Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 1 Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 Table of Contents Foreword 4 Our Vision 6 Mission Statement 7 Corporate Improvement Governance Framework 8-9 Our Council 10 Elected Members 11-14 15 PLACE 15-18 Summary of Key Achievements 2015 -16 PEOPLE 19-22 19 Summary of Key Achievements 2015 -16 PROSPERITY 23-26 23 Summary of Key Achievements 2015 -16 PERFORMANCE 27-29 27 Summary of Key Achievements 2015 -16 Financial Overview 30 Statutory Indicators 31 2 3 Annual Report 2015 -16 Strolling onAnnual Belfast Loughshore Report 2015 -16 Foreword and Introduction Welcome to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s first Annual Report on performance for the In combining the two organisations, the Council has taken the opportunity to introduce a new year 2015 -16. In April 2015 we published our Corporate Plan, 2015 - 30 for the newly formed Council operating model, reduce costs, develop its people and improve and expand its services for our and outlined our commitment to delivering the long term vision to become a ‘Prosperous Place, Inspired customers and residents. by our People, and Driven by Ambition’. This Annual Report 2015 -16 provides an overview of the progress made in terms of the four In this inaugural year, we have put in place an ambitious programme, focusing on delivering, improving strategic pillars set out in the Corporate Plan 2015 - 30. It also includes an overview of the and transforming services for the benefit of our customers and ratepayers. We will continue with this Council’s financial performance for 2015 - 16 and provides detail on how we performed against a journey to achieve and excel on our customers and ratepayers behalf. number of key performance indicators. A copy of the Corporate Plan 2015 - 30, can be found on http://www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ I hope that you find this report informative and are encouraged by the Council’s performance and CorporatePlan commitment to make our Borough a prosperous place, working with and being inspired by our people and driven by the collective ambition of everyone. Whilst this year has been an extremely busy one for the new Council, we are proud of the achievements during this period as set out in this report. I would like to thank all of our Elected Members, staff and partners for their hard work over the past year. We wish to continue our partnership approach with residents, local businesses, communities, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council was established on 1 April 2015 as a result of the merger statutory partners and other organisations to build upon the successful achievements of this our of two neighbouring Councils within the context of local government reform in NI. At the same time new first year in local government and together we can look forward to a successful future. powers were transferred to the Council which will provide us with the tools we need to deliver our vision. These include, local planning, local economic and tourism development, off-street parking and leading JACQUI DIXON BSC MBA on the community planning process. Chief Executive 4 5 Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 Clotworthy House Our Vision Our Vision A prosperous place. Inspired by our people. Driven by ambition. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council A prosperous place Place People Prosperity Inspired by our people Driven by ambition Mission Statement To meet and exceed the needs Performance & Community Planning and aspirations of our people and be recognised for leadership and 6 excellence both locally and beyond.7 Mossley Mill Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 n Proactive n Modern EXCELLENCE Corporate Improvement Governance Framework n Responsive n Professional We take pride in organisational and service excellence, delivering the highest quality services to customers through a professional, EXCELLENCE motivated and highly valued workforce. We use technology and innovation to improve our services and promote a proactive and n Respect modern approach to the development of our Borough. n Honesty INTEGRITY n Fairness We serve our Borough with integrity, honesty and fairness and n Consistency treat all of our residents, visitors, stakeholders and employees INTEGRITY with respect. We allocate our resources and provide our services in a fair and equitable way. n Citizen centred n High quality services We are committed to placing the customer at the heart of COMMITMENT everything we do, achieving value for money and positive n Positive leadership outcomes through high quality services and community COMMITMENT empowerment. We demonstrate leadership and team work, n Value for money engaging with the public to understand their needs and exceed their expectations. n Transparent We make responsible decisions and are accountable, consistent n Accountable RESPONSIBILITY and transparent in all our actions and behaviours. We strive for RESPONSIBILITY economic, social and environmental sustainability. n Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability 8 9 Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 Our Council 11 At 833sq km, Lough Neagh is the Elected Members largest freshwater lake in the UK and an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI). Airport District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Aldergrove, Clady, Crumlin, Mallusk and Templepatrick and consists of 5 members. It covers 274 sq miles from the shores 1 Three theatres - Courtyard Theatre of Lough Neagh in the west to the shores 10 at Ballyearl, Theatre at The Mill, of Belfast Lough in the east and from its Newtownabbey and the Old Courthouse northern boundary with Ballymena, the THOMAS BURNS in Antrim will provide excellent venues for ANNEMARIE LOGUE MATTHEW MAGILL Glens of Antrim and the Port of Larne SDLP all round entertainment. SINN FÉIN DUP to its southern borders with Belfast and T 07803 535094 T 07533 353610 T 07825 374019 Lisburn. E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] 2 138,000 people live in the area, Ballyeaston Six top class recreation facilities are on there are 3,730 businesses Burnside 9 and . offer at Allen Park Golf and Lawn Bowls, 212,000 annual visitors Craigmore Ballynure PAUL MICHAEL MBE Sixmile Antrim Forum & Stadium, Ballyearl Leisure MERVYN REA Recycling Centre Leisure Centre UUP Centre, Crumlin Leisure Centre, Sixmile UUP BALLYCLARE T 07587 657120 T 07860 590614 Randalstown Straid Leisure Centre and Valley Leisure Centre. Toome E [email protected] E [email protected] M22 A26 Doagh A57 Junction One A6 Bruslee Civic Outlet Centre Amenity Site Mill Town Civic Centre Allen Parkgate 3 65,000 vehicles pass through each day Park ANTRIM M2 Antrim Castle Gardens on the M2 - one of three major transport & Clotworthy House A8 8 90 services delivered by 700 staff. Antrim District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple and Stiles and consists of 6 members. A522 Newpark A57 corridors through the area. Antrim Forum & Stadium Recycling Site Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre A26 A6 Dunadry A8 (M) Mossley Mill Templepatrick A6 Sentry Hill Mossley CAFRE A266 Jordanstown Greenmount A8 Carnmoney A2 A57 Campus Glengormley NIGEL KELLS NEIL KELLY ROISIN LYNCH The Valley DUP ALLIANCE SDLP LOUGH NEAGH Mallusk Leisure T 07825 418774 T 07545 992615 T 07827 276840 4 Five million people arrive or A57 Centre M5 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] depart every year through Northern Railway A6 Abbey Belfast Ireland’s busiest gateway, Belfast Belfast Centre Lough International International Airport. Airport A26 A52 Nutts Corner A52 Crumlin JIM MONTGOMERY 7 Two hospitals, Antrim Area (acute) and DREW RITCHIE JOHN SMYTH Crumlin UUP UUP Leisure Centre Recycling Site Whiteabbey (sub-acute), are within its DUP T 07471 147666 boundaries. T 07713 864953 T 07436 582180 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] 5 Two of Northern Ireland’s most popular A26 and modern retail outlets, Junction One and Abbey Centre, attract shoppers from far and wide. Our town centres offer a friendly local shopping experience. 6 Three higher education facilities, the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, CAFRE Key abbreviations Agricultural College at Greenmount DUP Democratic Unionist Party Map key Campus in Antrim and Northern Regional SDLP Social Democratic and Labour Party New joint council boundary College cater for over 20,000 students. UUP Ulster Unionist Party Current boundary 10 TUV Traditional Unionist Voice 11 Annual Report 2015 -16 Annual Report 2015 -16 Elected Members Elected Members Ballyclare District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyclare East, Ballyclare West, Ballynure, Ballyrobert and Doagh and consists of 5 members. Glengormley Urban Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyhenry, Burnthill, Carnmoney, Collinbridge, Glebe, Glengormley and Hightown and consists of 7 members. DAVID ARTHURS JIM BINGHAM MANDY GIRVAN AUDREY BALL JOHN BLAIR PHILLIP BRETT UUP UUP DUP DUP ALLIANCE DUP T 07925 740395 T 07789 208142 T 07912 028945 T 07749 083538 T 07788 871189 T 07971 538685 E david.arthurs@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk E jim.bingham@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk E mandy.girvan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk E [email protected] E [email protected] E phillip.brett@antrimandnew