CitywideThe Magazine for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Residents Issue 2 :: May 2016
3 The Queen’s 90th Birthday
4 Community Planning Update
6 Summer Activities In Our Leisure Facilities
12 Supporting Local Businesses
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OFFICE OF
MAYOR2015 2016 Citywide - Welcome to Citywide Welcome to Issue 2 of Lisburn & The Council has now been in operation for just over a year Castlereagh City Council’s Citywide magazine. and I am delighted to represent it as Mayor. My engagements If you would like to contact us, come thick and fast and I have fantastic support from fellow you can email us at: Elected Members of Council and our Officers. I would like to [email protected] thank my wife Linda, Mayoress, and my children, Amy, Joel or telephone the and Robbie for all the support they have provided during this Marketing & Communications extremely busy year. I am often absent from home in the Unit at Lagan Valley Island on: evenings because of the many engagements I attend and I T: 028 9250 9221 have had plenty of understanding, not to mention latitude or write to us at: so I want to acknowledge that. Freepost RTST-LJKZ-JRXY Marketing & Communications Unit My Mayoral Charity, the Mary Peters Trust, June, Park Life during the summer months Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Civic Centre has worked alongside me, and, through and the Ulster Grand Prix, not to mention the Lagan Valley Island donations received, we hope to see aspiring numerous family-focused City Centre events 1 The Island athletes from all walks of life achieve their and activities within our parks. Lisburn ambitions, whilst of course encouraging BT27 4RL the essential enjoyment and love of sport. I I was very pleased to see the Circuit of Ireland Every care has been taken to cannot think of a more suitable mentor and start held here in Lisburn and very much ensure that all the information inspiration than Dame Mary Peters CH DBE enjoyed the Mayor’s Parade. contained in Citywide is correct to this regard and I wish to put on record at the time of going to print. my thanks to the Mary Peter’s Trust and to Community Celebration Grants for our local However, you are advised to everyone who has contributed to my Charity. groups were made available and applications confirm times and dates of are now being processed as one of our events in advance in case any The first year of the Council has brought initiatives for the Queen’s 90th Birthday. changes occur. plenty of personal highlights. I have been to I am looking forward to a special Tea Party all parts of the expanded Council area and for senior citizens also celebrating their 90th Lisburn & Castlereagh City met so many people. Of course some visits birthday, which will be held in the Island Hall Council, on request, will take all stay in your mind, and one is the visit I made on the 6th of June; and to the 21-Gun Royal reasonable steps to provide this to the Ulster Hospital last Christmas; where it Salute to take place in Hillsborough Fort on document in alternative formats was an honour and privilege to meet families, 11th June. and in minority languages to meet with their children, and the dedicated nursing the needs of those who are staff. I have met so many memorable people, I extend my thanks to everyone who has not fluent in English. including three ladies who marked their 100th supported me and I acknowledge the privilege birthdays and one lady who marked of holding the position of Mayor. © Lisburn & Castlereagh her 103rd. City Council 2016. My Mayor’s Awards, which were held earlier Photographs and articles in this year, serve to acknowledge the kindness this publication may not be and dedication of the many volunteers in the reproduced without prior area; and I cannot commend this work highly consent from the Editor. enough. In partnership with Coca-Cola HBC, I was proud to present bursary awards to six young people from the area to aid with charity i work, music and community endeavours. Interested in regular e-zine updates from As we move into the events season, I look THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR forward to the Half Marathon on the 15th the Council? COUNCILLOR THOMAS BECKETT
Please email [email protected] with your contact details and the The official charity of the Mayor of areas that you would like to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. receive information on.
2 LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CELEBRATES QUEENS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THEBANNER QUEEN AND BEACON’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
To mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday, Communities across Lisburn and Castlereagh will be celebrating this historic occasion, The Council launched its Queen’s Birthday funded by grants made available by the Council. Celebration Grants in March.
A Beacon Lighting was held in Castle The Council will host a 21-Gun Royal Gardens on the 21st April in line with Salute on Saturday 11th June. This will UK-wide Beacon Lightings to celebrate take place at Hillsborough Fort and the Queen’s 90th Birthday. The Mayor a limited number of free-of-charge also launched details of an Afternoon tickets have been made available. Tea Party which will take place on Monday 6th June for residents who are There is also an Exhibition at the Irish celebrating their 90th Birthday in 2016. Linen Centre which includes royal Residents interested in attending should memorabilia, photographs and contact the Mayor’s Office on footage of the Queen’s visits to Lisburn. T: 028 9250 9331.
On the Queen’s 90th Birthday a Banner was unveiled at Lagan Valley Island.
Mayor, Councillor Thomas Beckett; Lord Lieutenant Mrs Joan Christie OBE with Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chief Executive; Alderman James Tinsley; Cadet Eve Mathewson and Elected Members The Mayor is hosting an Afternoon Tea Party to be held on of Council at the Monday 6th June in Lagan Valley Island for those people Beacon Lighting. celebrating a 90th Birthday in 2016. Pictured are Peggy Flynn and Elizabeth Hanna who joined Cllr Beckett for Afternoon Tea to launch the event.
The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum is currently hosting two fascinating exhibitions in the run up to Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday.
The exhibition entitled ‘The Queen’s Royal Occasion’, showing Lisburn at the 90th Birthday’ will feature the Queen’s time of the Coronation. remarkable life, from 1926 to 2016, first as a royal princess and then since 1952 as the The second exhibition marks the longest serving monarch in history. Centenary of 1916, the pivotal year of World War One. The exhibition features There are displays of royal memorabilia, new displays narrating the events of that Pictured with the First Minister are (l-r) Alderman Paul Porter, photographs and literature relating to year, from local reaction of the Easter Chairman of the Leisure & Community Services Committee; Councillor Thomas Beckett; Dr. Theresa Donaldson, Chief royal visits to Lisburn and Hillsborough, as Rebellion in Dublin, to the Ulster Division’s Executive; Councillor Uel Mackin and Brian Mackey, Irish well as footage of the captivating film, ‘A attack at the river Somme, on the 1st July. Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum.
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 3 Community Planning Community Planning is agreeing on shared goals to improve all aspects of life in our area through partnership working including public sector agencies, business, voluntary and community organisations and to work with local people.
The Council’s Community Plan will identify what we need to do to improve the lives of our citizens. Issues can include social, economic Where are we now? or environmental well-being; access to services, community safety, domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol; education and training, health, Community Conversations housing, jobs, justice, the local economy, natural environment, planning, recreation, sports facilities, transport and waste and Many of you have engaged in information recycling. gathering initiatives, either through our Community Conversations, meetings, by email or telephone calls. The Strategic Community Planning Partnership Here is what you told us you like The Lisburn & Castlereagh Strategic Community Planning and dislike about the area: Partnership is made up of the following organisations: Likes Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Excellent schools and colleges in the area. Police Service of Northern Ireland www.psni.police.uk Great community facilities which host a variety of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service www.nifrs.org activities and events. Northern Ireland Housing Executive www.nihe.gov.uk Wide variety of local businesses and tourism and Public Health Authority www.publichealth.hscni.net leisure attractions, particularly Lagan Valley Health and Social Care Board www.hscboard.hscni.net LeisurePlex and Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Health and Social Care Trust www.setrust.hscni.net Good connectivity to hospitals, airports and other Invest Northern Ireland www.investni.com services. Tourism NI www.tourismni.com Quality of the surrounding countryside, parks and Sport NI www.sportni.net open spaces, especially Moira Demesne, Libraries NI www.librariesni.org.uk Hillsborough, Castle Gardens, Moat Park and Education Authority NI www.eani.org.uk Wallace Park. CCMS www.onlineccms.com South Eastern Regional College www.serc.ac.uk Dislikes The perceived anti-social behaviour especially along Each of the organisations will be represented by someone who the River Lagan. has authority to agree actions and commit resources. Four Elected Restricted opening hours of community facilities Members of Council will sit on this Partnership for the duration of and parks. each term in office. The representatives are: The lack of digital infrastructure. The prevalence of derelict and vacant buildings in Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of Governance and Audit Committee Dundonald, Glenavy and Hillsborough. Alderman James Tinsley, Chairman of Corporate Services Committee Speeding traffic and congestion. Alderman Michael Henderson MBE, Chairman of Planning Committee The lack of integrated transport. Councillor Aaron McIntyre, Vice Chairman of Leisure and Development The lack of partnership working. Committee.
Information and feedback from citizens will influence the decisions Following suggestions on what to prioritise, we are made by the Strategic Partnership. currently matching information with our statutory partners. Suggestions are:
Pictured at a recent • Invest in our children and young people to make community planning stakeholder event sure their future is more secure. are: (l-r) Catharine • Identify new ways to deal with anti-social behaviour McWhirter, Community Planning Manager; and increase emphasis on early crime interventions. Dale Ashford, Interim • Improve services for our older people to tackle Chief Fire Officer; Alderman William isolation and to have a healthier old age. Leathem, Chairman • Grow existing businesses to create job opportunities. of the Council’s Governance and Audit • Improve the tourism offer to encourage investment Committee; and grow visitor numbers. Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chief • Improve connectivity by developing an integrated Executive; Councillor transport plan and improving digital infrastructure. Scott Carson and Superintendent Sean • Tap in to the potential of the natural and historic Wright, PSNI.
4 assets of the area to attract visitors. • Improve partnership working to deliver COUNCIL MANAGING CITIZENSHIP more efficient services. • Improve the quality of our parks CEREMONIES FOR NORTHERN IRELAND and open spaces to encourage Since it assumed responsibility for the administration of Citizenship greater use. Ceremonies in Northern Ireland, a number of ceremonies have taken place • Increase access to the countryside and at Hillsborough Castle. Persons who have applied for British Citizenship outdoors to improve health and well-being. and who have been approved to receive it will be invited by the Council to attend a Citizenship Ceremony. How to get involved
For details on how to get involved, visit www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or any of our partner agencies’ websites.
You can also contact the Council’s Community Planning Manager: Catharine McWhirter Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Civic Headquarters Lagan Valley Island Lisburn BT27 4RL Tel: 028 9044 7513 or Email: [email protected] F /lisburncastlereagh T @lisburnccc
Is Community Planning In Hillsborough Castle, where British Citizenship Ceremonies will take place are (l-r) Dr. Theresa Donaldson, Chief Executive; Mayor, Councillor Thomas Beckett; Mrs Patricia Corbett, Head of Hillsborough Castle; Mr Nigel Hills, UK Visas and different from Community Immigration, Home Office and (back) Lord Lieutenant of County Down, Mr David Lindsay; Alderman James Tinsley, Chairman Development or Spatial of Corporate Services Committee and Mr Adrian Donaldson, Director Corporate Services. Planning Citizenship in Northern Ireland will Heritage and conservation charity Historic Community Development supports local be conferred by one of the Queen’s Royal Palaces assumed responsibility community groups, builds their capacity Lord Lieutenants. This will include the for Hillsborough Castle in 2014 and is and encourages input into the Community administering of a citizenship oath or a undertaking a major transformation of Planning process. pledge. the site. The £16m project will improve the interiors and gardens, introduce new The Local Development Plan will outline The decision to grant British Citizenship is visitor facilities including a dedicated how land should be developed or determined by UK Visas and Immigration, Learning Centre, and open up areas of the protected in the future. This will be the which is part of the Home Office and castle which have previously been closed spatial representation of the shared goals information on the application process is to the public. identified in the Community Plan. contained on its website www.gov.uk Enabling works are already underway All aspects interlink and affect our Ceremonies will be held within three and the project is scheduled to be Community Plan for people and Strategic months of an application being approved. completed in 2019. Plans should identify common goals, create efficiencies and work in a focused manner. Hillsborough Castle is open for guided tours every weekend in April, May, June and September including Bank Holidays and open daily from 20 March to 3 April i and from 2 July to 4 September. Booking is essential (telephone 0844 482 7777). The Council’s New Local Development Plan Update The Council’s Statement of Community Involvement Initial Plan preparation is well underway with the Council’s new Local Development Plan which will eventually replace the existing DOE Plan The Council is keen to actively engage (the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan) for the area. the Community in delivering its planning Preparatory position papers which Timetable (which will set out key function. The Statement of Community outline the key topic areas for milestones and dates) work will commence Involvement (SCI) sets out who, how consideration in the Plan, have been on the Preferred Options Paper. This will and when the community will be presented to members which formed form the first stage of public consultation invited to participate in the different the basis of initial Workshops, where on the Local Development Plan and set issues could be further discussed and out a series of options for dealing with stages of both Local Development Plan explored. key strategic issues in the plan area. It formulation and the determination of will include the Council’s preferred option planning applications. A copy of the SCI Following publication of the Plan based on evidence and evaluation. can be viewed on the Council’s website.
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 5 With Summer Approaching Why Not Check Out What’s On Offer Across Our Leisure Facilities?
LISBURN & Castlereagh
2016 summerIN THE CITY Summer Activity Schemes and Coaching Courses for Cool Summer Fun with Children. Choose from a variety of fun filled activity Summer Skating Lessons schemes and courses during July and August at Get your skates on this summer with an intensive 5-day course Lagan Valley LeisurePlex of Grade 1 ice skating lessons. Classes are available for children T: 028 9267 2121 E: [email protected] and adults. What’s more you can enjoy FREE ice time after Summer in the City Scheme (Children 5 -15 Years) each lesson to practice your new skills! Cost only £55pp and Weekly Sessions from 4th July - 26th August (9.00am - 4.00pm) class dates are Monday 18th to 22nd July and Monday 22nd Teen Scheme (Children 13 - 16 years) to 26th August. Weekly Sessions 18th July - 12th August (9.00am - 4.00pm) Summer Swim Camp - A programme of aquatic lessons and Summer Days Out! courses for children aged between 4 -16 years. Most sessions run on a weekly basis from 18th July -26th August. Enjoy days of endless fun this summer with a choice of two fantastic activities for only £8.95. Choose from ice Lough Moss Leisure Centre skating, tenpin bowling and Indiana Land Play World for T: 028 9081 4884 E: [email protected] a fantastic day out this summer! Summer Activity Scheme • Weekly sessions Monday 18 July - Friday 12 August 2016 For further details visit www.theicebowl.com or find us • 9.30am - 2.00pm on facebook/dundonaldicebowl. • Children (aged 5 - 13 years) can enjoy a wide range of coached sports • activities, games, dance, arts & crafts and much more!
Swing into Summer! Open to club members and visitors, Castlereagh Hills Golf Course has acquired a well-deserved reputation as the hidden gem of municipal golf courses in Northern Ireland. One life, live it with Vitality
Beautifully situated on Upper Braniel Road in the heart of the Membership Benefits Include: Castlereagh Hills, the facility offers idyllic views over Strangford • Unlimited use of Vitality Gym Facility Lough and County Down. Both membership and pay and play • Unlimited use of Vitality Spa including spa pool, options are available as golfers test their skills over this challenging sauna, steam room, plunge pool and heated loungers. 18-hole par 69 course. Great value society rates are also available • Free Swim in Competition Pool during public swim sessions. for groups of 12+ golfers. • Free Leisure Pool Sessions on a Monday & Tuesday (Members 12 – 18 years only) For further details, please visit www.castlereaghhills.com • Access to over 50 weekly exercise and relaxation classes including group cycling, circuits, yoga, Aqua Fit and lots more. Coaching Lessons • Online booking facility for classes. Improve your golf swing with a course of coaching lessons from the PGA Golf Professional, Mr Roy Skillen. If you would like further information on Vitality Gym and Visit www.castlereaghhills.com for a choice of coaching Spa memberships or if you would wish to sign up, visit our website or call the LeisurePlex on 028 9267 2121 or email: programme times or telephone 028 9044 8477. [email protected]
6 Award Success
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex has recently picked up two prestigious UK Pool & Spa Awards after winning the accolade of Best Glenmore Activity Scheme Commercial Refurbishment Project T: 028 9266 2830 E: [email protected] of the Year and Water Leisure Summer in the City Scheme (Children 5 - 12 years) • Monday 18th July – Friday 5th August (10.00am - 3.00pm) Venue of the Year. Grove Activity Centre T: 028 9267 1131 E: [email protected] Summer in the City Scheme (Children 5 - 12 years) • Weekly sessions 8th - 26th August (10.00am - 3.00pm) Kilmakee Activity Centre T: 028 9030 1545 E: [email protected] Summer in the City Scheme (Children 5 - 12 years) • Weekly sessions 25th July - Friday 12th August (10.00am - 3.00pm daily)
Sports Development Schemes and Courses Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Leisure Pool. T: 028 9250 9556 E: [email protected] The awards were achieved following Rural Summer Schemes - One week at six venues (10.00am - 4.00pm) from 4th July a £3.4 million refurbishment project Venues include : Annahilt Primary School, Ballymacward, Moira, Ballymacrickett, of the centre in 2015 which saw an Aghalee Village Hall, and Ballycarrickmaddy Application Forms extensive upgrade of the leisure pool, IFA Soccer Weeks during July & August for all schemes and including the introduction of Aqualand, • Lough Moss Leisure Centre courses available from an exciting new interactive aquatic play • Laurelhill Sports Zone Monday 6th June 2016 area for children aged 3 – 9 years. The • Hydebank Playing Fields refurbishment also created a Vitality • Hillsborough Village Centre ...Book your place and Gym & Spa as well as a fresh look Bring on the reception, pool changing rooms and Club Coaching programmes during July & franchised restaurant. August in Basketball, Hockey, Rugby and Athletics. Summer! Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the Leisure & Community Development Committee said, “I am delighted that the LeisurePlex has won these awards as they highlight the Council’s commitment to the citizens of Lisburn & Castlereagh to provide the best possible leisure facilities, which will encourage greater participation in sport and physical activity.
“The LeisurePlex attracts over one million visitors per year from across Northern Ireland, which offers a tremendous boost to the local economy.
“I hope the achievement of these awards will encourage others who have yet to explore the facility to make a visit this summer.”
Featuring the lazy river and some of the longest and fastest slides, the leisure pool provides a popular venue for a fun filled family day out.
For further information on the i leisure pool session times or to make a booking online, please visit www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 7 CASTLEREAGH EAST Meet Your Councillors
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Ald Tommy Jeffers Cllr Tim Morrow At the Council’s Annual Meeting, due to be held in DUP APNI Mob: 07703 360137 Mob: 07714 299916 June a new Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairmen and Email: tommy.jeffers@ Email: tim.morrow@ Vice Chairmen of the following Standing Committees lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk will be elected as follows:- CASTLEREAGH SOUTH Corporate Services Committee Development Committee Environmental Services Committee Governance and Audit Committee Leisure & Community Development Committee
Planning Committee Cllr Nathan Anderson Ald Michael Henderson MBE DUP UUP Mob: 07894 868213 Mob: 07930 409150 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Email: nathan.anderson@ Email: michael.henderson@ A-Z OF SERVICES lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk DOWNSHIRE EAST
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Cllr Janet Gray MBE Cllr Aaron McIntyre DUP APNI www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Mob: 07818 817085 Mob: 07707 936559 Email: janet.gray@ Email: aaron.mcintyre@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Alderman James Tinsley promotes the Council’s new A-Z of Council Services now available. KILLULTAGH PICK UP OUR NEW A-Z OF COUNCIL SERVICES We have produced a comprehensive A-Z of Council Services with contact numbers to help with queries you may have to the Council. The A-Z is available in any of our Council buildings, or on Cllr To Be Confirmed Cllr Patrick Catney request. All information is also on our website. To receive UUP SDLP Mob: 07985 111606 your copy contact Avril Boggs, Marketing & Communications, Email: pat.catney@ Tel: 028 9250 9356. lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
LISBURN NORTH Registration Service at Bradford Court i
A pilot scheme for an Appointment Only System for Births, Deaths and Marriages is in place at Bradford Court. Appointments are available: Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cllr Johnny McCarthy Cllr To Be Confirmed SDLP DUP Tel: 028 9049 4520/1 or 028 9049 4500 Mob: 07725 904551 Email: johnny.mccarthy@ Email: [email protected] lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Address: Bradford Court, Upper Galwally, Castlereagh, BT8 6RB
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Ald David Drysdale Cllr Hazel Legge Cllr Andrew Girvin Cllr Sharon Scott Ald Geraldine Rice MBE Cllr John Gallen DUP UUP TUV DUP (formerly Sharon Skillen) APNI SDLP Mob: 07857 415268 Mob: 07711 226264 Mob: 07852 193318 Mob: 07803 411023 Mob: 07771 880857 Mob: 07856 059196 Email: david.drysdale@ Email: hazel.legge@ Email: andrew.girvin@ Email: sharon.skillen@ Email: geraldine.rice@ Email: john.gallen@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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Cllr Ben Mallon Cllr Vasundhara Kamble Cllr Brian Hanvey Cllr Luke Poots Cllr Uel Mackin Cllr James Baird DUP APNI SDLP DUP DUP UUP Mob: 07719 652057 Mob: 07513 327165 Mob: 07778 905699 Mob: 07581 159186 Mob: 07896 318889 Mob: 07802 349003 Email: ben.mallon@ Email: vasundhara.kamble@ Email: brian.hanvey@ Email: luke.poots@ Email: uel.mackin@ Email: james.baird@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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Ald James Dillon MBE JP Ald Allan Ewart Cllr John Palmer Cllr Owen Gawith Cllr Alexander Redpath Cllr Thomas Beckett UUP DUP UUP APNI UUP DUP Tel: 028 9261 1339 Mob: 07802 834163 Mob: 07792 190554 Mob: 07736 408250 Mob: 07824 905109 Mob: 07950 489056 Email: jim.dillon@ Email: allan.ewart@ Email: john.palmer@ Email: owen.gawith@ Email: alexander.redpath@ Email: thomas.beckett@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
KILLULTAGH LISBURN NORTH
Ald William Leathem Ald James Tinsley Cllr Brian Bloomfield MBE Ald Stephen Martin Cllr Scott Carson Cllr Margaret Tolerton DUP DUP UUP APNI DUP DUP Mob: 07808 138016 Mob: 07866 266294 Mob: 07896 318905 Mob: 07554 425103 Mob: 07947 561137 Mob: 07801 643187 Email: william.leathem@ Email: james.tinsley@ Email: brian.bloomfield@ Email: stephen.martin@ Email: scott.carson@ Email: margaret.tolerton@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk LISBURN NORTH LISBURN SOUTH
Cllr Tim Mitchell Cllr Alan Givan Ald Paul Porter Cllr Andrew Ewing Cllr Rhoda Walker Cllr Amanda Grehan UUP DUP DUP DUP DUP APNI Mob: 07813 968859 Mob: 07840 096628 Mob: 07816 169379 Mob: 07890 561109 Mob: 07725 856436 Mob: 07850 326408 Email: tim.mitchell@ Email: alan.givan@ Email: paul.porter@ Email: andrew.ewing@ Email: rhoda.walker@ Email: amanda.grehan@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 9 Citywide Community News
ACCESSING YOUR PLANNING APPLICATION! The Council would like to advise residents that the planning section on the Council’s website is currently being developed to integrate the DOE Planning Portal.
Speaking about the development, of Applications, Applications Chairman of the Planning Received and Decided, Applications Committee, Alderman Michael on Scheme of Delegation and Henderson MBE, said: “In terms Applications Advertised. of providing a holistic approach to Planning, this will be a significant “We anticipate that the direct development since the Council access will offer a more efficient assumed responsibility for and user friendly experience, with the delivery of the majority of up-to-date information at a click of planning functions in April 2015. a button!”
“This improvement will We hope to launch this exciting provide residents with direct development early June. Updates access to up-to-date planning will be posted on Facebook and information, including, Schedule Twitter.
Pictured with the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Alderman For further information, please contact the Planning Office Michael Henderson MBE are; Lead Head of Planning and Building at Lagan Valley Island, on 0300 200 7830 or email: Control, Ian Wilson and Senior Admin Officer, Gerard Deery i [email protected]
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS! FREE Community Group Training is available May – June 2016
A range of informal training These include:- Understanding Social Enterprise courses are available to community Good Governance / Successful / Food Hygiene / Paediatric First and voluntary groups throughout Funding & Fundraising / Aid / Adult First Aid / Child the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. Community Capacity Building / Protection / Treasurer Training
C-SAW PROJECT GETTING THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED! Improve your physical, social and emotional health and well-being through the C-SAW Project!
Funded by the BIG Lottery, the project members of the community with aims to target those who are socially training opportunities, such as first isolated in the community and aid, home safety, and cooking and specifically caters for Older People, nutrition courses. People with Disabilities, young people aged 15-18 years and new parents. For further information regarding the project and up and coming activities, Participants can enjoy varied please call 028 9081 1967 or email programmes and take part in activities [email protected] such as Dance, Kurling, Aerobics, Boccia, Free Gym Membership and For further information Swimming, Bike Rides, Zumba Gold, regarding the project and Pilates, Baby Massage and Buggy Blitz i up and coming activities, Classes among many others. please call 028 9081 1967 or email: csaw@ The project also aims to provide lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
10 Citywide Events RUN for FUN, RUN to ACHIEVE RUN LISBURN COCA-COLA LISBURN HALF MARATHON, 10K ROAD RACE AND FUN RUN
WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE 2016, 6.30PM FROM LAGAN VALLEY LEISUREPLEX
All three races offer something to suit running enthusiasts of all levels. Both the Half Marathon and the 10K Road Race utilise a new ‘flat & fast’ route, which is ideal for competitive runners aiming for personal bests (PBs) and beginners alike, while the Fun Run is perfect for family and friends looking to get active in a fun group environment.
Simply register online by visiting the new Lisburn Half Marathon website, www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com
For Fun Run Group entries, please contact the Sports Development team on 028 9250 9556.
So why not leap into action, take up the challenge and get your running shoes on!
EXTENDED DEADLINE i FOR ENTRIES - TUESDAY Pictured at the launch of the 2016 Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road 7TH JUNE TO FRIDAY 10TH Race and Fun Run are (l-r) Marathon Runner, John Devlin; Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Thomas Beckett; Chairman of the Leisure & JUNE AT 4PM. Community Development Committee, Alderman Paul Porter and Sarah Smith, PR Coordinator at Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland.
PUBLIC SCREENING OF NORTHERN IRELAND v GERMANY
The Council will be hosting a public screening of the forthcoming Northern Ireland v Germany football match on Tuesday 21st June in Market Square, Lisburn.
Alderman Porter said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to screen the Northern Ireland v Germany football match in the City Centre, with some pre-match family entertainment by the Cool FM Roadshow from 3.00pm and kick-off at 5.00pm.”
The event is aimed at families and the Cool FM Roadshow will also entertain the public during half time.
Alderman Allan Ewart said: “The new public realm space is considered a great location for an open-air event. I hope local residents will plan to attend this event as there is fantastic support for Northern Ireland in the forthcoming UEFA competition.”
Crowd control measures will be put in place and no alcohol is permitted for the public screening event. Further information will be made available Promoting the Council’s screening of the Northern Ireland v Germany Football match, to be shown on Tuesday 21st June in Market Square, Lisburn. in due course.
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 11 Got a Business Idea? Have you a business idea you’ve been mulling over but don’t know how to take those next important steps to making it a business reality? If so we’d love to hear from you...
The Council is now responsible locally for the Regional Start Initiative, the Go for it, in partnership national business start-up programme for Northern Ireland and is calling on all would be entrepreneurs to take advantage of this free business advice. with your local council One of key stages in bringing a business idea to life is the development of proper business plans. These are vital when attracting potential investors To start a business, arrange a FREE meeting with a business adviser to develop your business plan. and securing funding. The Regional Start Initiative will provide budding entrepreneurs with free, expert advice on all aspects of setting up a new business. Call 0800 027 0639 or visit goforitni.com #goforitni Lisburn Hot Tub and Bounce based in Lisburn was started after owner Phillip Trimble took part in the Regional Start Initiative in 2014.
“I saw an advertisement for the programme and already had an idea for a business that I wanted to explore. All the staff were brilliant and helped me to put together a business plan. I really benefited from the programme, gaining a better understanding of the practical aspects of business such as hiring staff. The support I’ve received has been fantastic and the staff are always there whenever I need advice.
“I’d highly recommend anyone with a business plan to get in touch with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.”
Pictured (l-r) are Aisling For further information on Owens, Lisburn Enterprise the Regional Start Initiative Organisation; Philip Trimble, Owner of Lisburn please contact 0800 027 0639 Hot Tub and Bounce; Cara or visit goforit.com Dallat, Regional Start Programme Manager at Enterprise Northern Ireland and Alderman Allan Ewart, Chairman of the Development Committee.
COUNCIL COMMITTED TO GROWING THE LOCAL ECONOMY The Council continues to provide support to local businesses as well as promoting the area to incoming Investors.
Find our new and dedicated Business Solutions Website at lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk /business_solutions
This website offers solutions to Over 100 leading business representatives from business needs, including: Start-Up the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area, Advice, Growth, Skills and Support along with key business contacts from across and Investment Alderman Allan Ewart recently visited the UK, investment representatives and senior AB Pneumatics in Lisburn with the Mayor politicians descended on Westminster in March For your business needs please and Alderman Dillon where Peter Blair to champion the Council area as one of Northern pick up the phone and give us a call demonstrated the company’s products. Ireland’s premier investment locations. on T: 028 9250 9250. 12 LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH POLICING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP (PCSP) AGREES ITS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES making Lisburn & Castlereagh safer
Lisburn & Castlereagh PCSP has agreed its strategic priorities for the next three years. The focus of its work will be on six main issues which are also reflected in the Local Policing Plan:
• Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour • Drug and alcohol and other related crime • Burglary • Road Safety • Domestic and Sexual Violence • Supporting victims and addressing
other crimes Promoting the importance of road safety are Constable John Wilson; Cllr Uel Mackin, Lisburn & Castlereagh PCSP; Cllr Scott Carson, PCSP Chairman and Inspector Nigel Rowland.
The priorities were developed following an an increase in the last financial year in extensive consultation process which included anti-social behaviour related incidents, PCSP Members focus groups, one to one sessions with key burglary, violent crime and the number of statutory and voluntary agencies, public people seriously injured in road collisions. There are 19 PCSP Members meetings engaging two hundred people and in total. 10 are Elected complemented by an online survey completed Over the next two months, the PCSP will Members and 9 are by over three hundred respondents. They are be finalising the Action Plan and be in a Independent Members. also supported by local policing statistics with position to announce how the funding it receives from the Department of Justice Councillor Scott Carson (Chairman) and the Northern Ireland Policing Board Martin Busch (Vice-Chairman) will be allocated. Councillor Margaret Tolerton Speaking about the priorities identified, Councillor Uel Mackin the Chairman of the PCSP, Cllr Scott Councillor Aaron McIntyre Carson said; “The consultation process Councillor John Palmer undertaken over the last number of months has been a very important Councillor James Baird exercise to ensure that the work of the Alderman David Drysdale PCSP reflects the priorities of the local Councillor Brian Hanvey community. We are extremely grateful Councillor Alex Redpath to all those people who took the time to come to our meetings and completed Alderman Geraldine Rice MBE the online survey. That includes all the Philip Dean groups we work with on a regular basis Rosemary Orr like the CPLCs and Neighbourhood Watch Pauline Leeson Co-ordinators. Your views are important Christine McCullough to us and our commitment to making Lisburn and Castlereagh safer will be Deborah Guy realised with your continued support and Donna Hancock Chief Inspector John Wilson pictured with Councillor Scott Carson, Lisburn & Castlereagh the implementation of specific measures Natasha Kirk PCSP Chairman launching Adshel promotion of to address the wide range of issues Yvonne Craig the PCSPs Domestic Burglary campaign. identified.”
lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 13 Council Sets Lowest Domestic Rate in Northern Ireland Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has struck the lowest domestic (homeowner) rate of any Council in Northern Ireland. It also struck the second lowest non-domestic (business) rate out of the 11 local Councils. Alderman James Tinsley, Chairman of the Council’s Northern Ireland District Corporate Services Committee, Council Rates 2016/2017 speaking about the new rate, District Council Domestic Rate said: “The new district rate has 2016/2017 Pence been set to ensure the Council Council Chief Executive, Dr Theresa Donaldson; Derry and Strabane 0.4425 Alderman William Leathem and Kerrie-Anne can continue to provide all Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon 0.4037 McKibben from the Chief Executive’s Office its services and fulfil the new promoting the Draft Performance Improvement Plan. powers it was awarded under Mid and East Antrim 0.3999 local government reform last Newry, Mourne and Down 0.3596 COUNCIL INVITES YOUR April. Causeway Coast and Glens 0.3568 Antrim and Newtownabbey 0.3475 VIEWS ON ITS PERFORMANCE “Whilst inflation remained low Fermanagh and Omagh 0.3290 IMPROVEMENT PLAN in the last financial year the Belfast 0.3140 Council experienced increased Mid Ulster 0.3081 Lisburn & Castlereagh City costs due to fulfilling EU landfill Ards and North Down 0.3026 Council would like to receive your diversion targets and increased Lisburn and Castlereagh 0.2803 opinions and comments on its Draft recycling targets; and also Performance Improvement Plan for due to the introduction of the 2016/2017 before the 10th June. National Minimum Hourly Wage, which it implemented great challenges and changes over the last year, The Plan is now available online at for all affected staff and the though its new powers are now well established and www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk and on removal of the Employers will continue to be developed and invested in this request; and feedback will help with National Insurance Rebate of incoming financial year and we will do everything ongoing management, improvement and 3.4%. we can to keep our rates as low as possible for the development of service delivery areas. residents and businesses on Lisburn and Castlereagh,” “The Council absorbed many concluded Alderman Tinsley. The Chairman of the Governance and Audit Committee, Alderman William Leathem. He said: “The Plan details improvements we have identified and which we would like to implement. In 2016/17 the improvements will focus on five Objectives. The Objectives and the Plan relate to the Council’s Corporate Plan’s strategic objectives for performance setting, management, accountability and The Council continues ownership. its Heart City awareness The Council’s Chief Executive, Dr Theresa initiatives and a coffee Donaldson, whose Office has overseen the morning held recently Plan’s development, said: “There is always raised £400 for the room for improvement in any business, and British Heart Foundation. with the Council now being one-year-old, we are looking to our service delivery and how Pictured are Councillor this can be improved for the betterment of Margaret Tolerton, Stephen our citizens and the area. Malcolm, Equality Officer and Councillor Brian “The Council has already consulted with local people in the areas of Community Planning Bloomfield, MBE. and in our new Planning responsibilities. All feedback received is extremely useful as it Welcome to is used to shape our priorities and identified Governors Road improvements will span across all services Pay & Display Car Park Normal Charging Hours: Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm OFF-STREET CAR provided by the Council.” Instructions: Normal charges 1. Park wholly within a parking bay apply 2. Purchase ticket for required period PARKING CHARGES 3. Clearly display ticket on windscreen or dashboard. No Caravans Contacts for Feedback and Review or Trailers A Penalty Charge Notice may be issued for Off-street car parks became the failure to comply with these instructions
T: Performance Improvement Officer, No Buses Penalty Charges i £90.00 - If paid within 28 days responsibility of the Council in Chief Executive’s Office – 028 9250 9559 £45.00 - If paid within 14 days No Heavy Goods Vehicles For full Terms and Conditions of use April 2015. The Council is currently E: kerrie-anne.mckibbin@ see O-Street Parking Order sign lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk developing an off-street Pay by Phone code Season Tickets: 028 9334 4007 Customer Services Department, 10 Callender Street, Belfast, BT1 5BN 3904 In writing: Performance Improvement car parking strategy. Officer, Chief Executive’s Office, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Lagan Valley Please log on to www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/parking Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL for further information and a list of our Car Parks. 14 Council Sets Lowest Domestic RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY Rate in Northern Ireland GROUPS CALL FOR ‘NO FOULING’ Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has struck the lowest domestic (homeowner) rate of any Council in Northern Ireland. It also struck Within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area there the second lowest non-domestic (business) rate out of the 11 local Councils. is still a small minority of dog owners and dog walkers who fail to clean up after their dogs and believe it is acceptable Northern Ireland District to ‘foul’ our streets and community areas. Council Rates 2016/2017 The Council would like to remind all dog
District Council owners and dog walkers that it is an offence to fail to ‘scoop the poop’. Derry and Strabane 0.4425 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon 0.4037 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council will Mid and East Antrim 0.3999 take immediate action against those Newry, Mourne and Down 0.3596 that allow their dogs to foul in parks, on Causeway Coast and Glens 0.3568 footpaths and in rural areas. Under this Antrim and Newtownabbey 0.3475 zero tolerance approach £50 fixed penalty Fermanagh and Omagh 0.3290 fines will be issued to those irresponsible Belfast 0.3140 dog owners and dog walkers. Mid Ulster 0.3081 Ards and North Down 0.3026 Dog mess is both anti-social and a Chairman of the Council’s Environmental Services Committee, Councillor Brian Hanvey and the Director of Environmental health hazard so the Council wants to Services, Heather Moore have welcomed the reopening of Carryduff Household Recycling Centre. Lisburn and Castlereagh 0.2803 work in partnership with residents to help eradicate this type of irresponsible behaviour carried out by a minority of individuals. The Council is relying i on members of the public to report If you are part of a community irresponsible behaviour by dog owners and group and wish to promote dog walkers by calling 028 9250 9394. call at the irresponsible dog owner’s home and where possible take further action. the Council’s Zero Tolerance When reporting an incident please provide policy on dog fouling in the time and location of the dog fouling, The Council is very pleased that the vast your area please contact the the name and address of the dog owner majority of dog owners and walkers in Council’s Dog Warden Service and your name and address, which will be the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council on 028 9250 9395 or email: treated as strictly confidential. Council area are responsible and clean up after Dog Wardens will investigate the their pets, helping to make a more ehealth@lisburncastlereagh. complaint immediately and if necessary pleasant environment for all. gov.uk to discuss.
“PLASTICS, PLASTICS RECYCLE YOUR PLASTICS”
Residents can now recycle more rigid plastic items in their household recycling bins. This expansion to the recycling service will enable residents to recycle plastic trays, pots and tubs in their recycling bins from 1st April 2016. DOG FOULING Councillor Brian Hanvey, Chairman of plastic butter and margarine tubs in their the Council’s Environmental Services recycling bins. Please ensure that these Committee said: “With the Council’s ever items are clean and dry before placing in growing focus and effort to encourage the recycling bin. recycling across the Council area, I am pleased it has expanded the types of rigid “I am extremely mindful of how diligent plastic material that residents can recycle our residents already are when it comes from home. to recycling and doing their bit for the environment. With this expansion, I “In addition to plastic bottles residents believe that by working together, we can can now recycle common household make a big impact to recycling levels whilst items such as plastic yogurt pots, plastic reducing landfill waste costs and keeping fruit containers, plastic ready meal trays, rates low,” concluded Councillor Hanvey. Councillor Brian Hanvey, Chairman of the Council’s Environmental Services Committee and Heather Moore, Director of Environmental Services promote the addition For further information on recycling in the Lisburn & Castlereagh of further plastic items that can now be i City Council area log on to www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk, call the recycled by households in the Council area.a. Recycling Hotline on 028 9250 9453 or email: [email protected] lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 15 THE COUNCIL WANTS TO Bin Collection HELP WITH YOUR WASTE Calendar 2016/17 April saw the expansion of the Council’s Waste Services to include free bulky collections for householders. Collection Calendar 2016/17 May 2016 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun ne 2016 Wee A 1 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun ly 2016 The Council will now collect three bulky items FREE 2 6 1 2 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 10 11 12 1 6 10 1 1 1 11 12 2 16 1 1 1 20 1 1 1 16 1 6 OF CHARGE from householders across the Lisburn & 21 22 1 1 10 2 2 2 26 2 20 21 22 2 2 11 12 1 1 1 2 2 2 26 16 1 0 1 2 2 2 0 1 1 20 21 22 2 2 2 26 2 2 2 Castlereagh City Council area. Each householder is entitled A t 2016 0 1 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Se tem er 2016 1 2 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Octo er 2016 to request three free bulky waste collections per year; and 6 10 11 12 1 2 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 1 1 16 1 1 1 6 1 2 20 21 10 11 22 2 2 2 26 12 1 1 1 16 6 additional collections will be chargeable. The Council hopes 2 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 20 21 22 2 10 11 12 1 1 2 2 1 16 26 2 2 2 0 1 1 1 20 21 Land ill 22 2 Collection 2 2 26 2 2 that residents will be responsible and contact the Council No em er 2016 2 0 1 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Decem er 2016 1 2 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun an ary 201 Recyclin 6 Collection to arrange collection for old items such fridges, mattresses 10 11 1 2 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 12 1 1 1 16 1 1 6 1 1 20 10 11 21 22 2 2 2 12 1 1 1 16 2 6 No and wardrobes. 26 2 1 1 2 2 0 1 20 21 22 2 10 11 12 1 Collection 2 2 1 1 26 2 2 2 0 16 1 1 1 20 1 21 22 Yo r in collection day i ...... 2 2 2 26 2 2 2 Alternati e 0 1 Collection Week A The Council would encourage residents to use available Holiday Collections / Contacts ‘reuse’ schemes in the area for old furniture etc. Further Contacts When a collection day has to be changed due to holiday arrangements the 028 9267 3417 Amenity Collections ...... collection of landfi ll and recycling bins will take place as follows: details are available on the Council website. 028 9267 3417 Bin Collections ...... Holiday Collections 028 9250 9453 Collections normally made on: Will be collected on: th July 2016 u Saturday 9 Bring Site Information ...... th July 2016 Tuesday 12 th 028 9250 9453 Saturday 16 July 2016 Recycling Centre Information ...... th u Wednesday 13 July 2016 For health and safety reasons the Council is unable to th December 2016 028 9250 9453 u Saturday 24 Contaminated Bins ...... th Monday 26 December 2016 st December 2016 u Saturday 31 collect items which contain glass however householders nd January 2017 Large Family, Medical & 028 9250 9453 Monday 2 Temporary Upgrades ...... 028 9267 3417 All other bank and public holidays will have collections as normal. Missed Backdoor Collection ...... can dispose of such items at any of the Council’s three 028 9250 9453 Request Backdoor Collection ..... 028 9250 9453 household recycling centres. Recycling Queries ...... 028 9267 3417 Street Cleaning ......
Download our Recycling App Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, on request, will take all reasonable FOR BULKY WASTE COLLECTIONS TELEPHONE 028 9267 3417. steps to provide this document in alternative formats and in minority languages to meet the needs of those who are not fl uent in English.
Telephone: 028 9250 9453 | Email: [email protected] | www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRES The Council has updated the bin collection calendars on its website There are three recycling centres within the Council area located at: to include the year ahead. To view • The Cutts, Derriaghy, BT17 9HN your appropriate calendar please • Drumlough, Dromara Road, log on to www.lisburncastlereagh. Hillsborough, BT26 6QA • Carryduff, 8 Comber Road, BT8 8AN gov.uk/bincalendars From 1st April to 30th September the Household Recycling Centres are open Bin Collection calendars can be downloaded Monday – Friday 9.00am – 7.00pm; from the website, are available in hard copy Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm from the Council Headquarters or can be Sunday - Closed. viewed via the BinOvation App. The last entry time is 10 minutes before closing time.
HOLIDAY COLLECTION DATES
Collections normally Will be Download our Recycling App made on collected on
Tuesday 12th July Saturday 9th July Wednesday 13th July Saturday 16th July