LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Integrated Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 1 CONTENTS
1 Introduction to Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan Page 5 2 The Villages of Lisbane and Lisbarnett Page 6 3 Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan – Consultation Process Page 11 4 Analysis and Findings Page 14 5 Vision and Overarching Aims Page 16 6 Detail of Village Projects Page 18 7 Delivery of Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Action Plan Page 24 8 Appendices Page 29 Appendix A – Community Survey Results Appendix B – Tracking and Monitoring Template
2 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 3 1 Introduction to Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan
1.1 BACKGROUND TO VILLAGE PLANNING The community association has made steady progress in implementation of the plan and reports on progress As part of the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020, on a regular basis. Key achievements include additional Ards and North Down Borough Council provided support play equipment, fencing and new surfacing installed to help villages within the Council area revise and update in the local park in 2014. The local community has also their village plans. These plans identify the specific needs ensured that the Rural Transport Scheme was extended of each village and set out a range of agreed actions to to cover Lisbane and Lisbarnett and is now advertised be delivered over the next five years that will help through Facebook and the community centre. improve the village for everyone. The village has been successful in securing funding The village plan is a working document that has been from a range of sources to provide environmental developed through a process of engagement with improvements including planters, flower pots and the local community. The plan sets out the key issues, summer bedding which generated positive feedback concerns and priorities people wish to see addressed in from the local community. order to improve the quality of life within the local area. Despite the lack of available space to undertake The village plan sets out a clear vision for Lisbane and community activities LLCA has delivered a wide range Lisbarnett detailing the actions needed to build upon of programmes and classes in the local area. This has the unique strengths and distinctive qualities the area included photography classes, speech and drama, has, whilst seeking to address the issues which need ‘Knit and Knatter’, arts and IT classes. The group have to be tackled. also revamped their website, Facebook, and social media presence to make sure more people in the local 1.2 A (REVISED) VILLAGE PLAN FOR LISBANE area are aware of and involved in these activities. AND LISBARNETT A village plan for the area of Lisbane and Lisbarnett 1.3 METHODOLOGY – OVERVIEW was first produced through consultation with the local The village plan for Lisbane and Lisbarnett sets out community in March 2013. Progressing the actions a vision for how the local area can continue to improve contained within the plan has remained a focus for the and sustainably develop. Through in-depth community Lisbarnett & Lisbane Community Association (LLCA). engagement a range of key actions and improvements However, with limited resources it has been challenging has been identified to improve the overall physical, to deliver against all aspects of the existing plan. A key economic and social aspects of the area and help aim for the revised plan is to establish a wider network address local needs. of individuals, local groups and associations to become involved in helping to deliver the agreed actions. Agreeing priorities and developing a plan also provides opportunities for funding by providing a central point It is important to recognise that the new plan (2018– of reference for future investment throughout the area, 2023) represents a continuing development of the whether through public sector, private sector or the initial plan and ongoing efforts of the local community community and voluntary sector. to help achieve the actions. As five years have passed since the initial plan was produced it is important to While the plan also includes a range of actions, which now review, revise and update the village plan to ensure assign priorities and timescales to the improvement the actions remain relevant and consider any emerging projects, this document should not be treated as a final issues or concerns. blueprint for development. Instead it should be viewed as a series of priorities and actions that will deliver 1.2.1 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE 2013 significant benefits for the area. Each action will require LISBANE AND LISBARNETT PLAN to be developed to a greater level of detail, including any further needs assessment, consultation with The LLCA led in producing the 2013 village plan which stakeholders, consideration of any deliverability issues included 35 key actions, with specified timescales, as well as outcomes and indicators of success. priorities and stakeholders.
4 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 5 2.3 COMMUNITY PROFILE The NINIS website provides access to statistical 2 The Villages of Lisbane and Lisbarnett and locational information about small areas across Lisbane and Lisbarnett is a rural area located within Northern Ireland. It contains datasets on a range the Lisbane2 super output area (SOA) . of socio-economic themes at small-area statistical 2.1 VILLAGE LOCATION 2.2 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Information relating to the community profile for geographies. These area profiles can be used to provide Lisbane and Lisbarnett has been sourced from the a statistical snapshot of a local area such as Lisbane Lisbane is a small rural hamlet located midway between AND SERVICES Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and Lisbarnett, such as the one given below. Balloo and Comber. The small townland of Lisbarnett is LLCA developed out of a public meeting in 1996 through the Northern Ireland Neighbourhood next to Lisbane on the Comber side. Sixteen miles from organised by local residents to discuss housing Information Service (NINIS). Belfast and eight miles south of Newtownards, the area development in the local area. One of the association’s is surrounded by countryside and is less than two miles first aims was to deal with the lack of facilities for from the western shore of Strangford Lough. younger and older people, as there was no meeting place, churches or schools within the immediate area. • The estimated population of Lisbane and Lisbarnett at 30 June 2016 was 1715 The community association run their activities from • On Census Day 2011 there were 1,600 people, living in 614 households, giving an average the Lisbane Community House which was secured on household size of 2.6 a long lease basis, of which 10 years remain to Sept POPULATION • Between 2006 and 2016 the population of Lisbane 2 SOA increased by 201 people or 13.3% 2029. With funding from the Lottery, Peace II, and other sources together with local fundraising, it was able • 19% of the population are aged 0–15 to refurbish the building to the standards required for a modern community centre. However, a lack of space • 22% of the population are aged 16–39 ang restricts the range of programmes and activities which • 21% of the population are aged 40–64 can be provided for the local area. LLCA employs two nag a eefull-time and four part-time staff and works widely • 28% of the population are age 65+ with community development groups and statutory AGE PROFILE • The average age is 45 years old agencies. It is a member of the Rural Community Network, County Down Rural Community Network, NICVA and Playboard. • 49.3% of residents in Lisbane and Lisbarnett are male The community house is a neutral venue for activities • 50.7% of residents in Lisbane and Lisbarnett are female that are inclusive and available to the whole community. GENDER There is a wide variety of classes held at the centre including an after schools’ club, yoga, art, knitting and a ebridge. As 10 years remain on the community house • Of the residents living in Lisbane and Lisbarnett 4.3% belong to or were brought up lease there is a key piece of work to be undertaken in the Catholic religion through the village plan to consider options for the • 82.6% belong to or were brought up in a 'Protestant and Other Christian' religion ongoing provision of community facilities within the RELIGION e local area and to ensure they are fit for purpose. The current condition of the community house, including • 15.8% of people have a long-term health problem or disability that limited their a lack of meeting space and parking, restricts the range day-to-day activities of activities, programmes and events which can be • 85% of people stated their general health was either good or very good; and delivered there. HEALTH • 14.5% of people stated that they provided unpaid care to family, friends, neighbours or others The village is also home to the popular and highly Lisbane acclaimed Poacher’s Pocket restaurant. The Old Post Office in Lisbane is a Grade II listed building dating • 34.7% of people have a degree or higher qualification back to the 1840s and provides tea rooms, pantry and a gift shop. • 29.9% of people have no or low level qualifications EDUCATION Lisbane Medical Centre includes a pharmacy and provides a medical service to the rural community • 69.1% of people were economically active and 30.9% were economically inactive and villages furtherP a gie afield. The village also hosts a Fane Valley agri store and a service station. • 65.8% of people were in paid employment LABOUR MARKET • 1.4% of people were unemployed
• 88.9% of homes were owner occupied (53.6% owned outright) and 9.9% were rented • 9.3% of homes were comprised of a single person aged 65+ years • 3.1% were lone parent households HOUSEHOLDS • 4.2% of households did not have access to a car or van
1 Northern Ireland is divided into 890 Super Output Areas which are relatively small scale areas containing on average P a e just over 2,000 people. Super Output Areas are the core reporting geography of the NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (2010) 2 Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (www.nisra.gov.uk) 3 NINIS (https://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/Home.aspx)
6 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 7 2.4 LOCAL DEPRIVATION output areas in Northern Ireland are ranked with 1 being the most deprived and 890 the least deprived. CRIME AND DISORDER An indication into the level of deprivation local areas experience can be identified through the Northern Lisbane and Lisbarnett village lies within the Lisbane2 Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017. This report SOA. Therefore the information from this SOA has identifies small area concentrations of multiple been used to reflect the community profile of Lisbane Lisbane2 ranks 824 out of 890 super output areas in Northern Ireland in relation deprivation across Northern Ireland. All 890 super and Lisbarnett. to crime and disorder deprivation. Lisbane and Lisbarnett can be considered one of the areas in Northern Ireland INCOME DEPRIVATION which suffers least from crime and disorder. Score 824 Lisbane2 ranks 483 out of 890 super output areas in Northern Ireland in relation to income deprivation. The residents of Lisbane and Lisbarnett are close to ‘mid-point’ in relation to To Summarise… areas in Northern Ireland experiencing income deprivation. One in 8 people live Lisbane and Lisbarnett experiences low levels of Ireland average of 37 years). Population change over in households whose equivalised income is below 60% of the Northern Ireland deprivation across a range of measures including 10 years for the local area is +13.3% which is again Score median. health, employment and crime. In terms of income higher that the Northern Ireland average of +7.5%. 483 deprivation, the area is mid-point when compared A higher proportion of people in the local area, to other areas of Northern Ireland. Accessing key when compared to the Northern Ireland average, HEALTH DEPRIVATION services is the one measure where Lisbane and have a degree, rate their health as good and live Lisbarnett experiences a high level of deprivation; it in their own home. More people are economically is in the top 25% of areas experiencing most difficulty active, there is less unemployment and a greater accessing services. Lisbane2 ranks 874 out of 890 super output areas in Northern Ireland in relation proportion of people provide unpaid care to family, to health deprivation. The area has an even gender split and the average friends or others. age is 45 years old (slightly higher than the Northern Lisbane and Lisbarnett is one of the areas in Northern Ireland which suffers least in terms of health deprivation. Score 874
EMPLOYMENT DEPRIVATION
Lisbane2 ranks 861 out of 890 super output areas in Northern Ireland in relation to employment deprivation. This means Lisbane and Lisbarnett can be considered one of the areas in Northern Ireland which suffers least from employment deprivation. Score 861
ACCESS/PROXIMITY TO SERVICES
Lisbane2 ranks 212 out of 890 super output areas in Northern Ireland in relation to poor or deprived access to key services. This means Lisbane and Lisbarnett village is in the top third of areas which suffer most in relation to difficulty accessing services. Score 212
4 Economically inactive persons are defined by the fact that they do not have a job and are either not actively looking for a job or are not immediately available to work (or both). Unemployment is when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. 5 https://www.nisra.gov.uk/statistics/deprivation/northern-ireland-multiple-deprivation-measure-2017-nimdm2017
8 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 9 2.5 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT VILLAGE issues relevant to other statutory stakeholders including PLAN – WIDER STRATEGIC FIT health, education, policing and public transport. 3 Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan The Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan focuses on the The village planning process ensures the involvement – Consultation Process specific issues and actions needed within the local area. of local communities in agreeing actions to address However, it does not exist in isolation – the plan links local needs which is essential to securing sustainable improvements and positive outcomes for each village. closely to the focus and themes of the ‘Big Plan’ , and The key aim of village planning is to ensure the local community has a clear role, say and input into agreeing the issues to address and actions to take forward as part of the plan. At the beginning of this process engagement took DRAFT place with LLCA to ensure a partnership approach PROGRAMME LISBANE AND CORPORATE in the preparation and delivery of the village plan. FOR LISBARNETT PLAN GOVERNMENT VILLAGE 3.1 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT VILLAGE PLAN – PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE The revised village plan for Lisbane and Lisbarnett has been developed through several key stages which provided opportunities to consult with the local INTEGRATED community. Engagement with a range of stakeholders STRATEGIES including Ards and North Down Borough Council, REGIONAL statutory partners, community and voluntary groups DEVELOPMENT was undertaken to help develop the final action plan. PLAN THEMATIC STRATEGIES The village plan has been shaped by a thorough assessment process including site analysis, village profiling, public consultation and the gathering of information through the distribution of questionnaires. THE BIG PLAN The plan seeks to build upon partnership working and OUTCOMES capacity building within the community by consolidating existing and creating new working partnerships. Through LOCAL the plan, responsibilities are also placed on identified DEVELOPMENT 1 2 3 4 5 Key - Responsibilities groups and stakeholders to lead on specific actions. PLAN Central Government The key stages in developing the Lisbane and Lisbarnett Listed in the Action Plan on page 30 Multiple stakeholders Village Plan are detailed in Table 1 below: Ards and North Down Borough Council Figure 2: Strategic context for the Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan
Engaging with local communities and supporting the providing for the delivery of sustainable development. development of village plans is a key activity for local It shall guide development decisions within the Borough councils. The actions contained within each village up to 2030. plan link closely to the broad remit of council in terms There are also a range of thematic Council strategies of supporting regeneration, facilitating economic which provide a specific context for many of the actions development, promoting tourism, protecting the contained within each village plan. These relate to key environment and encouraging participation in health issues or sectors including for example food, car parking and wellbeing activities. or recreation. As these are updated and revised, it will The action plan for Lisbane and Lisbarnett is structured be important to ensure a strong link between each around five key outcomes which match to the outcomes strategy and village plan. contained in the Big Plan for Ards and North Down. The Village plans also link to and help deliver wider village plans also feed into the Council’s Corporate Plan government policy at a local level, including the Draft and its three categories of People, Place and Prosperity. Programme for Government, Regional Development The forthcoming Local Development Plan (LDP) shall Strategy, and sector specific policies for tourism, provide a 15-year framework to support economic, investment and regeneration. environmental and social needs of the Borough while
6 The Big Plan for Ards and North Down April 2017–2032.
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STAGE ACTION/ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN
1. Initial Community An initial meeting was held with LLCA to secure engagement with the village planning Want to have your Engagement process. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current plan and achievements as well as emerging issues and priorities. say on Lisbarnett 2. Village Plan An in-depth review of the current village plan was undertaken including an assessment Review, Profiling of delivery against agreed actions. and Analysis In addition, a review of all available statistical information was undertaken alongside a review of documentation and desktop research to establish a detailed profile of and Lisbane’s the area.
3. Community The local community was invited to attend a consultation event on the evening of Village Plan? Consultation Tuesday 16th November, 2017 in the community house. The meeting was facilitated by (Stage 1) Insight Solutions and the Rural Development Council with assistance from the LLCA. Approximately 16 members of the local community attended the meeting. This meeting helped bring the local community together to share their views on Public meeting to review and the village and generated considerable feedback regarding the village strengths, weaknesses and future opportunities. update the current Village
4. Community Survey A community survey was developed to allow everyone in Lisbane and Lisbarnett to provide their views to the consultation process. Action Plan The survey was designed to allow residents to comment on the key issues, concerns and priorities they felt existed in relation to the local village area. The survey was Thursday 16th November 2017 at 7pm circulated online and hard copies were provided at key locations throughout the village (e.g. shop). In total 83 responses were returned. Lisbane Community House Details of the findings from the community survey are contained in Appendix A. • Have your say on issues affecting the local community 5. Community Based on the initial profiling, consultation and community survey a draft village plan Consultation was developed. The draft plan aimed to ‘shape up’ and reflect the issues raised by the • Identify priority actions to help improve your local area (Stage 2) local community. A meeting to agree the draft plan was held with LLCA to ensure it reflected local needs and was deliverable. • Help develop a plan to secure funding and support For more information and to complete the online survey 6. Final Village Plan In the context of the feedback that was provided in relation to the draft plan, a final visit www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/village-plans village plan was produced for 2018–2023.
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Business Support A total of 83 surveys were returned (37 hard copy and 46 Roads, Road Safety and Access or Development online) which provided a strong source of information on • Speeding traffic through village Initiatives actions to be included in the final village plan. A summary of the findings from the survey is included in Appendix A. • Need for traffic survey Activities for Older People Some 90% of those • Traffic calming measures Community Safety consulted believe that • Lack of pedestrian crossing living in Lisbane and Initiatives “Community Lisbarnett provides • Parking on footpaths (especially at community house) atmosphere, everyone Community a good quality of life • Lack of suitable street lighting Events with a strong community looks out for each spirit and friendly, other.” • Lack of public transport Health and Wellbeing Activities neighbourly feel. Sport and The tranquillity “Pedestrian safety Recreation Facilities of the local area and crossing Killinchy surrounding countryside Road.” Activities for is viewed as a major advantage. Despite its rural Young People location, Lisbane is a convenient area to live in, located “Play park is limited in its facilities for Appearance of in close proximity to Belfast and other larger towns and the local area local schools. children.” Traffic Management Around half of those consulted believe facilities and “Weekly coffee Issues services available in the local area are good and that morning.” Road Safety there is sufficient information about what is available. Initiatives However, a quarter are not aware of what is available in the local community. 0% 100% Community Services and Facilities Those consulted commented on the efforts of LLCA Figure 3: Programmes, activities and service priorities to support the local area and deliver a range of activities • Community activities and programmes and programmes. There is a desire to see this group • Lack of community space continue to thrive and for more people to become • Improved play facilities involved. It is recognised, however, that delivery of the Those consulted were asked about the key issues High Road Safety/Traffic Management village plan depends both on resources being available • Activities for young people impacting on the local area as well as the types of priority activities, programmes or services they would like to and the availability of local volunteers • Access to services to help take forward the actions. see implemented in Lisbane and Lisbarnett (Figure 3). This was to ensure the village plan included actions • Sharing of information Community Facilities • Increased community involvement that focused on issues beyond those relating to only the physical environment or infrastructure “Good neighbours • Poor broadband provision improvements within the local area. and sense of Facilities for Young People community.” It is no surprise that road safety and traffic management Village Appearance are key priorities in terms of community services, programmes or activities. Those consulted are proud • Improved access to “This village has the of their village and believe it provides many positive Village Appearance public/green space potential to be pretty “I love it. Easy commuting aspects for family life. Therefore they want to see with more flowers on to nearby towns – restaurant, • Walking trails and action to enhance the appearance of the local area and the streets.” pub, pantry, surgery, access to woodland support more programmes and activities for everyone Sports and Leisure Facilities pharmacy and coffee shop • Improved sewage in the village, especially young people, to enjoy. –what’s not to like?” infrastructure When survey respondents were asked to prioritise • Maintenance of the key issues affecting the local area (see Figure 4) footpaths and roads road safety and traffic management was ranked Additional Shops/Business Units in first place. Second was community facilities and • Hedges and grass “Public green space third facilities for young people, followed by the verges – we need a place to “A nice quiet village general appearance of the local area. Low go, to be able to spend Tourism and Heritage Services with very little trouble… • Floral displays and priority time outdoors.” planting Just a super wee place to live.” • Dog fouling and litter Figure 4: Priority Actions for Lisbane and Lisbarnett
14 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 15 5.3 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT – ‘AT A GLANCE’ summarises the key concerns of residents. It also 5 Vision and Overarching Aims details the actions people wish to see delivered over The Lisbane and Lisbarnett infographic summarises the the next five years in terms of infrastructure, facilities key findings and issues emerging from the community and local services. 5.1 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT • Address lack of parking (e.g. at community house) consultation. In addition to highlighting the positive aspects about living in the local area the graphic VISION STATEMENT • Resurfacing of minor, access and connecting roads A vibrant, inclusive and welcoming village where • Improved provision of public transport services everyone comes together in safe and secure • Provision of appropriate bus stops/shelters • 89% Rated Quality of Life as Good shared spaces to improve village life for residents • Relaunch neighbourhood watch scheme and visitors alike. At a Glance • 52% Rated Quality of Facilities as Good • Maintain hedges and grass verges 5.2 OVERARCHING OUTCOMES • 48% Rated Quality of Services as Good 4. Supporting the Local Economy and 1. Lisbane and Lisbarnett Achieving its Full Potential Employment in Lisbane and Lisbarnett Key Issues • Activities and programmes to support young people • Employment and skills development Community spirit; nice housing; peace and quiet; • Engagement and inclusion of older people • Support for business start-ups (including micro, craft countryside, rural setting; friendly, convenience; Best Part of Living • Community events and sharing of information and food businesses) scenery; people are friendly; walks; rural setting; in Lisbane and Lisbarnett • Involvement and support for community groups • Digital hub space close knit; good environment; pace of life; local 1. Road Safety • Increased space for community events • Address poor broadband and 4G coverage shops, pubs, restaurant; safe
2. A Healthy and Active Lisbane and Lisbarnett 5. Supporting the Local Environment, History • Support for sports/recreation clubs and Heritage in Lisbane and Lisbarnett 1. Road Safety Measures • Outdoor gym • Provision of gateway signage 2. Community Facilities 2. Community Facilities • Enhanced play facilities at playpark • Dog fouling and litter bins Top 5 Physical • Improved community planting schemes, flower beds 3. Facilities for Young People • Walking routes and cycle paths Improvements: and greenery. • Bike stands 4. Sport and Leisure Facilities • Benches and seating 3. Facilities for • Access to public/green space 5. Village Appearance • Improve infrastructure – sewage and wastewater, Young People 3. A Connected, Safe and Secure Lisbane and Lisbarnett broadband and natural gas • Improved road safety and traffic calming measures • Information on history and heritage of local area 1. Road Safety Initiatives • Improve the quality, surface (and maintenance) • Promotion of key village assets and attractions 4. Sports and Recreations 2. Traffic Management of key footpaths (tourist map) Top 5 Service Delivery 3. Programmes to Improve Local Area • Undertake traffic survey • Promotion of food tourism Improvements: 4. Activities for Young People
5. Community Events 5. Facilities for Older People
Priority Action: Enhancement of Green Space and Facilities at Play Park
16 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 17 6 Detail of Village Projects 2.1.2 Enhanced play facilities at playpark OUTCOME 3: A common issue emerging from the community A CONNECTED, SECURE AND SAFE LISBANE engagement relates to the playpark in the village. AND LISBARNETT It is felt that there is not only a need to update play OUTCOME 1: During the consultation exercise residents commented equipment, but also increase the provision of play that although Lisbane and Lisbarnett has relatively 3.1 ROADS AND ACCESS LISBANE AND LISBARNETT ACHIEVING ITS equipment so that some is aimed at older children. low levels of deprivation, this can often mask the fact 3.1.1 Improve the quality, surface and maintenance FULL POTENTIAL Therefore, the plan proposes that the playpark is that there are households suffering from poverty and of key footpaths modernised, and the provision of age-appropriate disadvantage. Therefore, there is a need to focus on 1.1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES play equipment is improved. In addition, action 2.2.3 supporting programmes and activities to help tackle A key issue is the poor quality and condition of provides for an improved village space next to the 1.1.1 Activities and programmes for young people these pockets of deprivation which exist in the local area. footpaths throughout the village. Following consultation playpark which would, if both actions are delivered, with the local community a programme of footpath Those consulted report that there is a lack of activities deliver a greater benefit to the local community. 1.1.4 Committee support/capacity improvement works to identify and prioritise for young people in the local area. Activities should problematic footpaths in the local area is to be agreed be aimed at supporting all young people in the Those consulted recognise the efforts of LLCA 2.1.3 Outdoor gym/trim trail with the Department for Infrastructure. area, with the residents particularly wishing to see in supporting the local area and delivering a range The plan includes an action to consider the feasibility specific engagement with young people aged 12–18. of activities and programmes. There is a desire to In particular those consulted wish to see the provision of an outdoor gym within the village. Those consulted Suggestions include establishing a local youth group, see this group continue to thrive and also encourage of footpaths along Quarry Road, Lisbarnett Road and feel this would support health promoting activities and or additional sporting clubs or societies in the area more people to become involved in community and a continuation of the footpath from the village to link with health programmes delivered in the local area. which could help engage with young people and volunteering activities. connect with the footpath past Ardmillan Road. develop a range of programmes and activities. The lack of available space in the village may impact This action focuses on helping strengthen community on the feasibility of this action, although it could 3.1.2 Traffic survey In addition to encouraging increased participation in infrastructure and the capacity of LLCA to deliver be considered alongside development of the village sport, programmes are needed to develop life skills, programmes and activities to benefit the local area. space (action 2.2.3) at the playpark. Consultees from the local area expressed concern employability and personal development. A needs This would seek to increase participation in community regarding the high volume and speed of traffic which assessment could be undertaken with young people activities and provide support in relation to structures, 2.2 PATHS AND CONNECTED WALKWAYS passes through the village. Comments focused on the in the area to understand the range of activities and governance and succession planning. impact of this traffic in terms of congestion and safety programmes they wish to see delivered. 2.2.1 Walking routes and cycle paths of pedestrians. 1.1.5 Provision of community space Although the village is located in a rural area with As an initial action those consulted would like 1.1.2 Activities to support engagement and inclusion access to the open countryside, a number of points of older people There is a lack of space at the community house a traffic survey to be undertaken (at several points which prevents many activities from being delivered. were raised with regard to the lack of defined walking during the year) to measure the volume and type Those consulted feel that there are limited activities Due to the limited space available and the lack of routes, running trails or cycle paths. This action relates of traffic passing through the village in order organised for older people in the local area – which is an numbers who can attend, it is often not financially to examining the potential of developing a range of to determine issues and potential actions. important issue as almost 30% of the local population viable to run exercise or educational classes. walking, cycling and running routes throughout the are aged 65+. village and surrounding areas, which could be promoted 3.1.3 Improved road safety and traffic calming measures Therefore, it is important to explore options to increase to residents and visitors to use. There are concerns regarding social isolation, wellbeing and improve the community space available within Despite the presence of speed restrictions excessive and loneliness for older members of the community. the village which can continue to support the work of 2.2.2 Provide for cycle stands speeding throughout the village and local areas was the There is a need to develop services aimed at supporting the community association in providing programmes, To support increased cycling in the local area it was key concern of those consulted. engagement and inclusion of older people especially activities and events. As ten years remain on the suggested that additional bike stands should be older men who are often harder to engage. These community house lease it is suggested that a feasibility As part of this action, those consulted wish to see provided in the village along key access routes and traffic calming measures at key entry/exit points in the services could focus on activities such as a weekly study is undertaken to examine the options for the locations (e.g. shops, community house). coffee morning, luncheon club, Good Morning service, future provision of community space within Lisbane village and throughout the village. This could include the exercise and IT classes. The range of programmes and Lisbarnett. Priority incorporation of speed warning signage, speed humps, Project to be delivered will be determined through further and if required, the narrowing of the carriageway/road 2.2.3 – Development of village space at through the use of build-outs or chicanes. engagement with older people. playpark area OUTCOME 2: Those consulted also expressed concerns about the Lisbane and Lisbarnett lacks a central focal point 1.1.3 Community events and information sharing A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LISBANE lack of a pedestrian crossing and were concerned that is both welcoming and an attractive space within for the safety of all pedestrians, but particularly This action aims to support the local community to AND LISBARNETT the village for residents and visitors to relax in and develop a programme of events and activities that schoolchildren disembarking from the bus. Therefore, enjoy. Despite the rural location and access to open as part of this action a pedestrian crossing is proposed will take place throughout the year. This is in response 2.1 SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES countryside there is limited space within the village to a demand for a greater range of programmes and for Killinchy Road. 2.1.1 Support for sports/recreation clubs for significant works. activities to be organised and offered locally. The focus of events could be linked to sport and recreation, There is a need to increase participation in sport and The suggested action is to develop the ‘green space’ 3.1.4 Hedges and grass verges natural heritage, health and wellbeing, history or recreation, especially for young people. This action located next to the playpark. This could include the There is concern amongst those consulted regarding community fun days. In addition, ensuring sufficient seeks to encourage the development of sporting clubs provision of suitable planting, soft landscaping and the poor maintenance of hedges and grass verges sharing of information (community noticeboards, within the local area to provide a range of activities for seating. It could also provide for a community/tourist and the impact on road safety. An ongoing programme leaflets, social media) is required to encourage people to become involved in. These could be informal information board or signage. for cutting and maintenance of hedges and grass verges participation in community-based activities. activities such as walking groups, or cycle clubs, through in and around the village to improve road safety should to more structured sports clubs such as a football team. be established.
18 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 19 3.1.5 Parking at the community house 4.1.2 Digital hub facilities 5.1.2 Dog fouling and littering 5.2.2 Availability of natural gas The lack of suitable car parking at key locations within Those consulted felt that a digital hub could help A key concern expressed by those consulted is the Homes and businesses in Lisbane and Lisbarnett are the village was raised. This is a particular issue at attract new businesses to the local area. A feasibility prevalence of dog fouling across the village. This could not currently connectable to the natural gas network the community house where a lack of parking space study should be undertaken to determine the benefit be addressed via the installation of additional bins along which is operated by Phoenix Natural Gas. In 2015 an means cars are often parked along the Lisbarnett Road. of developing a digital hub which could provide space key walking routes, supported by adequate enforcement extension to 13 towns in East Down was approved by Parking at the pick-up and drop off points for children for small businesses, as well as hot desk and co-working and education. Any old and broken bins should also be the Utility Regulator but as yet this will not include on the school bus also causes significant issues. This opportunities. The facilities could also be used by the repaired or replaced as part of this process. the local village area. The local community will engage action commits to examining options to address lack of local community to support education programmes with Phoenix Natural Gas to understand the proposals car parking at the community house and remove issues and IT skills development. 5.1.3 Improved provision of benches/seating to extend the gas network and whether Lisbane and caused by parking along the roadside. Lisbarnett can be included in future planned network Those consulted commented on a lack of benches 4.1.3 Employment and skills development extensions. or seating areas throughout the village area. Many felt 3.1.6 Improved public transport provision Employment, growing the local economy and supporting seating is required, especially to provide a place to rest A lack of public transport to surrounding areas was job opportunities are important issues for the local for older people or those with mobility issues. Therefore, 5.3 TOURISM AND PROMOTING LOCAL ASSETS highlighted as a key issue preventing access to local area. There should be support for the delivery of the provision of benches and designated seating 5.3.1 Information on history and heritage of Lisbane and services and visiting friends and family. Comments programmes in partnership with statutory agencies throughout the village could be improved, in particular Lisbarnett (focal point) reflected that there is no service operating in the and the community and voluntary sector to increase along Killinchy Road. evening or on Sunday. employability and entrepreneurship amongst key groups The local area of Lisbane and Lisbarnett has a strong such as young adults and unemployed people. 5.1.4 Community planting schemes history and heritage, dating back many years. There is It is suggested that engagement takes place with This action will support the provision of key educational an abundance of information to share in relation to its public transport providers including Translink and LLCA has continued to make great efforts to improve programmes and courses within the village helping history, heritage and location. Down Community Transport to secure improvements the appearance of the village through planting, hanging to build essential skills. As many people will not have to services where these are deemed to be required. baskets and flowers. Unfortunately these have on A focal point for the village should be developed, accessed educational, skills or training opportunities occasions been vandalised or stolen. However, those potentially at the telephone kiosk site, to provide in a number of years, there should be support from 3.1.7 Provision of appropriate bus stops/shelters consulted believe there is scope to enhance existing suitable signage to showcase information about community-based and educational organisations to planters and introduce additional planting in the village the local area. This would build on local history and Those consulted comment that more attractive bus increase confidence and encourage participation in as well as increasing the frequency of replanting heritage as part of a drive to increase tourism and shelters would be welcome. Therefore the village plan training and educational programmes. to maximise floral displays throughout the year. attract visitors to the area. supports the renovation of existing bus shelters within It is suggested that wild flower beds are provided the village which should be appropriately designed to 4.1.4 Broadband and 4G coverage at key overgrown or derelict areas as these will 5.3.2 Tourist map; promotion of key village assets reflect the rural character of the village, and incorporate Poor and sometimes non-existent broadband be low maintenance and less likely to be vandalised. and attractions seating and hardstanding waiting areas. connectivity in areas surrounding the village is Those consulted feel that an overarching approach to a problem. This has a significant social and economic 5.1.5 Protection of village character developing a joined-up tourist product which reflects 3.2 COMMUNITY SAFETY impact on residents and businesses, for whom online Those consulted is supportive of village developments, key attractions in the local area would be a positive access is important. The impact of poor coverage or 3.2.1 Re-establish neighbourhood watch scheme in terms of additional housing or business units, but step. The action proposes that those consulted work no mobile phone reception is also an important issue. with key statutory agencies to develop an agreed Rural crime and the fear of crime is a concern for feels they should be in keeping with the character of Similar to broadband, this has a social and economic approach to promote Lisbane and Lisbarnett. As part some residents in the local area. This was highlighted the local area. It will be important that community impact on the village. of this action it is proposed to develop a tourist map by a number of residents as at the time of the consultation is undertaken for proposed village (print/online) to promote the local area including key consultation there had been a spate of burglaries Developing a coordinated approach to resolving poor developments to ensure the character and identity attractions, areas of interest and businesses. at local farms. This was evident for older people living broadband and mobile phone coverage is the focus of the village is preserved. in areas surrounding the immediate village. Those of this action which will require the involvement of 5.3.3 Promotion of food tourism consulted wish to re-establish the local neighbourhood a range of stakeholders including OFCOM. 5.2 VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE watch scheme, with the support of PSNI and the Policing It is proposed to develop a programme of activities 5.2.1 Waste and sewage system and Community Safety Partnership. to help promote Lisbane and Lisbarnett as a place OUTCOME 5: Concerns were raised regarding the capacity of the to visit for tourists. In particular, those consulted wish SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, existing wastewater and sewage systems within the to maximise the potential of food tourism, given OUTCOME 4: HISTORY AND HERITAGE village. Those consulted indicated that this has not the range of artisan food producers and micro food SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY kept pace with housing developments leading to businesses in the local area. This will also link to the AND EMPLOYMENT 5.1 VILLAGE APPEARANCE problems for residents and businesses in the area. Council-wide strategy to encourage increased visitor Statutory stakeholders, including the Department numbers to the Ards Peninsula. This action would 5.1.1 Provision of gateway signage for Infrastructure and NI Water need to investigate deliver a planned programme of activities and events 4.1 SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESS AND complaints regarding the sewage system and identify to promote key local assets in terms of food suppliers, Scope exists to improve the welcome that Lisbane ECONOMY a programme of remedial works as required. producers and food provenance. provides to people as they arrive in the locality at 4.1.1 Support for local business and economy key gateway points. There are a number of key routes Across the local area there are a number of craft/food into and through Lisbane which should be considered produce micro and SME businesses. It is proposed as part of this action. These include Killinchy Road, to develop a support programme to help these local Lisbarnett Road and Ardmillan Road. businesses and start-ups with a focus on mentoring, This action will ensure the provision of appropriate business growth and developing routes to market. welcome signage and in addition, artwork, planting, This could be encouraging retailers in the area to stock lighting and other visual improvements should produce from these small craft/cottage businesses, be considered. supporting pop-up shops or encouraging owners to take stalls at farmers markets.
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K IL LI N C H Y R O AD The action plan is structured around the five key In addition, the action plan identifies the stakeholders, 7 Delivery of Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Plan outcomes of the Big Plan for Ards and North Down. including lead partner, whose involvement in the relevant As part of the Big Plan an initial set of indicators has been action or project would be necessary. It is important identified to measure progress towards each outcome – to note that the action plan should be used as a ‘live’ 7.1 INTRODUCTION 7.3 SUPPORTING DELIVERY OF THE PLAN these are the ‘Agreed Indicators’. In addition, there is document to ensure progress is monitored regularly and a series of indicators currently being progressed for which updated accordingly (Appendix B). It is only natural that The key aim of the Lisbane and Lisbarnett Village Action There is a wide range of funding sources available from data is not yet available or robust enough – these are the priorities may change over time or new projects and Plan is to prioritise projects which the local community the public, charitable and corporate sectors which can ‘Indicators to be developed’. In the Lisbane and Lisbarnett opportunities will arise in future, and these should be has identified as key to progress. help the local community maximise opportunities to Village Action Plan the ‘Success Indicator’ column assessed against the overarching aims identified in the deliver their village plan. Notable funding bodies and The successful achievement of these actions will require links each action to an indicator (either agreed or to be action plan where appropriate. organisations include the Big Lottery Fund, Community input from a wide range of organisations across the developed) from the Big Plan. The keys used for each Foundation for Northern Ireland, Children in Need, Comic public, private and community sectors. A review of outcome and indicator are included in Table 2. Relief and Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. available funding streams will also be important on an ongoing basis to ensure that the actions in the plan However, the eligibility criteria, application process, focus 7.5 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT INTEGRATED are implemented and that Lisbane and Lisbarnett can and money available will be specific to each funder and ACTION PLAN (2018 – 2023) achieve its long-term vision for the future. individual programmes. Each village will be supported, where appropriate, by the Regeneration, Development
7.2 DELIVERY STRUCTURES and Planning Directorate and any other relevant Council OUTCOME 1: LISBANE AND LISBARNETT – ACHIEVING ITS FULL POTENTIAL departments, including on how to track and identify It is important that there are appropriate local structures suitable sources of funding available in Northern Ireland. in place to maintain a focus on delivering the plan and Plan Timescale Lead Success tracking its progress. This will ensure actions to be Action Description Action Status Stakeholders 7.4 ACTION PLAN Reference (S, M, L)* Partner(s) Indicators progressed by the local community are delivered, but
also provide a mechanism to ensure actions led by The action plan links through to the outcomes of the Activities and programmes ANDBC, 1.8, 2.4, 2.6, 1.1.1 S Amended LLCA statutory partners or other stakeholders are kept ‘live’ Big Plan. This ensures that the plan is set within the for young people CDRCN 3.6 and progress reported upon on a regular basis. context of the wider strategic fit. ANDBC, Activities to support engagement CDRCN, 1.4, 1.8, 2.4, It is proposed that a local steering group will be Included within the action plan is a priority of each project 1.1.2 M New LLCA established with the support of Ards and North Down (high, medium and low), based on the demand expressed and inclusion of older people service 3.5 providers Borough Council. The key focus for this group will be by the local community and likely impact it will have 1.1 Community on the delivery of the village action plan. The steering on the area. In terms of delivery each project has been Community events and information ANDBC, Engagement 1.1.3 S Amended LLCA 1.4, 1.8, 2.4 group will monitor and reporting on progress, whilst allocated a short, medium or long-term timeframe which and Services sharing CDRCN also considering any issues which may impact (or delay) relates to the following timescales: ANDBC, the successful completion of actions within the plan, 1.1.4 Committee support/capacity M New LLCA 1.8 • Short-term projects are those actions the community CDRCN ensuring accountability across all stakeholders. would like to see progressed within 18 months; To support delivery of the action plan a monitoring ANDBC, • Medium-term refers to those projects which are 1.1.5 Provision of community space M New LLCA 1.8, 2.4 framework has been included in Appendix B. This will CDRCN, HSCT to be taken forward within 18 months to three years; allow the local steering group to agree priorities, identify key actions, oversee delivery, track progress and report • Long-term actions would be delivered over the next on achievements over the lifetime of the village plan. three to five years. • As highlighted this action plan reflects the ongoing OUTCOME 2: A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LISBANE AND LISBARNETT development from the initial plan produced in March 2013. Some actions have been carried over into this Plan Timescale Lead Success Action Description Action Status Stakeholders revised plan, other actions have been amended to Reference (S, M, L)* Partner(s) Indicators reflect the progress achieved (or changing need) whilst other actions will be new. Therefore, the ANDBC, action plan includes the following indicators: 2.1.1 Support for sports/recreation clubs M New LLCA CDRCN, Sports NI • Existing action: an action which has been included 2.1 Sports (in full) from the original March 2013 plan; and 2.1.2 Enhanced facilities at play park S New LLCA ANDBC 1.8, 2.4, 4.5 Recreation • Amended action: an action which had been included in the original March 2013 plan which 2.1.3 Outdoor gym/trim trail M New LLCA ANDBC, ORNI has been amended or changed for the revised plan (due to changing needs or the action has partially been delivered); 2.2.1 Walking routes and cycle paths S New LLCA ANDBC, DfI • New action: an action which was not included 2.2 Paths and in the March 2013 plan. 2.2.2 Provision of cycle stands M Existing ANDBC LLCA, DfI Connected Walkways Development of village space at LLCA ANDBC, DfI, 2.2.3 M Amended playpark area [priority area] NIHE, ORNI
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Plan Timescale Lead Success Plan Timescale Lead Success Action Description Action Status Stakeholders Action Description Action Status Stakeholders Reference (S, M, L)* Partner(s) Indicators Reference (S, M, L)* Partner(s) Indicators
Improve the quality, surface and 3.1.1 S Amended DfI ANDBC, LLCA 3.2, 5.7 5.1.1 Provision of gateway signage S Existing ANDBC ANDBC, LLCA maintenance of key footpaths
3.1.2 Traffic survey S Amended DfI ANDBC, LLCA 5.1.2 Dog fouling and littering S Existing ANDBC ANDBC, LLCA
5.1 Improved road safety and traffic ANDBC, Improved provision of benches/ 1.8, 2.4, 4.2, 3.1.3 S Existing DfI Village 5.1.3 M Amended ANDBC ANDBC, LLCA calming measures LLCA, PSNI seating 4.4, 5.4, 5.7 Appearance 3.2 3.1 Roads and 3.1.4 Hedges and grass verges M Existing ANDBC ANDBC, LLCA 5.1.4 Community planting schemes S Amended ANDBC LLCA access
ANDBC, 3.1.5 Parking at community house M Amended LLCA 5.1.5 Protection of village character M/L New ANDBC LLCA HSCT,
DfI. LLCA, DfI, ANDBC, 3.1.6 Improved public transport provision M Existing Translink 5.11 5.2.1 Waste and sewage system M New NIW RCTP 5.2 LLCA Village 5.5, 5.10 Infrastructure NIAUR, DfI, 3.1.7 Provision of bus stop/shelters M Existing Translink DfI. LLCA, 3.2, 5.11 5.2.2 Availability of natural gas M New PNG ANDBC, LLCA
3.2 Information on history and Re-establish neighbourhood watch NIHE, ANDBC, Community 3.2.1 M Amended PSNI ANDBC, LLCA 3.4, 3.5 5.3.1 heritage of Lisbane and Lisbarnett M Amended Dfl scheme LLCA Safety (focal point) 5.3 Tourism and Tourist map– promotion of key 1.8, 4.2, 4.4, 5.3.2 S Existing ANDBC TNI, LLCA Promoting village assets and attractions 4.5 OUTCOME 4: SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT Local Assets TNI, LLCA, 5.3.3 Promotion of food tourism M Existing ANDBC local producers Plan Timescale Lead Success Action Description Action Status Stakeholders Reference (S, M, L)* Partner(s) Indicators
Supporting local business and 4.1.1 S New ANDBC LLCA Abbreviations: *Timescales: economy ANDBC – Ards and North Down Borough Council S – Short (0–18 months), 1.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.1 4.1.2 Digital hub facilities M New ANDBC LLCA CDRCN – County Down Rural Community Network M – Medium (18 months – 3 years), Support tor 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Business DfI – Department for Infrastructure L – Long (3–5 years) and Local Employment and skills ANDBC, 4.1.3 M New LLCA HSCT – Health and Social Care Trust Economy development CDRCN LLCA – Lisbane and Lisbarnett Community Association Actions Status: ANDBC, NIAUR – Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation Existing – An action which was included 4.1.4 Broadband and 4G coverage. S Existing LLCA 5.3 OFCOM in the March 2013 plan NIHE – Northern Ireland Housing Executive Amended – An action which has been updated NIW – Northern Ireland Water or changed since the March plan ORNI – Outdoor Recreations Northern Ireland New – A new action (not included in March 2013 plan) PNG – Phoenix Natural Gas PSNI – Police Service of Northern Ireland Success indicators: RCTP – Rural Community Transport Partnership This is an indication of how individual actions may TNI – Tourism Northern Ireland contribute to the overall Big Plan. NB: these indicators may change and evolve over time.
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The ‘Big Plan’ Outcomes Agreed (Success) Indicators (Success) Indicators to be Developed APPENDIX A. COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS 1.1 Gap between % of non-free school meal 1.4 Number of older people living independently entitlement school leavers and % FSME or in care i.e. having the correct support to The summary results from all questions included in the community survey for Lisbane and Lisbarnett have been school leavers achieving level 2 or above allow them to live as they wish provided in this Appendix. (In English and Maths) 1.5 Breakdown of types of skills and OUTCOME 1 1.2 Percentage of babies born at low birth weight different demographics who are engaged in further education Question 1: How long have you lived in Lisbane and Lisbarnett? All people in Ards and North Down 1.3 Number of further education regulated fulfil their lifelong potential enrolments by age 1.6 % of children at appropriate stage of development in the immediate preschool year Less than 1 year 3.6% 1.7 % of schools found to be good or better 1-3 years 13.3% 1.8 Number of people formally and informally volunteering 3-5 years 8.4% 5-10 years 19.3% 2.1 Number of anti-depressant drug items 2.4 % of the population participating in dispensed per head of registered population exercise (sports and physical activity) 10+ 49.4% OUTCOME 2 one, three or five times per week 2.2 Number of admissions to hospital per 100,000 Do not currently live 6% All people in Ards and North Down for drugs or alcohol-related causes 2.5 Monitoring of extent of long-term in the local area enjoy good health and wellbeing health conditions such as diabetes 2.3 Number of preventable deaths per 100,000 population 2.6 GHQ12 scores as a measure of mental health Not answered 0% 41 people asked 100% 3.1 Number of hospital admissions due to accidents 3.5 % of the population who feel OUTCOME 3 safe in their community 3.2 Number of road traffic casualties per 10,000 All people in Ards and North Down 3.6 Opportunities for children to be Question 2: What is your age? 3.3 Number of recorded crime offences live in communities where they are involved in shared education respected, safe and feel secure 3.4 Number of recorded anti-social behaviour crime offences Under 16 years old 3.6% 17-25 years old 2.4% 4.1 Working age population – skill levels 4.5 Breakdown of visitors to local tourism facilities, public parks, nature and historic sites 26-39 years old 22.9% 4.2 GVA – Value of Estimate (£m) – Ards and North Down 4.6 Breakdown of wages by sector e.g. tourism, 40-59 years old 36.1% OUTCOME 4 arts and crafts, agri-food, technology etc. 4.3 Proportion of working age population 60+ years old 34.9% All people in Ards and North who are economically inactive (%) 4.7 A skills barometer – matching skills of people Down benefit from a prosperous to businesses and a better jobs index Not answered economy 4.4 Total spend (£m) during overnight trips 4.8 Breakdown of people who are economically inactive and proportions of those who don’t 0% 30 people asked 100% want to work Question 3: What is your employment status? 5.1 Number of applicants on 5.3 Availability of good broadband and mobile Social Housing Stress list phone coverage
5.2 Area of pollinator friendly plants by Ards 5.4 Number of people in urban areas who Self employment 13.3% and North Down Borough Council (m2) live within 1km of quality green space Working (part time) 10.9% 5.5 Number of designated sites in favourable condition and number of buildings at risk Working (full time) 36.1%
5.6 Number of biodiversity audits (habitat and Unemployed 3.6% OUTCOME 5 species surveys) undertaken on publicly owned land Retired 34.9% All people in Ards and North Down feel pride from having access 5.7 Length of greenways, walking routes, Training/College/ 1.2% to a well-managed sustainable canoe trails and cycle paths University environment 5.8 Extent of coastal changes and the Permanent Sick/ economic social and environmental impacts Disabled 5.9 Reporting of invasive species on publicly owned/managed land Not Answered 5.10 % of energy from renewable sources 0% 50 people asked 100% (generated or used within Ards and North Down)
5.11 Investment in and use of transport infrastructure (private and public)
NB: these indicators may change and evolve over time.
28 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 29 Question 4 & 5: How many people, including yourself, are there in your household in each of the following age groups? Question 7: What do you feel is the best thing about living in Lisbane and Lisbarnett?
Number in Household • Community spirit and community • Countryside living in easy reach • Rural village feel. Age Group Not events to build on that spirit. Trusting of towns. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ • Quiet. Anwsered neighbourhood. Not too large so get • Quiet with good community • Convenience - pharmacy, doctors to know people easily. Male 8 - 1 ------74 • rural community surgery, public transport, post 0–4 • Community office and shop, coffee shop and Female 7 ------76 • very little crime or antisocial • Affluent behaviour restaurant. Male 13 3 ------67 • The rural feel, the proximity to 5–17 • Classy • proximity to Strangford Lough Female 15 2 ------66 • Nice housing developments and Belfast Belfast. Being able to walk to a shop, personal friends, family • Community atmosphere, everyone • Close to shop, quiet area Male 9 ------74 and homes close by. 18–35 looks out for each other • Quiet place to live, close to Female 14 1 ------68 • Quiet and rural surroundings. • Close community Comber/Belfast/Newtownards. Male 25 1 ------57 Good neighbours. • Peace and quiet • Little light pollution. 36–50 • Lovely friendly neighbourhood. Female 28 ------55 • Countryside. Space • Community feeling. • Having all the facilities while living Male 16 1 ------66 • I love it. Easy commuting distance • Having shop, post office, doctors in the country. 51–65 to nearby towns, bus service to and chemist and restaurants all Female 13 ------70 • Has a small friendly community. Killinchy primary school, restaurant, in walking distance. Is convenient to Newtownards Male 14 ------69 pub, pantry, surgery, pharmacy and 65+ • Vicinity to Belfast - yet in rural and Belfast. coffee shop - what’s not to like! setting. Female 18 ------65 • Good neighbours. • There is however, a distinct lack of • Good neighbours and sense of • The rural aspect yet it is convenient Note: The number of people in each household has been presented according to age and gender. For example, in ‘Age Group 0–4’ traffic free trails and green space! community. there are 12 households with one male child, and 17 households with one female child. Seven households have two male children to a number of places. Overall we • Sense of community aged 0–4 and one household has four male children aged 0–4. • Friendly. Rural village with bus, are very happy living in Lisbane. • Good community spirit, good shop, pub/restaurant. • Seems to be a sensible and amenities in village, village and • Convenient to transport services, reasonable attitude to live and let Question 6: Overall, taking all into consideration how would you… country living, location shops, restaurants and generally live. Lack of extreme attitudes. 6.1 Rate the quality of life in Lisbane and Lisbarnett • A friendly quiet neighbourhood. friendly village! • There is a gentle pace of life and • Friendly people • Community spirit. it's in a very convenient position for major towns, Belfast and tourist Good 89.1% • Small town. • The village is peaceful and the • Easy access to the countryside. people are friendly. spots. Neither Good 7.2% • The fuel station has excellent • The community spirit and nor Bad • Convenience to Belfast (driving journey), schools, primary school ice cream. a wholesome/inclusive atmosphere. Bad bus service, friendly neighbours • There are friendly people and • My neighbours. Not Answered 3.6% • The general feeling of community it’s really pretty. • The friendliness of the residents and and friendliness • Friendly people who care and the well kept environment. 0% 74 people asked 100% • Privacy look out for each other. • Quiet and safe environment. • Peaceful country living • Quiet village. • Being a small village with 6.2 Rate the facilities available in Lisbane and Lisbarnett • Quiet • Good environment. a community feel with pub and coffee shop. • The community. The community • The scenery, the various walking Good 51.8% centre and the Poacher’s Pocket routes and all amenities are so • We have everything we need are both very good at hosting convenient. For example, Lisbane on our doorstep. Neither Good 37.4% events our community attend Medical Centre, garage, post office, • Local shop, pub, chemist nor Bad the Poachers Pocket Restaurant • Friendly people and community hall. Bad 7.2% and the very popular coffee shop. • Semi rural feel to the area. • Community spirit. • The close proximity of all amenities, Not Answered 3.6% • Safety and fresh air. • Close to bus stop, restaurant petrol station, shop, post office, • Convenience to food, papers, petrol, 0% 43 people asked 100% and shop pub/restaurant, tea rooms, doctors • Easy to get to other towns in surgery and chemist and as a bonus bus collection etc. 6.3 Rate the services available in Lisbane and Lisbarnett a short time. bus stop. What more does a retiree • Little or no ASB. • Close to sea Island Hill need. • A nice quiet village with very little • Close to N.Trust and Delamont. • The peace and the people. trouble and enough facilities with Good 48.2% • Village life, where everyone the Poachers Pocket, garage and old • The people of the area make it post office. Just a super wee place Neither Good keeps themselves to themselves 37.4% • Close proximity to larger towns to live nor Bad - its safe environment and people whilst living in the country. Amenities of working class. Bad 12.1% within walking distance. • The Pub. • Real community feel Not Answered 2.4% • Quiet peaceful environment. 0% 40 people asked 100%
30 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 31 Question 8: What is the key issue that needs to be addressed in Lisbane and Lisbarnett? If you have ideas on how Question 9: Please respond to the following statements regarding the facilities and services available in Lisbarnett this issue should be addressed please let us know. and Lisbane 9.1 I am not aware of the range of services and facilities available in Lisbane and Lisbarnett • Too many new builds happening • Public green space - we need • Would be great if the playground • Larger community hall a place to go, to be able to spend could be developed time outdoors, away from traffic. • A new play park for children that has • We are regular walkers and quite Strongly Agree 7.2% facilities for disabled children not This could be in the form of a park, a number of cars do not slow down just older able bodied children woodland, village green or off-road to 30mph as we are trying to cross Agree 18% walking trail. • Speed of cars going through the road. Neither agree/ 19.3% the village. • There is a severe lack of bus service • Community facilities disagree • Community needs to stay classy. through the village. No service at all • Traffic slowing through the village. Disagree 36.1% Drop the flags in so called marching in the evening and Sunday. Translink Lorries and cars just ignore the should divert a few of their Belfast season. We can be loyal royalists speed limits Strongly Disagree 13.3% - Downpatrick service through but stay classy. • Speeding vehicles through the village Lisbane, Balloo and Killyleagh late Not Answered 6% • More bins for dog waste need any time of the day or night eg evenings and Sundays to give us all provided. vehicles often speed through at 6am a better service. 0% 30 people asked 100% • Play park is limited in its facilities or late in evening as well as during • Traffic calming on Lisbarnett Road for children. the day • Pedestrians also accessing doctors • Grass on main Killinchy Road and • Speeding through the village 9.2 I feel that there is sufficient information about the services and facilities available in Lisbane and Lisbarnett surgery and crossing from one Lisbarnett Road is not regularly and neighbour watch footpath to another on a blind hill! maintained. • There is an immediate need not • Crossing the main Killinchy Road; I • Also footpath on Lisbarnett Road only for traffic calming but also for Strongly Agree 7.2% find it difficult at times to get across near junction is a danger due to some type of crossing. It is becoming safely with a pram (because of Agree 18% green moss increasingly difficult to actually cross traffic) and I have also seen school • Speeding on the Lisbarnett Road the Killinchy Road - cars SPEED Neither agree/ 19.3% kids struggling to get across and through the village which is only disagree from Doctors Surgery down to the then taking risks main Comber Killinchy Road. You a 30mph & as the village grows there • Speeding Disagree 36.1% have a doctors surgery a community are more & more young people who centre which is used by children • Barking dogs are having to cross the road in order Strongly Disagree 13.3% • Not enough buses to get on and off school buses. for an afterschool club and over Not Answered 6% the brow of the hill all the local • No more building new houses • Cars speeding through the village and lack of public transport. children get and get off the bus. Cars • Traffic. 0% 38 people asked 100% regularly travel at excessive speeds • Too much traffic clearly breaking the • No leisure routes/walkways/running going over the top of the hill in a speed limit. routes - Feel secluded 30mph zone. It really is only a matter • Traffic on the main road. The cars • Pedestrian crossing on Killinchy 9.3 I find accessing services in Lisbane and Lisbarnett difficult and rarely use them of time until someone is seriously drive way to fast Road. injured or killed. Speed humps need • Speeding vehicles through the • Speed humps in the village in the to be installed Strongly Agree 2.4% village. locale of the community centre and • Pedestrian crossing • Speeding on both the main Comber- the medical centre Agree 8.4% • Traffic calming Killinchy Road and on Lisbarnet Road • Lack of high speed broadband or Neither agree/ 25.3% • Speeding traffic through village • Speeding cars ANY broadband in our case on the Tullynakill Road. disagree • Crossing in the village, proper school • Crossing the main road for bus stop, walking trail, football pitch secondary school children getting off • Broadband provision is very poor Disagree 45.8% (all weather). in some areas the buses. Crossing required Strongly Disagree 12% • Traffic. • Better park for the kids • Traffic through village and poor public transport Not Answered 6% • Flower beds required at the top of • More for the children. Would be great Quarry Road, top of The Straits and if the playground could be developed • More village events also the turn in from the Killinchy 0% 38 people asked 100% • Traffic problems, poor services, • More footpaths. Road to Lisbane. no green space, poor transport. • Crossing the road, and a walking • Speeding through the village. • Speeding traffic. path. 9.4 I access and use community facilities or services on a weekly basis • Brighten up the area with spring/ • Pedestrian crossing. • Crossing the Killinchy Road for all summer and autumn planting. people in the village. • People driving too fast on school bus • Safer crossing for children getting off route. • Some of the traffic control, i.e. lights Strongly Agree 16.9% buses and crossing roads. or speed ramps. • Footpaths on main roads. Agree 33.7% • Road safety. • Speed at which traffic travels • Traffic on Killinchy Road too fast. • Upkeep - has had noticeable decline through the village. Neither agree/ 20.5% Should have no overtaking lines on in recent years, grass cutting, overall disagree road. • There is no chess/science club. appearance. • Dangerous bend on Lisbarnett Road. • There are no sports clubs. Disagree 19.3% • Speeding through village. • Speeding through village. • Parking on the brow of the hill • General upkeep and maintenance of outside the Community Centre Strongly Disagree 3.6% • School bus safety and parking surrounding areas. is dangerous. of parents on Lisbarnett Road. Not Answered 6% • Crossing at main road. • Reduce the flags. • Neighbourhood watch. • Zebra crossing on main road. • Speed of traffic through the village. 0% 28 people asked 100% • Sewerage. • Getting access onto Lisbarnett Road • Slowing traffic through village. • More for the children. from Wallace Park
32 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 33 9.5 Services and facilities in Lisbane and Lisbarnett are reflective of local needs Question 10: A number of issues that may affect the local area are listed below - please respond to each of the issues listed as to whether you feel it is of 'No Concern' , 'Some Concern' or 'Major Concern'.
Strongly Agree 16.9% Employment/Jobs Agree 33.7% Anti Social Behaviour Neither agree/ 20.5% disagree Social Isolation Disagree 19.3% Broadband Strongly Disagree 3.6% Litter, Dog Fouling Not Answered 6% Education & Training Drug & Alcohol Abuse 0% 41 people asked 100% Facilities for Older People
9.6 I feel community facilities are of a high standard and meet local needs Facilities for Younger People Public Transport
Strongly Agree 8.4% Village Appearance Agree 37.3% Community Safety Neither agree/ 33.7% Sport & Recreation Facilities disagree Community Facilities Disagree 13.6% Road Safety Strongly Disagree 2.4% Housing Issues Not Answered 4.8% Access to Services
0% 31 people asked 100% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Major Concern Some Concern No Concern
Question 11: Please consider the following list and RANK IN ORDER OF PRIORITY with 1 being the MOST important issue you feel should be addressed through to 7, which is the LEAST important issues to address for Lisbarnett and Lisbane.
High Road Safety/Traffic Management priority
Community Facilities
Facilities for Young People
Village Appearance
Sports and Leisure Facilities
Additional Shops/Business Units
Low Tourism and Heritage Services priority
34 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 35 Question 12: In terms of community services, programmes or activities please mark the ones that you feel should Question 13: Are there any other needs, issues or actions you would like to highlight or feel should be prioritised for be prioritised for Lisbarnett and Lisbane. Please select a maximum of 3. Lisbarnett and Lisbane?
• Road traffic speed • Not aware of any. • Possible zebra crossing Business Support • I feel some of the businesses • It is great to have a local shop on main road. or Development in the village could be more that has somewhat improved • More facilities for the older person. Initiatives accessibility friendly - there over recent years, however • Monitors to watch over the Activities for isn't enough room to bring and a bigger variety e.g. hot food existing high quality of life and Older People manoeuvre a pram or wheelchair counter, off license, more offers, quality of life that exists currently Community Safety • Young residents living in more emphasis on local produce to maintain that level and watch Initiatives pensioners bungalows would be desired. More evening for slippage. classes: exercise class, youth • Na • Enlargement of community house Community club etc would also be beneficial - a hub. Need a focal point in Events • Phoenix Gas in the area. particularly for those who work village - a board for information • Faster broadband. during the day. Health and about and for the area. Wellbeing Activities • 4G football/sports pitches. • Continuation of footpath from • Footpaths going further out the village to join the footpath Sport and • More signs for public right of the village. Recreation Facilities of way walks. past the Ardmillan Road. • Lots of people like to walk • Signs around the walking triangle Activities for • Possibly footpath longer on a circuit but unable to do at 'straits' to slow traffic for Young People Lisbarnett Road. so due to lack of footpath. walkers. Appearance of • Long grass on verges which • Flags in summer should • Footpaths at ends of village. the local area makes pulling out of Lisbarnett be stopped. Makes village Road to main road difficult. • Grit boxes, one flag pole (rather look shabby. Traffic Management than random flags). Issues • Playpark - the grassy area is not • Pedestrian crossings and fit for purpose - goal posts are • Rumble pads or flashing lights slowing plans for traffic. Road Safety past it, the ground is on a steep to 'slow down' through Lisbane. Initiatives • A chess/science club. pitch - have to drive children to • Adequate gritting of roads 0% 100% Comber or Killinchy to play on in winter. level grass surface! • Appearance of local area • Village wide community event needs drastic action. for all ages.
Question 14: Please make any additional comments that you feel would help to develop a village plan for Lisbarnett and Lisbane
• Road safety a major concern What way is this being linked to could supply refreshments given number of children in village Council/stakeholder community and mince pies. • Perhaps a walking trail throughout planning for Programme for • A more attractive bus shelter, the village and/or surrounding Government? like they have in many English fields. • This village has the potential villages, would be nice. • Perhaps a weekly coffee morning to be pretty with more flowers • As above. I think this is number in the community hall. on the streets. It could become 1 priority followed by a crossing a contender for Britain in Bloom. • Keep it a village so kids can safely cross Killinchy • Simple food and drink is lacking Road to school buses. • There are quite a few daytime in the village. activities for retired/not working • Retain the good existing balance. residents in the community centre. • I am a child and I hope you • There isn't even a place to put It would be great to see a youth make some more activities for village lights! young people’s physical health. club/cubs/ brownies or something • Speeding measures along for kids beyond the after schools • A more younger child friendly Lisbarnett Road need installed, club (which is excellent btw) 'playground'. The existing especially around Manor Road • School bus drop off/pick up - playground is geared for where there have been several concerns about crossing main older children. accidents. road and bust traffic commuting • Christmas Tree and some • Control of development of more to city in AM - accident waiting decorations e.g. lanterns erected. houses - the 'hamlet' at present to happen. Have a Christmas Tree service, is gradually disappearing as the • Keep the sense of close-knit someone to dress up as Santa past two years have seen four community central to plan as that for the children. at least have been added. is why this is a great place to live. • The coffee shop and Poachers
36 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 37 APPENDIX B. TRACKING AND MONITORING TEMPLATE
OUTCOME 1: LISBANE AND LISBARNETT - ACHIEVING ITS FULL POTENTIAL OUTCOME 4: SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT
Outcome Action Output/Indicator(s) Update on Actions/Outputs (date) Status Outcome Action Output/Indicator(s) Update on Actions/Outputs (date) Status
Community Provision of services aimed at Complete needs assessment with Completed needs assessment with Ongoing 4.1 4.1.1 Supporting local business and Engagement supporting engagement and older people / men. 112 older people (including 47 men) Support economy (on track) (EXAMPLE) inclusion of older people and providing views (Nov 18) for Local At least one new programme for specifically older men Business and 4.1.2 Digital hub facilities older people ‘Good Morning Service’ established Economy and running for two months. Work At least one new programme for underway to establish ‘mens shed’ 4.1.3 Employment and skills older men (Dec 18) development
1.1 1.1.1 Activities and programmes for 4.1.4 Broadband and 4G coverage Community young people Engagement and Services 1.1.2 Activities to support engagement and inclusion of older people OUTCOME 5: SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, HISTORY AND HERITAGE
1.1.3 Community events and information sharing Outcome Action Output/Indicator(s) Update on Actions/Outputs (date) Status
1.1.4 Committee support / capacity 5.1 5.1.1 Provision of gateway signage Village Appearance 1.1.5 Provision of community space 5.1.2 Dog fouling and littering
5.1.3 Improved provision of benches/seating OUTCOME 2:A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LISBANE AND LISBARNETT 5.1.4 Community planting schemes
Outcome Action Output/Indicator(s) Update on Actions/Outputs (date) Status 5.1.5 Protection of village character 2.1 2.1.1 Support for sports/recreation 5.2 Sport and clubs 5.2.1 Waste and sewage system Village Recreation 2.1.2 Enhanced facilities at play Infrastructure 5.2.2 Availability of natural gas park 5.3 5.3.1 Information on history and 2.1.3 Outdoor gym/trim trail Tourism and heritage of Lisbane and Lisbarnett Promoting (focal point) 2.1 2.2.1 Walking routes and Local Assets Paths and cycle paths 5.3.2 Tourist map– promotion of Connected key village assets and attractions Walkways 2.2.2 Provision of cycle stands 5.3.3 Promotion of food tourism 2.2.3 Development of village space at playpark area
OUTCOME 3: A CONNECTED, SECURE AND SAFE LISBANE AND LISBARNETT
Outcome Action Output/Indicator(s) Update on Actions/Outputs (date) Status
3.1 3.1.1 Improve the quality, surface Roads, Road and maintenance of key footpaths Safety and Access 3.1.2 Traffic survey
3.1.3 Improved road safety and traffic calming measures
3.1.4 Hedges and grass verge
3.1.5 Parking at community house
3.1.6 Improved public transport provision
3.1.7 Provision of bus stop/shelters
3.2 3.2.1 Re-establish neighbourhood Community watch scheme Safety
38 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 LISBANE AND LISBARNETT Village Plan 2018-2023 39 Ards and North Down Borough Council Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor, BT20 4BT T: 0300 013 3333 E: [email protected] The Council extends its thanks to all who have contributed to this plan and looks forward to continued collaboration through the course of its delivery. If you would like any more information about this plan or how to get involved please get in touch.
This project was part-funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union