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Subject 1) Department for Communities (DfC) Revitalise Scheme 2016/2017- Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt Town Centres
2) Department for Communities (DfC) Funding- Cleansing / Minor Works, Burn Road, Cookstown
3) Dungannon Town Centre Brand
4) Ann Street Development Site, Dungannon
5) Superfast Broadband Deployment
6) Digital Marketing Support from Derry City and Strabane District Council re Interim Business Start Up Programme
7) Proposal to EU Growth and Jobs Programme (Tender Programme)
8) Renewable Engine Programme
9) Brexit and the Border Corridor
Reporting Officer Head of Economic Development
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To provide Members with an update on key activities as detailed above.
2 Background
2.1 Department For Communities (DfC) Revitalise Scheme 2016/2017- Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt Town Centres In August 2016, applications were made to DfC Revitalisation Scheme, with £150k secured for Cookstown and Dungannon. An application for a marketing project was submitted for Magherafelt in November 2016 with £32,205 being secured. Projects are to be completed and spend incurred by 31st March 2017.
2.2 Department for Communities (DfC) Funding – Cleansing / Minor Works, Burn Road, Cookstown In December 2016, an application was made to DfC for funding towards the cleansing and minor repairs of Burn Road, Cookstown. The Burn Road Environmental Improvement Scheme was completed in 2007, and now is an opportune time to clean the area following the completion of the public realm scheme on the main thoroughfare. Funding was secured to the value of £4,396.60 based on 90% DfC funding, and a 10% Council contribution, with works to be completed by 31 March 2017.
2.3 Dungannon Town Centre Brand In November 2016, funding had been secured from DfC to create a new brand for Dungannon town centre and associated merchandise eg, jute bags to promote the new brand identity. Creative Media were appointed to develop a new town centre brand and support the development of a 2 year implementation plan.
2.4 Ann Street Development Site, Dungannon In order to bring this opportunity site to market, Lisney were appointed to take forward the marketing of the site and assisting Council in the selection of a preferred developer.
2.5 Superfast Broadband Deployment The Department for the Economy (DfE) undertook to identify intervention areas for the re-investment of £4m funding arising from the NI Broadband Improvement Project. BT developed an engineering model which identified the postcodes where improvements are expected to take place. The model follows DfE’s ‘value for money’ policy, ensuring that as many premises as possible benefit from the funding available. DfE has engaged with all Councils to ensure collaborative working in the further deployment of superfast broadband.
2.6 Digital Marketing Support from Derry City and Strabane District Council re Interim Business Start Up Programme When Invest NI’s marketing for the Business Start Programme finished on 31 July 2016, it was agreed by all Councils that Derry City and Strabane Council would lead the marketing of the new NI Business Start Programme under a Service Level Agreement and also provide digital marketing support for the interim programme from 1 August 2016 to 31 March 2017. Effective marketing is essential to drive enquiries to the programme to achieve targets.
Derry City and Strabane District Council are proposing that, from 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017 they continue to deliver a digital campaign to maintain the profile of the Programme and ensure there is no gap until the next marketing contract commences for the new Programme at a cost of up £3,658 (plus vat) from Mid Ulster. This will then be reviewed depending on the arrangement for the commencement of the new programme.
2.7 Proposal to EU Growth and Jobs Programme (Tender Programme) Further business support programme(s) are currently being developed to seek support from the EU Growth and Jobs Programme (managed by Invest NI) over the next 3 - 4 years. Up to 80% funding is available under this Programme (60% from the ERDF Programme for Growth and Jobs and 20% from Invest NI) with 20% contribution required from Council. While 80% is a significant funding contribution, in order to access this funding, Council must commit to Programmes achieving the main objective of creating 1 job for approximately £1,000 spend, (with applications having a minimum value of £250,000) which will be extremely challenging in the current environment.
2.8 Renewable Engine Programme
Regional enterprises are not engaging in research and innovation (R&I) activity in the renewable energy sector in a strategic and collaborative way. There is a strong advanced manufacturing and engineering industrial base in the region. However there is limited activity and innovation in the production of products for the renewable energy sector and the capacity of this high value sector to create a significantly enhanced economic impact is not currently realised. ‘Renewable Engine’ will deliver necessary strategic change through the creation of a new and unique cross-border R&I ‘supercluster’ involving high calibre research and industry partners. Importantly the new collaboration will, for the first time, bring cross-border research centres together across the disciplines of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy and this will catalyse the change needed. ‘Renewable Engine’ builds on existing infrastructure in the region with two of the research partners, South West College and IT Sligo, sharing a strong track record of applied R&I in renewable energy through the cross border CREST infrastructure. The ‘Renewable Engine’ partnership led by South West College, will bring the new addition of international research advanced manufacturing excellence through Queen’s University and the UK Advanced Manufacturing Catapult centre based at University of Strathclyde. Both these universities have research profiles within the top 15 in the UK and the expertise and capacity which the catapult, working directly with research institutions and private enterprises in the region, is exceptional. Private sector input will drive the supercluster through the inclusion of Manufacturing NI and Action Renewables as associate partners. Mid Ulster District Council will also act as an Associate Project Partner, as the area it represents is the most entrepreneurial region in Northern Ireland and has the largest concentration of businesses outside of Belfast, and is a global leader in the engineering/materials handling sector.
2.9 Brexit and the Border Corridor Members were advised at the March Committee Meeting that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is leading a project on behalf of the other Border Corridor Councils to carry out an initial analysis of the risks and opportunities which may be posed by Brexit to the area.
3 Key Issues
3.1 Department For Communities (DfC) Revitalise Scheme 2016/2017- Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt Town Centres
Contracts of funding were issued by DfC for the three schemes. An update on each scheme is provided below:-
Cookstown:- The Cookstown Revitalise Scheme incorporated the following projects;
• Print, supply & delivery of Jute Shopping Bags incorporating the Cookstown brand.
• Supply & delivery of Marquees.
• Development & production of 8 promotional videos for Cookstown Town Centre
• Supply & delivery of additional Christmas Lights – (50% contribution towards cost of Christmas Lights)
• Mid Ulster Town Centre Shop Improvement Scheme – Works completed on 8 properties from the Shop Improvement Scheme reserve list.
• Footfall Counters- This element of the project was not delivered due to the anticipated annual service fee following installation.
Dungannon:- The Dungannon Revitalise Scheme incorporated the following projects.
• Dungannon Town Centre Brand – New brand has been developed alongside a draft implementation plan. Date for launch of brand will be agreed in line with other works planned for the town centre.
• Print, supply & delivery of Jute Shopping Bags incorporating the new Dungannon brand (to be completed April 2017).
• Supply & delivery of additional Christmas Lights - (50% contribution towards cost of Christmas Lights)
• Mid Ulster Town Centre Shop Improvement Scheme – Works completed on 10 properties from the Shop Improvement Scheme reserve list.
• Shambles Lane - This element of the project was not delivered as the tender price exceeded budget. As works needed to be completed by 31 March 2017, this didn’t allow sufficient time for a second procurement exercise.
The Magherafelt Revitalise Scheme incorporated the following Magherafelt:- projects;
• Christmas Promotional Banners for town centre
• Christmas Marketing Campaign on Cool FM
• Christmas Market Video
• Seasonal Town Centre Banners
• Roll Up Display Banners
• Promotional Materials
• Window Stickers
3.2 Department for Communities (DfC) Funding – Cleansing & Minor Works to Burn Road, Cookstown A contract of funding was issued by DfC for the scheme. Works have now been completed to clean Burn Road and undertake some minor repairs.
3.3 Dungannon Town Centre Brand Consultation with key stakeholders and elected members regarding a new brand for Dungannon town centre has been completed. A number of suggested changes have been taken on board and the new brand has been successfully developed. To ensure longevity of the new brand, a 2 year implementation plan will be included. The newly formed brand will be launched in Dungannon once works in the town centre have been completed. All further Dungannon merchandise will carry the new brand eg, new shopping bags etc, and this will further serve to support Dungannon’s new visual identity and build civic pride.
3.4 Ann Street Development Site, Dungannon Lisney has now released the Development Brief (see Appendix 1) to the market inviting development proposals by 12th May 2017. The opportunity is being marketed through a range of channels including online and press advertising, signage, circulation to local estate agents and all potential purchasers held on Lisney’s mailing list including those parties who have previously expressed an interest in the property.
In summary there are 3 stages to the process:-
• Marketing of the site (8 weeks) • Assessment of bids and appointment of preferred bidder (4-6 weeks) • In contract with preferred bidder (3 months)
3.5 Superfast Broadband Deployment Further to correspondence received from the Department for the Economy on 9 March 2017 (see Appendix 2), regarding deployment of superfast broadband using additional funding that has been made available to the Department, Councils were invited to attend a meeting at DfE’s office, Netherleigh, Belfast on Wednesday 22 March 2017.
DfE advised they have provided Councils with the finalised list of postcodes where superfast broadband improvements are proposed. In Mid Ulster District Council area, BT’s engineering model only proposes 41 postcodes where improvements will take place and a further 8 where improvement may occur (out of 4000 postcodes). Council were asked if we agreed with the postcode model identified by BT or if we believed that other postcodes should be prioritised, in which case Councils would need to provide DfE with the rationale for the inclusion of alternative postcodes alongside the postcode they wished to omit by 12 April 2017. All Council representatives present stated that they welcomed the collaborative approach by DfE but didn’t feel it was possible to argue the merits of one postcode over another without having any prior knowledge of BT’s engineering model and particularly not within such a short timescale.
It was also made clear by DfE that BT has advised that when improvements have taken place, there was no guarantee that all premises in a particular postcode could avail of a superfast service. Precise improvements are only known once equipment is installed and engineering tests undertaken. Currently DfE are unable to provide more specific information on the number of premises that will see improvements.
It is recommended that Mid Ulster District Council should accept the 41 postcodes as outlined in DfE’s correspondence to allow superfast broadband to be rolled out in these areas between January and March 2018.
3.6 Digital Marketing Support from Derry City and Strabane District Council re Interim Business Start Up Programme As the Lead Council for Business Start Programme Marketing, DC&SDC are proposing that, from 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017 they continue to deliver a digital campaign to maintain the profile of the Programme and ensure there is no gap until the next marketing contract commences for the new Programme at a cost of up £3,658 (excluding vat) from Mid Ulster District Council. This will then be reviewed depending on the arrangement for the commencement of the new programme.
It is recommended Members approve Service Level Agreement with Derry City and Strabane District Council for Digital Marketing Support for the period 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017at a cost to Mid Ulster District Council of up to £3,658 (excluding vat).
3.7 Proposal to EU Growth and Jobs Programme (Tender Programme) Due to the demand for support requested from the Council’s previous Tender Programmes, it is proposed to develop an Application seeking support from the EU Growth and Jobs Programme for the delivery of a similar Programme, with total costs of an estimated £265,000, supporting approximately 150 businesses and contributing towards the creation of 240 new jobs. Should this be accepted by Invest NI, it will require the Council to make available approximately £53,000 over the next 4 years from the economic development budget. Members will be updated on the progress of the development of this submission.
3.8 Renewable Engine Programme The key objectives of the programme are to;
• Develop an internationally recognised cross-border research supercluster in Renewable Energy and Advanced Manufacturing technologies involving 4 research institutes to bridge the gap between public and private R&I.
• Facilitate direct knowledge transfer, technology development and innovation in 8 companies in the Renewable Energy Sector through the provision of R&I support and technology development grants.
• Develop a novel programme of applied industrial research, based on identified need leading to 57 years of research activity at PhD level and above.
• Co-ordinate an international board of renewable energy stakeholders to drive innovative forward-looking applied industrial research and initiate policy dialogue.
• Increase the knowledge and awareness within industry in the cross border region of R&I infrastructure in the Renewable Energy sector.
The project targets are as follows;
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, technology development and innovation in 8 companies through R&I support and technology development grants
• 8 enterprises co-operating with research institutes receiving non-financial
support
• 8 enterprises participating in cross border transnational research
• 4 enterprises receiving grants
• Increase knowledge of research and innovation infrastructure in the border region in the renewable energy sector
• Development of a cross border super cluster consisting of four internationally recognised research partners
• Facilitate an International board of renewable energy stakeholders
• 57yrs of research work
• 10 peer reviewed journal and conference publications with cross-border authorship & potential to make economic impact
• Dedicated repository for research super cluster on project website (Gold standard Open Access)
• 3 annual research colloquia
This 4.5 year project is led by South West College and funded by the European
Union’s Interreg VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body,
with match funding provided by the Department for the Economy and the Department
for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in Ireland. The overall programme cost is
6,104,964 Euros. Mid Ulster Council has been allocated a budget of 22,089 Euros
annually to help with local promotional activity towards the project. There is no
monetary cost to Council to act as an Associate Partner.
Companies are currently being recruited to the programme from the three
jurisdictions (Northern Ireland, Ireland and Scotland) and coinciding with this are a
series of Briefing Events for local companies (see Appendix 3). If any Member is
interested in attending the Mid Ulster Briefing Event on the Renewable Engine
Programme, this will take place on Tuesday 11 April 2017 from 11am to 1pm in
South West College, Dungannon. To register to attend contact Clodagh O’Neill
at SWC at [email protected]
It is recommended that Members confirm their agreement to act as an Associate Partner on the Renewable Engine Programme, led by South West College.
3.9 Brexit and the Border Corridor Further to update provided at the March Development Committee, Council received further details on 22 March 2017 (see Appendix 4) regarding the Border Corridor Brexit event being co-ordinated by Newry Mourne and Down District Council advising it will take place on;
Date: Thursday 4th May 2017 Time: Registration 10am, with event commencing at 10.30am and ending at 1.15pm ( followed by lunch ) Venue: Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen
Mid Ulster District Council has been tasked with issuing invitations to the event to our elected members, relevant officials and Chambers of Commerce, and to co-ordinate responses for our area and feedback the final numbers interested in attending.
Newry Mourne and Down District Council will coordinate the cost of the event on
4th May 2017, after which each Council in the border region will be invoiced for their share of both; (a) the border corridor study completed by Ulster University (b) the Border Corridor event on 4th May 2017.
4 Resource Implications
4.1 Financial Department for Communities Revitalise Scheme 2016/2017 - Cookstown:- £90,700.60 DfC, £7,247.50 within 2016/17 LED Budget. - Magherafelt:- £32,205 DfC, £3,220 within 2016/17 LED Budget. - Dungannon - £80,153.96 DfC, £15,000 within 2016/17 LED Budget
Department for Communities – Cleansing/Minor Works to Burn Road Cookstown:- up to £4,396.60 DfC, £488.40 within 2016/17 LED Budget
Digital Marketing Support from Derry City and Strabane District Council re Interim Business Start Up Programme - £3,658 (excluding vat) is available from LED 2017/18 budget
New Tender Programme Application – the Council’s contribution is estimated as £53k over 4 years from Council’s LED Budget
Border Corridor Brexit Event – the actual financial value of Council’s contribution is not yet known but costs can be covered within the LED Budget.
4.2 Human Officer time.
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support N/A
4.4 Other N/A
5 Other Considerations 5.1 N/A
6 Recommendations
6.1 Department for Communities (DfC) Revitalise Scheme 2016/2017- Cookstown, Dungannon & Magherafelt Town Centres Members to note progress
6.2 Department for Communities (DfC) Funding – Cleansing/Minor Works Burn Road, Cookstown Members to note progress
6.3 Dungannon town centre brand Members to note progress
6.4 Ann Street Development Site, Dungannon Members to note progress.
6.5 Superfast Broadband Deployment It is recommended that Members accept the 41 postcodes which the Department for the Economy have identified in Mid Ulster to receive superfast broadband improvement works identified by BT’s engineering model and forward a letter to DfE to confirm this whilst also expressing any issues we have with the process.
6.6 Marketing – Business Start Up Programme Marketing (Derry City and Strabane District Council) re: Council’s Interim Business Start Up Programme It is recommended that Members approve the Service Level Agreement with Derry City and Strabane District Council for Digital Marketing Support for the period 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017at a cost to Mid Ulster District Council of up to £3,658 (excluding vat).
6.7 Proposal to EU Growth and Jobs Programme (Tender Programme) It is recommended that Members give approval for Officers to develop a Proposal for a Mid Ulster Tender Programme submission to the Growth and Jobs Programme for total estimated costs of £265,000, supporting approximately 150 businesses and contributing towards the creation of 240 new jobs, and requiring approximately £53,000 over the next 4 years from the economic development budget.
6.8 Renewable Engine Programme It is recommended that Members confirm their agreement to act as an Associate Partner on the Renewable Engine Programme, led by South West College.
6.9 Brexit and the Border Corridor To note the Brexit Border Corridor event will take place on 4 May 2017 in the Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen.
It is recommended Mid Ulster Council issues invites to its elected members, relevant officials and Chambers of Commerce in the area and act as a conduit for responses.
It is further recommended that Council make a financial contribution to; (a) the border corridor study completed by Ulster University (b) the Border Corridor event on 4th May 2017.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Appendix 1 – Development Brief – Ann Street, Dungannon
7.2 Appendix 2 – Superfast Broadband Deployment in Mid Ulster (Department for the Economy)
7.3 Appendix 3 - Renewable Engine Programme – Business Briefing Events
7.4 Appendix 4 – Brexit and the Border Corridor Invitation and Agenda
Ann Street Dungannon
Development Brief and Site Disposal Gateway Development Opportunity
Ann Street, www.midulstercouncil.org Dungannon Town Centre March 2017 Ann Street, Dungannon
Introduction Mid Ulster District Council is releasing a site on Ann Street, Dungannon for development
Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals for the site in accordance with the information presented in this Development Brief.
The Development Brief is presented under the following headings:-
• Location of the Site • Surrounding Area • Description of the Development Site • Planning Considerations • Additional Site Information Ann Street Development Site • Conditions of Sale • Submissions Requirements • Asessment and Selection
• Title Development Site • VAT • Further Information • Viewing Market Square The prime objective in providing this opportunity is to achieve a quality retail led urban regeneration scheme that returns this vacant opportunity site to a viable and sustainable economic use which acts as a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the town centre. Proximity of Site to Retail Core Please note that Mid Ulster District Council is required to ensure a sound financial return in any disposal of this asset.
Major Redevelopment Opportunity 2 Ann Street Development “The site presents a major redevelopment opportunity in Dungannon town Location centre for retail and or of the Site mixed use development” The site occupies a highly prominent position towards the West of Dungannon town centre and is bounded by Greers Road, Ann Street and leading to Donaghmore Road
Greers Road
Donaghmore Road
Ann Street
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Surrounding Area Strategically located towards the West of Dungannon Town Centre
The site is strategically located on the Western approaches to Dungannon Town Centre and has been referred to as a ‘unique gateway site’ to the town centre due to its close links to its prime retail core, Market Square via Irish Street.
The site is also well connected to the primary road and public transport network which serve Dungannon Town Centre.
Dungannon Town Centre
Northland Row, Dungannon
Market Square, Dungannon 4 Ann Street Development Site Area A: Description of the Brownfield Site Development Site 2.14 Acres (0.86 hectares) The overall site extends to approximately 1.66 hectares (4.12 acres) ......
The development site to be released by The overall development site Site Area B: Mid Ulster District Council provides an comprises two properties that exciting opportunity to deliver a high are contiguous to each other; Public Car Park quality, imaginative and sustainable mixed use development, ideally retail 1. A Brownfield Site, formerly a Cattle led including commercial, office, Market, which has been cleared of leisure and residential uses. buildings and secured with perimeter 1.98 Acres steel palisade fencing together with (0.80 hectares) The site is strategically located within original masonry walls. Dungannon Town Centre and has ...... been referred to as a “unique gateway Site Area A Approx: 2.14 Acres (0.86 site” due to its links to Dungannon’s hectares) prime retail core that encompasses Market Square and Scotch Street via 2. A Public Car Park. Irish Street. Site Area B Approx: 1.98 Acres (0.80 The overall site extends to hectares) approximately 1.66 hectares (4.12 acres) and is bounded by Greers Road to the East and Ann Street to the South. Approximately 4.12 acres
Site Area B
Site Area A
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Planning Considerations As well as being highly accessible, the site is located in the Town Centre and is zoned as an Opportunity Site The Dungannon and South Tyrone businesses. Planning policy also A further planning permission was Area Plan 2010 (DSTAP) designates supports the use of Brownfield sites granted on the same portion of the the entire site as two opportunity for housing development. site for a mixed use development sites (OS 4 and part of OS 5) and as The Primary Retail Core (PRC) is consisting of retail units and such, favourable consideration will designated nearby at Market Square apartments with underground parking. be given to mixed use, housing and / and Scotch Street and therefore a This permission however has since or commercial development. DSTAP mixed use development, including a expired. does not stipulate any specific key site retail element, would complement requirements or preferred uses for this and unlock the benefits of this It would be envisaged that site. Part of the site is also identified location since footfall in this area has development on the site will consist as a Car Park to be retained within the the potential to be relatively high. at least in part, of some form of retail DSTAP. Importantly the site is very accessible development. Given the town centre by virtue of its location at the junction location of the site, coupled with the The site is located within Dungannon of two main thoroughfares as well current level of retail choice available Town Centre. Planning policy promotes as its close proximity to the main bus in the town centre, a strong element town centres as the appropriate first centre in Dungannon. of retail development on the site is choice location of retailing and other desirable. complementary functions. Acceptable Planning permission was granted on uses in town centres include retailing, the Brownfield portion of the site for A copy of a more detailed planning cultural and community facilities, a large retail development, however, assessment of the site is available in leisure, entertainment, housing and the permission has recently lapsed. the purchaser pack.
Additional Site Information Preliminary consultation with the site should therefore comply with have to consider the implications of Department For Communities (DFC) Policy TRAN2 of the Plan which does this by way of appropriate site layout Historic Environment Division (HED) allow for certain scenarios where and scheme design. A walkover of confirmed that the site is located development which results in the loss the site has revealed that there has within an archaeologically sensitive of this car parking is permissible. been some historical infilling carried area and Mid Ulster District Council out along the eastern boundary of the has undertaken a pre-development An examination of Rivers Agency car park. Ground conditions at that archaeological evaluation (test- surface water flood maps indicate a location may therefore need to be trenching). The evaluation works small area of potential surface water explored further. did not reveal any areas of particular flood risk within the car park portion archaeological significance or potential of the site however it is envisaged that Consideration of the surrounding land within the area under investigation. any development of the site would uses will be necessary when deciding The evaluation recommends that a address this issue through appropriate the appropriate compatible land use(s) ‘watching brief’ is likely to be required engineering solutions. Additionally, for the site. For example the position during site clearance/preliminary given the size of the site a Drainage of the adjacent bar/nightclub complex ground reduction works. DFC HED Assessment would be expected to on Donaghmore Road (Western side of have agreed with the recommendation accompany any planning application the site) and the proximity of housing of the report. The full report and coming forward. at Ann Street is something that DFC response are available within the developers should be aware of when purchaser pack. Given the size of the size it is expected considering appropriate uses. that a Design and Access Statement Part of the site contains an area which would accompany a planning Please also refer to documents made has been zoned in the Dungannon application for the site. available for viewing by Lisney; and South Tyrone Area Plan (DSTAP) including in relation to; environmental 2010 as land which must be retained The topography of the car park area is testing; presence of a historic well; for car parking. Any proposal for the such that it rises considerably from the previous utility searches; potential North and East to the West meaning agricultural right of way etc. by way of that any development proposal will additional site information. 6 Ann Street Development Conditions of Sale The subject property will be marketed • The disposal will be made subject to information/clarification on the detail by way of a development brief with the preferred developer obtaining full of any proposal. All bidders will bear transfer of title on the basis of a long planning permission within 18 months their own costs and expenditure lease, upon satisfactory completion of from the date of the Agreement; associated with the preparation and the development. Interested parties are submission of their proposals. invited to submit proposals to ensure • A formal letter of representation in that this gateway opportunity site is relation to accuracy of all information The Council is obligated by Section developed in accordance with the aims supplied must be provided by the 96(5) of the Local Government of Mid Ulster District Council. bidder; (NI) Act 1972 to obtain the best price or the best rent or the best The disposal will be subject to the • The agreed development must be terms that it can when disposing of following conditions:- completed on the subject property land, except with the approval of the within the defined timescale agreed Department for Communities. • An Agreement for Lease with the between the parties. preferred developer must be executed Depending, therefore, on the nature within 3 months of issue of same by This Development Brief is intended to of the preferred bid, the Council the Council; provide information as to the nature may have to seek departmental of the site and anything contained consent to the particular • The preferred developer will be herein is not to be construed as a Development proceeding. Should the required to provide 20% of the representation by the Council or its Council seek such consent, and such financial bid as a non-refundable agent. All matters contained within consent not be forthcoming, then deposit at the time of signing the this Development Brief are subject to the Council will not be obliged to contract. A further 60% (80% in contract. proceed with that bid, and shall have total) of the financial bid will be no liability in relation to the Bidder payable upon receipt of full planning Mid Ulster District Council is not should this be the case. permission and the remaining bound to accept or proceed with any balance to be paid upon satisfactory offer pursuant to this Development completion of the development; Brief and reserve the right to negotiate with any bidder to obtain further Title The site is a mixture of freehold whose contact details are on page The property will be offered on a absolute title and good fee farm 11. In addition, part of the property 999 year lease subject to an annual grant title. The site comprises parts benefits from a defective title nominal ground rent. of Folio 35184 and the whole of indemnity policy – an assessment will Folios TY81749 and TY4353, all need to be made as to the suitability County Tyrone. Further information of this policy for the proposed is available from the agents, Lisney, development.
VAT The site will be opted to tax (VAT to be charged on purchase monies) prior to completion.
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Submissions Requirements Interested parties are required to scheme details, sketch plans (1:200), submit their development proposals for Submissions are required to include schedules of floor areas and proposed the site in HARD COPY by 12 noon all of the information requested to mix of uses; Friday 12th May 2017. Submissions satisfy the Assessment and Criteria are to be sent in an unmarked requirements in this purchaser pack, as • Estimate of development costs; envelope labelled “Ann Street well as the following:- Submission” and delivered to Mid • Proposed development team. Ulster District Council at; Dungannon • Details of the bidder’s solicitor; Office, Circular Road, Dungannon, Parties may be invited to attend a BT71 6DT. • Detailed development proposals meeting with Council representatives for the site including accompanying to present their proposal and clarify Late submissions will not be accepted any outstanding issues. nor considered.
8 Ann Street Development Assessment & Selection The Assessment & Selection Criteria any submission can progress to the carefully and they are reminded that are presented in the below tables. assessment and selection in Stage 2, it is their responsibility to ensure they Bidders should refer to the bidders must demonstrate that they provide the required information and detailed scoring matrix in the meet the requirements of Stage 1. evidence for each requirement and Purchaser Pack. A weighting will criteria. be applied between the Price and Bidders are asked that they read the Quality on a 30:70 ratio split. Before Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements
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Please note that bidders should refer to the detailed Assessment and Selection scoring matrix in the Purchaser Pack.
Further Information
Further information on all elements of the Development Brief or the site itself can be obtained from the appointed agents, Lisney or by visiting the Lisney website at www.lisney.com. Lisney’s contact details are contained on page 11.
A purchaser pack comprising all relevant legal, planning and environmental information is available upon request. Please contact our selling agent Lisney for further information.
This Development Brief is for general guidance only and while the information provided is done so in good faith, Mid Ulster District Council cannot accept any warranty as to its accuracy. Interested parties are not entitled to place reliance on the information provided and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the information contained therein.
10 Ann Street Development Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agent Lisney.
Please Contact:
Lloyd Hannigan BSc (Hons) MRICS Telephone No: 028 9050 1518 Mobile: 07834451488 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lisney.com
Lisney Belfast Office Montgomery House 29-33 Montgomery Street Belfast BT1 4NX
www.midulstercouncil.org 11 APPENDIX 2 SUPERFAST BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT UPDATE FOR MID ULSTER
Telecoms Netherleigh Massey Avenue Belfast BT4 2JP Date: 9 March 2017
Dear Colin
Superfast Broadband Deployment Update – Mid Ulster
You will recall from our previous engagement with all councils of our intention to have you collaborate in the deployment of superfast broadband using some additional funding that has been made available.
Under the terms of current contracts with BT further funding has allowed us to extend coverage in the intervention area. Some £4m is being invested. DfE undertook a public consultation exercise to identify the intervention area and councils had the opportunity to affirm the post codes cited or to suggest further additions.
At the meeting in 26 September 2016 we advised that BT would model the final intervention area using this additional funding and we would share information on the outcome with each council. This information would enable each council to compare it with their local priorities. This information has now become available.
The BT modelling has focussed on producing the optimal value for money coverage and has resulted in a mix of new postcodes that were not previously included and further premises within existing postcodes.
Attached at Annex A is the list of 49 postcodes in your area where further improvements are planned. This list represents the best value for money case. Of these, there are 8 postcodes where work has already taken place and where further improvement is expected and cannot be revised for operational reasons.
The remaining 41 postcodes are new and had not previously been earmarked for improvement. These are listed at Annex B.
BT has advised that when improvements had taken place there was no guarantee that all premises in a particular postcode would enjoy a superfast service. Precise improvements are only known once equipment is installed and engineering tests undertaken. Currently we are unable to provide more specific information on the number of premises that will see improvements.
I invite you to review the postcodes presented in Annex B to ascertain if these are in line with areas where you believe improvements should take place. If you believe that other postcodes should be prioritised you will need to provide us with the rationale for the inclusion of alternative postcodes alongside the postcode you wish to omit. In doing so, you should be able to satisfy the following criteria:
• The new postcode must be in the Intervention Area (attached separately). • The total number of premises that could benefit should be the same or greater that the number of premises in the postcode(s) being omitted. • If a postcode is to be changed council should indicate which postcode is to be omitted in exchange • There is no provision for a council to add to the list contained in Annex B in any other circumstances
You may also which to consider the following additional criteria in support of your recommendation:
• Is there evidence of businesses in the postcode? • Is there evidence that section 75 groups would benefit? • Are there wider social reasons to improve services? • Are there rural issues that might be considered?
We recognise that this is not an easy task. We have therefore invited you to meet with us on the 22 March 2017 to discuss any concerns you may have or any questions you wish to ask. It is important that your council is represented at this meeting as we are working to tight timescales and we need to complete this process by mid April. I must however advise that there is no guarantee that any suggested changes will be accepted. BT will remodel incorporating any accepted changes and we will advise you of the outcome where it affects your area. The outcome of this redesign will not be known until June at the earliest and will be driven by a number of factors including value for money. The current political climate and budget constraints may also significantly impact on how we proceed. We can discuss that when we meet on 22 March.
Regards
Trevor
Annex A All postcodes where improvements may occur
Mid Ulster
BT45 7BD BT70 2BP BT71 5NS BT45 7BE BT70 2BW BT71 5NT BT45 7DS BT70 2BZ BT71 5NX BT45 7JF BT70 2HF BT71 6LB BT45 7NA BT70 2HG BT71 6LE BT45 7ND BT70 2HQ BT80 0HJ BT45 8ER BT70 2TL BT80 8RH BT45 8ET BT70 2TR BT80 9JX BT45 8EU BT70 2TS BT80 9JZ BT45 8EX BT71 4BW BT80 9NB BT45 8EZ BT71 4DP BT80 9ND BT45 8HD BT71 4DS BT80 9NF BT45 8RZ BT71 5AS BT80 9RR BT46 5HT BT71 5BJ BT80 9UU BT46 5NL BT71 5BL BT80 9UX BT46 5PR BT71 5BP BT46 5RB BT71 5HH
49 Postcodes
Annex B New Postcodes where improvement will take place
Mid Ulster
BT45 7BD BT70 2BP BT71 5NX BT45 7BE BT70 2BW BT71 6LB BT45 7DS BT70 2HF BT71 6LE BT45 7JF BT70 2HG BT80 0HJ BT45 7NA BT70 2HQ BT80 8RH BT45 7ND BT70 2TL BT80 9JX BT45 8ET BT70 2TR BT80 9JZ BT45 8EU BT71 4DP BT80 9NB BT45 8HD BT71 4DS BT80 9ND BT45 8RZ BT71 5AS BT80 9NF BT46 5HT BT71 5BJ BT80 9RR BT46 5NL BT71 5HH BT80 9UU BT46 5PR BT71 5NS BT80 9UX BT46 5RB BT71 5NT
41 Postcodes
APPENDIX 4
BREXIT AND BORDER CORRIDOR
You are cordially invited to ‘Brexit and the Ireland/N Ireland Border Corridor’ What next for Local Government and Business?
An event organised by the Ireland/N. Ireland Border Corridor Local Authorities on Thursday 4th May 2017 10.30am – 1.15pm (Lunch) (Registration from 10.00am) at Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh Please rsvp by 14th April 2017 Tel: (NI 028/ ROI 048) 30 252684 Email: [email protected]
Brexit and the Ireland/N Ireland Border Corridor
What next for Local Government and Business?
An event organised by the Ireland/N.Ireland Border Corridor Local Authorities
4th May 2017
Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
Draft Agenda
10-00am Registration Tea/Coffee
10-30am Introduction and Welcome - Chairman, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
10-35am Local Authority context - Local Authority Chief Executive
10-40am Current position on Brexit:
- N Ireland representative - Irish representative
11-00am Current Business Analysis on the island of Ireland.
- Mr Aidan Gough, Director Intertrade Ireland
11-15am Summary of the key findings on the potential impact of Brexit on the Ireland/ N Ireland Border Corridor.
- Mr Eoin McGuinness, Senior Economist, Economic Policy Centre, Ulster University
12-15pm Facilitated discussion led by Local Authority Chief Executive
1-00pm Summary and Way Forward
1-15pm Lunch
B
Subject GI Trail Northern Ireland – The Eisenhower Trail
Reporting Officer Michael Browne
Contact Officer Charmain Bell
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To report and inform the council regarding the GI Trial for Northern Ireland – The Eisenhower Trail which covers County Tyrone and County Fermanagh.
2 Background
2.1 The GI Trail for Northern Ireland spreads across Northern Ireland highlighting all the sites relating to the US presence in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Telling the story of the people who lived through this unique era.
2.2 The GI Trail is split into three stages, with each stage covering certain counties in Northern Ireland: 1. Armagh and Down – The Patton Trail 2. Antrim and Londonderry – The Hartle Trail 3. Fermanagh and Tyrone – The Eisenhower Trail
2.3 The trails are produced on printed leaflets, supported by an interactive website www.gitrailsni.com
2.4 Correspondence has been received from Kilkeel Development Association (KDA) regarding the GI Trails for which the association has received funding from Heritage Lottery.
2.5 KDA has requested that the Council give consideration to sponsoring copies of the trail leaflets and has advised that this has been the practice of the Councils in the other two trails. Depending on the number of trail maps printed, the cost estimated is in the region of £1180 (for 3000 copies) to £1447.50 (for 7500 copies). This contribution includes the provision of the Council’s logo on the map and leaflet.
2.6 A similar request has been made to Fermanagh and Omagh Council as part of the trail is within their Council Area.
3 Key Issues
3.1 KDA have advised that work is ongoing to identify the full range of relevant sites across the Council area, so as to ensure that all relevant WWII sites in Co. Tyrone that are within the Mid Ulster District are included.
4 Resources 4.1 Financial Maximum contribution of £1447.50
4.2 Human Officer’s time to ensure all relevant sites within our District are included.
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support N/A
4.4 Other
5 Other Considerations
5.1
6 Recommendations
6.1 While work is still ongoing on the proposal, it is recommended that the Council be supportive of the request up to a maximum of £1447.50 and subject to Fermanagh and Omagh Council providing the same level of funding.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 N/A
C
Subject Never Felt Better Festival
Reporting Officer Michael Browne
Contact Officer Sharon Arbuthnot/Davina McCartney
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 Seek approval to rebrand the Straw Festival in Magherafelt into a “Never Felt Better” Festival 12 – 17 June 2017.
2 Background 2.1 The Straw Festival started in 2011 as a community festival by Magherafelt District Council. The main objective of the festival at the time was to give the community and businesses a platform to express and celebrate their group or business to the community, both by putting on events during the festival and/or taking part in the carnival parade on the final day.
2.2 Initially the festival was delivered late May which included a cluster of Council activities, such as the Maghera 10k and fun days etc. However, it was agreed to move the festival into a June slot, as the dates clashed with other events outside of the District.
2.3 In recent year’s community participation has dwindled and the festival has become a one day event, which fundamentally is a fun day at Meadowbank.
Within the recently completed Public Realm scheme in Magherafelt, an 2.4 event space was designed to host town centre events. We now want to
utilise this space by putting on more events to promote Magherafelt in a positive light.
3 Key Issues 3.1 We are now proposing to rebrand the Straw Festival into the Never Felt Better Festival. Developing a week long itinerary of events with the businesses in Magherafelt, with a greater focus on creating economic benefit for the town.
The Never Felt Better Festival would retain the current offering of the fun 3.2 day at Meadowbank Sports Arena, but would also host one or a number of events in the town centre, along with activities throughout the week delivered by the town businesses.
3.3 Businesses, bars and restaurants would all have the opportunity to get involved in the Never Felt Better festival. Magherafelt is a vibrant town, and town centre events should enhance the experience for both shoppers and visitors creating greater an economic benefit.
3.4 Events are important as they contribute to our local economy and develop partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders within our community.
By rebranding and reconfiguring this event, creates opportunities for 3.5 businesses and communities within the town to be more inclusive and help
the Council to improve, enhance and develop the town Centre experience.
4 Resources 4.1 Financial Festival organised within current budgets.
4.2 Human Officer commitment from Events and Economic development.
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support N/A
4.4 Other N/A
5 Other Considerations
5.1 N/A
6 Recommendations
6.1 To approve the rebranding of the Straw Festival into the Never Felt Better Festival, profiling Magherafelt and reinforce the town brand.
7 List of Documents Attached N/A
D
Subject: Every Body Active 2020 Small Grants Programme.
Reporting Officer: Liam Glavin, Head of Leisure
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To seek permission for Council to submit an expression of interest in being involved with the Every Body Active 2020 Small Grants Programme.
2 Background 2.1 In April 2015, Sport Northern Ireland (SNI) approved a new ‘participation in sport and physical recreation’ policy entitled Every Body Active 2020 (EBA 2020). That policy identified the need to strengthen and extend participation in sport especially among women/girls, people with a disability and those living in areas of greatest need.
2.2 In April 2016, SNI confirmed indicative investments of approximately £6m over the period 2016-2020 across the 11 district councils, through EBA 2020 (Strand 1-Opportunities). That investment has been delivering activity by Council officers across NI over the last 12 months, aligned to the priorities within draft community plans.
2.3 When EBA 2020 was approved, SNI was mindful of the work that was beginning (in April 2015) to develop Community Plans across each of the 11 Council areas. SNI is a statutory partner in each of those 11 processes and has been able to support the emergence of the Community Plans. SNI is also mindful of their responsibility to support not just the development of those plans but also to support their implementation and delivery through the allocation of resources.
Officers will report to Council on the success of the Mid Ulster District Council 2.4 EBA 2020 Programme 2016/17 in May.
3 Key Issues 3.1 Over the last ten years, SNI has also invested approximately £500,000 per annum to support delivery of grassroots community sport projects throughout Northern Ireland. This ‘small grants’ investment has provided important financial support to hundreds of community groups and sports clubs over that time. SNI anticipate further investment (potentially £2m) in this area of work in the period 2017/18 – 2019/20, subject to the availability of exchequer funding. This investment is a further dimension of EBA 2020 (Strand 4-Small Grants, Outreach & Capacity Building).
3.2 SNI have identified an opportunity to allocate small grants funding to Councils with effect from 1st May 2017.
3.3 SNI are now inviting Expressions of Interest from each Council to participate in this programme.
The core features of this programme/investment strand are:
• A funding allocation to each council, using an existing & agreed allocation model based on population & need; • Allocated funding used to support the delivery of new, extended or existing small grant programmes within each district council area; • Funding deployed to support priorities identified within SNI’s Every Body Active 2020 policy (women/girls, people with a disability, those living in areas of greatest need) and the Community Plan in each Council area; • Up to 10% of allocated funding may be used, at the district council’s discretion, to support admin costs associated with programme implementation.
3.4 In addition to the financial aspects of this proposal, SNI will also work with Councils (and other community planning statutory partners) to enhance existing development support for grassroots community sport by deploying staff within each council area, in an outreach and capacity building role, on a regular basis each month.
3.5 As the funding allocated to each Council is dependent on the overall funding available to SNI and the number of Councils who confirm that they wish to participate in this programme, SNI cannot provide a definitive amount at this time. For planning purposes, SNI has assumed total (NI) available funding of £500,000 in 2017/18, although, in the current climate, this figure is subject to change.
It is proposed that Council express an interest in being involved with the EBA 3.6 2020 Small Grants Programme to support the delivery of new, extended or existing small grant programmes to strengthen and extend participation in sport especially among women/girls, people with a disability and those living in areas of greatest need. The details of proposed MUDC EBA 2020 Small Grants Programmes will be brought to Council for consideration.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial
Funding for these Programmes will be provided by SNI.
Human
4.2 N/A
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support
N/A
4.4 Other
N/A
5 Other Considerations
5.1 N/A
6 Recommendations 6.1 That Council submits an expression of interest in being involved with the EBA 2020 Small Grants Programme to support the delivery of new, extended or existing small grant programmes to strengthen and extend participation in sport especially among women/girls, people with a disability and those living in areas of greatest need within the District.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 N/A
E
Subject Sports Representative Grants
Reporting Officers Liam Glavin, Head of Leisure Claire Linney, Head of Community Development
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To present to members the proposed community grant allocations for the range of:
Sports Representative Grant ~ Team and Individuals
2 Background 2.1 The Sports Representative Grants (Individual and Team) is a continuous rolling programme.
Eligibility criteria compliance was completed by officers followed by grant programme assessment.
3 Update 3.1 Detailed analysis of the proposed grant awards are attached for your information.
3.2 Summary detail is as follows: The Sports Representative Grant:
3 Individuals and 3 Team applications were received, 4 applicants were awarded a total of £1,075, the 5th applicant is a team who has already received funding in for sports development which is in the same category as sports representative and therefore is not eligible. This has been changed in the 2017/18 grants. The 6th team has applied for both their Camogie and Football teams but guidelines state that groups can only have one application per grant fund in any financial year.
4 Resource Implications
4.1 Financial
Total finance allocated: The Sports Representative Grant awards: £1,075 This is a continuous rolling programme with a budget of £22,540 and a total allocation for 16/17 of £15,450, balance of £7,765.
4.2 Human resources
None.
5 Other Considerations
5.1 None
6 Recommendations
6.1 To agree the recommendation for sports grant allocations.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Grant recipient and amount of grant award.
Sports Team Representative 75% grant on eligible cost to a max of £500 Amount Amount Band Amount Name Project Title Requested Band Awarded
1 £500.00
All Ireland Club 2 £450.00 Emmet GAC, Slaughtneil Championships ~ Camogie £1,400 3 £400.00
3 £400.00
Total £400.00
Ineligible Sports Team Representation This team have already received a Sports Development Grant which is in the same All Ireland Club category therefore this means they are not eligible for this grant. This has been Rock St Patricks GFC Championships £400.00 changed in the 2017/2018 grants. All Ireland Club This club have applied for 2 teams, Camogie and Football but guideline state that only Emmet GAC, Slaughtneil Championships ~ Football £400.00 one application per grant fund in any financial year is eligible.
Sportsperson Representative 75% grant on eligible cost to a max of £250
Amount Name Project Title Band Amount Awarded Band Amount Requested Andrew Lamont Canoe Championships £245.25 2 £225.00 1 £250.00 Matthew Lamont Canoe Championships £245.25 2 £225.00 2 £225.00 Cathir Doyle Cycling £250.00 2 £225.00 3 £200.00
£675.00
F
Subject: Partnership with Disability Sport NI on provision of a Disability Sports Hub based at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown
Reporting Officer: Liam Glavin, Head of Leisure
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To seek permission to proceed to develop a partnership with Disability Sport NI for provision of a Disability Sports Hub based at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown.
2 Background 2.1 Disability Sport NI wishes to establish a Disability Sports Hub in each of Northern Ireland’s11 Council areas, providing a range of sports wheelchairs, inclusive bikes and inclusive sports equipment to enable children and adults with disabilities to participate in at least 14 different sports and activities. Although Disability Sport NI encourages Councils to continue to provide activities for people with disabilities in all of their sports facilities, they argue that the provision of a Disability Sports Hub at one site in each Council area will help raise the visibility of disability sport, increasing interest among the whole community and ultimately increasing the number of people with disabilities who live active and healthy lifestyles through sport and active recreation.
2.2 They also feel that the development of Disability Sports Hubs in each Council area will directly contribute to key Northern Ireland Strategies and Action Plans concerned with increasing the number of people with disabilities involved in sport and active recreation including: • Active Living: No Limits 2016-2021. A plan to improve health and wellbeing for people with a disability in Northern Ireland through participation in sport and active recreation • Sport Matters: The Northern Ireland Strategy for Sport and Physical Recreation, 2009-2019 (Target PA10) • Disability Sport NI’s ‘A Call to Action for District Councils’ (Action 2) • Disability Sport NI’s Strategic Plan 2016–2020 (Objective 1.2)
2.3 Active Living: No Limits 2021 is a new action plan launched in October 2016 to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland through participation in sport and active recreation. Following extensive consultation with people with disabilities and organisations representing people with disabilities, the action plan was developed by a project board consisting of representatives of the Department for Communities, Sport Northern Ireland, Disability Action, Disability Sport NI, the Department for Education, the Department for Health, the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister and the Northern Ireland Sports Forum. The District Council Disability Sports Hub Project is one of a number of key actions identified as a priority within the Active Living: No Limits 2021 action plan.
2.4 The development of each Disability Sports Hub will require a partnership between Disability Sport NI and Council. Disability Sport NI will:
• Provide an inclusive sports equipment package, with a value of approximately £45,500. • Deliver the equipment to the Disability Sports Hub site on a mutually agreed date. • Work in partnership with the Council to support the development of a range of sport and active recreation programmes for people with disabilities at the Disability Sports Hub site. • Promote the use of the Disability Sports Hubs to people with disabilities and disability organisations across Northern Ireland. • Train MUDC staff in use of the equipment.
2.5 The project is being funded by the Department for Communities.
2.6 The proposed time scale for a partnership with MUDC would be:
• Jan – March 2017: Equipment purchased by Disability Sport NI. • April – June 2017: Development Plans agreed and ‘Heads of Agreement’ between Disability Sport NI and each District Council signed. • July – September 2017: Equipment delivered to each ‘Disability Sports Hub’ and projects successfully launched.
3 Key Issues 3.1 Should Council agree to proceed with the proposal Officers will be required to: • Develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) along with Disability Sport NI • Specify the preferred site (and satellite sites) for the Disability Sports Hub. Disability Sport NI have stated that their preferred site would be Mid Ulster Sports Arena (MUSA) due to its central location and the mix of facilities on site ie outdoor pitches, tennis courts, and indoor facilities including a sports hall floor suitable for wheel chairs however it is Council’s decision as to where it should be sited. (See Appendix 1 for a draft MoU suggested by Disability NI) • Name a relevant member of District Council staff to manage the project. • Insure and maintain the inclusive sports equipment.
• Provide suitable storage for the equipment. • Develop and implement a two-year plan to encourage and support people with disabilities to participate in sport and active recreation through the Disability Sports Hub. (See Appendix 2 for a draft Development Plan suggested by Disability NI) • Record and monitor the number of people to benefit from the Disability Sports Hub. • Fund a Disability Sport NI course to train staff and volunteers on the best use of the Disability Sports Hub equipment. Cost of this training will be £1,900.
3.2 Council’s Corporate Plan Objectives and also Everybody Active 2020 objectives of increasing participation in exercise by Women and Girls, People with Disabilities and the Hard to Reach are being achieved in this project.
There is potentially space at MUSA to store the equipment and Officers believe 3.3 that the outdoor and indoor facilities at MUSA will be the most suitable for the disability sports proposed such as Wheelchair Sports, Sensory Sports programmes, Boccia and Inclusive Cycling.
It is proposed that Officers work with Disability NI to develop the MoU and 3.4 Development Plan for the provision of a Disability Sports Hub based at MUSA for a two-year period from April 2017 to March 2019. Officers will report back to Council for agreement on Draft documents.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial Disability Sport NI are providing equipment to the value of £45,500 for the project. Council will pay £1,900 for specific training on use of the equipment. The cost of training is in existing Leisure Budgets.
4.2 Human N/A
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support N/A
4.4 Other N/A
5 Other Considerations
5.1 N/A
6 Recommendations 6.1 It is recommended that Members agree to the proposal that Officers work with Disability NI to develop the MoU and Development Plan for provision of a Disability Sports Hub based at Mid Ulster Sports Arena for a two-year period from April 2017 to March 2019. Officers will report back to Council for agreement on Draft documents.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Appendix 1 – Draft MoU suggested by Disability NI.
7.2 Appendix 2 - Draft Development Plan suggested by Disability NI.
A Memorandum of Understanding between Disability Sport NI and Mid Ulster District Council with respect to the Active Living No Limits 2021 ‘District Council Disability Sports Hub’ Project 2017-2019
The ‘District Council Disability Sports Hub’ Project is a new initiative between Disability Sport NI and Mid Ulster District Council, which will see the development of a disability sports hub in the area, focused on putting in place the equipment and services required to increase the number of people with disabilities involved in sport and active recreation.
This Memorandum of Understanding outlines the agreement between Disability Sport NI and Mid Ulster District Council with respect to the development, promotion and delivery of the project for the period from April 2017 – March 2019. Under the terms of this agreement, we agree to implement the following:
Equipment: Disability Sport NI will provide an inclusive sports equipment package (as per Appendix 1) funded by the Department for Communities and will oversee the delivery of the equipment to the site (and satellite sites) specified by the Council. The Council will provide secure storage and ensure that the equipment is insured and maintained.
Development Plan 2017-2019: The Council will develop and implement a two-year project development plan for the project to be agreed between Disability Sport NI, SNI and the Council.
District Council Liaison Officer: The Council will name a relevant member of staff to manage the project, in partnership with Disability Sport NI’s Community Sport Manager.
Training: The Council will fund a hub training programme at a cost of £1,900, which will cover training for up to 16 council staff and volunteers. The 2 day training programme will be delivered by Disability Sport NI and will be designed to train staff and volunteers in the appropriate use of the disability sports hub equipment.
Promotion: The Council and Disability Sport NI will jointly promote the use of the hub and related activities through all digital media channels and through local and national news media.
Monitoring & Evaluation: The Council and Disability Sport NI will work in partnership to record the number of people to benefit from the disability sports hub project.
Signed: ______Signed: ______On behalf of Disability Sport NI On behalf of Mid Ulster District Council Name: Kevin O’Neill Name: Date: Date:
APPENDIX 1
EQUIPMENT HUB PROJECTS Each of the 11 Council areas in Northern Ireland will be provided with the following range of specialised equipment for use by a wide range of people with disabilities:
• 12 x RGK Club Sport Generic Multi-Sport Wheelchairs • 3 x Top End Eliminator OSR Track/Racing Wheelchairs • 2 x Top End Excelerator Hand Cycles (Adults) • 3 x Top End L’il Excelerator Hand Cycles (Kids) • 4 x Dawes Duet Tandem Cycles • 3 x Tomcat Fizz Trike Cycles
All of the above wheelchairs and adapted cycles include a range of sizes.
• 1 Boccia Starter Pack (consists of 3 x Competition Boccia sets, ramp, court tape and referee kits) • 1 Sensory Activity Pack (consists of a Goalball kit, Futsal bell balls, flashing bounce balls, sensory bean bags, low compression Tennis balls & ASC squeeze machine)
MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL DISABILITY SPORTS HUB PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (DRAFT)
APRIL 1st 2017 – 31st MARCH 2019
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AIM: To develop an innovative sports and leisure programme which gives people with disabilities in the Mid Ulster District Council area an equal opportunity to lead a fit and active lifestyle through programmes initiated via the disability sports hub.
Actions Target/Timescale Responsible
1 Equipment: To provide an inclusive disability 1.1 Equipment to be delivered to the approved ‘hub’ site and satellite Disability Sport NI (DSNI) sports equipment package at the agreed sites between July and September 2017. disability sports ‘hub’ site and satellite sites. 1.2 Arrangements for storage, insurance and maintenance of equipment District Council Liaison Officer (DCLO) in place.
2 Training: To develop a pool of trained coaches 2.1 To develop and deliver a training programme in the use of the new DSNI in liaison with the Cedar and/or sports leaders with the skills and ‘hub’ equipment, for council staff/volunteers by September 2017. Foundation & Sustrans. knowledge to deliver a range of hub related 2.2 To have a pool of at least 10 coaches/sports leaders trained in the DSNI & DCLO activities. delivery of ‘hub’ activities by November 2017. 2.3 To organise ‘An introduction to autism and sport coaching course’ by DSNI & DCLO March 2019.
3 Wheelchair Sports Initiatives: To develop a 3.1 To run a 12wk programme of activity for young people (4-10yr olds) DCLO in partnership with DSNI range of wheelchair sports activities for children with physical disabilities, with a view to the development of a wheelie and adults with physical disabilities. active/ Junior Paralympic Club by March 2018 . 3.2 2 x wheelchair sport taster sessions to be delivered by March 2019 DCLO in partnership with DSNI 3.3 1 x wheelchair sports competition/event to be held by March 2019. supported by NI Knights WBC & Ulster Barbarians Wheelchair Rugby Club 4 Sensory Sports Programme: Introductory 4.1 1 x Goalball taster session to be delivered annually. DCLO in partnership with DSNI Active sports programme for people with sight loss 4.2 1 x sensory based activity session to be delivered annually. Clubs Officer supported by RNIB/Angel organised. Eyes
5 Boccia: Taster events organised with the aim of 5.1 1 x Boccia taster session to be delivered by March 2018. DCLO in partnership with DSNI Active introducing local players to the sport. 5.2 1 round of NI Boccia League to be held in the area by March 2019. Clubs Officer
6 Inclusive Cycling: To offer cycling 6.1 To organise an Inclusive Cycling initiative annually. DCLO in partnership with DSNI opportunities for local people with disabilities supported by Cedar Foundation through the ‘hubs’ range of adapted bikes.
7 Volunteering: To develop a pool of local 7.1 Sustainable Volunteer plan developed by March 2019. DCLO in partnership with DSNI volunteers to assist with the delivery of sustainable hub activities.
8 Promotion: To promote and advertise the 8.1 ‘Hub’ programmes to be promoted annually in local websites, social DCLO in partnership with DSNI project through all available channels. media platforms, publications and media.
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Subject Community Development Report
Peace IV Approvals PCSP - CCTV Contract Approval Community Development Update
Reporting Officer Claire Linney, Head of Community Development
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To agree proposals from the Peace IV Partnership and Peace IV Shared Space Project.
1.2 To agree CCTV contract for Mid Ulster (main towns)
1.3 To update on Community Development.
2 Background 2.1 Peace IV Council as part of its commitment to Peace IV has agreed to oversee delivery of a Peace IV local action plan through Partnership with statutory and community partners (operating as a Council led working group) with all proposals coming to Development Committee for approval and final ratification at Council.
Council is leading a partnership application for funding under Peace IV Shared Space Regional Programme for a project ‘Connecting Pomeroy’.
2.2 PCSP CCTV As part of the alignment of services across Mid Ulster CCTV was tendered for contract for a Mid Ulster wide provider.
2.3 Community Development Update An update is provided on the following areas: Community Support – Grants, Support, Advice, Village Planning, Community Centres PCSP DSD Neighbourhood Renewal Good Relations
3 Update 3.1 Peace IV Peace Regional Shared Space Project The project Connecting Pomeroy has gone through the first round of the Peace IV Regional Shared Space Project. A total of 13 projects have gone through Stage I and are invited to Stage II; only 8 projects are to be allocated funding and this decision will be known by October 2017. The next stage involves the submission of a business plan alongside a range of complementary plans for 15th May. As it is a competitive process support in writing the first stage plan and business plan was agreed by Council. It is proposed to seek permission to extend professional support further to a maximum of £5000 to allow for additional complementary plans to be developed as part of the process. Peace IV Local Action Plan At the last Peace IV Partnership meeting on 22nd March 2017 the following was recommended for approval by Committee and Council – Grants – The grants guidance and application were presented for agreement, as per the Council grants guidance and SEUPB programme guidelines. These were approved for opening in April and closing in July 2017.
Programmes - Vulnerable People Programme – change title of project to People suffered as a result of the Troubles Programme. Ensure this terminology of the target audience is used throughout and change the activity to be Peace focused and not general health and wellbeing. Contextualise the group as range of people from those with physical and mental health disabilities, those who are economically deprived, elderly, women and people in general who present themselves as having suffered as a result of the Troubles.
Next meeting Wed 26th April.
3.2 Mid Ulster CCTV
CCTV for the principal towns (phase I) has been tendered and assessment complete as below. Recommendation for award is Wired Up Security. Tenders were assessed on 30 and 31 March 2017.
Company Name Pre-Qualification Quality Total Cost Total Total Rank Criteria Pass/Fail Wired Up Pass 73% 15.01% 88.01% 1 Security McElwaine Pass 63% 13.88% 76.88% 3 Security Metro Fail – failed to achieve a pass in pre-qualification criteria Fail Surveillance BHP Alarms Pass 63% 23.87% 86.87% 2
It is proposed to accept the MEAT tender Wired Up Security, for a 3 year period a cost of £82,408, with an annual review. Annual cost breakdown of £33,800 year 1, and £23,804 year 2 and £23,804 year 3.
3.3 Community Development Update Community Support Grants are now closed as of Friday 24th March, with the exception of Sports Capital Development and Strategic Sports Grant to open May/June and rolling programmes good relations, local community festivals, and sports representative grants. A paper on grants will be presented to Committee for approval. Village plans are near completion for all areas and projects are being finalised for delivery under the Economic Development Village Renewal Programme. Monitoring and verification is being completed for grants 2016- 2017. CSP Action Plan 2015-2018 has been resubmitted to the Department for Communities.
PCSP Please see attached the most recent minutes of the PCSP for information, Appendix 1. PCSP plan 2016 – 2017 is complete with monitoring and claims being finalised with funders. Action Plan 2017-2018 has been submitted to the DOJ and Policing Board. Project development has commenced.
DFC Neighbourhood Renewal NR plan 2016 – 2017 is complete with monitoring and claims being finalised with funders. Application for funding 2017-2018 has been submitted and a letter of offer has been received for a 3 month period for technical support for the programme delivery.
Good Relations Good Relations plan 2016 – 2017 is complete with monitoring and claims being finalised with funders. Action Plan 2017-2018 has been submitted to the Executive Office. Project development has commenced. Shared Space Projects As part of the 2017 Mid Ulster Council Good Relations Plan a number of activities to increase activity at strategic projects that had received investment previously as shared space projects; Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Rowantree Pomeroy (Peace III and potential Peace IV Shared Space) and Railway Park (Peace II Shared Space). An event for Seamus Heaney HomePlace for September is being planned to seek to engage with the wider Mid Ulster District promoting the Centre through a poetry and music weekend. Rowantree activities will be developed which will link and support the future development of the Peace IV shared space project development. A community engagement fun day with music event is being planned for Railway Park for July along with community partners Ballysaggart Area Community Association (lead logistics planning), Milltown Community Association, NIHE and STEP.
4 Resource Implications 4.1 Financial Peace IV Shared Space - It is proposed to extend the professional support to a maximum of £5000 to allow for additional complementary plans to be developed as part of the process, expenditure to be secured within budget.
CCTV – It is proposed to award the CCTV contract to Wired Up Security at a cost of £82,408. Annual cost breakdown of £33,800 year 1, and £23,804 year 2 and £23,804 year 3, as per budget.
4.2 Human None.
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support To support the development of the business plan and associated documents for the Peace IV Shared Space project.
5 Other Considerations
5.1 None
6 Recommendations 6.1 To approve the proposals of the Peace IV Partnership.
6.2 To approve the Mid Ulster CCTV contract (main towns).
6.3 To note the Community Development update.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 PCSP Minutes
Appendix 1 PCSP Minutes
Minutes of the meeting of Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnership held in the Council Offices, Magherafelt on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 at 6.00pm
Present: Councillor Burton (Chair).
Councillors Gildernew, Glasgow, Quinn and Reid.
Fiona Crawford, Marian Dorman, Liam Duggan, Ursula Marshall, Ciaran McElhone, Emma Sheerin and Martina Watson.
Inspector Andy Archibald (PSNI), Michael Dallat (NIHE), Kate Lambe (HSCT), Chief Inspector Roy Robinson (PSNI), Inspector Danny Walsh (PSNI).
Apologies: Councillor Ellatar. Mark Farquhar, Michael Hogg (EA), Sinead Dolan (YJA), Ruth McKelvey (PBNI), Nuala Quinn (HSCT), Superintendent Mike Baird (PSNI), Inspector Keith Jamieson (PSNI), Sergeant Ken McDermott (PSNI), Sergeant Gavin Sterling (PSNI).
In Attendance: Michael McCrory (PCSP Manager), Shauna McCloskey (PCSP Officer), Celene O’Neill (PCSP Officer)
Meeting started at 6.00pm.
PCSP40/16 WELCOME
The Chair, Councillor Burton, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
PCSP41/16 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Members were reminded of their obligations in relation to declarations of interest.
PCSP42/16 MINUTES OF POLICING & COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP MEETING HELD ON 14 SEPTEMBER 2016
The Minutes of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting held on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 were approved and signed.
Proposed by: Councillor Phelim Gildernew Seconded by: Michael Dallat
PCSP43/16 MATTERS ARISING
PCSP34/16 MATTERS ARISING (PCSP29/16 Any Other Business – Residents in Fairhill, Cookstown) The PCSP Manager advised that following a change of plan by Transport NI, a traffic management survey would not be undertaken. Bollards would not be installed outside Holy Trinity School, Cookstown and planters would be put in place instead.
Following discussion it was agreed that a meeting would be arranged with Transport NI to include PSNI and PCSP Members.
Proposed by: Councillor Burton Seconded by: Councillor Quinn
PCSP35/16 – THEMATIC GROUP UPDATES – VULNERABLE PEOPLE Following a Member’s request, the PCSP Manager provided Hate Crime statistics and trend information.
PCSP44/16 THEMATIC GROUP UPDATES
ASB – Anti-Social Behaviour Forum Update The PCSP Officer provided an update to Members on the work of the Anti-Social Behaviour Group and the following comment was made:
• In relation to graffiti in Coalisland, further sites were identified at the Pipe Yard, Kings Row and the Bush Road.
NTE – Night-Time Economy Group Update The PCSP Manager provided an update to Members on the work of the Night-Time Economy Group and the following comments were made; • Inspector Walsh updated on the teenage discos in Cookstown and referrals made to the Alcohol Awareness Programme.
• It was intended to hold a workshop in the New Year with the Street Reach/Pastors to improve and provide support to the programme.
• The Chair referred to people drinking alcohol along the path near Tesco’s at The Lines, Dungannon. Inspector Walsh advised that Inspector Jamieson had an ongoing targeted operation in place for The Lines area.
• The Chair enquired if PSNI checked if premises’ closing times were being adhered to. Chief Inspector Robinson advised that premises were checked, particularly if there were complaints re noise or ASB. Inspector Walsh referred to the new Licensing Bill which would increase drinking-up time from half an hour to one hour.
VP - Vulnerable Persons Group Update The PCSP Officer provided an update to Members on the work of the Vulnerable Persons Group and the following comments were made:
• Ursula Marshall commended the recent Neighbourhood Watch information event in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown and the very useful information provided by the Crime Prevention Officers in relation to scams.
• In relation to a query regarding the distribution of RFID wallets to banks, the PCSP Manager advised that this was an opportunity to raise awareness of fraud and scams and good PR for the PCSP. Banks had been given limited amounts and it would be up to them to invest in more for their customers.
PCSP45/16 EQUALITY SCHEME AND DISABILITY ACTION PLAN
The PCSP Manager referred to the amendments that had been made to the draft PCSP Equality Scheme and Disability Action Plan following Members’ comments, specifically the separation of Good Relations and Equality.
Members were asked to submit further comments by Friday, 23 December. The draft Scheme and DAP would then be submitted to the Equality Commission.
PCSP46/16 RAPID BIN INITIATIVE
The PCSP Manager referred to the Project Proposal for the Rapid Bin initiative to purchase and install four bins in the Mid Ulster area for the disposal of illegal and prescription drugs. Start 360 would be consulting with the community on locations.
Following discussion, the proposal as presented was agreed.
PCSP47/16 PCSP ACTION PLAN 2017/2018
The PCSP Manager provided an overview of the revised PCSP Action Plan 2017/2018, advising that the Joint Committee required a review of the Plan. The current targets had been kept and the Plan incorporated the Outcomes Based Accountability model of structured planning.
The revised PCSP Action Plan 2017/2018 was then agreed.
PCSP48/16 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Disposal of Police Estate Chief Inspector Robinson referred to the PSNI’s recent announcement of the disposal of a number of police stations across Northern Ireland, including Aughnacloy and Maghera in the Mid Ulster area. Following media reports regarding Cookstown police station, he advised that new investment was some way off in the future.
Theft of Livestock Inspector Robinson responded to a Member’s query regarding sheep thefts, advising that a number of operations were ongoing in relation to this.
PCSP Manager The PCSP Manager advised that he would be taking three months leave of absence in the New Year. The Chair, on behalf of the PCSP, wished him well.
The Chair wished Members a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.
PCSP49/16 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next PCSP meeting was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 15 March 2017.
The meeting ended at 7.20pm.
All members were present for the duration of the meeting except Councillor Ken Reid and Ciaran McElhone who arrived at 6.10pm, Emma Sheerin who arrived at 6.20pm and left at 7.10pm; Councillor Mark Glasgow who left at 6.55pm and Liam Duggan, Ursula Marshall and Kate Lambe who left at 7.15pm.
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Subject Community Grants
Reporting Officers Claire Linney, Head of Community Development Tony McCance, Head of Arts and Culture Liam Glavin, Head of Leisure
Contact Officer: Philip Clarke, Community Development Services Manager
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To present to members the proposed community grant allocations.
2 Background
2.1 Council launched a public call on Thursday 2nd March for the following grants:- Sports Representative (Individual and Team), Arts & Culture Small Grant, Local Community Festivals, Strategic Events, Community Development Small Grant, Community Venues, Strategic Community Development, Good Relations and Strategic Arts and Cultural Programme.
2.2 The grants closed on Friday 24st March. There was a very positive response from right across Mid Ulster District with over 400 applications submitted through the new online portal. Three grants remain open as rolling programmes: Local Community Festivals, Good Relations, Sports Representative grant.
2.3 Eligibility criteria compliance was completed by officers followed by grant programme assessment.
3 Update 3.1 The following community grant allocations are proposed for approval:
1a. Sports Representative – 5 Individual Applications awarded £1,150 and 2 Team Applications awarded £1,000 with one application ineligible as it was not for a qualifying competition. This is a rolling programme with a requirement to have a request for support prior to the date of the competition.
1b. 9. Sports Club Development: - 32 Application awarded £13,350. Seven applications were ineligible as they were not recognised Sports Club and one failed to meet the minimum score threshold.
2. Arts/Culture Small Grant: - 91 Applications awarded £42,700 Six applications were ineligible/unsuccessful as follows: one was ineligible as activity during school hours, one was covered under the Strategic Arts & Culture Programme Grant, one was a double application, one is supported under the GR Plan Programme, one was ineligible as from a regional organisation and one was a Community Development Small grant.
3. Community Local Festivals Grant: - 42 Applications awarded £23,950 Six applications were ineligible/unsuccessful: three did not meet the criteria as a Community Festival, two did not meet the minimum score threshold while another one is supported under the Good Relations Plan Programme. This is a rolling programme with
6-week timeframe for submission to allow for assessment. Support can be provided to groups to apply to this grant.
4. Strategic Events Grant: - 20 Applications awarded £91,230 One application was transferred to a Community Local Festival due to level of festival.
5. Community Development Small Grant: - 108 Applications awarded £47,050 Four applications were ineligible/unsuccessful – One was for statutory/core running costs, one was a statutory application, one was for an event outside of the district and another was a double category application.
6. Strategic Community Development Support Grant: - 13 Applications awarded £53,440.
7. Community Venues Grant: - 42 Applications awarded £80,500. Nine applications were ineligible as they had not 80% Community Development venue activity, one was transferred to Community Development Small Grant due to hours of opening, and another was rejected as a double category application.
8. Good Relations Grant: - 26 Applications awarded £16,630 Fourteen applications were ineligible/unsuccessful: eleven did not meet the minimum score threshold, one was statutory/core funded activity, one is support a Peace IV Strategic Partner and another was a double category application. This is a rolling programme with 6-week timeframe for submission to allow for assessment. Support can be provided to groups to apply to this grant.
9. Strategic Arts & Cultural Programme – this grant has been assessed and has been issued to the Arts Council for consideration as a partner funder and will be brought to the next Committee for consideration.
There was a very high demand for grants across all budget allocations; and all successful applicants were facilitated within a standardised banding system across all grants. Some grant areas have exceeded budget allocations and others have come in under budget; it is proposed to allow flexibility within budgets to accommodate all grant awards listed.
4 Resource Implications
4.1 Financial Sports Representative – Individual £1,150 – Team/Club £1,000 - rolling programme Sports Club Development Grant: - £13,350 (budget £15,000, remainder to sports rep)
Arts/Culture Grant: - £42,700 (£35,000 and £2000 Irish Language plan for projects linked development of the language) Community Local Festivals Grant: - £23,950 – rolling programme Strategic Events Grant: - £91,230 (£75,000) Community Development Small Grant: - £47,050 (£45,000) Strategic Community Development Support Grant: - £54,440 (£75,000) Community Venues Grant: - £80,500 (£85,000) Good Relations Grant: - £16,630 – rolling programme
Transfer of funding across community development grant budgets. 4.2 Human resources None.
5 Other Considerations
5.1 None
6 Recommendations
6.1 To agree the recommendation for grant allocations.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Grant recipients and amount of grant award at Appendix 1
Strategic Community Development 2017 - 2018 (Max £8,000)
No Organisation Name Title of Project Request Band Award 1 Breakthru Breakthru Central £7,800.00 6 £3,000.00 Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Mid Ulster Community Dev Support Service 2 Areas Ltd 2017/2018 £8,000.00 1 £8,000.00 3 Cookstown & District Women's Positive Steps Positive Steps to a Brighter Future. £7,840.00 5 £4,000.00 Benefits Advice, Guidance & Money Management 4 First Steps Women's Centre Service £8,000.00 4 £5,000.00 5 Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre £8,000.00 4 £5,000.00 6 Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid Training and Development programmes £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 7 Out & About Community Transport/CDM Driving "US" Forward £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 8 Shopmobility Mid Ulster Shopmobility Mid Ulster £5,110.00 5 £2,560.00 9 STEP (South Tyrone Empowerment Programme) STEP strategic community development support £8,000.00 1 £8,000.00 10 The Lighthouse (Magherafelt) Ltd, (CAP Debt) CAP Debt Centre £3,060.00 5 £1,520.00 11 The Niamh Louise Foundation Suicide Prevention is Your Business £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 12 The Rural Centre The Rural Centre: EU Information & Training £2,224.00 5 £1,120.00 13 Willowbank Ltd Joining up the dots £6,500.00 5 £3,240.00 Total £53,440.00
Score Band Award 90+ 1 £8,000.00 80-89 2 £7,000.00 70-79 3 £6,000.00 60-69 4 £5,000.00 50-59 5 £4,000.00 40-49 6 £3,000.00
Community Venues (Maximum £3,000) 2017-2018
No Organisation Name Venue Request Band Award 1 Aghaloo and Blackwater Community Association Ltd. Aughnacloy £3,000.00 2 £2,500.00 2 Aughintober Regeneration Cabragh £3,000.00 3 £2,000.00 3 Ballysaggart Area Community Association Dungannon £3,125.00 3 £2,000.00 4 Bann Valley Community Group Clady £3,075.00 2 £2,500.00 5 Bawn Development Association Bawn Aughnacloy £3,150.00 5 £1,000.00 6 Brackaghreilly and District Community Association Maghera £1,500.00 6 £750.00 7 Brocagh and District Regeneration Group Brocagh £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 8 Broughderg Area Development Association Broughderg £6,162.00 2 £2,500.00 9 Caledon Regeneration Partnership Caledon £3,040.00 3 £2,000.00 10 Clogher Valley Community Centre Augher £3,000.00 3 £2,000.00 11 Clonoe Rural Development Agency Ltd Clonoe £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 12 Coalisland & District Development Association Ltd Coalisland £3,000.00 3 £2,000.00 13 Coalisland Residents & Community Forum Coalisland £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 14 Craigmore & District Community Association The Glen Craigmore £3,000.00 4 £1,500.00 15 Crossdernott Bowling Club Crossdernott £2,643.00 6 £750.00 16 Derrytresk Community Projects Derrytresk £7,063.00 2 £2,500.00 17 Fivemiletown Community Development Association Fivemiletown £5,300.00 5 £1,000.00 18 Galbally Youth & Community Association Galbally £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 19 Glenageeragh Pipe Band Glenageeragh, Augher £3,180.00 6 £750.00 20 Glor na Speirini Ballinascreen £3,000.00 5 £1,000.00 21 Involve (NI) Magherafelt £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 22 Kilcronaghan Community Association Tobermore £3,020.00 4 £1,500.00 23 Kileeshill and Clonaneese Historical Society Kileeshill and Clonaneese £2,095.00 5 £1,000.00 24 Killeeshil Community Centre Killeeshil £5,400.00 1 £3,000.00 25 Killyman St. Mary's GFC Killyman £5,424.00 3 £2,000.00 26 Kinturk Cultural Association Moortown/Ballinderry £4,500.00 1 £3,000.00 27 Knocknagin Hall Committee Desertmartin £3,520.00 3 £2,000.00 28 Lisnagleer Community Group Carland £1,987.00 6 £750.00 29 Loughan's Cultural and Development Association Loughans, Aughnacloy £11,050.00 5 £1,000.00 30 Maghera Cross Community link Maghera £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 31 Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh £2,380.00 4 £1,500.00 32 Moneyneena & District Development Initiative Moneyneena £3,000.00 1 £3,000.00 33 Moygashel Community and Cultural association Moygashel, £3,440.00 5 £1,000.00 34 Muintir na Mointeach Ltd Washingbay £3,000.00 3 £2,000.00 35 Northern Counties Development Association Ltd Maghera £3,000.00 4 £1,500.00 36 Stewartstown Development Association Stewartstown £5,940.00 1 £3,000.00 37 TABBDA COMPANY LTD Ballyronan £3,000.00 2 £2,500.00 38 Tamnamore Community Development Association Tamnamore £2,457.00 5 £1,000.00 39 Termoneeny Community Association Termoneeny £3,000.00 3 £2,000.00 40 Tirgan Community Association Ltd Tirgan £2,920.00 4 £1,500.00 41 TOBERMORE COMMUNITY PROJECTS Tobermore £2,520.00 5 £1,000.00 42 Upperlands Community Development Ltd Upperlands £3,000.00 4 £1,500.00 Total £80,500.00 Ineligible or Unsuccessful Community Venues 1 Acorn Women’s Group Ineligible did not meet criteria 2 Clogher Presbyterian Church Ineligible did not meet criteria 3 Donaghmore District Community Association Ineligible did not meet criteria 4 Gortalowry House Ineligible did not meet criteria 5 Institute of Irish leadership Ineligible did not meet criteria 6 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project Ineligible did not meet criteria 7 O'Donovan Rossa GAC, Magherafelt Ineligible did not meet criteria 8 Rhone Valley Community Group Transferred to CD small grants 9 St Treas GFC Ballymaguigan in P'ship with Ineligible did not meet criteria Ballymaguigan Comy Dev Assoc 10 Tobin Youth Centre (Moortown) Ltd Ineligible did not meet criteria 11 Willowbank Ltd Double category application
Band Score Amount 40 - 49 6 £750.00 50-59 5 £1000.00 60 - 69 4 £1,500.00 70 - 79 3 £2,000.00 80 - 89 2 £2,500.00 90 + 1 £3,000.00
Strategic Events 2017 - 2018 (Max £8,000) No Organisation Name Title of Event Request Band Award 1 Ancient Clan O’Neill Betane Festival 1st May in Tullyhogue £5,326.00 6 £2,020.00 2 Brantry Bard Sessions Group The Brantry Fleadh 2017 £7,900.00 4 £5,000.00 3 Castlecaulfield Horticultural Society Castlecaulfield Horticultural Show & Vintage Rally £7,600.00 4 £5,000.00 4 Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Ltd Clogher Valley Agricultural Show £8,014.00 1 £8,000.00 5 Clogher Valley Comhaltas Tyrone County Fleadh and Community Festival £10,000.00 1 £8,000.00 6 Cookstown & District Motocross Club The Maxxis British Championship Round 5-18/6/ 2017 £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 7 Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club (Road The 2017 Cookstown 100 Road Races £11,250.00 1 £8,000.00 Racing) Ltd 8 Cookstown AOH St Patrick's Day 2018 £5,000.00 5 £2,520.00 9 Cookstown District Lodge No3 12th July Celebrations Cookstown 2017 £3,557.00 4 £2,250.00 10 Cookstown Motor Club The Tyrone Stages Closed Roads Rally 2017, Fourth £11,200.00 4 £5,000.00 Round Of The 2017 Northern Ireland Championship 11 Draperstown Traders Draperstown Busking Festival & Community Fun Day £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 12 Erins Own Lavey Mid Ulster Truck Festival £11,605.00 5 £4,000.00 13 Killymoon Golf Club Irish Junior Open Series 2016 £7,000.00 5 £3,520.00 14 MHS Maghera Agricultural Show & Country Fayre Maghera Agricultural Show & Country Fayre £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 15 Pomeroy Social Activity Group Santas Magical Forest £8,700.00 3 £6,000.00 16 Slatequarry Development Association 2017 Forbidden Forest Event (@ Pomeroy Forest) £8,000.00 5 £4,000.00 17 The Clans of Ulster Lughnasadh Harvest Festival £9,585.00 5 £4,000.00 18 The Upbeat Agency Lap The Lough £8,000.00 2 £7,000.00 19 The William Carleton Society The William Carleton Summer School £4,060.00 5 £2,040.00 20 Tri Limits Traithlon Club Tri Tyrone £5,760.00 5 £2,880.00
Total £91,230.00 Ineligible or Unsuccessful Strategic Events Band Score Award Lissan House Trust Transferred to Community Local Festival 1 90 £8,000.00 2 80 £7,000.00 3 70 £6,000.00 4 60 £5,000.00 5 50 £4,000.00 6 40 £3,000.00 7 30 £2,000.00
Community Development Small Grants 2017 – 2018 (maximum £600) No Organisation Name Title Of Event/project Request Band Award
1 1st Ballygawley Scout Group 1st Ballygawley Beaver & Cub Scouts £650.00 5 £400.00 2 1st Culnady Boys' Brigade Teambuilding £1,175.00 4 £450.00 3 Age Care Dungannon Thursday Club Dinner Dance £600.00 4 £450.00 4 Alexander Park Neighbourhood Group Alexander Pk Gets Going £600.00 5 £400.00 5 Ardtrea and Desertcreat Senior Citizens Group Remembering Elvis £600.00 5 £400.00 6 Armagh and Dungannon C O P D group Clients and Carers Unite £450.00 4 £350.00 7 Arthritis Care Cookstown Branch Xmas Lunch and entertainment & activity £800.00 4 £450.00 8 Augher Central Primary School PTA Family Fun Day £620.00 4 £450.00 9 Augher St Macartans GFC Community Garden Workshops £500.00 4 £400.00 10 Ballinascreeen Commemoration Committee Ballinascreen Centenaries Oral History Project £720.00 4 £450.00 11 Ballinascreen Men's Shed Learning Internet-Computer Class & Stories In Time £600.00 3 £500.00 12 Ballinascreen Mothers & Toddlers Paediatric First Aid At Home £600.00 3 £500.00 13 Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group Group Festival £865.00 4 £450.00 14 Ballinderry AOH Up Skilling 2017 £600.00 4 £450.00 15 Ballygawley & Ballyreagh Youth & Sports Club The Big Picture £600.00 2 £550.00 16 Ballygawley Senior Citizens Club Running of Ballygawley Senior Citizens Club £600.00 4 £450.00 17 Bellaghy Village Regeneration Back to the Future £600.00 6 £350.00 18 Benburb District Community Association Benburb Community Events 2017/18 £600.00 1 £600.00 19 Bosco Community Playgroup Develop outside garden area. £600.00 5 £400.00 20 Brigh Senior Citizens Fellowship Brigh Senior Citizen Activities 2017/18 £600.00 5 £400.00 21 Broughderg Area Development association Broughderg - Upskilling the community £600.00 3 £500.00 22 Bush Community Culture Group First Aid In The Workplace £1,274.00 5 £400.00 23 Bush Women’s' Group Bush Women’s' Group Meetings £1,135.00 5 £400.00 24 Cady Community Group Community development and participation programs £600.00 4 £450.00 25 Caledon Open Door Club Running costs for Caledon Open Door Club £600.00 4 £450.00 26 Caledon Playgroup Summer Health £450.00 6 £350.00 27 CCE Dungannon Cross Community Music £920.00 4 £450.00 28 Coagh Community Crossroads Club Equipment to Increase Capacity of Group £599.00 4 £450.00 29 Coagh Community Police Liaison Committee Coagh Community Police Liaison Committee £441.00 5 £300.00 30 Cookstown Community Allotments Purchasing Additional Polytunnel £500.00 4 £450.00 31 Cookstown Sons of William Flute Band A Visit to The Battle of The Boyne £1,100.00 6 £350.00 32 Culnady Girls Brigade Improving our physical and social skills £600.00 4 £450.00 33 Derganagh Training & Development Association Community Development and Social Regeneration £420.00 2 £400.00 34 Derryoghill Hall RBP 77 New gate (Pedestrian gate) at entrance of hall £600.00 4 £450.00 35 Derryoghill Lol No 3 Car Park Gates £600.00 3 £500.00 36 Desertcreat Women's Institute The Way We Were £410.00 4 £300.00 37 Drummullan Community Group Children's Cinema nights & 6 weeks of Drama. £600.00 4 £450.00 38 Dunamore Community Association Mystery Day Trip £550.00 4 £450.00 39 Dungannon West Community Trust Mindfulness Matters £600.00 3 £500.00 40 Dungannon West Recycled Teenagers networking events £1,000.00 5 £400.00 41 Eastvale & Kilcoole Community & Cultural Group Ongoing Activities £1,000.00 4 £450.00 42 Eglish Presbyterian PW Group Visit Woodview Garden Centre, Ballydougan Pottery £1,279.00 5 £400.00 43 FAST Battle of Messines Talk & Period Musical Recital. £600.00 5 £400.00 44 Fivemiletown Estates Group Fivemiletown Activity Programme £600.00 3 £500.00 45 Friends of Aughnacloy Day Centre "Building a social life" £600.00 5 £400.00 46 Friends of Killymoon Castle Community Days at Killymoon Castle £600.00 4 £450.00 47 Friends of Knocknagin Jointly run soccer programme £600.00 3 £500.00 48 Girlguiding Ballygawley Girlguiding Ballygawley £500.00 6 £350.00 49 Girlguiding Moneymore The Guiding Outdoor Experience £600.00 6 £350.00 50 Glenburn Community Association Glenburn Together £514.00 3 £450.00 51 Healing the Land Community clean up £600.00 3 £500.00 52 Insight Inclusive Activities for the Visually Impaired £500.00 3 £450.00 53 Institute of Irish Leadership Making Halloween Lanterns from Turnips £590.00 6 £350.00 54 Kilcronaghan mothers union Special anniversary outing £544.00 5 £400.00 55 Kildress Kare Wednesday Club £600.00 5 £400.00 56 Killowen drive residents association Ongoing running costs £600.00 4 £450.00 57 Killyman Community Forum Establish a Community Forum for all village residents £600.00 2 £550.00 58 Loughshore Community Services Ltd Loughshore Healthy Living Initiative £600.00 2 £550.00 59 Loup Women's Group Cookery demonstration by Paula Mc Intyre £500.00 5 £400.00 60 Maghera Historical Society (Maghera Heritage & Publication of Issues 4 (July) and 5 (December) of our £600.00 1 £600.00 Cultural Centre) Magazine Maghera Times 61 Maghera LOL 209 Alcohol & Drugs The Scourge Of The Community £580.00 4 £450.00 62 Magherafelt Women's Group LTD Why Me £600.00 4 £450.00 63 Magheraglass Womens Group Tutor Fees £380.00 4 £300.00 64 Mid Ulster Talking Newspaper Production of Mid Ulster Talking Newspaper £320.00 3 £300.00 65 Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club Ltd Two Day Vintage Tractor Trek £600.00 4 £450.00 66 Moneymore Activity Group Christmas 2017 Recreational Event £325.00 5 £250.00 67 Moneymore WI Moneymore WI Outing £600.00 4 £450.00 68 Moyola Park AFC Upgrade of tuck shop £600.00 4 £450.00 69 Muintirevlin Comhaltas Community Engagement Music evenings £600.00 3 £500.00 70 Naomh Colum Cille CLG Wintertime Fitness £600.00 4 £450.00 71 Newmills Cultural Group Continuous Community Development £600.00 3 £500.00 72 Northern Ireland Ex-Firefighters Mid Ulster Ass Carbon Monoxide awareness. £600.00 5 £400.00 73 O4O - Opportunities for Older People Cookstown Arts and Crafts Programme by Andrea £600.00 5 £400.00 74 Orritor Cultural Development Group Community Events for welfare of people in the area £1,860.00 5 £400.00 75 Parents & Friends of Cookstown Primary School Volunteers and Committee Members Training £600.00 3 £500.00 76 Parkview Community Group Halloween 2017 - Our community £650.00 2 £550.00 77 Pomeroy After Schools Club FSC Children's IT Skills £600.00 5 £400.00 78 Praxis Care The Therapy Garden Project £550.00 3 £500.00 79 Putting Others First Cookstown Motorcycle Show £800.00 3 £500.00 80 Rhone Valley Community Group Running Costs £1,074.00 5 £400.00 81 S.T.E.P.S. Mental Health Counselling for the vulnerable £600.00 3 £500.00 82 Shopmobility Magherafelt Shopmobility £600.00 2 £550.00 83 Simpson Grant Association Community Facility £600.00 5 £400.00 84 Sixtowns Cross Community Group Cookery Classes £720.00 4 £450.00 85 Slatequarry Development Association Community development & participation programmes £600.00 3 £500.00 86 Spires Magherafelt Branch for Parkinson's UK Weekly exercise class £750.00 4 £450.00 87 St Macartan's Ladies GFC Promotion of health and wellbeing £600.00 5 £400.00 88 St Patrick's Flute Band The Loup The Loup AOH - Improvements £550.00 5 £400.00 89 St Patricks's GAC The Loup First aid training and first aid kits £600.00 4 £450.00 90 St Trea's GFC Ballymaguigan Outdoor Defibrillator Cabinet £549.00 2 £500.00 91 St. Anne's & First Dungannon Scouts Let's go camping... (NIJAM 2017) £600.00 4 £450.00 92 St. Colmcille's Catholic Guides of Ireland Back to Basics £600.00 5 £400.00 93 St. Patrick's Primary School PTA Donaghmore Traditional Music Camp £19,995.00 5 £400.00 94 St.Mary's Bowling Club Bowling in St. Mary's Hall, Stewartstown £600.00 5 £400.00 95 Superstars Club Cinema Nights £600.00 2 £550.00 96 Tamlaght O'Crilly Parish Vintage Group May Festival & Vintage Rally £540.00 3 £450.00 97 Team Aspie Amazing Brains Workshop and Seminar £600.00 4 £450.00 98 The Clans of Ulster The Clans of Ulster Website Development £600.00 4 £450.00 99 The Compassionate Friends NI TCF Support Group in Cookstown £240.00 5 £200.00 100 The Dungannon Branch National Autistic Society Whizz Kids Seniors £500.00 3 £450.00 101 The Monday Club Rent, Tutors & General Running Costs £600.00 3 £500.00 102 The Royal British Legion Dungannon/Moy Branch Senior Citizens Outing £850.00 5 £400.00 103 Three Spires Scout Group Telling Our Story £600.00 4 £450.00 104 Tobin Youth Centre (Moortown) Ltd Family Support For Children With Additional Needs £600.00 3 £500.00 105 Torrent Buddies Torrent Buddies Development Project £600.00 2 £550.00 106 VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) Club Christmas Dinner £100.00 5 £100.00 107 Wolfe Tones GAC All Ireland Feis £600.00 2 £550.00 108 Woods Chapel Guides Go for it Sports £600.00 5 £400.00 £47,050.00 Ineligible / Unsuccessful CD Small Grants Happy Days Playgroup Core Running costs Score Band Amount Mid Ulster Women's Aid Double Category Application 40-49 6 £350.00 Speedwell Trust Supported under GR plan programme 50-59 5 £400.00 The William Keown Trust NI Organisation and activity outside of District 60-69 4 £450.00 70-79 3 £500.00 80-89 2 £550.00 90+ 1 £600.00
Local Community Festival - 2017 - 2018 (Maximum £1,000)
Organisation Name Title Of Event Request Band Award 1 14th Tyrone Scouts 25 Year Commemoration £630.00 7 £250.00 2 Ardtrea and Desertcreat Senior Citizens Group Annual Festival Celebrating The Bard of Armagh £1,000.00 4 £700.00 3 Ballygawley Community Initiative Group Couch 2 5k rolling programme £600.00 7 £240.00 4 Ballynakelly CPLC Annual Summer BBQ and Sunday £1,000.00 5 £600.00 5 Blessed Patrick O Loughran PTA Community 5k run /walk £1,500.00 6 £500.00 6 Brocagh After School Club Ltd 1 day community fun day £500.00 5 £300.00 7 Caledon Vintage Rally Club Caledon Vintage Rally £1,054.00 4 £700.00 8 Clogher Valley Rfc Fivemiletown Festival Revival Take 2 £890.00 2 £800.00 9 Coalisland Bowling Club Coalisland Bowling Tournament £1,000.00 4 £700.00 10 Cookstown Sons of William Flute Band Festival: Journeyof Sons of William Flute Band £1,000.00 6 £500.00 11 Desertmartin Parish Church Desertmartin Garden Fete and Vintage Rally £1,000.00 3 £800.00 12 Donaghmore District Community Association Donaghmore 5 Mile Run & Fun £1,000.00 7 £400.00 13 East Tyrone Cycling Club East Tyrone Cycling GP & one day cycle festival event £2,005.00 6 £500.00 14 Fallaghloon Community Hall/Glen AOH Vintage show and family fun day £800.00 6 £400.00 15 Four Towns Rural Regeneration Group 5 a side youth football tournament £364.00 7 £150.00 16 Friends of Killymooon Castle The Yanks are Coming !! £1,000.00 6 £500.00 17 Haven Coalisland Coalisland Easter Egg Hunt £835.00 5 £500.00 18 Healing the Land Community celebration events £1,000.00 7 £400.00 19 Kilcronaghan Community Association Kilcronaghan Annual Vintage Rally & Family Fun Day £1,000.00 3 £800.00 20 Kilcronaghan Mothers Union Community Flower Festival £1,000.00 2 £900.00 21 Killygullib Rural Development Association Vintage Rally,Country Fair & Cross Community Dance £740.00 7 £300.00 22 Kilyman District Cultural Group Killyman District Cultural Group Annual Mini Tattoo £2,032.00 6 £500.00 23 Laghey Primary School Parent Support Group 5km Fun Run/Walk and 10k Run £1,000.00 6 £500.00 24 Lissan House Trust Lissan House Drama Festival £1,000.00 2 £900.00 25 Little Acorns Cross Community Playgroup Cross Community fun day £764.00 7 £310.00 26 Maghera LOL 209 Family Fun Weekend £895.00 7 £360.00 27 Mid Ulster MS Group Annual fundraising BBQ . £1,000.00 4 £700.00 28 Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club Ltd Vintage Rally, Threshing & Tractor Pulling at Springhill £1,500.00 3 £800.00 29 O'Donovan Rossa GAC, Magherafelt Community Fun Day £1,000.00 5 £600.00 30 Parents Teachers and Friends of Dungannon PS Community family festival BBQ (50th anniversary) £660.00 6 £330.00 31 Putting Others First Cookstown Motorcycle Show £1,885.00 2 £900.00 32 Ren Bu Kan Judo Club Judo festival £1,000.00 3 £800.00 33 Roan St Patricks Parents Support Group Roans Race To Health £1,800.00 7 £400.00 34 Sixtowns Cross Community Group Sixtowns Cross Community Festival of Fun £1,260.00 3 £800.00 35 Sporting Hearts Dungannon Truck Run £2,900.00 3 £800.00 36 St Malachys Edendork GAC Ras Na Mals Cycling Festival (Race of the Mals 2017) £1,700.00 6 £500.00 37 ST MARYS PTA FUN DAY £980.00 5 £590.00 38 Tamlaght O'Crilly Parish Vintage Group May Festival & Vintage Rally £1,000.00 4 £700.00 39 Errigle Keerogue (St Matthew's) Support Group Errigle Keerogue Fun Day £950.00 6 £480.00 40 The Molly and Mia Foundation The Big Lunch £720.00 2 £650.00 41 Tirgan Community Assoc Ltd Keeping People Together £990.00 3 £790.00 42 Tobin Youth Centre (Moortown) Ltd Christmas Festival £850.00 4 £600.00 Total £23,950.00 Ineligible or Unsuccessful Local Community Festival BGN Sports Management Not a Community Festival % Score Bands Cookstown True Blues LOL 459 Did not meet minimum score Threshold 40% 30-39 7 Loughan's Cultural and Development Association Did not meet minimum score Threshold 50% 40-49 6 Off the Cuff Community Theatre Group Not a Community Festival 60% 50-59 5 Sperrin Harriers Not a Community Festival 70% 60-69 4 SVP Cookstown Supported under GR plan programme 80% 70-79 3 90% 80-89 2 100% 90+ 1
Arts & Culture Small Grant 2017-18 (Maximum £600) No Organisation Name Title Of Event/project Request Band Award
1 1st Loy Guides Cupcake Bath Bomb & Soap Making Workshops. £395.00 5 £300.00 2 Acorn Women’s Group Community Arts & Culture Group £600.00 2 £550.00 3 Ardboe Literary, Photographic & Historical Association (Alpha) The Story Project £600.00 4 £450.00 4 Ardtrea & Desertcreat Senior Citizens Group Dance Around The Clock £600.00 3 £500.00 5 Aughran Pipe Band Outreach Programme2017 £600.00 5 £400.00 6 Ballinascreen Men's Shed Arts And Crafts Course £600.00 4 £450.00 7 Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group Bilingual Workshops £1,175.00 3 £500.00 8 Ballinderry AOH Hibernian Music & Dance Programme £600.00 4 £450.00 9 Bellaghy Women's Group Heaney From The Heart, Part 2 £596.00 6 £350.00 10 Brantry Ancient Order Of Hibernians Div 207 Church Parades & Cultural Events £2,200.00 6 £350.00 11 Cady Community Group Art & Our Community £600.00 2 £550.00 12 Campa Chill Dreasa Campa Chill Dreasa £1,310.00 1 £600.00 13 Castle Hill Theatre Group The Memory of Water £2,931.00 3 £500.00 14 CCA Dungannon Development of Syllabus £1,000.00 3 £500.00 15 Clonoe Camera Club Photography Workshops £480.00 4 £400.00 16 Clonoe Rural Development Agency Ltd Art in the Community £600.00 3 £500.00 17 Coagh Community Crossroads Club Art & Our Community £600.00 4 £450.00 18 Coagh Ladies Time & Talent Group Programme of Events Sept 2017 - March 2018 £400.00 2 £400.00 19 Cookstown & Magherafelt Early Years Branch Making Children Visible In Our Community £600.00 3 £500.00 20 Cookstown Fife & Drum Equipment £1,030.00 5 £400.00 21 Cookstown Local History Group Educational Visits to Historical Sites £850.00 3 £500.00 22 Cookstown Sons of William Flute Band Restoration of Traditional Music for Future Proofing £600.00 3 £500.00 23 Coyle’s Cottage Women's Group Tutor Led £730.00 6 £350.00 24 Desertcreat Scottish Country Dancers Scottish Country Dance £500.00 3 £450.00 25 Donaghmore District Community Association Art of Village Life £600.00 3 £500.00 26 Drummullan Community Group Arts @ Crafts Textile £900.00 5 £400.00 27 Dunamore Community Association St Patricks Day Celebrate £600.00 2 £550.00 28 Dungannon And South Tyrone Kraft Circle Dungannon and South Tyrone Kraft Circle £1,290.00 4 £450.00 29 Dungannon Cookstown Camera Club Education and Development Programme £640.00 3 £500.00 30 Dungannon Set Dancing Class Dungannon Set Dancing Class £600.00 5 £400.00 31 FAST Trip to Royal Inniskilling Fusileers Museum £1,110.00 5 £400.00 32 Fivemiletown Women's Institute (WI) Embroidered Wall Hanging £526.00 4 £400.00 33 Friends of Knocknagin Arts and Crafts £600.00 2 £550.00 34 Girlguiding Moneymore Girls Guiding the Arts £600.00 3 £500.00 35 Glór Mhachaire Fíolta Samhain Fest 2017 £500.00 1 £500.00 36 Institute of Irish Leadership Gaeltacht Thir Eoghain £600.00 2 £550.00 37 Involve NI Arts unlocked £600.00 2 £550.00 38 Joseph Devlin memorial hall Irish language classes for beginners £600.00 5 £400.00 39 Kilcronaghan Community Association Craft at Kilcronaghan £600.00 3 £500.00 40 kildress area youth and community club Culture and Confidence Project £600.00 3 £500.00 41 Kildress Kare Dancing for Exercise £600.00 4 £450.00 42 Killeeshil Community Centre Old Time Dance Classes & Dance Events £972.00 2 £550.00 43 Kilnaslee Community Development Group Young Person Arts Program £425.00 4 £350.00 44 King Street Parent & Toddler Group, Magherafelt Introducing Creativity to Pre-School Children £716.00 4 £450.00 45 Knocknagin Hall Committee Kraft Knit Knatter £600.00 4 £450.00 46 Lissan House Trust Christmas at Lissan £600.00 1 £600.00 47 Lissan Leisure Club Acting Your Age £600.00 5 £400.00 48 Loup Women's Group[ Ceramic Workshop £520.00 5 £400.00 49 Maghera Historical Society Heritage & Cultural Poems of Maghera: Past and Present £600.00 2 £550.00 50 Maghera Lol 209 "Pul" A Culture & A Heritage £670.00 1 £600.00 51 Magherafelt Women's Group LTD Upgrade Your Photography Skills. £600.00 4 £450.00 52 Magheraglass Womens Group Textile Art Workshop- Embroidered Artwork £480.00 4 £400.00 53 Mid Ulster Empowerment Project Story Telling £430.00 3 £400.00 54 Mid Ulster Floral Art Society Friendship through flowers. £1,075.00 2 £550.00 55 Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Art and Wellbeing £600.00 3 £500.00 56 Milltown Super Adults Club Paverpol Sculptures £600.00 5 £400.00 57 Moneymore Activity Group Cross-border Cultural Trip to Letterkenny. £364.00 5 £300.00 58 Moneymore Art Group Art for The Future £2,522.00 3 £500.00 59 Mowwillan Hall Development Association St Andrews Night Variety Concert £600.00 2 £550.00 60 Muintirevlin Comhaltas Muintirevlin Comhaltas Music & Cultural Tuition £600.00 3 £500.00 61 Muintirevlin Historical Society Promote Arts & Culture £600.00 2 £550.00 62 Naomh Colum Cille CLG Summer Dance classes £600.00 4 £450.00 63 Newmills Cultural Group Recording the past in picture £600.00 4 £450.00 64 O’Neill Country Historical Society History Seminar £600.00 2 £550.00 65 Orritor Cultural Development Group Visit to exhibitions on By Gone Years £1,265.00 4 £450.00 66 Pomeroy After School FSC Art Summer School 2017 £600.00 3 £500.00 67 Pomeroy Players Philadelphia Here I Come by Brian Friel £700.00 4 £450.00 68 Ranfurly Area Women's Institute Choir Ranfurly Area WI Choir £600.00 4 £450.00 69 Sandholes Community Group Applique For Christmas £600.00 6 £350.00 70 Sixtowns Cross Community Group Pottery Classes £770.00 4 £450.00 71 Slarequarry Development Association Ongoing arts and cultural activity £600.00 3 £500.00 72 Sperrin Kidz Development of Children's Choir £600.00 3 £500.00 73 Sperrin u3a Outing to Ranfurly House and the Argory. £600.00 5 £400.00 74 St Patrick's GAC The Loup Further development of Cultural Group. £600.00 4 £450.00 75 St. Swithin's Parish Church, Craft Class Traditional and Contemporary Craft Activities £600.00 4 £450.00 76 Stewartstown Amateur Dramatic Society Pantomime £600.00 2 £550.00 77 Superstars Club Happily Ever After £600.00 3 £500.00 78 Team Aspie 'Celebrate' Arts Project £600.00 1 £600.00 79 The Lighthouse (Magherafelt) Ltd Drop In program Arts and Crafts £600.00 5 £400.00 80 The Molly and Mia Foundation "Around the World in 5 Courses" £600.00 3 £500.00 81 The Monday Club Monday Club Arts Programme £600.00 2 £550.00 82 The Royal British Legion Cookstown Branch An Evening of Cultural Celebration £600.00 2 £550.00 83 The Sperrin Choir Choir Administration £600.00 2 £550.00 84 The Three Spires Craft Club Traditional Arts & Craft £600.00 4 £450.00 85 The Tuesday Club Arts and Craft activities by Jean £640.00 5 £400.00 86 Tobin Youth Centre ( Moortown) Ltd The BrickX Club Creativity Day at Tobin £550.00 3 £500.00 87 Torrent Buddies Torrent Buddies 'Music and Rhyme' Project £600.00 2 £550.00 88 Tyrone Somme Memorial Association The First World War in Words £500.00 4 £400.00 89 Willowbank Ltd Artability £600.00 5 £400.00 90 Woods Chapel Guides Arts & Craft Workshops £550.00 4 £450.00 91 Woods Youth Club "No Label" & Beautiful £540.00 2 £500.00 £42,700.00 Ineligible/Unsuccessful Arts & Culture Small Grants Score Band Amount Arthritis Care Cookstown Branch Community Development Small Grant 40-49 6 £350.00 Brantry Bard Session Group / Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Ineligible under Strategic Arts & Culture 50-59 5 £400.00 Dungannon and South Tyrone Kraft Circle Double application 60-69 4 £450.00 Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association NI Ineligible to apply as Regional body 70-79 3 £500.00 SVP Cookstown Supported under GR Programme 80-89 2 £550.00 Holy Trinity Primary School Statutory 90+ 1 £600.00 Good Relations 2017-18 (Maximum £1,000) No Organisation Name Title Of Event/project Request Band Award 1 Ballinderry AOH Challenging Conversations £1,000.00 3 £800.00 2 Broughderg Area Development Association Home is where the heart is - Our journey £1,000.00 4 £700.00 3 Coagh & District Local History Group Our Shared History £1,000.00 5 £600.00 4 Cookstown Community Allotments Allotments & Well Being 2017 £1,000.00 4 £700.00 5 Donaghmore Historical Society Series of Lectures £1,480.00 4 £700.00 6 FAST Trip to IMWM & Battle of the Boyne Site £1,600.00 4 £700.00 7 Feis Dhun Geanainn Feis Dhun Geanainn – drama, music and poetry £1,000.00 1 £1,000.00 8 First Steps Women's Centre The Craic“ Living in Mid-Ulster £1,000.00 2 £900.00 9 Gortalowry House Carer and Toddler group Program - April - December 2017 £1,100.00 6 £500.00 10 Groundforce & (MU Friends Somme) DOA Explored in Mid Ulster £620.00 5 £370.00 11 Kildress Area Youth & Community Club Broaden Young Lives through Sport £1,000.00 3 £800.00 12 Kildress Wolfe Tones GAA 'Láthair an Chogaidh' £550.00 4 £390.00 13 Loup Women's Group A Look at Past Times. £582.00 4 £410.00 14 Magherafelt Branch The Royal British Legion Island Bridge Memorial Dublin visit £900.00 4 £630.00 15 Mid-Ulster Women's Aid Christmas Pantomime £1,000.00 5 £600.00 16 Mid Ulster Association of NI Ex-Firefighters Firemen visit to the Somme Centre £3,243.00 4 £700.00 17 Pomeroy After Schools Club FSC Children’s Global Summer Scheme Outings £1,000.00 4 £700.00 18 St Elizabeth’s Senior Citizens Club Annual Engagement £1,000.00 7 £400.00 19 Stewartstown Community Group Stewartstown Reminiscence Project £1,000.00 3 £800.00 20 Superstars Club 10 Pin Bowling & Fitness classes £1,000.00 3 £800.00 21 The Bridge Singers An Evening with The Bridge Singers and Friends £950.00 5 £570.00 22 The Lighthouse (Magherafelt) Limited Community together Clean Up £510.00 3 £410.00 23 The Molly and Mia Foundation Schools Good Relations Programme £1,000.00 3 £800.00 24 The Monday Club Trip to the Seamus Heaney Home place Centre £725.00 3 £580.00 25 The Royal British Legion Dgn/Moy Branch Wreath Laying Ceremony £800.00 4 £560.00 26 Upperlands Community Development Ltd Healthy Eating Day & Community Fair & Fun Day £845.00 5 £510.00 £16,630.00
Good Relations Ineligible or Unsuccessful
1 COSTA GR and Peace IV Plan programme partner
2 Dunamore Community Association Did not meet minimum score threshold
3 Fallaghloon Community Hall/Glen AOH Did not meet minimum score threshold
4 Gort Kids Afterschool Club Core/Statutory
5 Institute of Irish leadership Did not meet minimum score threshold
6 Joseph Devlin Memorial Hall Did not meet minimum score threshold 7 Kildress Kare Did not meet minimum score threshold Bands Range % 8 Killowen Drive Residents Association Did not meet minimum score threshold 7 30-39 40% 9 Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Did not meet minimum score threshold 6 40-49 50% 10 NIPPA Dungannon & District Branch Did not meet minimum score threshold 5 50-59 60% 11 Off the Cuff Community Theatre Group Did not meet minimum score threshold 4 60-69 70% 12 Phoenix Parents' Council Did not meet minimum score threshold 3 70-79 80% 13 Tots & Co, Castlecaulfield Did not meet minimum score threshold 2 80-89 90% 14 Tobin Youth Centre Ltd Double category application 1 90-100 100%
Sports Development Grant 2017-2018 (Maximum £600) Organisation Name Title Of Event/project Request Band Award 1 Acorns AC Lirf & Cirf Coaches £675.00 5 £400.00 2 An Carraig Ladies Gaelic Football Club Specialist Coaching Programme for Senior Team £600.00 4 £450.00 3 BC Wolves Competing at the next level £600.00 5 £400.00 4 Coagh United Football Club Provision of equipment for Youth Development £600.00 5 £400.00 5 Coalisland Bowling Club Bowling Sessions £800.00 5 £400.00 6 Cookstown Fr Rock's GFC Coach Education and Development of Games £600.00 3 £500.00 7 Cookstown Swimming Club Specialized Courses For Coaching Skills £2,000.00 5 £400.00 8 Cookstown Youth Football Club Cookstown Youth FC Summer Soccer School £600.00 5 £400.00 9 County Tyrone Super Cup NI. Northern Ireland Super Cup Ni £600.00 5 £400.00 10 Cumann úi Néill, Tulach óg Summer camp £600.00 6 £350.00 11 Cúchulainn an Ghleanna Come Try It Camogie and Hurling Camp 2017 £1,340.00 3 £500.00 12 Derrylaughan Kevin Barrys GAC Winter Coaching for Football and Camogie £840.00 5 £400.00 13 Doiretreasc Cailini an Chnoic Camogie Start Program for Parents & young children £600.00 4 £450.00 14 Dungannon United Youth CIC IFA Level 1 Coaching Qualification £600.00 4 £450.00 15 Dúiche Néill, An Bhinn Bhorb Have a Go Day! £600.00 4 £450.00 16 Hebron School of Martial Arts Fresh spring start with Hebron £900.00 6 £350.00 17 Maghera Cricket Club Cricket v Hockey Challenge Event £600.00 5 £400.00 18 Maghera Stroller's F.C. Training and match activities £577.00 6 £350.00 19 Mark Heagney ABC Ladies, girls & young female adolescent training. £600.00 6 £350.00 20 Naomh Colm Baile na Scríne GLC Come Try It Summer Camp & Coach Development £600.00 2 £550.00 21 Naomh Treasa Camogie Club WRAP £1,200.00 5 £400.00 22 O'Donovan Rossa GAC Camogie Skills Development Programme £600.00 5 £400.00 23 Pomeroy Presbyterian Bowling Club Youth Bowling £600.00 5 £400.00 24 Rainey Hockey Club Welcome to Junior Hockey Event £585.00 2 £550.00 25 Rock St Patrick's GFC First Aid for Volunteers & Coaches £400.00 4 £350.00 26 Square Wheels CC Summer Scheme £600.00 5 £400.00 27 St Malachy's Edendork GAC Mini Mals Summer Camp £1,050.00 4 £450.00 28 St Patrick's Camogie Club An Lub Purchase of equipment £1,620.00 5 £400.00 29 St Patrick's GAC, The Loup 'Come and try' ladies football £600.00 4 £450.00 30 St Treas GFC Ballymaguigan Coaches training £550.00 4 £450.00 31 St. Michaels GAC Lissan Fitness & Running Course £600.00 6 £350.00 32 Termoneeny Running Club Couch to 5K running programme. £575.00 5 £400.00 Total £13,350.00 Ineligible or Unsuccessful Sports Development 1 Ardtrea and Desertcreat Senior Citizens Group Not a recognised sports club 2 Jubilee Bar Darts Team Not a recognised sports club Score Band Amount 3 Laghey Primary School Parent Support Group Not a recognised sports club 40-49 6 £350.00 4 Slatequarry Development Association Not a recognised sports club 50-59 5 £400.00 5 St Patrick's PS Donaghmore After School Club Not a recognised sports club 60-69 4 £450.00 6 Take A Bow Cookstown Archery Club Failed to meet minimum score threshold 70-79 3 £500.00 7 Donaghmore District Community Association Not a recognised sports club 80-89 2 £550.00 8 Willowbank Ltd Not a recognised sports club 90+ 1 £600.00
Sports Team Representative 2017 - 2018 (Maximum £500) No Name Of Club/team Title Of Event/project Request Band Award 1 Cookstown Youth Football Club Cookstown Youth FC U18's travelling to the Costa £7,560.00 1 £500.00 Daurada Cup Tournament Easter 2017 2 Magherafelt Sky Blues Football Club U13 Football Trip to Almere, Holland to take part in £500.00 1 £500.00 Holland Cup from 13th April 2017 until 17th April 2017
Total £1,000.00 Ineligible Square Wheels CC/Squids Cross Team Ineligible ~ No letter from governing body, Not qualified and competitions within NI
Sports Individual Representative 2017 - 2018 (Max £250) No Individual Name Event Amount Band Amount Requested Awarded 1 Jacqueline O'Neill (Mrs) Darts £250.00 2 £225.00 2 Janine Martin (Mrs) Powerlifting £350.00 1 £250.00 3 Karen Alexander (Miss) Athletics £300.00 2 £225.00 4 Kayleigh O'Neill (Miss) Darts £250.00 2 £225.00 5 Kevin McSorley (Mr) Australian Football £500.00 2 £225.00 £1,150.00 score band amount 90+ 1 £250.00 80-89 2 £225.00 70-79 3 £200.00 60-69 4 £175.00
I
Subject Memorial Benches and Trees Policy
Reporting Officer Andrew Cassells, Director of Environment & Property
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To agree Council Policy on Memorial Benches and Trees at Council facilities.
2 Background
2.1 Mid Ulster District Council wishes to provide members of the public with a means of paying tribute to deceased persons through the purchase of a memorial bench or tree (subject to conditions) to be installed or
planted at a suitable Council venue.
2.2 There is no legislative requirement for the provision of memorial benches or trees. However, it is accepted that memorial benches and trees have the potential to provide a useful public amenity to be availed of by all who access the council facilities.
2.3 This policy recognises the need for a consistent approach for the provision
of memorial benches and trees at Council venues. The operating principles set out in the policy will ensure that requests for memorial benches and trees are responded to in a consistent and efficient manner. This will ensure the appropriate tribute is put in place at a suitable location.
3 Key Issues
3.1 The policy aims to ensure an opportunity is available to remember individuals who have passed away and that Mid Ulster District Council deals with these requests in a fair and consistent manner. It will ensure:
• Individuals have access to a documented process for making requests to remember individuals who have passed away. • Council is ably equipped to respond to requests made to remember
deceased persons and initiate arrangements in a timely fashion.
3.2 This policy relates specifically to requests made to commemorate an individual(s) who has passed away and who had a special link with the Council venue or were a frequent user. The policy does not extend to considering requests to mark specific occasions. The planting or installation extends only to venues in the ownership of the council and not those used by the council through rental agreements.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial No issues have been identified which would significantly impact on the councils resources and delivery of its business as a result of this policy being implemented.
5 Other Considerations
5.1 Responsibility for the implementation of the Policy will reside with the Director of Environment & Property through the Head of Property Services.
6 Recommendations
6.1 Members are asked to approve the Policy on Memorial Benches and Trees on Council Property.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Policy on Memorial Benches and Trees on Council Property Appendix 1 Equality and Good Relations Screening Document Appendix 2
Policy on Memorial Benches and Trees Council Properties
Document Control
Policy Owner Head of Property Services
Policy Author Corporate Policy & Equality Officer
Version Four
Consultation Senior Management Team Yes
Trade Unions No
Equality Screened by Yes by CPEO Date 8/3/17
Equality Impact Assessment N/A Date
Good Relations N/A
Approved By Date
Adopted By Date
Review Date By Whom
Circulation Councillors, Staff
Document Linkages
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CONTENTS PAGE
Paragraph Description Page Number
1.0 Introduction 3 2.0 Policy Aim & Objectives 3 3.0 Policy Scope 3 4.0 Linkage to Corporate Plan 4 5.0 Considering Requests for Memorial Benches/Trees 4 6.0 Roles & Responsibilities 4 7.0 Impact Assessment 5
• Equality Screening & Impact • Staff & Financial Resources
8.0 Support & Advice 5 9.0 Communication 5 10.0 Monitoring & Review Arrangements 5 Appendix 1 Pricing and Policy Conditions 6-7 Appendix 2 Checklist of Requirements 8 Appendix 3 Form of Agreement for a Memorial Bench or Tree to be 9 placed at Council Venue for its natural life expectancy
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Mid Ulster District Council wishes to provide members of the public with a means of paying tribute to deceased persons through the purchase of a memorial bench or tree (subject to conditions) to be installed or planted at a suitable Council venue. Specific conditions and pricing are described in Appendix 1 Pricing and Policy Conditions and Appendix 2 Checklist of Requirements. Appendix 3 contains a Form of Agreement for completion by applicants.
1.2 There is no legislative requirement for the provision of memorial benches or trees. However, it is accepted that memorial benches and trees have the potential to provide a useful public amenity to be availed of by all who access the council facilities.
1.3 This policy recognises the need for a consistent approach for the provision of memorial benches and trees at Council venues. The operating principles set out in the policy will ensure that requests for memorial benches and trees are responded to in a consistent and efficient manner. This will ensure the appropriate tribute is put in place at a suitable location.
2.0 POLICY AIM & OBJECTIVES
2.1 Policy Aim: To ensure an opportunity is available to remember individuals who have passed away and that Mid Ulster District Council deals with these requests in a fair and consistent manner.
2.2 Policy Objectives:
• To ensure individuals have access to a documented process for making requests to remember individuals who have passed away • To ensure the council is ably equipped to respond to requests made to remember deceased persons and initiate arrangements in a timely fashion
3.0 POLICY SCOPE
3.1 This policy relates specifically to requests made to commemorate an individual(s) who has passed away and who had a special link with the venue or were a frequent user. The policy does not extend to considering requests to mark specific occasions.
3.2 The planting or installation extends only to venues in the ownership of the council and not those used by the council through rental agreements.
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4.0 LINKAGE TO CORPORATE PLAN
4.1 Referring to Mid Ulster District Council’s Corporate Plan 2015-2019, this policy contributes toward the delivery of Corporate Theme 3, Sustaining Our Environment.
5.0 CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR MEMORIAL BENCHES/TREES
5.1 The Council shall consider all requests for the planting and/or installation of a memorial bench/tree in recognition of a loved one who has passed away at a Council venue, had a special link with the venue or was a frequent user.
5.2 Only sites which have a sufficient number of benches or trees will be considered, to ensure ease of maintenance.
5.3 Requested locations for benches should ensure that good use is made of the bench. These may be areas which lack seating nearby or are at a likely stopping point such a particular resting point on a path. The location will also be chosen to minimise future maintenance and vandalism. Remote locations with poor access for maintenance and users will not be considered.
5.4 Valid requests, determined after reference to the checklist at Appendix 2, shall be reported to and considered by the Environment Committee and subsequently agreed by Council. Should the scheduling of the Committee not permit requests being made within required timeframes to reach a decision the request may be presented to the monthly Council meeting.
5.5 When considering the application the Council will be mindful of its obligations to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between the Section 75 categories and to have regard for the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group.
5.6 Memorial benches and trees must add value to the space and must not be offensive in any way.
6.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 All requests shall be presented to the Environment Committee by the appropriate council officer for consideration and recommendation to the next available council meeting to make a decision on the requests for a memorial bench or tree (including the wording presented on any associated plaque when the wording deviates from Council’s recommended wording).
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6.2 Property Services will have responsibility for maintaining a record of the individuals who have requested the bench or tree. This will allow for Council to make individuals aware of any change in circumstance with the bench/tree such as vandalism, accidental damage, removal or the need for relocation.
6.3 All Officers are to notify Property Services of requests made for a memorial bench or tree placement at venues under their responsibility.
7.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
7.1 Equality Screening & Impact
7.1.1 The policy has been subjected to equality screening in accordance with the council’s screening process and has been screened out.
7.2 Staff & Financial Resources
7.2.1 No issues have been identified which would significantly impact on the councils resources and delivery of its business as a result of this policy being implemented.
8.0 SUPPORT AND ADVICE
8.1 Advice and guidance on the implementation of this policy should be sought from Property Services and/or Democratic Services.
9.0 COMMUNICATION
9.1 This policy shall be communicated to all relevant officers.
10.0 MONITORING & REVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
10.1 Implementation of this policy will be monitored and a formal review undertaken 24 months from its effective date.
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APPENDIX 1- PRICING AND POLICY CONDITIONS
(I) Pricing
Benches and trees are supplied by the Council to its specification and design in order to ensure quality and sustainability for the location. The cost for the bench/tree, and associated plaque and installation/planting costs will be calculated and charged to the applicant prior to installation. However the bench/tree will remain the full property of the Council. The cost to the applicant shall include the cost of the bench or tree, any associated plaque as well as any installation charges, as required.
(II) Policy Conditions
The following Conditions apply:
1. Applications for the supply and installation of a memorial bench/tree are only approved after a suitable site had been identified by the Council. The applicant can request a specific location but this will be at the discretion and approval of the Council.
2. If no suitable site exists at the desired location an alternative will be offered, where possible. The Council does not commit to providing a site for all requests and may refuse applications on the basis that no suitable site exists.
3. The charge for a memorial bench/tree does not confer ownership onto the applicant - it remains with the Council. It is therefore covered under the Council's public liability insurance policy.
4. To ensure installation is undertaken safely to the required standards the Council will provide and install the memorial bench with the plaque and surfacing in all cases.
5. The choice of tree depends on environmental conditions and is agreed with Council staff in order to ensure quality and suitability and that they are aesthetically pleasing.
6. The Council will maintain memorial benches/trees. However, if a bench or tree cannot be repaired for safe use, the bench may be removed and the Council will not be obliged to fund a replacement. The Council will endeavor to keep the applicant informed if the structure becomes damaged.
7. Each bench/tree will be provided with an approved plaque. No other adornment for example; flowers or artefacts will be allowed to be placed with
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the bench. Any adornments will be promptly removed and disposed of by Council.
8. The Council reserves the right to remove/relocate benches and trees should the need arise following consultation with the applicant. Should removal be required, within 5 years of its installation, the Council will fully reimburse the applicant. Should relocation be required the Council will place as close as possible to the original location. The Council will endeavor to keep the applicant informed that the bench has been removed/ relocated and the reason for it.
9. The following wording is designated for inclusion on associated plaques (any deviation from this wording must be agreed by Council):
'In Loving Memory of (First name) (Family Name), Died (Date), Someone Very Special'
'Treasured Memories of a Devoted Wife/ Husband/ Mother/ Father/ Son/ Daughter, (First name) (Family Name), who died (Date)'
'In Memory of (First name) (Family Name), Died (Date), Who Enjoyed this Place/ Park/ Walk For Many Years'
10. A standard agreement will be sent by the Council to the applicant to ensure all terms and conditions are clearly understood prior to purchase. The form (See Appendix 3) should be returned to Council in advance of the bench or tree being placed.
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APPENDIX 2-CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
(I) Before a request is submitted for consideration by the Environment Committee please consider if the applicant making the request for a memorial bench or tree has provided/ indicated the following, from the checklist:
Number Requirement Complete: Yes/No 1. The name/address/telephone number/email address of the applicant has been received
2. The application has stated a preference for either a memorial bench or tree
3. The applicant has agreed to undertake payment for the bench or tree
4. The applicant understands that the bench/tree will remain the property of Council
5. The applicant has stated a preference for the location of the bench or tree (while Council will try to accommodate specific requests an alternative proposal may be required if the original request cannot be facilitated)
6. The applicant has indicated their preferred inscription for any associated plaque (please see Appendix 1- Policy Conditions, No.9 for wording options)
7. The preferred inscription has been recorded and will be sent for committee/council approval if it deviates from Appendix 1- Policy Conditions, No.9 for wording options
Notes
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APPENDIX 3- Form of Agreement for a Memorial Bench or Tree to be placed at Council Venue for its natural life expectancy
Memorial Agreement between Mid Ulster Council and (name and address)
This letter sets out the agreement regarding the purchase of:
1. A memorial bench or tree (delete as appropriate)
2. A memorial plaque carrying the following wording (as agreed by Committee/ Council if required):
3. The memorial bench or tree (delete as appropriate) will be placed/planted at the following location:
The Council will place the bench/tree (delete as appropriate) in the agreed location within two months from Committee approval of receiving payment. The Council will be responsible for the bench/tree (delete as appropriate) for the period of its natural life. Once it has reached the end of its natural life it may be removed. A request to purchase a replacement can be made at the appropriate time.
I understand and agree to all the conditions above and enclose payment for £
Signed
Date
Telephone
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Equality & Good Relations
Screening Report
Introduction
Mid Ulster District Council has a statutory duty to screen its policies, procedures, practices/decisions. This Policy Screening Form and Report assists Council Departments to consider the likely equality and good relations impacts of the aforementioned, if any, placed upon our ratepayers, citizens, service users, staff and visitors to the district.
Section 1 – Policy scoping
This asks the Policy Author to provide details on the policy, procedure, practice and/or decision being screened and what available evidence you have gathered to help make an assessment of the likely impact on equality of opportunity and good relations. Reference to policy within this document refers to either of the aforementioned (policy, procedure, practice, and/ or decision).
Section 2 – Screening questions
This asks about the extent of the likely impact of the policy on groups of people within each of the Section 75 categories. Details of the groups consulted and the level of assessment of the likely impact. This includes consideration of multiple identity and issues.
Section 3 –Screening decision
This guides the Council to reach a screening decision as to whether or not there is a need to carry out an equality impact assessment (EQIA), or introduce measures to mitigate the likely impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity.
Section 4 – Monitoring
This provides guidance to the Council on monitoring for adverse impact and broader monitoring.
Section 5 – Approval and authorisation
This verifies the Council’s approval of a screening decision by a senior manager responsible for the policy.
Appendix A Screening Process Section 1 Policy Scoping & Information
The first stage of the screening process involves scoping the policy under consideration which sets the context and confirms the aims and objectives for the policy being screened. Scoping the policy helps to identify constraints as well as opportunities and will help the policy author to work through the screening process on a step by step basis.
1. Policy Name
Memorial Benches and Trees Council Properties
2. Is this an existing, revised or a new policy?
This is a new policy
3. What is it trying to achieve? (aims/outcomes)
This policy aims to provide members of the public with a means of paying tribute to deceased persons through the purchase of a memorial bench or tree (subject to conditions) to be installed or planted at a suitable Council venue.
4. Are there any Section 75 categories which might be Yes expected to benefit from the intended policy? No
If so, please explain
N/A
6. Who initiated or wrote the policy?
This policy was initiated by the Chief Executive and written by the Corporate Policy and Equality Officer.
7. Who owns and who implements the policy?
The Head of Property Services owns the policy and will oversee its implementation
Implementation factors
Yes No Are there any factors which could contribute to/ detract from intended aim/ outcome of the policy? • If yes, are they financial?
• If yes, are they legislative?
• If yes, Please specify Financial:
Legislative:
• Other, Please specify
Stakeholders
The internal and external (actual or potential) that the policy will be impacted upon
Yes No Staff
Service Users
Other public sector organisations
Voluntary/community/ trade unions
Other, please specify
Others policies with a bearing on this policy
Policies Owners
Available evidence
Information and available evidence (qualitative and quantitative) gathered to inform the policy under each of the Section 75 groups as identified within the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
Section 75 Details of evidence/information category
Religious 63.77% of the population were brought up in the Catholic religion and 33.46% belong belief or were brought up in a Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related) religion. Other religions comprised 690 (0.5%) and None 3,153 (2.28%) of the population (Source: 2011 Census).
Religion or Religion brought up in No. % Catholic 88,375 63.77 Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related) 46,372 33.46 Other religions 690 0.5 None 3,153 2.28 Total 138,590 100
Political party representation can be used as an approximate barometer of political Political opinion of people within Mid Ulster council area. The most recent local government/ opinion council election in 2014 the percentage 1st preference vote share for each of the political party/ independents is detailed bellowed along with representation (seats) on Council (Source: NISRA):
Party Votes Percentage Council Seats SF 22,587 41.0% 18 DUP 9,723 17.6% 8 UUP 9,573 17.4% 7 SDLP 7,600 13.8% 6 Independent 2,689 4.9% 1 TUV 2,380 4.3% 0 Alliance 250 0.6% 0
UKIP 195 0.4% 0 According to the 2011 Census the overwhelming majority of the population 136,485 Racial (98.48%) were classified as ‘white’. Within this total will be migrant communities, group such as Polish, Lithuanian and so forth. Statistics indicate that the number of people in Mid Ulster Local Government District (LGD) born outside Northern Ireland is:
Place of Birth No. Great Britain 4,053 Republic of Ireland 2,250 EU Countries (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, 6,795 Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia) Other 2,280
The minority ethnic language profile within the area can serve as a possible indicator of the Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) community profile within the district. The composition of language groups in Mid Ulster LGD area is also noted from the 2011 census by NISRA as:
Main Languages of residents in Mid Ulster Council area No. English 125,715 Polish 2,008 Lithuanian 2,039 Portuguese 903 Irish (Gaelic) 404 Slovak 477 Russian 297 Latvia 261 Hungarian 117 Chinese 64 Tagalog/Filipino 38 Malaysian 33 Other 922
The age profile of Mid Ulster Local Government District area as at 2015 (Source, Age NISRA)
Mid Ulster Northern Ireland Total Population 144,002 1,851,621
0-15 years 33,123 385,200 16-39 years 47,646 583,116 40-64 years 43,621 591,481 65+ years 19,612 291,824
Population Change % (2005-2015) 15.3% 7.2% The below table sets out the martial status profile for Mid Ulster District Council area Marital as extracted from results of the 2011 Census status Mid Ulster Northern Ireland No. % No % Single (never married or never 38,353 35.97 517 ,393 36.14 registered a same sex civil partnership) (Aged 16+)
Married (Aged 16+) 54,192 50.82 680,831 47.56
In a registered same sex civil 62 0.06 1,243 0.09 partnership (Aged 16+)
Separated (but is still legally married 3,369 3.16 56,911 3.98 or still legally in a same sex civil partnership) (Aged 16+)
Divorced or formerly in a same sex 4,139 3.88 78,074 5.45 civil partnership which is now legally dissolved (Aged 16+)
Widowed or surviving partner from a 6,523 6.12 97,088 6.78 same sex civil partnership (Aged 16+)
Sexual No specific statistics are available from the 2011 government census for this orientation Category and there are therefore no official statistics available in relation to persons of different sexual orientation. However, the Integrated Household Survey would include between 3% and 4% would be either gay, lesbian and/or bisexual. However, due to the nature of ‘disclosure’ in this area, umbrella organisations often state that the figure may be closer to 10%.
Gay/ Don't Heterosexual Gay/ Lesbian/ know No Region / Straight Lesbian Bisexual Bisexual Other /refuse response England 92.54% 1.10% 0.51% 1.61% 0.33% 4.07% 1.45% Wales 93.93% 1.04% 0.48% 1.52% 0.45% 2.99% 1.11% Scotland 94.65% 0.82% 0.33% 1.14% 0.26% 2.59% 1.37% N Ireland 93.00% 0.64% 0.96% 1.60% 0.26% 3.98% 1.17% Total 92.80% 1.06% 0.51% 1.57% 0.32% 3.89% 1.42%
Research also conducted by the HM Treasury shows that between 5%-7% of the UK population identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or ‘trans’ (transsexual, transgendered and transvestite) (LGBT). Men & The gender profile of Mid Ulster LGD is detailed as; women generally Mid Ulster Northern Ireland No. % No. % Male 69,362 50.05 887,323 49.00
Female 69,228 49.95 923,540 51.00
Disability According to the 2011 NISRA census statistics 19.39% of people had a long-term health problem or disability that limited their day-to-day activities whilst 80.43% of people within the district stated their general health was either good or very good
Mid Ulster Northern Ireland No. % No. % Disability / long 26,870 19.39 374,646 20.69 term health No disab ility / long 111,720 80.61 1,436,217 79.31 term health problem
In Northern Ireland the profile of persons with a disability has been reported by Disability Action as;
• More than 1 in 5 or 21% of the population have a disability • 1 in 7 people have some form of hearing loss • 5,000 persons use sign language - British Sign Language and/or Irish Sign Language • There are 57,000 blind persons or persons with significant impairment • 52,000 persons with learning difficulties
Dependants Persons with dependents may be people who have personal responsibility for the care of a child (or children), a person with a disability, and/ or a dependent older person. The below table provides a summary with respect Mid Ulster LGD.
Mid Ulster Northern Ireland No. % No. % Households with 18,626 38.99 238,094 33.86 dependent children Lone parent households 3,485 7.30 63,921 9.09 with dependents People providing unpaid 12,821 10.69 231,980 11.82 care
Of the households in Mid Ulster Local Government District with dependent children, they can be summarised as;
• 7,407 families in households have 1 dependent child • 6,394 families in households with two dependent children • 5,014 families in households with three dependent children
There are 37,306 dependent children within families. Needs, experiences and priorities
Taking into account the information referred to above, what are the different needs, experiences and priorities of each of the following categories, in relation to the particular policy/decision? Specify details for each of the Section 75 categories
Section 75 Details of needs/experiences/priorities category
None expected Religious belief
None expected Political opinion
None expected Racial group
None expected Age
None expected Marital status
None expected Sexual orientation
None expected Men and women generally
None expected Disability
None expected Dependants
Section 2 – Screening Questions
In making a decision as to carry out an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA), the Council should consider its answers to the questions 1- 3 detailed below.
If the Council’s conclusion is none in respect of all of the Section 75 equality of opportunity categories, then the Council may decide to screen the policy out. If a policy is ‘screened out’ as having no relevance to equality of opportunity, the Council should give details of the reasons for the decision taken.
If the Council’s conclusion is major in respect of one or more of the Section 75 equality of opportunity, then consideration should be given to subjecting the policy to the equality impact assessment procedure.
If the Council’s conclusion is minor in respect of one or more of the Section 75 equality categories, then consideration should still be given to proceeding with an equality impact assessment, or to:
• measures to mitigate the adverse impact; or • the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity.
In favour of a ‘major’ impact
a) The policy is significant in terms of its strategic importance; b) Potential equality impacts are unknown, because, for example, there is insufficient data upon which to make an assessment or because they are complex, and it would be appropriate to conduct an equality impact assessment in order to better assess them; c) Potential equality impacts are likely to be adverse or are likely to be experienced disproportionately by groups of people including those who are marginalised or disadvantaged; d) Further assessment offers a valuable way to examine the evidence and develop recommendations in respect of a policy about which there are concerns amongst affected individuals and representative groups, for example in respect of multiple identities; e) The policy is likely to be challenged by way of judicial review; f) The policy is significant in terms of expenditure.
In favour of ‘minor’ impact
a) The policy is not unlawfully discriminatory and any residual potential impacts on people are judged to be negligible; b) The policy, or certain proposals within it, are potentially unlawfully discriminatory, but this possibility can readily and easily be eliminated by making appropriate changes to the policy or by adopting appropriate mitigating measures; c) Any asymmetrical equality impacts caused by the policy are intentional because they are specifically designed to promote equality of opportunity for particular groups of disadvantaged people; d) By amending the policy there are better opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity.
In favour of none
a) The policy has no relevance to equality of opportunity. b) The policy is purely technical in nature and will have no bearing in terms of its likely impact on equality of opportunity for people within the equality categories.
Screening questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this policy, for each of the Section 75 equality categories (minor/ major/ none)
Section 75 Details of policy impact Level of impact? category minor/major/none
Religious No adverse impacts anticipated None expected belief
Political No adverse impacts anticipated None expected opinion
Racial group No adverse impacts anticipated None expected
Age No adverse impacts anticipated None expected
Marital status No adverse impacts anticipated None expected
Sexual No adverse impacts anticipated None expected orientation
Men and women No adverse impacts anticipated None expected generally
Disability No adverse impacts anticipated None expected
Dependants No adverse impacts anticipated None expected
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within Section 75 equality categories? (Yes/ No)
Section 75 If Yes, provide details If No, provide reasons category
Religious We do not believe there are belief opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Political We do not believe there are opinion opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Racial group We do not believe there are opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Age We do not believe there are opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Marital status We do not believe there are opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Sexual We do not believe there are orientation opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Men and We do not believe there are women opportunities to better generally promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Disability We do not believe there are opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
Dependants We do not believe there are opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity in this regard.
3. Are there opportunities without prejudice, to the equality of opportunity duty, to better promote good relations between Section 75 equality categories, through tackling prejudice and/ or promoting understanding? (Yes/ No)
No Yes If yes, please detail the opportunities below:
If yes is concluded to Question 3, then the policy will be referred to the Council’s Good Relations Working Group for consideration. The Group will consider the potential opportunities and assess if and how the overall impact of a decision/policy can better promote good relations.
Additional Considerations - Multiple identity
Generally speaking, people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the policy/decision on people with multiple identities? (For example; disabled minority ethnic people; disabled women; young Protestant men; and young lesbians, gay and bisexual people).
None
Provide details of data on the impact of the policy on people with multiple identities. Specify relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
None
Section 3 – Screening Decision
In light of answers provided to the questions within Section 3 select one of the following with regards the policy:
Select One 1 Shall not be subject to an EQIA - with no mitigating measures required
2 Shall not be subject to an EQIA - mitigating measures/ alternative policies introduced
3 Shall be subject to an EQIA
If 1 or 2 above (i.e. not to be subject to an EQIA) please provide details of reasons why.
It is considered that this policy will have no adverse impact.
If 2 above (i.e. not to subject to an EQIA) in what ways can adverse impacts attaching to the policy be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced.
N/A
If 3 above (i.e. shall be subject to an EQIA), please provide details of the reasons.
N/A
Mitigation
When it is concluded that the likely impact is ‘minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, you may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity?
If so, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
Timetabling and prioritising
If the policy has been screened in for equality impact assessment, please answer the below to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
• On a scale of 1-3 (1 being lowest priority and 3 being highest), assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority criterion Rating (1-3) Effect on equality of opportunity Social need Effect on people’s daily lives
Relevance to a Council’s functions
Note: The Total Rating Score should be used to prioritise the policy in rank order with other policies screened in for equality impact assessment. This list of priorities will assist the Council in timetabling. Details of the Council’s Equality Impact Assessment Timetable should be included in the Screening Reports.
• Is the policy affected by timetables established by other relevant public authorities?
Yes No
Section 5 – Monitoring
Effective monitoring will help identify any future adverse impact arising from the policy which may lead the Council to conduct an equality impact assessment, as well as help with future planning and policy development. Please detail proposed monitoring arrangements below:
This policy will be reviewed 24 months after its date of approval.
Section 6 – Approval and authorisation
Screened by: Position/ Job Title Date
Ann McAleer Corporate Policy & Equality 8/3/2017 Officer
Approved by: Position/ Job Title Date
Note: A copy of the Screening Template, for each policy screened should be ‘signed off’ and approved by a senior manager responsible for the policy; made easily accessible on the council website as soon as possible following completion and be available on request.
Appendix A Mid Ulster District Council Screening Process
Policy Scoping • Policy • Available data
Screening Questions • Apply screening questions • Consider multiple identities
Screening Decision None/Minor/Major
‘None’ ‘Minor’ ‘Major’ Screened out Screened Screened out with in for EQIA mitigation
Publish Mitigate Publish Template Template for information
Concerns raised with evidence re:screening decision Re-consider Publish EQIA screening Template
Concerns raised with evidence Monitor
J Minute of Meeting of the Development Committee of Mid Ulster District Council held on Wednesday 15 March 2017 in the Council Offices, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt
Members Present Councillor Molloy, Chair
Councillors Burton, Clarke, Cuddy, Doris, Elattar, Forde, McAleer, McEldowney, McNamee, Monteith (7.17 pm), T Quinn, G Shiels, J Shiels and Wilson
Officers in Ms Campbell, Director of Culture and Leisure Attendance Mr McCreesh, Director of Business and Communities Mr Browne, Head of Tourism Mr Glavin, Head of Leisure Mr Hill, Head of Parks Ms Linney, Head of Community Development Mr McCance, Head of Culture and Arts Ms McKeown, Head of Economic Development Ms Grogan, Committee Services Officer
Others in Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership Attendance Mr Charlie Monaghan and Dr William Burke Councillor Ashton
The meeting commenced at 7.00 pm.
D044/17 Apologies
Councillors C O’Neill
D045/17 Declaration of Interests
The Chair reminded members of their responsibility with regard to declarations of interest.
Councillor McEldowney declared an interest in Lough Neagh Partnership and Rural Development Programme Councillor Clarke declared an interest in Leisure Service Level Agreements 2017/18 and Rural Development Programme Councillor Burton declared an interest in Rural Development Programme, Economic Development and Aughnacloy College Councillor McAleer declared an interest in Rural Development Programme and Economic Development Councillor T Quinn declared an interest in Good Relations – Speedwell Trust Councillor G Shiels declared an interest in Rural Development Programme Councillor Forde declared an interest in Rural Development Programme
1 – Development Committee (15.03.17) D046/17 Chair’s Business
None.
D047/17 Lough Neagh Partnership
The Chair welcomed to the Committee representatives from Lough Neagh Partnership who were in attendance to give an overhead presentation.
The Chair, Councillor Molloy welcomed to the Committee Mr Charlie Monaghan (LNP Manager) and Dr William Burke (Landscape Partnership Manager) from Lough Neagh Partnership and invited them to make their presentation on ‘Lough Neagh Partnership 2017-2022.
Mr Monaghan gave a brief synopsis of Lough Neagh Partnership and advised that it was established in 2003 and that the Board consists of representatives from five Councils, private and community sector and special interest groups, which work closely with government agencies. He said that the group has attracted investment of £14 million.
Mr Monaghan advised that the priorities of Lough Neagh Partnership include:
• Governance • Marketing • Programme Delivery o Tourism o Heritage and Culture o Recreation o The Environment o Attracting Investment
He advised that Lough Neagh Partnership’s workload has increased substantially and anticipate closer cooperation with Councils and a more integrated approach to Lough Neagh and would recommend for approval the request for £22,000.
Dr Burke advised that Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership was a partnership based programme which covers all of Lough Neagh and aims to protect, conserve and develop the natural, built and cultural heritage around Lough Neagh over a five year period from 2016 – 2021. He stated that LNLP was community focused and Forum led with a strong regional strategic focus combining partner objectives with the aim of establishing a sustainable and resourced legacy.
Councillor Monteith entered the meeting at 7.17 pm.
Dr Burke stated that Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership held 27 broad programme headings hosting in excess of 100+ projects relating to:
• Natural Heritage – peatland conservation & management, biodiversity promotion, environmental education, countryside access, litter-less Lough, species & habitat protection
2 – Development Committee (15.03.17) • Built Heritage – archaeological surveys, historic building conservation, schools engagement, heritage skills training, canal heritage, experimental archaeology • Cultural Heritage – people, songs, stories, myths & legends, World War II local history, exhibitions, publications, placenames etc • Heritage Tourism – two visitor centres, 24 planned tours, tour leaders trained, strategic heritage signage programme for the whole Lough • Volunteer training and wider heritage education
He advised that their main funder was the Heritage Lottery and their Match Funders were: District Councils, NGO’s Government Departments, Universities and Community Organisations. The breakdown is as follows:
• Total Project Value - £3,528,058.00 • Grant from HLF - £2,494,900.00 • MUDC Contribution - £ 99,059.00 • Projected Spend in the MUDC Area - £ 786,409.00 • Leverage of £7.94 invested for every £1.00 committed by Council
Dr Burke stated that the LNLP Team were continuously looking for other funding opportunities that would further maximise Council’s financial commitment.
He concluded that the progress in the MUDC area from October 2016 to March 2017 was as follows:
• Building conservation and geophysical investigation works at Church island • Development works for the Ardboe Pilgrimage Trail and car park • Ardboe Cross and Abbey geophysical survey • Heritage signage programme initiated • Regional symposium
The Chair thanked the representatives from Lough Neagh Partnership and asked members for any comments.
In response to Councillor G Shiels’ query about the time limit on Heritage Lottery Funding, Dr Burke advised that it was up to March 2021 with a possible extension of six months if fortunate enough to receive it.
Councillor McNamee referred to the possible purchase of the Lough and enquired what financial costs would be involved and was there a potential for a complete walkway.
Mr Monaghan advised that to date there has been no figure mentioned from the representatives of Shaftsbury Estate, but that the Directors would be confident that they could raise the money. He said that it would be important to get cross departmental support from government departments and other avenues to raise funds. He stated that there were various parts around the Lough where there was a walkway but not a complete walkway as it’s not presently possible.
3 – Development Committee (15.03.17) The Chair thanked the representatives for their presentation at which they left the meeting at 7.22 pm.
D048/17 Minutes of the Development Committee held on Thursday 16 February 2017
Proposed by Councillor J Shiels Seconded by Councillor Clarke and
Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on Thursday 16 February 2017 (D021/17 to D039/17 and D043/17) were considered and signed as correct and accurate.
Councillor Burton advised that at the last Development Committee meeting she raised the issue of small grants review and said she would like to raise this again tonight because that going forward it was important that Officers give all the support they can to groups. She felt that it was a shame that the small grants wasn’t a rolling programme as not every group were aware of funding opportunities and asked that every effort be made to revisit this again.
The Director of Business and Communities reassured Councillor Burton that Officers would investigate the issue again.
Matters for Decision
D049/17 Recommendation on Uplifting of Changing Block from Grass Pitch to 3G Pitch at Aughnacloy College
The Head of Leisure drew attention to the previously circulated report to advise Members on proposals to uplift existing Changing Block at Aughnacloy Grass Pitch to be relocated at Aughnacloy College’s 3G soccer pitch.
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that this item be deferred.
D050/17 Leisure Service Level Agreement 2017/18
The Head of Leisure drew attention to the previously circulated report to agree proposals on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the financial year 2017/18 only.
Proposed by Councillor Cuddy Seconded by Councillor Burton and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council to agree proposals on Leisure SLAs for the 2017/18 financial year only.
D051/17 School Sports Facilities Grant
The Head of Leisure drew attention to the previously circulated report to seek approval for the School Sports Facilities Grant 2017/18 and budget.
4 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Councillor Wilson advised that he had a conflict of interest as his son plays for Cookstown Hockey Club. However he was concerned that this grant has only being made available at the end of the financial year and that funding should have been increased.
Councillor Burton said that as this money wasn’t in the budget for a six month period, that funding should be doubled.
The Director of Culture and Leisure advised that the £50,000 funding in 2015/16 for this programme had been made available from underspend of the Sports Capital Grants as there was no dedicated programme or budget for the School Sports Facilities Grant. In 2017/18 there was no dedicated budget for the Sports Facilities Grant, but that the budget or it could be provided from any underspend in the 2017/18 grants programmes or from reserves of uncommitted grant funding in 2016/17.
Councillor Wilson stated that the Men’s Hockey was a minority sport at a high level which hadn’t been considered when previously it was agreed that it would be.
The Director of Culture and Leisure advised that there was currently no budget to do so at the moment but would certainly consider when considering support for the minority sports.
The Chair suggested that the Sports Facility Grant be reviewed in six month’s time.
Councillor Cuddy referred to Dungannon Tennis Club and advised that there were no lighting facilities at the tennis court. He said that the club was based at a school and when they applied for funding in the past they were advised that none was available through the Council. Councillor Cuddy stated that the club was run by a foreign national cluster group which was growing in numbers. He said that he was disappointed that this group was overlooked for funding as it wasn’t a serious amount and that he would appreciate if Officers would look at this again to see if money can be sourced from somewhere.
The Director of Culture and Leisure advised that funding for lighting may be best sourced through the Sports Capital Programme.
Proposed by Councillor Clarke Seconded by Councillor McNamee
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to roll out the School Sports Facilities Grant Programme in May 2017 with funding from underspend in the 2017/18 grants programme or from reserves.
D052/17 Outdoor Recreation NI Request for Funding for the Continuation of the MountainBikeNI Consortium
The Head of Leisure drew attention to the previously circulated report to seek a decision on continuing support for the financial year 2017/18 for the Outdoor Recreation NI (ORNI) led consortium of Councils with Mountain Biking facilities.
5 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Proposed by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to:
1) Contribute £16,666 to the MountainBikeNI Consortium, towards the cost of employing a Mountain Bike Marketing Officer for 2017/18 only and that the workings of the consortium to be reviewed for the following year. 2) Proceed with the advertising campaigns costing £8,575 over 2017/18 only again subject to agreement on budgets for next year and to Officers being satisfied with the value of the campaigns. 3) Extend the existing sponsorship contract with CRC until March 2018.
D053/17 Walking NI Consortium
The Head of Parks drew attention to the previously circulated report to seek Council approval to commit to Walking NI Marketing Consortium Campaigns for 2017/18.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor McAleer and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to participate as a regional partner with the Walk NI Marketing Consortium and contribute £4,500 to 2017/18 campaign.
Councillor Wilson left the meeting at 7.38 pm.
D054/17 Arts Council of Northern Ireland Challenge Fund – Heritage Arts Animation Project
The Head of Culture and Arts drew attention to the previously circulated report to seek approval form Council to appoint a suitably experienced and competent company to assist in the development and delivery of a schools Heritage Arts Animation Project as part of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Challenge Fund Programme.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Doris and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to appoint suitably experienced and competent company to assist in the development and delivery of a schools Heritage Arts Animation Project as per the Mid Ulster District Council/Arts Council Challenge Fund Programme.
D055/17 Regional Minority Languages Bursary Programme 2017/18 and Irish Language Activity Funding Programme 2017/18
The Head of Culture and Arts drew attention to the previously circulated report to update Members on the proposed Regional and Minority Language Bursary
6 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Programme 2017 and Irish Language Activity Funding Programme 2017 and to seek decision from Council regarding approval to publicly advertise both schemes.
Councillor Cuddy advised that his party wouldn’t be against supporting this programme, but felt that there must be something available for all cultures i.e. Ulster Scots. He said that he would like to see another programme implemented pro rata for all cultures and communities.
In response to a query from Councillor J Shiels regarding the uptake of Ulster Scots bursary, the Head of Culture and Arts advised that last year there was no uptake for Ulster Scots bursary funding.
In response to Councillor J Shiels enquiry on whether this year’s scheme was of similar criteria, Councillor McNamee advised that Councillors Ashton and Wilson raised the same concerns through the Dual Language Working Group and that the committee were liaising with the Head of Community Development to find a way forward to encourage uptake from all communities.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor McEldowney
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to publicly advertise both the Regional and Minority Language Bursary Programme and to issue a call for expressions of interest for support under the Irish Language Activity Programme.
D056/17 Community Development Report
The Head of Community Development drew attention to the previously circulated report to:
1) Seek approval for the community grant awards (rolling programme) Seek approval for the community sports representative grant criteria 2) Agree proposals from the Peace IV Partnership 3) Note the PCSP Action Plan for Mid Ulster 4) Seek approval for the Good Relations Plan 5) Update on Community Development 6) Update on Community Planning Mid Ulster
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to:
1) Community Grant Awards (Rolling Programme) Community Sports Representative Grant Criteria
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor McAleer and
7 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council to approve the Community Grant Awards (Rolling Programme) and Community Sports Representative Grant criteria.
2) Proposals of the Peace IV Partnership
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Clarke and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council to approve the Proposals of the Peace IV Partnership.
3) Note the Mid Ulster PCSP Action Plan
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be given to noting Mid Ulster PCSP Action Plan
4) Mid Ulster Good Relations Action Plan
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Clarke
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council to approve the Mid Ulster Good Relations Action Plan.
5) Community Development Update
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be given to noting Community Development Update.
6) Community Planning Update
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be given to noting Community Planning Update.
The Head of Community Development advised Members that Officers would be on hand to provide support to groups on the new online grants system.
D057/17 Corporate Strategic Events
The Head of Tourism drew attention to the previously circulated report to inform Council of the programmed strategic events planned for the next 12 months and recommendations to improve their delivery.
In response to Councillor McEldowney’s query regarding the running of the event at the Marina, the Head of Tourism advised that the Council took over the event last year from Lough Neagh Partnership due to the group’s lack of resources.
Councillor J Shiels advised that the Halloween Fireworks event at the Walled Garden, Maghera was a great venue and draws a tremendous crowd, but once the event is over
8 – Development Committee (15.03.17) everyone rapidly disperses as there is nothing to keep the crowd in the town. He suggested that Tullyhogue Fort be investigated as it’s a great site and full of potential.
The Head of Tourism agreed that Tullyhogue Fort was a great site and advised that he would be looking at running an event in May or June time at the location.
Proposed by Councillor McEldowney Seconded by Councillor J Shiels and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to develop a district wide solutions for undertaking market research both before and after strategic events and to agree the dates and proposed events as detailed in appendix 1.
D058/17 Future Search Conference
The Head of Tourism drew attention to the previously circulated report to provide a background and overview of the Sperrins, its previous management arrangements and to recommend the use of a unique strategic planning method to develop a new shared vision and strategy for the management of the region.
Councillor Clarke said that this was very timely at this stage as its 50 years since the AONB was established and that it shouldn’t have taken this long, but that this was a good way forward.
Councillor Cuddy advised that the Clogher Valley was a very important part of the new Mid Ulster Council area and a gateway into Fermanagh and enquired if work was being done with Fermanagh and Omagh to try and promote the Clogher Valley. He also referred to the proposed new race track at Coalisland and stated that if planning permission was successful, it would change the whole area as this would be a massive project and that he would encourage Officers to keep members up to date on any progress.
The Director of Business and Communities suggested inviting Mr Henderson to a future Development meeting to make a presentation to members to keep them updated on the progress of the project.
Councillor Cuddy said that it would be very important to support the race track initiative at Coalisland as it was a major project and a great asset to tourism in the area.
Proposed by Councillor Clarke Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for financial and administrative support to deliver the Future Search conference on the Sperrins. This support will be subject to remaining financial and administrative requirements for delivery being resourced through the other Councils.
D059/17 Tourism Promotions
9 – Development Committee (15.03.17)
The Head of Tourism drew attention to the previously circulated report to seek approval to promote Mid Ulster Tourism at major consumer and trade platforms regionally and across ROI and GB Markets, working in partnership with Tourism NI and Tourism Ireland (where applicable).
Councillor Clarke suggested that another great opportunity would be to investigate a similar event like the National Ploughing Competition which is held in Southern Ireland and generates in the region of 300,000 people over a 3 day period on an annual basis.
Proposed by Councillor Clarke Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to carefully selected consumer platforms to increase awareness and promote Mid Ulster tourism products.
D060/17 Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
The Head of Economic Development drew attention to the previously circulated report to update Members on progress with the interim rural development strategy for Mid Ulster.
Councillor Cuddy referred to the EDEN (Enhancing & Developing the Edendork Neighbourhood) and advised that he was disappointed that the group’s project is deemed ineligible for funding. He added that this was a strong a strong community group and he believed that they have the necessary knowledge and skills within the group to take the project forward and enquired if Officers could see any way of helping them.
The Director of Business and Communities said that as the project is inside the settlement development limits of Dungannon, this deems it ineligible to apply for RDP funding. He further added that whilst wanting to be supportive of the group, Council Officers must adhere to the programme guidelines and therefore felt it is unlikely that the decision will change.
The Director of Business and Communities said that he had met and advised the Edendork group regarding their project and suggested they write a letter to the LAG seeking clarification on these points.
Councillor Monteith queried the process following lines on maps and felt that this process was having a negative impact on the Edendork application and there was a need in future to recognise that Edendork is not in Dungannon town. He said that if there was a situation or an opportunity for facilities but no funding opportunities for rural areas due to urban issues, he further said that there needs to be a specific focus on the regeneration of urban areas and Council should lead on this process.
Councillor G Shiels agreed that there needs to be a specific funding process for urban regeneration as well as rural development.
10 – Development Committee (15.03.17) The Chair agreed that these were valid points and said there was a need for clarification and to establish a redraw of the lines, whether this would make a difference or not.
Councillor Cuddy said that Edendork was falling into the same scenario as Moygashel, as they also had a strong community group but were experiencing similar challenges.
Councillor Monteith said that the opportunity to change the mindset of the Department for Communities would be limited as it didn’t work in the past in Dungannon town. He felt that whilst this matter was explored further with the Department for Communities there was a need for the Council to exert stronger regeneration powers.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Clarke and
Resolved: That it recommended to the Council that approval be granted to:
1) Issue of a letter of interest to those deemed eligible as shown in the table at 3.1 2) Issue a letter to advise the project which has been deemed ineligible for support
D061/17 Economic Development Report
The Head of Economic Development drew attention to the previously circulated report to provide Members with an update on key activities as detailed below:
1) Business in the Community Membership 2) Draft Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland: Economy 2030 (2.1) Department for the Economy’s Consultation Document on an Industrial Strategy for NI (2.2) Draft Response from Mid Ulster District Council on an Industrial Strategy for NI 3) Blackwater Regional Partnership – Review and Options Report 4) Mid Ulster Town Centre Positioning Study & Implementation Plan 5) Draft Regeneration Action Plan 2017-1018 6) Agenda NI Magazine – Advertorial Opportunity 7) Mid Ulster Skills Forum 8) Brexit and the Border Corridor
Councillor Cuddy advised that he was under the impression that Mid Ulster District Council was getting Economic Development powers when they took over and asked why there were no development projects generating money like they had in the old Dungannon Council i.e. Tullyvar Landfill Site. He said that Tullyvar Landfill generated millions of pounds for Dungannon and Omagh Councils and that similar ideas should be investigated in the new Mid Ulster District Council.
The Chair referred to Ann Street, Dungannon and felt that this site should be looked at as an economic generator.
11 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Councillor Monteith said that the Council would need to consider whether RPA was worthwhile and now that that the Council has the power to act as an individual, there was a need to think differently as any proceeds from Ann Street sale needs to be ring- fenced for Dungannon town. He also suggested putting units on the site so income could be generated, but that there was an onus on the Council to use their powers to do positive things for the ratepayers and move away from the mind-set from how things used to be done in the old legacy Councils.
Councillor Cuddy advised there was an opportunity to investigate the two reservoirs in Altmore to generate power at no extra costs.
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to:
1) Business in the Community Platinum Membership for 2017/2018 for a fee of £6,000 which will be funded through Council’s Economic Development budget.
Proposed by Councillor Clarke Seconded by Councillor Cuddy and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for the Platinum Membership for 2017/18 for a fee of £6,000 which will be funded through Council’s Economic Development budget.
2) Consultation on Draft Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland: Economy 2030 Council’s Draft Consultation Response to the Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland and if any Member has further comments to add, these be forwarded to the Head of Economic Development by 31 March 2017.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Clarke and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for Council’s Draft Consultation Response to the Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland and if any members has further comments to add, these be forwarded to the Head of Economic Development by 31 March 2017.
Councillor McAleer left the meeting at 8.30 pm.
3) Blackwater Regional Partnership – Review and Options Report Blackwater Regional Partnership Review and Options Report and the adoption of Option 6 – A Memorandum of Understanding Model between the 3 partner Councils in replacement of Blackwater Regional Partnership.
Councillor Monteith advised that upon establishment years ago this organisation was claimed to be the perfect group to keep chasing money with no real benefit to the local communities. He said that he had no problem for the three Councils seeking money, but that there was more important things than looking to create posts and offices. In the past
12 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Councillors all came together and worked with people in the Blackwater Catchment area and that there was a need to develop opportunities again to look for funding on how to promote this. He said that the community needs served and that neighbouring Councils also needs to promote their communities.
In response to Councillor Cuddy’s query about who was responsible for personnel and payroll of Blackwater Regional Partnership, the Head of Economic Development advised that Mid Ulster District Council acted as the lead partner and is responsible for these matters.
The Director of Business and Communities advised that he would take on board members concerns.
Proposed by Councillor Cuddy Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for Blackwater Regional Partnership Review and Options Report and the adoption of Option 6 – A Memorandum of Understanding Model between the 3 partner Councils in replacement of Blackwater Regional Partnership.
4) Mid Ulster Town Centre Positioning Study & Implementation Plan Mid Ulster Town Centre Positioning Study and associated Implementation Plan.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor J Shiels and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for Mid Ulster Town Centre Positioning Study and associated Implementation Plan.
5) Draft Regeneration Action Plan 2017/18 The content of Council’s Draft Regeneration Action Plan 2017/18.
Proposed by Councillor Forde Seconded by Councillor Cuddy and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be given to the content of Council’s Draft Regeneration Action Plan 2017/18.
Councillor Burton left the meeting at 8.45 pm.
6) Agenda NI – Advertorial Opportunity Costs of £1,800 (exc VAT) for purchasing a double page feature in the Agenda NI Magazine (April/May 2017 edition) to showcase the work undertaken by Council to support Mid Ulster’s indigenous business sector during 2016/17.
13 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor T Quinn and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted for Costs of £1,800 (exc VAT) for purchasing a double page feature in the Agenda NI Magazine (April/May 2017 edition) to showcase the work undertaken by Council to support Mid Ulster’s indigenous business sector during 2016/17.
7) Mid Ulster Skills Forum Note progress.
Proposed by Councillor Clarke Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to note the contents of the report on Mid Ulster Skills Forum.
8). Brexit and the Border Corridor Mid Ulster District Council (alongside other Councils in the Border Corridor region) to: a) Work collectively as a lobby group for the Border area to show that the Border Corridor is going to be most affected by Brexit and thus must have their own voices heard in any negotiating. b) That while they have competing interests and will seek to maximise opportunities, all Councils accept that some of the weakest economies on the island of Ireland are those economies along the border and, as such, will be most in need of protection against negative impacts of Brexit. c) Work with Inter-Trade Ireland and the relevant Government Departments to help mitigate the impact of Brexit along the Border areas. d) Given this is a period of change which will continue for many months, there will be a need to continue gathering information and monitoring the changing conditions. e) Hold three common cross Council seminars (in the Border Corridor region) to inform Members and Chambers of Commerce on the results of the research and to gather opinions to use in lobbying. The seminars to have the following objectives: i) To communicate key findings of the initial research of a wider audience; ii) To provide an opportunity to hear from Inter-Trade Ireland on the sectoral analysis and Brexit supports for business; and iii) To gather feedback from attendees on the Brexit issues facing businesses in their area.
Proposed by Councillor McNamee Seconded by Councillor Clarke and
14 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Resolved: That it be recommended to the Council that approval be granted to: Mid Ulster District Council (alongside other Councils in the Border Corridor region) to: a) Work collectively as a lobby group for the Border area to show that the Border Corridor is going to be most affected by Brexit and thus must have their own voices heard in any negotiating. b) That while they have competing interests and will seek to maximise opportunities, all Councils accept that some of the weakest economies on the island of Ireland are those economies along the border and, as such, will be most in need of protection against negative impacts of Brexit. c) Work with Inter-Trade Ireland and the relevant Government Departments to help mitigate the impact of Brexit along the Border areas. d) Given this is a period of change which will continue for many months, there will be a need to continue gathering information and monitoring the changing conditions. e) Hold three common cross Council seminars (in the Border Corridor region) to inform Members and Chambers of Commerce on the results of the research and to gather opinions to use in lobbying. The seminars to have the following objectives: iv) To communicate key findings of the initial research of a wider audience; ii) To provide an opportunity to hear from Inter-Trade Ireland on the sectoral analysis and Brexit supports for business; and iii) To gather feedback from attendees on the Brexit issues facing businesses in their area.
Matters for Information
D062/17 Tourism Update
Members noted previously circulated report to update Members on shows and promotions completed to date. Promotions completed include: Holiday World - Belfast & Dublin, Celtic Connections – Glasgow, 100 Great Days out – Newcastle.
D063/17 Mid Ulster Tourism Development Strategy 2016 – 21
Members noted previously circulated report to inform Members of formal launch of Tourism Development Strategy on 28th March 2017 at Corick House Hotel, Clogher.
D064/17 Leisure Services Progress Report
Members noted previously circulated report to provide an update on the progress being made regarding activities in Leisure Services and highlight events that will be occurring in the future.
D065/17 Parks Service Progress Report
15 – Development Committee (15.03.17) Members noted previously circulated report to advise on progress being made regarding activities associated to Parks Services and highlight events or consultations that will be occurring in the future.
D066/17 Small Grants for Greenways
Members noted previously circulated report to advise on progress to stage two to the Small Grants Scheme for initial funding for Council’s and other bodies to develop their own schemes as part of the greenway network for the entire region.
D067/17 Culture and Arts Progress Report
Members noted previously circulated report to advise on progress being made in Culture and Arts Services and highlight events that have occurred during the months of January and February. Also to identify events and activities within Culture & Arts Services that will be occurring in the future.
D068/17 Loup Re-Imaging Project Update
Members noted previously circulated report to provide an update on the development of the Loup Re-Imaging Project – The Woods of Killetra.
Confidential Business
Proposed by Councillor J Shiels Seconded by Councillor McNamee and
Resolved: That items D069/17 to D070/17 be taken as confidential business.
D071/17 Duration of Meeting
The meeting commenced at 7 pm and concluded at 8.50 pm.
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Subject: External Investment Leverage 2016-17
Reporting Officer: Adrian McCreesh
Contact Officer: Fiona McKeown / Paul McCreedy
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To advise members of the external investment leveraged by the Business and Communities Department to support Council priorities in 2016-17.
2 Background
2.1 The Council attracts external funding in order to advance the quality of life for residents and increase investment into the District.
2.2 The Council has agreed to maximise external funding opportunities to meet Corporate objectives within the Corporate Plan 2015-19.
3 Key Issues
3.1 With pressures upon Council funding both direct and indirect, it is essential that Council seeks to optimise the amount of external resources which support the delivery of key actions and priorities.
3.2 The Business & Communities Department is responsible for community services, the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, rural development, economic development, regeneration, tourism and events. The Department has sought to supplement its budget with external funding and investment from a wide range of sources to assist the delivery of programmes and projects for the District.
3.3 The Department has secured the funding either directly following an application or supported other departments and partners in attracting funding from a number of sources.
Analysis of the funding reveals that the total external funding leveraged in 2016/17 3.4 was £8.141m and a summary of funding sources are provided in Appendix 1.
Summary of MUDC External Leverage Funding 2016-17 Total Project MUDC Ext leverage Cost 16-17 Funding 16-17 Funding 16-17 Economic £8,049,443.97 £1,058,930.54 £6,990,513.43 Development Community £1,669,976.00 £716,584.00 £953,392.00 Development Tourism £271,825.00 £74,250.00 £197,575.00
TOTALS £9,991,244.97 £1,849,764.54 £8,141,480.43
3.5 In summary for every £1 invested, the Council has levered an additional £4.40 of other external monies.
3.6 To maximise funding opportunities for the District, collaboration with partner organisations will play an increasingly important role in securing financial support for projects in the future.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial There are no direct financial implications arising from this report. However, the report sets out the level of external funding that has been levered, which totals £8,141,480.43.
4.2 Human Officer time.
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support None for the purposes of the report.
4.4 Other None for the purposes of the report.
5 Other Considerations
5.1 None
6 Recommendations 6.1 That Members note the content of the report.
6.2 That Members feed any relevant projects back to the Department.
6.3 That Members continue to support officers to secure external funding when resources allow.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Appendix 1- Summary of external investment leveraged by the Business and Communities Department in 2016-17.
APPENDIX 1 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES DEPARTMENT - EXTERNAL INVESTMENT LEVERAGE 2016-2017 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Funder/Source Name of Programme/Project Description of Programme/Project Partners Duration Total Cost (£) MUDC (£) Ext Leverage Outputs (e.g. no. of jobs created, groups supported) 2016-17 2016-17 Funding (£) 2016-17 Department for the Economy SUSE + (Step Up to Sustainable Employment) Seeks to target 1400 disadvantaged young people from rural areas to support them to enter South West College, Northern Regional 2015 - 2018 423761.00 21400.00 402361.00 Yr. 2 targets: 281 participants recruited; 56 entering employment on further development, training, education and employment. College, Fermanagh and Omagh District leaving; 62 entering employment after 6 months; 470 qualifications Council, Health Trusts, DARD and Education achieved. Authority
Department for the Economy (ESF Exploring Enterprise 3 Programme (Mid Ulster) Pre-start enterprise programme seeks to target disadvantaged groups who are DEL (ESF) and Mid Ulster Enterprise 2015 - 2018 292038.00 6196.00 285842.00 Yr. 2 target: 60 participants recruited; 35 to gain qualifications; 10 funding) unemployed/economically inactive to explore self employment or returning to the labour market Partnership new jobs (4 into employment and 6 into self employment). as an option.
Department for the Economy, Up for Work Programme Adopts a youth based methodology targeting NEETS to develop personal, social and Department for Employment and Learning, 2015 - 2018 83942.00 4407.00 79535.00 Yr. 2 target: attract 105 participants; 116 (94+22 additional) to gain European Social Fund and employability skills, to access employment or further training. European Social Fund and Workspace qualifications; 24 (15+9 additional) to obtain employment, 44 (40+4 Workspace additional) to undertake additional training / further education.
Department for the Economy, Job Match Programme Targets 327 clients from marginalised groups (i.e. those with mental health problems, debt Department for Employment and Learning, 2015 - 2018 244401.00 4811.65 239589.35 Yr. 2 target: 131 participants; 235 (185+50 additional qualifications to European Social Fund and problems caring responsibilities etc.) to help them access employment and training European Social Fund and Workspace be awarded; 41(24+17 additional) to obtain jobs; 31 (27+4 additional) Workspace opportunities. to undertake further training /education.
Department for the Economy Transferring Functions from Department for the Budget transferred from Dept. for the Economy to resource those functions previously DETI, Invest NI 2015 - 2016 170000.00 0.00 170000.00 By March 2017,of the annual target of 333 Bus. Plans - 339 Plans Economy delivered by Invest NI, including enterprise awareness, business start up, social were delivered (101% target) & 256 jobs promoted. entrepreneurship, and targeting of disadvantaged groups. Department for Communities Cookstown Public Realm Scheme* (*Project led by Improvement and enhancement of the town centre, creating new paving, lighting, street DFC April 2016 - March 2017 1043449.47 310807.47 732642.00 Enhanced Town Centre aesthetics. Dept. of Public Health & Infrastructure and supported furniture, signage and planting. (Oldtown Street, William Street, James Street, Orritor Street, by Economic Development Team). Coagh Street, Molesworth Street, Loy Street). Department for Communities Cookstown Revitalisation Scheme Shop Front A range of projects delivered which aim to contribute to the revitalisation of Cookstown Town DFC October 2016 - March 2017 116881.17 26180.57 90700.60 Shop Improvement Scheme (8 properties), new Christmas lights, Enhancement, Promotion & Marketing* (*£17,007.50 Centre. branded jute bags, marketing videos and marquees. DfC funding directed towards Shop Improvement Scheme) Department for Communities Cookstown:- Burn Road Cleansing Project Cleansing of Burn Road (Extent of EI Scheme Delivered in 2010). DFC January 2017 - March 2017 4884.00 488.40 4395.60 Cleansing of Burn Road.
Department for Communities Dungannon Public Realm Scheme (Phase 2)* (*Project Phase 2 of the scheme extends to Scotch Street, Ann Street, George Street, William Street, DFC April 2016 - March 2017 1433786.05 0.00 1433786.05 Enhanced Town Centre aesthetics. led by Dept. of Public Health & Infrastructure and Thomas Street, Perry Street and Northland Row and the appointed contractor is the Lagan supported by Economic Development Team). Construction Group. The town centre will be improved and enhanced with new paving, lighting, street furniture, signage and planting in the town centre. Department for Communities Dungannon Revitalisation Scheme Shop Front A range of projects delivered which aim to contribute to the revitalisation of Dungannon Town DfC October 2016 - March 2017 93038.00 46500.00 46538.00 Shop Improvement Scheme (10 Properties), new Christmas Lights Enhancement, Promotion & Marketing* (*£29,617.96 Centre. installed in Town Centre, Branding exercise completed, Supply and DfC funding directed towards Shop Improvement Delivery of branded Jute Bags. Scheme) Department for Communities Magherafelt Public Realm Scheme* (*Project led by The scheme included improvements to Rainey Street, Queen Street, Market Street and The DfC January 2016 - December 2016 2300626.42 230062.64 2070563.78 Enhanced Town Centre aesthetics. Dept. of Public Health & Infrastructure and supported Diamond, Broad Street, Church Street, King Street and Churchwell Lane. by Economic Development Team). Department for Communities Magherafelt Marketing Project This project builds on the previous projects by supporting the continued marketing and DfC November 2016 - March 2017 35783.00 3578.00 32205.00 Enhanced marketing and promotion of Magherafelt through the Never promotion of Magherafelt Town Centre through purchasing marketing and promotional Felt Better Brand. materials. Private Sector / Dept. for Shop Improvement Scheme Grants of up to £10,000 available to property owners in the 5 town centres of Coalisland, DfC September 2015 - March 2017 1042532.00 404498.81 638033.19 102 properties across the 5 town centres grant aided for internal / Communities Cookstown, Dungannon, Maghera and Magherafelt at a rate of 50% to conduct internal / external improvements. Breakdown of Leverage funding: £46,625.46 external improvements to their properties. (DfC Revitalise) & £591,407.73 (Private sector).
Department of Agriculture, NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 Rural Business Investment Scheme and Rural Service Scheme. Mid Ulster Rural Development Partnership 2014-2020 754835.75 0.00 754835.75 23 rural businesses supported. 50 jobs to be created and 3 Environment and Rural Affairs community/voluntary groups supported for technical assistance. DAERA £258,198.75 Applicants £496,637 Special EU Programmes Body Renewable Engine Programme The project will be implemented across the eligible region of Northern Ireland, Border Region South West College (lead), Queen University, 55 months (Jan 2017- July 2021) 9486.11 0.00 9486.11 5 year outputs to include:- 8 industry enterprises to be recruited, 4 Interreg VA of Ireland and Western Scotland. It aims to facilitate the creation of a unique cross border Manufacturing NI, Action Renewables, Mid enterprises to receive grant aid to further R&I activity), 8 enterprises Research & Innovation (R&I) supercluster involving internationally recognised partners in the Ulster District Council, Institute of Technology to receive non-financial support, 19 researchers in supported entities, areas of renewable energy, manufacturing and engineering sectors. Sligo, University of Strathclyde. 8 enterprises cooperating with research institutions, 8 enterprises and 4 research institutions participating in cross-border, transnational or interregional research projects. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - TOTAL 1: 8049443.97 1058930.54 6990513.43
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Funder/Source Name of Programme/Project Description of Programme/Project Partners Duration Total Cost (£) MUDC (£) Ext Leverage Outputs (e.g. no. of jobs created, groups supported) 2016-17 2016-17 Funding (£) 2016-17 Department of Justice Policing & Community Safety Partnership Community Safety / Policing. Statutory (Designated) & Independent April 2016 - March 2017 356000.00 47000.00 309000.00 To empower communities, to help develop solutions that will help tackle crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. 55 Strategic Projects/Interventions. Department for Communities MUDC Community Support Programme. Resourcing the community and voluntary sector with particular focus on provision of Advice Council, informal social compact with the local April 2016 - March 2017 784976.00 527284.00 257692.00 To strengthen local communities, increase community participation Services. community and voluntary sector and promote social inclusion through the stimulation and support of community groups, community activity and local advice services. 155 Groups/Projects supported.
Department for Communities Coalisland and Dungannon Neighbourhood Renewal Addressing under investment in disadvantaged areas. Multi-agency/stakeholder Partnership. April 2016 - March 2017 48000.00 4200.00 43800.00 Tackling Deprivation & Disadvantage in top 10% of MDM wards. 8 Programme. Posts supported. 11 Strategic Programmes supported (Social, Economic, Community & Environmental).
Office of First & Deputy First Community Relations Programme TBUC - Together Building a United Community. Internal / External Stakeholders April 2016 - March 2017 416000.00 104000.00 312000.00 T:BUC Objectives promoting a shared & inclusive society. 8 posts Minister part supported. 65 Groups support with small grants. 32 Strategic Projects. 33 Decade of Anniversary Projects. Department for Communities MUDC Community Festival Programme Encouraging and support community events. Internal / External Stakeholders April 2016 - March 2017 65000.00 34100.00 30900.00 Support festival development and wide diversity of community participation. Over 125 events supported.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - TOTAL 2: 1669976.00 716584.00 953392.00 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES DEPARTMENT - EXTERNAL INVESTMENT LEVERAGE 2016-2017
TOURISM Funder/Source Name of Programme/Project Description of Programme/Project Partners Duration Total Cost (£) MUDC (£) Ext Leverage Outputs (e.g. no. of jobs created, groups supported) 2016-17 2016-17 Funding (£) 2016-17 Heritage Lottery Fund Ancient Heart of Ulster Reinstate Blanket Bog and improve access to heritage and archaeological sites. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council 5 years 96025.00 11025.00 85000.00 Improved access to ancient heritage and archaeological sites, conservation, support community groups. Heritage Lottery Fund Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership Programme Develop an access route from Ardboe Cross to Battery Harbour, development of Car Park and, Lough Neagh Partnership 2 Years 70800.00 35400.00 35400.00 3km walkway from Ardboe Cross to Battery Harbour, Car Park facility deliver archaeological programme of activities around Lough Neagh, design and install heritage for Visitors at Ardboe, 5 Volunteers involved in delivery, signage around MUDC Lough shore. 10 volunteer days, 500 users in Year 1 increasing to 5000 in Year 3; 6 archaeology investigations and surveys carried out, 3 buildings conserved, WW II aviation sites audited and researched; 3 exhibitions, 20 cultural events/walks/talks, place names, WW II and fishermen reminiscence projects, 300 school’s sessions, 6 conferences workshops;10 Experimental archaeology and skills workshops; 42 new directional heritage signs, 40 interpretation signs. Establishment of common branding.
Tourism NI Seamus Heaney Audit of tourism product around Seamus Heaney Home Ground, skills development and 1 year 30000.00 0.00 30000.00 10 tourism staff trained as tour guides, audit of Seamus Heaney learning journey. Home Ground, Strategy developed for Seamus Heaney Cluster, and learning journey to C S Lewis country and Wales.
Tourism Ireland Northern Ireland Industry Co-Operative Programme Promotion of Mid Ulster and engagement with international and regional tour operators 1 year 5000.00 1825.00 3175.00 Tourism Ireland marketing and digital opportunities, MUDC staff including attendance at international, national and regional trade shows. promoting with TIL in USA through Jump Into Ireland Industry programme, attending World Travel Market, London and Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh. Tourism NI Events Grant Magherafelt Christmas Market. 1 year 30000.00 26000.00 4000.00 Tourism economic driver for Magherafelt town centre attracting 18,000 visitors.
DFC US Grants Homesteads Supply of Audio Hardware and Visual Hardware equipment as part of an interpretive signage 1 year 30000.00 0.00 30000.00 Improved visitor attraction for local visitors and international visitors. project at US Grants Homestead.
Tourism Ireland Tour Guide Training Programme Deliver a tour guide programme to increase knowledge of local history and Seamus Heaney 10000.00 0.00 10000.00 10 participants businesses gained OCN level 2 Tour Guide Training, Home Ground, train staff and business in tour guide skills and group presentation as well as World Host Customer Service and Ambassador accreditation. World Host.
TOURISM - TOTAL 3: 271,825.00 74,250.00 197,575.00
OVERALL TOTAL:- 9,991,244.97 1,849,764.54 8,141,480.43
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Subject Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
Reporting Officer Head of Economic Development
Contact Officer Rural Development Programme Manager
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To update members on progress with the interim rural development strategy for Mid Ulster.
2 Background
2.1 Mid Ulster Rural Development Partnership has been allocated £10.16m for the roll out of a local rural development strategy for Mid Ulster funded under the 2014-2020 NI Rural Development Programme.
The Schemes within the local rural strategy are: • Rural Business Investment Scheme • Rural Services Scheme • Village Renewal • Rural Broadband; and • LAG Co-operation
Further detail on these Schemes is available on the LAG website www.midulsterrdp.org
3 Key Issues
3.1 Members are asked to note progress on the roll out of the strategy schemes as follows:
Rural Business Investment Scheme (RBIS) To date 23 businesses have received letters offer under this Scheme to the value of £494,506. The job creation target from these projects is 52. 11 of these project are now complete.
A further intake of 15 applications was received on 18th January 2017. 6 have been approved to date for grant aid totalling £104,486 and remaining applications are due to be assessed in April 2017.
The LAG held 6 pre-funding workshops over the first and second weeks of March ahead of the next call for applications which will focus on the manufacturing/engineering sectors. 107 businesses attended and 69 have submitted expressions of interest to the value of £1.5m. These expressions of interest will undergo and initial eligibility check before being invited by the LAG to make an application. It’s envisaged this call will open in early April 2017 for a seven week period.
Rural Basic Services Scheme The Rural Services Scheme has a specific focus on exploring new and innovative ways of delivering services to those living in rural areas of Mid Ulster. The Scheme seeks to promote the concept of “Community Service Hubs” that house a number of key services. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate access to multiple services.
Two tiers of support are available under the Rural Services Scheme - £50,000 - £150,000 for enhancing existing building or facilities and from over £150,000 to £250,000 for new community service hubs where no current provision exists.
The LAG has now opened for applications under its Rural Services Scheme with 37 groups/organisations invited to apply. Evidence of financial assistance from Council is one of the eligibility conditions for making application to the LAG. Members will be aware from the March 2017 Development Committee meeting that from the 37 groups invited by the LAG to apply, 19 submitted a pro-forma request to Council for match funding with 18 approved. These 18 will now receive a letter of intent from Council making them eligible to make an application for capital support.
In addition to showing evidence of Council’s intent to provide match funding, applications received by the call closing date of 28th April 2017 must be accompanied with a project business plan, evidence of all remaining match funding sources and have full planning permission in place.
The LAG has made available a budget of £1.68m for this call from an overall Scheme allocation of £2.4m. Should the value of applications received exceed the allocation for this call, approved projects will be allocated a letter of offer on a highest ranked score basis. Those projects which are approved but not issued with a letter of offer will be held on a reserve list but only until workshops for the next call under Rural Services are announced. Thereafter any reserve projects will have to reapply.
Village Renewal A professional led design consultancy team has now been appointed to commence design schemes for the various projects within the Village Renewal scheme. Council will be submitting funding applications to the LAG on a rolling basis over the next 18-24 months under this scheme. Before applications are made, procurement exercises must be completed for all projects to provide a cost comparison which is an eligibility condition within the Rural Development Programme.
Co-operation The LAG is exploring a number of potential co-operation projects at present. These include:
• Lough Neagh – a pre-development study will be carried out to explore specific actions to improve accessibility and joint marketing of the Lough as a tourism resource. At this stage the project involves the LAGs in Armagh/Banbridge/Craigavon and Antrim/Newtownabbey. Council officers are assisting the LAG in developing a terms of reference for the pre development study.
• International Appalachian Trail (IAT) – Derry and Strabane Local Action Group are leading on this project which is also at pre development stage. A consultant has been appointed by Derry and Strabane LAG to commence the feasibility study.
2016/2017 Spend target The LAG set a spend target of £312,000 for 2016/2017. Actual spend currently sits at £260,000 with a further estimated £60,000 of claims to be processed before 31st March 2017.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial NA
Human NA
Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support NA
Other NA -
5 Other Considerations
5.1 None
6 Recommendations
6.1 Members are asked to note the progress outlined above.
7 List of Documents Attached
None
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Subject Irish Language Implementation Working Group minutes of meeting of 15th November 2016
Reporting Officer Tony McCance
1 Purpose of Report
1.1 To receive and consider for approval the minutes of the Irish language Implementation Working Group held on 15th November 2016
2 Background
2.1 Mid Ulster District Council previously resolved to establish an Irish Language Working Group to assist with policy development and to support the implementation of Mid Ulster District Council’s Irish Language policy and associated work. 2.2 The Working Group Terms of Reference confirms that the business of the Irish language Working Group be reported through Mid Ulster District Council’s Development Committee.
3 Key Issues
3.1 The report of the meeting of November 2016, submitted to and recommended for approval by the working group at their meeting of 5th April 2017 is attached for consideration and approval.
4 Resources
4.1 Financial N/A
4.2 Human
N/A
4.3 Basis for Professional/ Consultancy Support
N/A
4.4 Other
N/A 5 Other Considerations
5.1 Not Applicable
6 Recommendations
6.1 The Committee notes the Irish language implementation Working group minutes of 15th November 2016.
7 List of Documents Attached
7.1 Appendix 1 – Minutes of Irish Language Working Group of 15th November 2016
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Report of
Irish Language Implementation Working Group of Mid Ulster District Council
Report of Irish Language Implementation Working Group of Mid Ulster Council held on Tuesday 15th November in the Council Offices, Cookstown Attendees Members: Cllrs J McNamee (Chair), P Bateson, S McPeake, T Quinn, D McKinney, K Ashton Officers: T McCance, M Thomasson, D O’Doibhlin , M Kelso
AGENDA MATTERS AGREED ACTIONS & RESPONSIBILITY
1.0 Apologies Cllr T Wilson, AM Campbell, U Mezza 2.0 Declarations of Interest Prior to establishing declarations of interest, the Chair extended his condolences to D Ó Doibhlin on the recent death of his father on behalf of the group. No declarations of interest submitted. 3.0 Report on previous meeting held on 16th September 2016 A report of the previous meeting of 13th September was presented to the Working Group. M Kelso distributed examples of road signage and explained that they must comply with traffic requirements in terms of clarity and legibility. M Kelso also explained that the Environment Committee
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will decide upon a template for Mid Ulster either this month or next and welcomed feedback/opinions from the group.
Cllr Ashton asked for confirmation of the existence of criteria or guidance to erect bi-lingual signage.
M Kelso explained that a working group has been established and is drafting a policy which details how the criteria is rolled out.
Cllr McPeake stated he was supportive of keeping the existing Magherafelt model but with a different font at the top for Irish. D Ó Doibhlin stated that the italic form isn’t recommended as good policy nowadays as it isn’t as easy to read when driving. Cllr Bateson asked for clarity on what the best practice is. D Ó Doibhlin stated that the best practice model comes from the document, ‘Ireland’s Dual Language Road Signs Report and Recommendations,’ Garrett Reil MISTD FRSA (2008) which states that languages should be colour coded, italic and bold typefaces should be avoided and medium/weight should be used for typeface with a line spacing of at least 1.5. Cllr Bateson agreed that where established best practice is already in use, it would be illogical not to use it.
4.0 Facility Signage T McCance presented the group with examples of current internal signage in both Cookstown Leisure Centre and The Burnavon. A discussion ensued as to the possibility of erecting bilingual signage within
those Council owned buildings with the most footfall.
Cllr McPeake proposed keeping a similar style of signage as was recently erected in Meadowbank Sports Arena and rolling it out across the other identified buildings. T McCance agreed to come back T McCance with examples of the Meadowbank signage as well as proposals as to what the signage would look like
after speaking with U Mezza.
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Cllr Ashton expressed concern as to the design and cost involved with this exercise and requested a breakdown of costs for the next meeting. T McCance T McCance reminded the group that the money for this signage would come from council’s previously agreed budget for signage 2016/17 and proposed to erect new bilingual signage in one or two buildings only by the end of the current financial year and agreed to bring a proposal forward along with buildings identified, cost and design for the next meeting.
5.0 Ulster Scots activity proposals T McCance presented a list of Ulster Scots activity proposals divided by language and culture and explained that meetings were taking place between MUDC and the Ulster Scots Agency and the Ulster
Scots Community Network in order to identify a support mechanism.
Cllr Ashton stated that she would like time to consider the proposals with her party and stated that she was aware of many groups within the area who would prefer help from council in order to deliver the activities within their own areas and communities rather than attend council run activities in a central
location.
T McCance proposed a mechanism for funding those groups similar to the Irish Language Activity Funding with a public call for expressions of interest in the local press. Cllr Bateson asked if there was a way of measuring how these activities were impacting on the number of Ulster Scots speakers within the MUDC area. The Chair asked that this document be sent to all those members who were unable to attend the T McCance meeting and T McCance agreed to circulate.
6.0 Launch of Irish Language and Ulster Scots Policies T McCance proposed getting the Irish Language and Ulster Scots policies professionally designed and launched by the end of January 2017 as a showcase and celebratory event.
Cllr McKinney expressed concern as to the viability of the two policies being launched at the same time
and whether or not the Ulster Scots Policy would be ready for the January deadline and stated that he did not think it would be wise to rush the policy. APPENDIX 1
T McCance reassured the group that the end of January deadline was feasible but that the event could be delayed until February if necessary.
Cllr Ashton raised great concern about both policies being launched together and worries that the
Ulster Scots policy may be used and viewed as a token in this instance.
Cllr McPeake agreed with T McCance about the need to showcase and celebrate these policies so as to inform the general public as to the work that is going on with both languages. He also stated that he had no particular preference as to whether or not the policies should be launched together but reiterated the need to launch them publicly. The Chair stated that he believed it was a good idea to have them launched together but that this recommendation would need to be supported by all members. T McCance The group agreed to have both policies designed and printed professionally.
7.0 Communications Plan D Ó Doibhlin circulated a draft version of the Irish Language Communications Plan as per policy and welcomed comments/suggestions.
T McCance explained that this document is in draft form only at this stage and that the Marketing and
Communications Department will be consulted before the final version is produced.
The Chair asked that this document be sent to all those members who were unable to attend the meeting and T McCance agreed to circulate. T McCance
8.0 Irish Language Classes update M Thomasson gave an update on the attendance at the Irish Language classes being offered to Mid Ulster Council staff across all 3 offices. Cookstown 7/11/16 Beginners=4, Improvers=0 14/11/16 Beginners=5, Improvers=0 APPENDIX 1
Dungannon 9/11/16 Beginners=3, Improvers=0 Magherafelt 10/11/16 Beginners=2, Improvers=4
9.0 A.O.B. None
Meeting concluded at 7pm
Reports of Working Groups: Finalised Reports of Working Groups should be forwarded to Democratic Services on [email protected] with a cover report to be scheduled on the agenda of the next available relevant committee meeting