances ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | < 0.000 | < 0.000 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0604 - Caugh Hill Dungiven | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Pendimethalin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Pesticides - Total Substances ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | < 0.044 | < 0.050 | | Phorate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Pirimicarb ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Propachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Propiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Propyzamide ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.007 | | Prothioconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.005 | < 0.006 | | Selenium ug/l Se | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Sodium mg Na/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 13.000 | 15.000 | 20.000 | | Sulphate mg SO4/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 79.000 | 95.500 | 120.000 | | Taste Diln No | S | 24 | 24 | | 1 | 4.167 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 3.000 | | Tebuconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Tetrachloroethene/Trichloroethene - S ug/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Tetrachloromethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 48 | 48 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.180 | 0.444 | 1.390 | | Total Indicative Dose mSv/year | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total Organic Carbon mg C/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.000 | 1.475 | 2.100 | | Total Trihalomethanes ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 25.000 | 54.000 | 74.000 | | Total coliforms No./100 ml | S | 48 | 48 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Triclopyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Tritium Bq/l | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | | Turbidity NTU | S | 24 | 25 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.136 | 0.290 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
Commentary on Water Quality:
A: Supply point authorisation for pesticides and related products.
Population of zone = 17895
This zone has a surface water source :R4306
PCV Exceedances: Sample failed 18-FEB-2019 (ZN0604AE) Odour = 3 Diln No. Sample failed 25-NOV-2019 (ZN0604AE) Odour = 4 Diln No. Sample failed 25-NOV-2019 (ZN0604AE) Taste = 3 Diln No.
------Notes: PCV = Prescribed Concentration or Value U = Undertaking S = Standard Sampling Frequency R = Reduced Sampling Frequency A = Authorised Supply Point
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ZN0607 - Corrody Derry
The water supplied in this zone within your council area complied with all the physical-chemical and microbiological standards laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017.
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0607 - Corrody Derry | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | 1,2 Dichloroethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | 2,4-D ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | 0.005 | | 2,4-DB ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Aluminium ug Al/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 5.300 | 19.223 | 53.000 | | Ammonium mg NH4/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | 0.015 | | Antimony ug/l Sb | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.020 | 0.055 | 0.070 | | Arsenic ug/l As | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | | Asulam ug/l | AS | 16 | 17 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.008 | < 0.017 | | Bentazone ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.003 | | Benzene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.025 | < 0.041 | | Benzo(a)pyrene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | Boron mg/l B | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.005 | 0.008 | 0.010 | | Bromate ug BrO3/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.300 | 2.600 | 6.100 | | Bromoxynil ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.013 | | Cadmium ug/l Cd | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | 0.012 | | Chloride mg Cl/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 16.000 | 21.750 | 27.000 | | Chlorotoluron ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Chlorpyrifos ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Chromium ug/l Cr | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.170 | 0.260 | | Clopyralid ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | 0.016 | | Clostridium perfringens (sulph red) No./100 ml | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Colony Counts 22 No./1 ml | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.038 | 21.000 | | Colony Counts 37 (48hrs) No./1 ml | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.673 | 27.000 | | Colour mg/l Pt/Co | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 1.281 | 1.900 | | Conductivity uS/cm 20 C | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 220.000 | 272.885 | 380.000 | | Copper mg Cu/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.004 | 0.020 | | Cyanide ug/l CN | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.900 | < 3.306 | < 5.500 | | Dicamba ug/l | AS | 16 | 17 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.013 | < 0.017 | | Dichlorprop ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Diflufenican ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Dimethenamid ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | Diuron ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | | E. coli No./100 ml | S | 156 | 156 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Enterococci No./100ml | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Epoxiconazole ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fenpropimorph ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Flufenacet ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fluoride mg F/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.020 | 0.023 | | Fluroxypyr ug/l | AS | 16 | 17 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.011 | < 0.018 | | Free - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 156 | 156 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.090 | 0.329 | 0.800 | | Glyphosate ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Hydrogen Ion pH value | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 6.970 | 7.608 | 8.140 | | Iron ug Fe/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 2.000 | < 14.896 | 130.000 | | Isoproturon ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Lead ug Pb/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.193 | 0.670 | | Linuron ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | MCPA ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.010 | 0.051 | | MCPB ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.014 | | Manganese ug Mn/l | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 1.794 | 5.900 | | Mecoprop ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.003 | 0.010 | | Mercury ug/l Hg | S | 8 | 6 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.028 | 0.080 | | Metalaxyl ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Metamitron ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Metazachlor ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.010 | | Metoxuron ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Metribuzin ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Nickel ug Ni/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.470 | 0.959 | 1.600 | | Nitrate mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.520 | 3.279 | 6.200 | | Nitrate/Nitrite Formula | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.065 | < 0.120 | | Nitrite mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Odour Diln No | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Oxamyl ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.009 | < 0.023 | | PAH - Sum of four substances ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | < 0.000 | < 0.000 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0607 - Corrody Derry | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Pendimethalin ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Pesticides - Total Substances ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.049 | 0.070 | | Phorate ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Pirimicarb ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Propachlor ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Propiconazole ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Propyzamide ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.007 | | Prothioconazole ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | Selenium ug/l Se | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.235 | 0.400 | | Sodium mg Na/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 12.000 | 14.375 | 18.000 | | Sulphate mg SO4/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 52.000 | 69.375 | 100.000 | | Taste Diln No | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Tebuconazole ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Tetrachloroethene/Trichloroethene - S ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Tetrachloromethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 156 | 156 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.180 | 0.425 | 0.890 | | Total Indicative Dose mSv/year | AS | 2 | 2 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total Organic Carbon mg C/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.100 | 2.063 | 3.200 | | Total Trihalomethanes ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 1 | 12.500 | 38.000 | 60.750 | 120.000 | | Total coliforms No./100 ml | S | 156 | 156 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Triclopyr ug/l | AS | 16 | 16 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Tritium Bq/l | AS | 2 | 2 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | | Turbidity NTU | S | 52 | 52 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.143 | 0.320 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
Commentary on Water Quality:
A: Supply point authorisation for pesticides and related products.
Population of zone = 60924
This zone has a surface water source :R1701
PCV Exceedances: Sample failed 23-SEP-2019 (ZN0607AE) Total Trihalomethanes = 120 ug/l.
------Notes: PCV = Prescribed Concentration or Value U = Undertaking S = Standard Sampling Frequency R = Reduced Sampling Frequency A = Authorised Supply Point
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ZN0701 - Derg Strabane
The water supplied in this zone within the Derry and Strabane council area complied with all the physical-chemical and microbiological standards laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 except for the following parameter(s):-
Total Trihalomethanes (THMs) – single exceedance
Trihalomethanes are chlorination by-products arising from the use of chlorine as a disinfectant in the production of drinking water. The maintenance of the microbiological quality of water is NI Water's main priority. This exceedance was most likely due to increases in THM levels in the distribution system due to the long retention time within the Derg networks area and seasonal temperature increases within the distribution mains. A new coagulation dosing system is to be installed at Derg WTW during 2020 which will give improved organic removal.
Pesticides – Monitored at Authorised Supply point
NI Water analyses for 30 individual pesticides, herbicides and algaecides, with two exceedances of the individual standard detected for MCPA. This herbicide is in common usage in the Derg WTW catchment. NI Water is actively working with a stakeholder partnership to reduce the likelihood of future contamination into the supply for Derg WTW. Regulatory enforcement is in place at the Derg WTW for MCPA contraventions and NI Water will be carrying out capital investment in 2020 for enhanced water treatment to reduce the risk of MCPA contraventions.
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0701 - Derg Strabane | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | 1,2 Dichloroethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | 2,4-D ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | 0.006 | | 2,4-DB ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.012 | | Aluminium ug Al/l | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 6.600 | 23.856 | 66.000 | | Ammonium mg NH4/l | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | 0.021 | | Antimony ug/l Sb | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.030 | 0.050 | 0.067 | | Arsenic ug/l As | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | < 0.300 | | Asulam ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.007 | < 0.017 | | Bentazone ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.003 | | Benzene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.023 | < 0.041 | | Benzo(a)pyrene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | Boron mg/l B | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.006 | 0.008 | 0.010 | | Bromate ug BrO3/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.800 | 3.088 | 4.000 | | Bromoxynil ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.005 | < 0.013 | | Cadmium ug/l Cd | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | 0.011 | | Chloride mg Cl/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 17.000 | 19.375 | 22.000 | | Chlorotoluron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Chlorpyrifos ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Chromium ug/l Cr | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.216 | 0.590 | | Clopyralid ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | 0.015 | | Clostridium perfringens (sulph red) No./100 ml | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Colony Counts 22 No./1 ml | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.111 | 4.000 | | Colony Counts 37 (48hrs) No./1 ml | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.111 | 2.000 | | Colour mg/l Pt/Co | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 1.322 | 1.900 | | Conductivity uS/cm 20 C | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 120.000 | 233.611 | 310.000 | | Copper mg Cu/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.003 | 0.012 | | Cyanide ug/l CN | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 2.800 | 4.825 | 11.000 | | Dicamba ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.013 | < 0.017 | | Dichlorprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Diflufenican ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Dimethenamid ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | | Diuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | | E. coli No./100 ml | S | 108 | 108 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Enterococci No./100ml | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Epoxiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.005 | | Fenpropimorph ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Flufenacet ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fluoride mg F/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.020 | < 0.020 | | Fluroxypyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.011 | < 0.014 | < 0.018 | | Free - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 108 | 108 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.050 | 0.495 | 1.890 | | Glyphosate ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.017 | | Hydrogen Ion pH value | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 7.160 | 7.490 | 7.720 | | Iron ug Fe/l | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 2.000 | < 14.100 | 77.000 | | Isoproturon ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | 0.003 | | Lead ug Pb/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.400 | 2.500 | | Linuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | MCPA ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.027 | 0.107 | 0.340 | | MCPB ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.005 | < 0.014 | | Manganese ug Mn/l | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.449 | 3.700 | | Mecoprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.009 | 0.030 | | Mercury ug/l Hg | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.012 | 0.022 | | Metalaxyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Metamitron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Metazachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.010 | | Metoxuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Metribuzin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Nickel ug Ni/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.460 | 0.655 | 1.000 | | Nitrate mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 2.700 | 4.850 | 8.100 | | Nitrate/Nitrite Formula | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.054 | < 0.098 | < 0.160 | | Nitrite mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Odour Diln No | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Oxamyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.010 | < 0.021 | | PAH - Sum of four substances ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.000 | < 0.000 | 0.000 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0701 - Derg Strabane | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Pendimethalin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Pesticides - Total Substances ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.050 | < 0.161 | 0.400 | | Phorate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Pirimicarb ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.008 | | Propachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Propiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Propyzamide ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.007 | | Prothioconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | Selenium ug/l Se | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.225 | 0.320 | | Sodium mg Na/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 12.000 | 12.625 | 14.000 | | Sulphate mg SO4/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 33.000 | 47.875 | 74.000 | | Taste Diln No | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Tebuconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Tetrachloroethene/Trichloroethene - S ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Tetrachloromethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 108 | 108 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.180 | 0.612 | 2.190 | | Total Indicative Dose mSv/year | AS | 1 | 2 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total Organic Carbon mg C/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.700 | 2.150 | 2.800 | | Total Trihalomethanes ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 1 | 12.500 | 43.000 | 67.125 | 110.000 | | Total coliforms No./100 ml | S | 108 | 108 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Triclopyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.010 | 0.025 | | Tritium Bq/l | AS | 1 | 2 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | | Turbidity NTU | S | 36 | 36 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.131 | 0.300 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
Commentary on Water Quality:
A: Supply point authorisation for pesticides and related products.
Population of zone = 41698
This zone has a surface water source :R4501
PCV Exceedances: Sample failed 29-APR-2019 (W4501OUT) MCPA = 0.19 ug/l. Sample failed 13-MAY-2019 (W4501OUT) MCPA = 0.34 ug/l. Sample failed 19-AUG-2019 (ZN0701AE) Total Trihalomethanes = 110 ug/l.
------Notes: PCV = Prescribed Concentration or Value U = Undertaking S = Standard Sampling Frequency R = Reduced Sampling Frequency A = Authorised Supply Point
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2019 WATER SUPPLY COMMENTARY
ZN0704 - Lough Bradan Drumquin
The water supplied in this zone within your council area complied with all the physical-chemical and microbiological standards laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017.
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0704 - Lough Bradan Drumquin | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | 1,2 Dichloroethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | 2,4-D ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | 2,4-DB ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Aluminium ug Al/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.500 | 16.417 | 120.000 | | Ammonium mg NH4/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | < 0.012 | | Antimony ug/l Sb | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.020 | 0.104 | 0.580 | | Arsenic ug/l As | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.300 | < 0.315 | 0.410 | | Asulam ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.009 | < 0.017 | | Bentazone ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Benzene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.021 | < 0.030 | | Benzo(a)pyrene ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | Boron mg/l B | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.005 | 0.007 | 0.008 | | Bromate ug BrO3/l | S | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | 2.700 | 5.878 | 7.800 | | Bromoxynil ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.013 | | Cadmium ug/l Cd | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.011 | 0.014 | | Chloride mg Cl/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 20.000 | 22.875 | 27.000 | | Chlorotoluron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Chlorpyrifos ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Chromium ug/l Cr | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.158 | 0.310 | | Clopyralid ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.013 | | Clostridium perfringens (sulph red) No./100 ml | AS | 8 | 7 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Colony Counts 22 No./1 ml | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.958 | 13.000 | | Colony Counts 37 (48hrs) No./1 ml | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.958 | 19.000 | | Colour mg/l Pt/Co | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 1.000 | < 1.404 | 3.400 | | Conductivity uS/cm 20 C | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 180.000 | 293.333 | 340.000 | | Copper mg Cu/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.011 | | Cyanide ug/l CN | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.800 | < 3.038 | < 5.500 | | Dicamba ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.012 | < 0.013 | < 0.017 | | Dichlorprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Diflufenican ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Dimethenamid ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | Diuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | | E. coli No./100 ml | S | 60 | 60 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Enterococci No./100ml | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Epoxiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fenpropimorph ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.009 | | Flufenacet ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | | Fluoride mg F/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.020 | < 0.021 | 0.030 | | Fluroxypyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.005 | < 0.008 | < 0.018 | | Free - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 60 | 60 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.050 | < 0.598 | 1.330 | | Glyphosate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.012 | | Hydrogen Ion pH value | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 7.360 | 7.720 | 8.150 | | Iron ug Fe/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 2.000 | < 27.746 | 190.000 | | Isoproturon ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Lead ug Pb/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.109 | 0.130 | | Linuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.006 | < 0.006 | | MCPA ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | | MCPB ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.014 | | Manganese ug Mn/l | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.991 | 12.000 | | Mecoprop ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.001 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Mercury ug/l Hg | S | 8 | 6 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.011 | 0.017 | | Metalaxyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Metamitron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | 0.018 | | Metazachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.005 | < 0.010 | | Metoxuron ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Metribuzin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Nickel ug Ni/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.340 | 1.171 | 4.500 | | Nitrate mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.540 | 2.276 | 8.100 | | Nitrate/Nitrite Formula | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.011 | < 0.045 | < 0.160 | | Nitrite mg N/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | < 0.010 | | Odour Diln No | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Oxamyl ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.007 | < 0.021 | | PAH - Sum of four substances ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | < 0.000 | < 0.000 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
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+------+ | WATER SUPPLY ZONE - ZN0704 - Lough Bradan Drumquin | | Printed On 10-FEB-2020 : NI Water : Period 01-JAN-2019 to 31-DEC-2019 incl. | | | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Parameter |U/A | No. of | No. of | PCV | No. Of | % of | Concentration or value | | | & | samples |samples | | samples | samples | (all samples) | | |Freq.| planned |taken in| |contraven|contraven+------+------+------+ | | |per annum| year | Auth Dep|ing PCV |ing PCV | Min. | Mean | Max. | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+ | Pendimethalin ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.003 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Pesticides - Total Substances ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.018 | < 0.046 | < 0.050 | | Phorate ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Pirimicarb ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.008 | | Propachlor ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.006 | < 0.012 | | Propiconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.003 | | Propyzamide ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | | Prothioconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.005 | < 0.006 | | Selenium ug/l Se | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.228 | 0.320 | | Sodium mg Na/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 13.000 | 50.250 | 69.000 | | Sulphate mg SO4/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 40.000 | 60.625 | 78.000 | | Taste Diln No | S | 24 | 24 | | 2 | 8.333 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 2.000 | | Tebuconazole ug/l | AS | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.002 | < 0.002 | < 0.004 | | Tetrachloroethene/Trichloroethene - S ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | < 0.200 | | Tetrachloromethane ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total - Residual disinfectant mg Cl/l | S | 60 | 60 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.140 | 0.706 | 1.450 | | Total Indicative Dose mSv/year | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | < 0.100 | | Total Organic Carbon mg C/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 0 | 0.000 | 1.900 | 2.400 | 3.100 | | Total Trihalomethanes ug/l | S | 8 | 8 | | 1 | 12.500 | 56.000 | 80.375 | 130.000 | | Total coliforms No./100 ml | S | 60 | 60 | | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | | Triclopyr ug/l | AS | 8 | 9 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.004 | < 0.007 | < 0.012 | | Tritium Bq/l | AS | 1 | 1 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | < 10.000 | | Turbidity NTU | S | 24 | 24 | | 0 | 0.000 | < 0.100 | < 0.155 | 0.500 | +------+-----+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
Commentary on Water Quality:
A: Supply point authorisation for pesticides and related products.
Population of zone = 24310
This zone has a surface water source :R4513
PCV Exceedances: Sample failed 06-JUN-2019 (ZN0704AE) Taste = 2 Diln No. Sample failed 03-JUL-2019 (ZN0704AE) Taste = 2 Diln No. Sample failed 20-AUG-2019 (ZN0704AE) Total Trihalomethanes = 130 ug/l.
------Notes: PCV = Prescribed Concentration or Value U = Undertaking S = Standard Sampling Frequency R = Reduced Sampling Frequency A = Authorised Supply Point
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