31 August 2018 Chairman: Alderman W A Leathem Vice-Chairman: Alderman A G Ewart MBE Aldermen: W J Dillon MBE, D Drysdale T Jeffers & S Martin Councillors: J Baird, S Carson, A P Ewing, J Gallen, J Gray MBE,

B Hanvey, T Morrow, A Redpath & S Skillen Ex Officio The Right Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor U Mackin Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan The Monthly Meeting of the Development Committee will be held in the Island Civic Centre, The Island, Lisburn, on Thursday, 6 September 2018 at 6.00 pm for the transaction of business on the undernoted Agenda. You are requested to attend. DR THERESA DONALDSON Chief Executive Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Agenda

1 Apologies

2 Declarations of Interest

3 Minutes - Meeting of the Committee held on 6 June 2018 (copy attached)

- Special Meeting of Committee held on 13 June 2018 (copy attached) - Special Joint Meeting of the Committee held on 14 August 2018 (copy attached) - Special Meeting of the Committee held on 14 August 2018 (copy attached)

4 Report by Director of Service Transformation

4.1 Report by Principal Planning Officer Item for Decision 4.1.1 Soundness Guidance Note and Flow Chart (Member User Guide)

Item for Noting 4.1.2 Housing Workshop, Chestnut Suite, 12 September 2018 4.00-5.30 pm 4.2 Report by Community Planning Manager Items for Decision 4.2.1 Locality Plans 4.2.2 Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland 4.3 Report by Head of Economic Development Items for Decision 4.3.1 International Trade Programme – Civic Visit to Foshan, China – January 2019 4.3.2 Lisburn Chamber of Commerce – Sponsorship of Annual Dinner and Attendance at future Membership Events 4.3.3 Project Partner Meetings – INTERREG North West Europe Programme – Support for Social Entrepreneurs – (SuNSE) 4.3.4 Entrepreneurs Network Schedule of Events 2018-2019 4.3.5 European Social Fund (ESF) Annual Council Match Funding Contribution 4.3.6 Proposed Boat Rally at Lagan Valley Island 4.3.7 City of Lisburn & Castlereagh 2018 Pipe Band Championship Report 4.3.8 Balmoral Show Evaluation Report 2018 4.3.9 The Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Programme – Collaborative Bid 4.3.10 Hillsborough Forest – Sculpture Trail Procurement Proposals and proposed Governance 4.3.11 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Employability & Skills Seed Fund 4.3.12 Carryduff Environmental Improvement Scheme 4.3.13 Feasibility Study: BIDS, Lisburn City Centre 4.3.14 Lagan Navigation Trust: ‘One for the Heart’ Project – Request for Funding 4.3.15 Stepping Stones – Trainee Celebration Event, Thursday 20 September 2018,

Island Hall, Lagan Valley Island 4.3.16 Meditech Conference – ‘Inspiring Innovation in Digital Health’ in Partnership with Inspire Business Centre and Invest Lisburn Castlereagh Item for Noting 4.3.17 The Great British High Street (GBHS) Awards 2018 4.3.18 Lisburn City Centre Light Festival: Update 4.3.19 Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme: Update 4.3.20 Invest NI – Future Co-Operative Approach 4.3.21 Lisburn & Castlereagh Food and Drink Campaign 4.3.22 Lisburn City Centre Public Realm Scheme: Landscape Institute Award 4.3.23 Council Nomination to Lagan Rural Partnership Local Action Group 4.4 Date of Future Development Committee Meetings Items for Noting 4.5 Risk Register 4.6 Departmental Plan 5.

Confidential Business –“In Committee”

Members are requested to go to the Confidential Folder to access the Development Committee confidential report.

Confidential Report by Director of Service Transformation 5.1 Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium Partnership (confidential due to containing information (a) which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual; and (b) relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Council holding that information)) 5.2 Down Royal Racecourse – Correspondence (Confidential due to containing information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular organisation(s) concerned (including the Council holding that information) 5.3 Review Of Public Space CCTV Service – Update

(Confidential due to containing information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular organisation(s) concerned (including the Council holding that information))

5.4 Bridge Street Regeneration Proposal: Update (Confidential due to containing information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular organisation(s) concerned (including the Council holding that information)) 5.5 Lisburn City Centre Public Realm Scheme: Update

(confidential due to containing information (a) which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual; (b) relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Council holding that information); and (c) in relation to which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings)) 5.6. Update on Outcome of the Successful Tender for the LDP Landscape Character Area Study (Confidential due to containing information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular organisation(s) concerned (including the Council holding that information)) 6. Any other Business

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LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Minutes of the proceedings of the Development Committee Meeting of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council held in the Island Civic Centre, Lisburn, BT27 4RL on Wednesday, 6 June 2018 at 7.00 pm PRESENT: Alderman A G Ewart MBE, Chairman Deputy Mayor, Councillor H Legge Aldermen W J Dillon MBE, W A Leathem and S Martin

Councillors J Baird, S Carson, J Gallen, A Grehan, U Mackin, T Mitchell and S Skillen

IN ATTENDANCE: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Director of Service Transformation Principal Planning Officer Community Planning Manager Head of Economic Development Member Services Officer Lisburn Commerce Against Crime Ms J Crockett, Manager

Commencement of Meeting The Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, welcomed Members to the June meeting of the Development Committee. The Chairman proceeded to outline the evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency. The Chairman reminded everyone to ensure mobile phones were turned off or on silent mode for the duration of the meeting and stated that should any Member require to leave the meeting to notify the Members Services Officer in order that their departure could be recorded accurately in the minutes. 1. Apologies

It was agreed to accept an apology for non-attendance at the meeting on behalf of Alderman D Drysdale and Councillors A P Ewing, A Givan and M H Tolerton.

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2. Declarations of Interest

The Chairman invited Members to declare any Conflicts of Interest they might have in relation to the business of the meeting and reminded them of the requirement that they complete Declaration of Interest forms in this regard, which had been provided at the meeting. Councillor T Mitchell declared an interest in Item 5.3.4 Made in Lisburn Castlereagh in view of a family member being Chair of the Lisburn Area Learning Communities.

3. Minutes

It was proposed by Alderman W J Dillon, seconded by Councillor A Grehan, and agreed that the Minutes of the meeting of Committee held on 2 May 2018, as adopted by the Council at its meeting on 22 May 2018 be confirmed and signed. Confidential Business

It was agreed that item 5 on the agenda, Confidential Business, be considered at that point in the meeting in order to accommodate the deputation from Lisburn Commerce Against Crime (Item 4 of the Confidential Report refers) who was in attendance at the meeting.

4. Confidential Report by the Director of Service Transformation

The Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, advised that items 4.1 – 4.6 in the Confidential Report (Items) were required to be considered “In Committee” due to containing information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular organisation(s) concerned (including the Council holding that information):

4.1 Lisburn Square Market – Negotiations with Marcol 4.2 Belfast Region City Deal: Project Cost Validation

4.3 Bridge Street Regeneration Proposal 4.4 Review of the CCTV System: Update

4.5 Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme: Integrated Supply Team – Tender Report 4.6 Rural Village Regeneration – Dromara Destroyers Tribute Garden: Tender Report

Item 4.7, Rolling Year Absence Figures for the Service Transformation Department, was Confidential due to containing information which was likely to reveal the identity of an Individual(s).

It was proposed by Councillor J Gallen, seconded by Alderman W A Leathem, and agreed that the Confidential Business be considered “In Committee” in the absence of press or members of the public. It was proposed by Councillor J Gallen, seconded by Councillor S Skillen, and agreed that the Confidential report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation be adopted subject to any decisions recorded below.

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“In Committee” Items for Decision

4.1 Review of the CCTV System: Update Further to the report to the Committee at its Meeting in May 2018 the Committee had been furnished with a further update on the continued work to review the Lisburn Castlereagh Public CCTV provision.

The Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, extended a welcome, on behalf of the Committee, to Ms J Crockett, Manager, Lisburn Commerce Against Crime, who was in attendance at the meeting to address any questions from Members in relation to the operation of LCAC.

The Director of Service Transformation and the Head of Economic Development addressed the meeting on a number of issues that were required to be considered going forward.

A discussion ensued during which Ms Crockett responded to questions from the Committee in relation to a number of operational, governance and budgetary issues for LCAC.

Ms Crockett agreed to provide the documentation regarding the Retail Strategy to the Committee.

Councillors J Baird and T Mitchell arrived to the meeting at 7.40 pm, having been in attendance at the earlier meeting of the Environmental Services Committee.

Councillor A Grehan expressed thanks to the work of Ms J Crockett in her role as Manager of LCAC.

The Chairman thanked Ms Crockett for her contribution following which Ms Crockett left the meeting (7.54 pm).

It was proposed by Alderman W A Leathem, seconded by Councillor A Grehan, and agreed to recommend that: a) the update report in relation to the Review of CCTV Services be noted,

b) the recommendation as outlined in the Director’s report be agreed,

c) the action plan be considered again in September 2018 (using the ‘traffic light’

reporting format) which would facilitate a full economic appraisal in line with the Council’s Accounting Manual

d) the economic appraisal be presented to the Development Committee in November

2018.

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4.1 Review of the CCTV System: Update (Cont’d)

e) Consideration be given to inviting the new Board of LCAC to a future meeting of the Committee.

4.2 Lisburn Square Market – Negotiations with Marcol

The Director of Service Transformation updated the Committee on the discussions that had taken place since the previous meeting of the Committee regarding the on-going negotiations with the owners of Lisburn Square, The Marcol Group. The Committee had been furnished with a paper outlining draft proposals relating to revised Smitihfield Square Market Operations.

The Director also reported verbally on the outcome of a telephone call he had received

from Marcol earlier that day regarding the offer from Marcol which included legal costs in relation to the removal of the covenant from the lease and which would allow the Council control of the entire market stalls.

It was proposed by Councillor A Grehan, seconded by Councillor U Mackin, and agreed

that the update by the Director on the Lisburn Market Square be noted and that the offer from Marcol be accepted.

4.3 Belfast Region City Deal: Project Cost Validation The Director reported on the recent Joint Chief Executives meeting on 18 May 2018 in relation to the Belfast Region City Deal’s initiative, in particular the requirement to undertake an independent review and validation of projects costs which would inform the economic assessment to be undertaken by KPMG as part of the overall City Deal process. It was noted that there would be other pieces of specialist work in order to progress and inform the emerging Belfast Region City Deal proposition. The Director reported that a pre-briefing session on the Belfast Region City Deal Projects had been arranged for Members on 13 June 2018 at 5.00 pm. A report on further proposals around City Deal in relation to Hillsborough would be also considered at the Special Meeting of the Committee at 7.00 pm on 13 June 2018. The Director responded to questions from Councillor U Mackin in regard to the Council’s contributions to the City Deal proposition. It was proposed by Councillor U Mackin, seconded by Councillor T Mitchell, and agreed to recommend that: a) the Committee agrees to contribute to the Belfast Region City Deal project cost

validation work on an apportionment basis as outlined in the Director’s report,

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4.3 Belfast Region City Deal: Project Cost Validation (Cont’d)

b) the Council approves all expenditure to date on the Belfast Region City Deal, and any

further contributions which the Council was required to make in order to progress and finalise the Belfast Region City Deal proposition, and

c) the Director update the Committee on a month by month basis as required in relation to

Council costs in connection with the City Deal projects. 4.3 Bridge Street Regeneration Proposal The Committee had been furnished with a copy of a letter from The Resurgam Trust seeking further funding for a project they were developing on Bridge Street. The Committee noted from the Director’s report a number of issues relating to the above-mentioned project. The Director responded to questions regarding this matter from Alderman W J Dillon and Alderman S Martin. It was proposed by Alderman W A Leathem, seconded by Councillor T Mitchell, and agreed to recommend that:

a) the Committee supports a formal approach to DfC to meet all or part of Resurgam

Trust’s requested funding,

b) the Council seeks a legal opinion on the issues outlined in the Director’s report, and

c) a further report be tabled to the Council’s Leisure and Community Development Committee and Development Committee in due course.

Items for Noting 4.4 Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme: Integrated Supply Team – Tender Report

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the tender report relating to the appointment of the Integrated Supply Team (IST) for the construction of the Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme. It was agreed to recommend that the Committee notes the tender report and the recommendation to appoint the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, as outlined.

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4.5 Rural Village Regeneration – Dromara Destroyers Tribute Garden: Tender Report

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the tender report for the construction of the Dromara Destroyers Tribute Garden. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor H Legge, welcomed the above Rural Village Regeneration project. It was agreed to recommend that the Committee notes the tender report and the recommendation to appoint the Most Economically Advantageous Tender to deliver the construction of the Dromara Destroyers Tribute Garden, as outlined.

4.7 Rolling Year Absence Figures for the Service Transformation Department

The Committee had been furnished with, and noted the content of, a table showing rolling year absence figures for the Service Transformation Department to 30 April 2018 together with a table showing the monthly absence figures.

It was agreed to come out of Committee and normal business was resumed.

Resumption of Normal Business 5. Report by the Director of Service Transformation

It was proposed by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor H Legge, seconded by Councillor T Mitchell, and agreed that the report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation be agreed subject to any decisions recorded below. Councillor J Baird left the meeting at 8.34 pm. 5.1 Report by Principal Planning Officer (LDP) It was agreed that the recommendations of the Principal Planning Officer be agreed subject to any decisions recorded below.

5.1.1 New Tree Consent Form and TPO Information for Publication on Council Website

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) outlined the Council’s responsibility for the making and enforcing of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), it being noted that TPOs may be used to protect trees, groups of trees or woodlands, which added to the character and appearance of an area.

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of a new ‘Tree Consent Form’ which allowed the public to make a formal request to the Council in relation to the above matters. Also, circulated was a paper containing additional TPO information to inform the public in

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5.1.1 New Tree Consent Form and TPO Information for Publication on Council Website (Cont’d)

relation to TPOs, consent to carry out works to protected trees, dead or dying trees and finally trees in conservation areas.

It was proposed by Councillor T Mitchell, seconded by Councillor S Skillen, and agreed to recommend that the new Tree Consent Form and related information be approved and that the documents be uploaded to the Council’s website. 5.1.2 Response to Armagh Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Preferred Options Paper

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) reported that the Council had welcomed the opportunity to provide comment on the production of the Preferred Options Paper (POP) published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC) in March 2018. A copy of the Council’s response to ABC Council had been furnished to the Committee.

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) advised that the Strategic Objectives of the POP were identified under three main pillars of sustainable development - Social, Economic and Environment, and that this Council had been fully supportive of establishing close working relationships with neighbouring Councils on cross-cutting issues and in addition broadly supported the following:- a) the approach adopted towards housing allocation, b) the review of employment land and its future deliverability within the plan period, and c) the need for balanced communities via social/affordable housing strategies

It was noted that Officials on behalf of the Council had provided brief comment on the other options provided in the POP under the differing themes. The briefing outlined specifically that ABC Council were intending to retain existing operational policies and review others to tailor those to meet the specific needs of the Borough Council, this was in line with this Council’s approach.

It was agreed to recommend that the Council’s response to the POP published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council be approved.

Items for Noting

5.1.3 Update on Review of Local Development Plan Work Programme

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) reported that the purpose of the above review (previously presented to the Committee in March 2018) was to update Members on the progress of the Local Development Plan focusing on work completed and proposed work primarily focused on the Plan Strategy.

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5.1.3 Update on Review of Local Development Plan Work Programme (Cont’d) Details of each stage of the review were outlined in the Report circulated, namely:

- review LDP Post Preferred Options (Quarter 2-4 2017): - Proposed Programme of LDP Works (Quarter 1 2018 to Quarter 1 2019): - Proposed work post publication of the draft Plan Strategy 2019 onwards: A further detailed report on the LDP Work Programme also had been circulated to the Committee.

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) advised that the Committee would be fully informed at each stage of the LDP process with the final decision on when to submit the Plan Strategy for IE resting with them upon being content with the Plan Strategy document and the accompanying evidence based documents.

It was agreed that the content of the report on the LDP Work Programme be noted. 5.1.4 Tree Preservation Order (Provisional) Governors Road The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) reported receipt of a request from DfI Roads in relation to the disposal of lands at the junction of Governors Road and Hillsborough Road. The site had been subsequently surveyed by an arboriculturist on behalf of the Council, as it had been recognised the high amenity value that this site currently provided within the City Centre. Of the 20 trees surveyed on the site 9 are deemed worthy of TPO protection.

The Principal Planning Officer (LDP) advised following review and consideration of the above-mentioned survey, it had been recognised that the said trees offered significant amenity value at this location. Therefore in line with legislation a provisional TPO had been issued on 8th May 2018. Land owners and neighbours had been informed and a notice placed on the site for the provisional TPO period of six months, it being noted that any representations received during this period would be considered prior to confirmation of the TPO.

The Principal Planning Officer responded to a question from Councillor S Carson in relation to the notification to residents of the above-mentioned provisional TPO. Councillor Carson undertook to provide further details regarding his query to the Principal Planning Officer.

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the provisional TPO and the Tree Survey Schedule in relation to Governors Road, the contents of which were noted. The Principal Planning Officer left the meeting (8.30 pm).

Councillor A Grehan left the meeting (8.31 pm).

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5.2 Report by Community Planning Manager It was agreed that the report and recommendations of the Community Planning Manager be adopted subject to any decisions recorded below. Items for Decision

5.2.1 The Commissioner for Older People (COPNI)

The Community Planning Manager reported that at a recent meeting with COPNI, the Director of Service Transformation, the Director of Leisure and Community Wellbeing and the Community Planning Manager, it had been discussed that there was a need for all agencies to promote awareness surrounding the needs of older people, and particularly in Lisburn and Castlereagh given our demographic. It had been highlighted that COPNI could assist in engagement exercises for the delivery of public services which included older people and could also investigate public bodies where there was an alleged failure to provide adequately. It was noted that a number of suggestions had been discussed on how to make this Council more ‘older people friendly’ and COPNI had offered to be a critical friend providing third party endorsement of our processes, whether it was engagement or policy development. Some of the discussion also had centred on providing Dementia Awareness training, particularly for front line staff in the first instance, rolling out to all staff and then to local businesses who would have the option to hold an Age Friendly or Older Person Friendly charter. The Alzheimer’s Society was able to provide some of this training, including ‘train the trainer’ training free of charge. It was suggested therefore that these possibilities were examined further with the Alzheimer’s Society and the Council’s HR Unit.

It was proposed by Councillor S Carson, seconded by Councillor S Skillen, and agreed to recommend the further investigation of potential training with the Alzheimer’s Society and the Council’s HR Unit be approved. 5.2.2 CLEAR Programme Councillor A Grehan returned to the meeting at 8.39 pm. The Community Planning Manager reported that the CLEAR (Community Learning Environmental Awareness Responsibility) Programme had been generated in Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC) based on the facilities available at the RADAR (Risk Avoidance Danger Awareness Resource) Centre in Belfast. A number of departments had worked collaboratively to design an educational initiative aimed at year 8 pupils on the issues of most concern to their local residents. This included dog fouling/safety, littering, household recycling, sustainability, bio-diversity and good citizenship. The programme that had been developed by RADAR to address these topics was now available for other interested parties.

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5.2.2 CLEAR Programme (Cont’d) The Community Planning Manager advised that ANDBC had funded the project using £50,000 of the Recycling Community Investment Fund (RCIF) and had been held over three weeks. Young people (1413 in total) had participated from 12 of the 14 schools across their area. Evidence had showed a 92% increase in knowledge among the pupils. Part of the programme had been to follow up with the families of year 8 pupils to encourage them to sign an Environmental Family Pledge and for every one returned, the schools had received a bursary to support their commitment to the environment. It was acknowledged that there was a resource implication for officers to liaise with schools, to arrange the bookings and transport and keep records of the achievements. However, having spoken to other service areas in the Council it was clear that this project could help to achieve a number of outcomes in the Community Plan and Corporate Plan. The Community Planning Manager advised that the project had been discussed at the Council’s CMT and that the budget could be met across all Council Departments. Councillor J Baird returned to the meeting at 8.40 pm. The Director responded to questions from Councillor U Mackin in connection with the funding of the above initiative. It was agreed to recommend that in order to show sustainable results the CLEAR Programme be rolled out in Lisburn and Castlereagh on a year on year basis with successive year 8 pupils at an estimated cost of £30,000 with no bursaries. It was noted that this Programme had the potential to become a valuable part of the Council’s overall package of measures to promote and sustain protection of both the local and wider environments. Items for Noting 5.2.3 Community Plan Action Plan The Community Planning Manager reported that the Community Plan Action Plan had been submitted to the Department for Communities (DfC) for approval after it had been ratified at the Strategic Community Planning Partnership in March 2018. It was noted that DfC had confirmed that it was content with the detail in the Action Plan as there had been representatives from DfC involved the whole way through the process and the necessary endorsement had been ongoing. The Community Planning Manager reported that a launch of the Action Plan had been arranged for 11 June 2018 in the Island Hall from 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm to which everyone who had been involved in the process had been invited, as well as all the MLAs and MPs

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5.2.3 Community Plan Action Plan (Cont’d) who serve this Council area. DfC had asked for a participative role at the event to celebrate the Council’s success and to promote the importance of community planning more widely. A copy of the draft agenda had been circulated to the Committee for information. It was agreed that the update on the Community Plan Action Plan be noted.

5.2.4 University of Ulster Community Fellowship The Community Planning Manager reported that the Ulster University was keen to work in partnership with local Councils to launch the Community Fellowship programme. The programme would work with 11 ‘fellows’ from the third sector and representatives from the University to engage in professional development and to contribute to the design of community-based education focussing on local needs. Potential fellows would apply for the position and one from each Council area would be selected based on the quality of the application submitted. It was envisaged that fellows would be in post by September 2018. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the draft job description and person specification. It was noted that the University was also offering a mentoring service where academics and students would partner the Council on a range of projects such as research, support for vulnerable groups such as children in care partnered with the social work department, murals and craft projects in schools with the art department, speech and language projects with the speech therapy department and locality planning with the town planning department. It was agreed that the recruitment and appointment of a Community Fellow for Lisburn and Castlereagh and the links to the University for support with a range of projects as necessary, be noted. 5.2.5 Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland

The Community Planning Manager reminded the Committee that a report had been brought to last month’s Committee in connection with the Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland programme. It was noted that the Trust was keen to continue its work in Northern Ireland and believed that working with stakeholders at local government level presented a significant opportunity to support the Council to bridge the gap between the aspirations for Northern Ireland and the outcomes for local people.

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5.2.5 Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland (Cont’d)

The Community Planning Manager reported that the Council had received notification that its Expression of Interest submitted on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership had been successful. A copy of the letter of offer had been circulated to the Committee.

It was agreed that the Council’s successful bid for the Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland be noted. At this point in the Meeting Alderman W A Leathem thanked the Community Planning Manager for her efforts during the past year. Alderman W A Leathem drew Members’ attention to the National Performance Framework Conference which was taking place on 11 & 12 June 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Alderman Leathem stated that he had requested the Community Planning Manager to email the details of this event to all Members of the Development Committee for information. Councillor T Mitchell left the meeting (8.58 pm) The Community Planning Manager left the meeting at 9.00 pm.

5.3 Report by Head of Economic Development

It was proposed by Alderman W J Dillon, seconded by Councillor J Baird, and agreed that the report and recommendations of the Head of Economic Development be adopted subject to any decisions recorded below. Achievements of the Development Committee 2017/2018 Prior to conducting the business of the report of the Head of Economic Development, the Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, outlined the notable achievements of the Development Committee during the past year. The Director circulated to Members two documents detailing the above achievements of the Committee: Development Committee Achievements 2017/2018 and Business as Usual Highlights 2017/2018. The Chairman having commended all the achievements of the Committee, encouraged the Committee to remain focused on supporting the existing rate base. The Chairman stated that there were a number of on-going issues that would be taken forward in 2018/2019. The Chairman thanked the Head of Economic Development and his staff for their efforts throughout the year. The Chairman also commended the Director of Service Transformation for his efforts and support since taking up his new post in June 2017.

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Achievements of the Development Committee 2017/2018 (Cont’d) The Chairman also thanked the Committee Members for their input and support during the year and wished the Development Committee continued success next year under its new Chairman. Councillor A Grehan wished to thank the Director and Head of Economic Development for their support and commitment during the year, and also commended the Chairman for the achievements this year. Alderman S Martin also expressed thanks and appreciation to the Chairman who had chaired many difficult issues throughout the year. He also commended the Chairman on his excellent networking skills and various events.

Alderman Leathem proposed and it was agreed unanimously that the paper of achievements be circulated in a report at the Special Development Committee on 13 June 2018.

Councillor T Mitchell returned to the meeting at 8.53 pm. Items for Decision

5.3.1 Inward Investment Activity London The Committee had been furnished with a paper detailing the highlights from the ‘Treasured Opportunities’ Dinner at the Tower of London and the ‘Invest Lisburn Castlereagh Networking event’ at Westminster. The Head of Economic Development reported that the Council’s Food and Drink Development Programme which consisted of 8 participants had co-incided with both of these events. A detailed evaluation report of the trade mission to London had been furnished to the Committee also. The Head of Economic Development advised that an update on this investment promotion activity had been provided to those Members who had participated in the various London based meetings and events on the 8th May. This debrief outlined initial wins, together with short term and long term leads as a result of hosting these events and additional meetings in London. It was noted that one of the significant short term leads identified was through UKTelehealth, a major GB Health Company UK who, following the events in London, had decided to work with Inspire Business Centre to host their next meditech conference in La Mon Hotel & Country Club, a first for Northern Ireland. As a direct output of the Westminster event, it was proposed that the Council sponsors the development of this local conference at a total cost of £3,000 through the ‘Invest Lisburn Castlereagh’ brand, with input into the project steering committee from the Economic Development Unit and

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5.3.1 Inward Investment Activity London (Cont’d) Tourism Development staff. A detailed report would be presented at the September meeting of the Development Committee to confirm the date of the conference and outline the conference schedule and attendees in more detail, as well as anticipated economic impacts. The Head of Economic Development also outlined in his report a number of addional investment promotion initiatives which, following discussion with the Corporation of London, included an option for the Council to host the next GB based inward investment networking event at the Mansion House, official residence of the Lord Mayor of London or other prestigious venue in London in Spring 2019 with an ‘Invest Lisburn Castlereagh Networking event’ at Westminster every other year, ie 2020. It had been suggested that opportuntiites existed for similar project activity to take place in Dublin in the years following 2020 and further reports would be presented in this regard in due course. It was agreed to recommend that: a) the update report on Inward Investment Activity by The Head of Economic

Development be noted,

b) the proposed way forward for the Council’s Inward Investment Progamme, as outlined above, be approved, and

c) the Committee agrees to support the UKTelehealth meditech conference later this year

up to a maximum of £3,000 in terms of sponsorship.

Alderman W J Dillon commended the Director of Service Transformation and the Head of Economic Development and his team in regard to the two major investment events in London in April 2018. The Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, wished to be associated with the sentiments expressed by Alderman W J Dillon. 5.3.2 Meeting with Chinese Delegation to Explore Investment and Trade Opportunities in Foshan, China - Liverpool, June 2018 The Head of Economic Development reported that following the Council’s successful meeting in London with locally based Chinese Consultant China Connections and China Holidays, the largest and longest running tour operator in the UK, an invite had been extended to the Council to meet with the Deputy Head of Foshan Council of International Trade, the Technology Bureau and Head of Chamber of Commerce at the World Economic Forum for FDI, Liverpool on 12 June 2018.

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5.3.2 Meeting with Chinese Delegation to Explore Investment and Trade Opportunities in Foshan, China - Liverpool, June 2018 (Cont’d) The Committtee had been furnished with a report identifying the potential for inward investment, with particular interest in Lisburn Castlereagh’s tourism, hotel and leisure offering. It was noted that once these commercial links had been built, the case for an accompanying trade mission to the City of Foshan would be presented as part of the Council’s overall trade development programme. It was agreed to recommend that: a) the Council accepts the invitation to meet with with the Deputy Head of Foshan Council

of International Trade, the Technology Bureau and Head of Chamber of Commerce whilst attending the World Economic Forum for FDI in Liverpool, UK, and

b) the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee attend this meeting, along with appropriate officer representation.

5.3.3 MIPIM and Investment Events 2018/2019

The Head of Economic Development reported that despite the 2017 MIPIM Investment event proving to be a useful platform to engage with potential investment contacts, benefiting from sharing best practice with representatives from other Local Authorities and Government Agencies, it had been noted in December 2017’s report to the Development Committee that there had been less delegates year on year attending. The Head of Economic Development advised that Officers were of the opinion that it may be the case that other exhibitions and conferences could deliver similar or better outputs than MIPIM UK. The Commmittee had been furnished with a report detailing other opportunities to exhibit/attend MIPIM UK and alternative exhibitions in 2018 with detailed costings and comparisons. It was agreed to recommend that as the Council continued to showcase Lisburn Castlereagh as a strategic location for doing business and to maximise the Economic Development Unit’s budget, the Council attends the following trade shows in Summer/Autumn 2018 as delegates in the first instance. This would allow the Council to research the most advantageous shows and to explore the potential to fund an enhanced Council presence at these exhibitions in the following year (2019/2020).

• World Economic Forum for FDI, Liverpool, 11th-13th June 2018 • Completely Retail Marketplace, London, UK, 24th September 2018 • Expo Real in Munich, Germany 8th-10th October 2018 • MIPIM, London, UK, 17th-18th October 2018

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It was also agreed to recommend that the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee, or their nominees, attends these events in the first instance, along with appropriate officer representation and that the Council organises individual meetings around the events mentioned above to maximise attendance and generate further leads. 5.3.4 Made in Lisburn Castlereagh The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that following the success of the first ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ event, which took place on 13th June 2017 it had been agreed at a meeting of the Development Committee on the 6th September 2017 that the Council would:

• co-ordinate a ‘Made in Lisburn & Castlereagh’ event in 2018, with some revising of the event to reflect key lessons learned and recommendations made by the participating companies, and

• act as the main sponsor of the event at a total cost of £15,000, with match funding sourced from participating companies and sponsorship.

The Head of Economic Development reported that since then the Council had been approached by the local Lisburn Area Learning Communities to assist with funding their annual STEM schools conference which attracted 800+ local secondary school pupils. Given one of the key objectives of the ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ event was to engage with local schools to promote local career opportunities, it was proposed to work with Learning Communities to host a larger ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ exhibition linking in with all local post primary schools, and neighbouring Council schools, as well as STEM based skills, in order to attract an older school audience who are approaching employment. It was agreed to recommend that: a) the Council hosts a larger scale ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ event on Wednesday

24th October 2018 at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, with an enhanced budget of an additional £5,000to support the integration of the Lisburn Area Learning Communities STEM event (total budget of £20,000 proposed), and

b) the Council works in partnership with Lisburn Area Learning Communities to increase the number of schools participating in ‘Made in Lisburn Castlereagh’ through integration of the planned STEM event with an additional budget of £5,000 as outlined.

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5.3.5 Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce – President’s Annual Lunch and President’s Banquet 2018

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that it had been agreed at the meeting of the Council in May 2017 that the Council would become a Corporate Member of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce to maximise networking and investment opportunities as part of the Council’s overall inward investment programme.

The Committee had been furnished with a summary of additional high profile sponsorship options with the opportunity for to be a supporting sponsor once again for the next Northern Ireland Chamber Presidents Banquet, which was taking place at the Belfast Waterfront in November 2018 at a total cost of £6,000 + VAT. It was agreed to recommend that a

a) the Council agrees to become supporting sponsor for the Northern Ireland Chamber

Presidents Banquet in November 2018, at a total cost of £6,000 + VAT,

b) the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee again host the table at the event which is part of the overall sponsorship package, with invited guests and business associates, and

c) in order to support the Council’s current membership and relationship with the Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee, along with Chief Executive, accepts the Chamber’s invitation to the President’s Annual Lunch on 15 June 2018 in Belfast, at a cost of £60 per person + VAT.

5.3.6 Local Government Transferring Functions Proposed Pilot Initiative – Youth

Entrepreneurship

The Head of Economic Development reported that following on from the transfer of economic development powers and budget from regional to local government in April 2015, it had been agreed that the Council would develop a number of pilot business support initiatives specifically focused on the following marginalised groups: Female Entrepreneurship, Youth Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise. The Head of Economic Development advised that in order to reach out to both primary and post primary sectors within the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area the Council had been in discussions with Young Enterprise NI to develop tailor made options for Youth Entrepreneurship activity support. The Committee had been furnished with a paper outlining the Digital Youth Programme, the aim of which was to inspire young people to consider business start-up as a potential career pathway, and to make connections between skills and employability. The Proposed Pilot

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would deliver a Digital Youth Programme and a Global Entrepreneurship Week Event aimed at Primary Schools. It was agreed to recommend that Young Enterprise NI carry out the Pilot Initiatives as detailed in the Officer’s report, at an agreed budget of £22,000.

5.3.7 DfC Urban Regeneration Project: Environmental Improvements

The Head of Economic Development reported that a regeneration project was proposed which would involve the improvement of vacant sites and back lands across the City Centre to improve the attractiveness of some approaches and pedestrian routes. This would further strengthen the work that is due to commence on the Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme which would upgrade the main streetscapes across the same area.

It was noted that one aspect of the project included potential for a ‘pocket park’ type area within a vacant site at an agreed location in the City Centre which would be a ‘meanwhile’ use until development might take place in the future but would also drive footfall and increase dwell times in that area. The Head of Economic Development reported that the Department for Communities (DfC) had agreed to consider a funding bid for 50% of the total cost of the work which was estimated to be £68,000. It was agreed to recommend that the delivery of the proposed Lisburn City Centre Pocket Park and Environmental Improvements Project by the Council be approved and that a contribution of £34,000 be made by the Council and a funding request submitted to DfC for the remaining £34,000 required for the project.

5.3.8 Holiday World Dublin

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that Holiday World Dublin, had taken place at the RDS from 26-28 January 2018. The Show had been attended by the Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart and Vice Chairman, Councillor A P Ewing, together with the Tourism Development Officer, Veronica Kearney. The Head of Economic Development advised that Holiday World Dublin provided an opportunity to network with tour operators bringing inbound traffic to Ireland. The Head of Economic Development having outlined the cost for a stand at Holiday World Dublin, reported that it may be appropriate to share a stand with Historic Royal Palaces in the context of the Hillsborough Tourism Masterplan. It was noted that Officers would investigate this opportunity and provide a further report to the Committee if appropriate.

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It was agreed to recommend that the Council takes a stand at Holiday World Dublin at a cost of £1,536 plus VAT at the 2019 Holiday World Dublin, and that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman attend plus two Officers.

5.3.9 NI Tourism Awards

The Head of Economic Development reported that the annual NI Tourism Awards had been staged at the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Thursday 24 May, 2018. Correspondence for the ticket sales to attend the event had been released after the May Development Committee, and the Chairman had taken the decision to take a table at the event, with a report to be brought to June’s Committee meeting. The cost for a table of ten was £650 + VAT. The Head of Economic Development reported that three businesses from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area, had been shortlisted for an award including Ulster Grand Prix, Streamvale Open Farm, and Parsons Nose, as follows:

• The Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year title was awarded to Chris Wilson from Streamvale Open Farm.

• Parsons Nose in Hillsborough were commended in Northern Ireland Food and Drink Experience of the Year.

• Ulster Grand Prix were commended in the Best International Experience.

It was agreed that the cost to the Council in taking a table for ten people at the 2018 NI Tourism Awards at a cost of £650 + VAT be approved retrospectively.

5.3.10 NI Food and Drink 2019

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that at the March 2018 Development Committee meeting the Lisburn & Castlereagh Food and Drink, Branding and Events’ Campaign 2019 report was noted. The Committee had agreed to develop a programme of activity to market and promote the existing portfolio of food and drink events, and organise a one off celebration event at the end of summer 2019. The Head of Economic Development reported that Officers had been in discussion with third party event organisers to explore options for branding and promotion of the existing portfolio of events within the Council area. From the recently launched LCCC Tourism Strategy 2018 - 2022 growing the speciality food sector and establishing the area as a culinary destination was considered a priority. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of a report from the Council’s Tourism Supervisor who had attended BELFEAST, on 25 March 2018, with a number of observations for consideration.

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It was noted that Tourism Officers had also been looking at other best practice Food and Drink events for the Council to attend which included:

• Portavogie Sea Food Festival, 11 August 2018, 12 noon – 5pm • Urban Orchard, Food & Cider Markets – Afternoon food market, 23 September,

2018, Armagh, 12noon to 5pm • A Taste of West Cork, 7 – 16 September 2018 • The Big Grill, Herbert Park, Dublin, 16-19 August, 2018

It was agreed to recommend that the Chairman and/ or Vice Chairman and/or officer representation at each of the above listed events be approved, it being noted that estimated cost of a Member’s attendance at each event had been provided in the report circulated and that the costs would be met from the budget set aside from the Tourism Development budgets to build up the LCCC Food and Drink programme. The Head of Economic Development also indicated that the use of consultants may also be required to develop the marketing and publicity plan for the LCCC campaign that will also be accommodated within the agreed budget.

5.3.11 NI Tourist Guide Familiarisation Trip

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of correspondence from NI Tourist Guide Association (NITGA) seeking to visit Lisburn & Castlereagh as part of a familiarisation trip on Saturday 22 September. The Head of Economic Development reported that NITGA had been formed in 1992 to represent NI’s professional guides – all full members are Blue Badge Guides or National Guides accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding in London or Failte Ireland. Full members were qualified for Coaching, Walking, Religious and Site-specific tours. It was noted that the NITGA guides were employed as coach guides and would be escorting coach parties from cruise ships and other local, national and international tour operators to Hillsborough Castle (reopening this summer). The guides were keen to learn what else Lisburn & Castlereagh area had to offer in terms of tourism/visitor experiences. A proposed itinerary had been developed by local guide Alan Clarke, with a request for Council to make a small contribution towards the overall costs of the familiarisation trip. Total cost is expected to be £675, with a request for Council to contribute £250 to cover the coach hire or lunch costs. The familiarisation trip would ultimately assist the Blue Badge Guides to help promote the City of Lisburn and Castlereagh with better knowledge and awareness of the tourism product offering.

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It was agreed to recommend that the Committee contributes £250 towards the lunch costs of the NITGA familiarisation trip on 22 September 2018, building stronger links with the NI Tourist Guide Association.

5.3.12 Evaluation of EU Erasmus + Age Friendly Communities Project The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that in August 2017 the Council had received a letter of offer for €297,735 (£270,787) under the EU Erasmus+ Programme to deliver a project entitled ‘Age Friendly Communities’. The project aimed to support SMEs, Retailers and Service Delivery Agents to improve product/service delivery that better met the needs of older people. The project would be delivered within the Council area and in tandem in designated areas within Denmark, Poland, Spain and Republic of Ireland.

The Committee noted from the Officer’s report the key outputs from the above project. The Head of Economic Development reported that whilst the Council would manage the administration of the grant of €297,735 (£270,787), the actual proportion of the grant awarded directly to the Council to deliver the project locally was €57,766 (circa £52,500).

As part of the funding contract the Council was obliged to contract a third party to undertake a mid-term evaluation and final evaluation of the impact of the project outcomes. After a procurement exercise RSM UK had been selected to undertake this assignment at a cost of £14,000. The Erasmus + grant contribution towards this cost will be £6,574 and it was proposed that the Council met the £7,426 shortfall in funding in order to meet overall grant contractual obligations.

It was agreed to recommend that the Council meets the £7,426 shortfall in funding to meet the full costs (£14,000) of contracting RSM UK to undertake a mid-term evaluation and final evaluation of the aforementioned Age Friendly Communities project.

The Head of Economic Development undertook to provide further detail on the projects associated with the Age Friendly Communities Project to Councillor A Grehan.

5.3.13 EU Erasmus+ Age Friendly Communities Project Partner Meetings

The Head of Economic Development reported that a requirement of EU Erasmus + Age Friendly Communities project outlined in the previous item was to host and attend partnership meetings to discuss programme progress against identified targets and identify new actions to be taken on a biannual basis. The EU Erasmus+ programme only funded staff attendance at these meetings as they were operational in nature and related to project management discussions. It was anticipated that there would be a role for Elected Members at the Programme Launch or

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Programme Completion stages, and further reports would be provided to the Committee in this regard.

The Committee noted the following Partnership meetings that had been scheduled for the duration of the programme: October 2018 – Szczecin, Poland February 2019 – Galway, Republic of Ireland June 2019 – Andalusia, Spain It was agreed to recommend that Officer attendance from the Rural Development Team at all the aforementioned partnership meetings linked to progression of the EU Erasmus+ funded Age Friendly Communities project be approved.

5.3.14 EU Erasmus+ Showcase Events – Mainstreaming Student

Entrepreneurship Project & Regional Apprenticeship Alliances for SMEs Project

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that in September 2016 the Council had received a letter of offer for €220,688 (circa £193,416) under the EU Erasmus+ Programme to deliver a project entitled ‘MASTER’ – Mainstreaming Student Entrepreneurship. The project aimed to work with vocational training delivery agents to increase the opportunities for students to learn practical skills linked to running their own business, and thus promote enterprise across the Council area. It was noted that whilst the Council would manage the administration of the grant of €220,688 (£193,416), the actual proportion of the grant awarded directly to the Council to deliver the project locally was €55,712 (circa £47,600). The Council would work in partnership with other similar delivery agents based in Denmark, Holland, Republic of Ireland and Spain in order to share best practice.

The Committee also noted that the Council also had received a second letter of offer in September 2016 for €48,314 (circa £41,400) under the EU Erasmus+ Programme to deliver a project entitled ‘RAISE’ – Regional Apprenticeship Alliances for SMEs. The project would aim to increase the capacity of local SMEs to improve apprenticeship uptake.

The Head of Economic Development reported that it was proposed that up to 15 businesses would be assisted to complete an assessment/self-evaluation of their business and explore the benefits of employing apprenticeships to their organisation, gain a better understanding of the steps required to become an apprentice employer and gain the skills required to manage the apprenticeship process from recruitment to on the job training and supervision, quality control and administration. It was noted that the Council would also work in partnership with other similar delivery agents based in Poland, Spain, Holland and France in order to share best practice.

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5.3.14 EU Erasmus+ Showcase Events – Mainstreaming Student

Entrepreneurship Project & Regional Apprenticeship Alliances for SMEs Project (Cont’d)

The Head of Economic Development reported that an EU showcase event to promote the Mainstreaming Entrepreneurship project would be held in Brussels on Tuesday 12 June 2018 and that another EU Showcase event to promote the Regional Apprenticeship Alliances for SMEs project would be held in Brussels on Wednesday 20 June 2018. As part of a further contractual obligation it was proposed that the national showcase of both projects be held on Friday 24 August 2018 at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, and hosted by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee. It was envisaged that invites would be circulated to local enterprise support organisations and representatives from the Further and Higher Education Sector in particular, Members of the Development Committee and NI Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

It was agreed to recommend that the national showcase of the Mainstreaming Student Entrepreneurship project and the Regional Apprenticeship Alliances for SMEs project be held on Friday 24 August 2018 at Lagan Valley Island as outlined above. 5.3.15 International Trade Development Programme 2018-19 The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee of the Council-led International Trade Development Programme and its key role in supporting and encouraging local companies to explore new international markets. The overall aim of these Council-led programmes was to identify local companies that had the potential to develop new export sales and progress to further support from Invest Northern Ireland where appropriate. The Head of Economic Development advised that potential existed for strengthening Lisburn Castlereagh SME growth through increased international trade as well as maximising opportunities post Brexit. Building on the success of the 2017-18 Trade Programme, the 2018-19 Programme would create more awareness about international trade as an essential component to achieving economic development. A number of key geographic locations had been identified as having the potential to gain new customers and profitable new markets, ranging from GB, the Netherlands, China and Canada. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of a full report detailing a proposed programme of international trade activity. It was agreed to recommend International Trade Development Programme and individual programme budgets, as outlined in the report circulated, be agreed.

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5.3.16 European Union: ERDF Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme (2014-2020) – Update Report

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that a report which had been brought to the Development Committee at its meeting in April 2018 which provided an overview of the EU ERDF funding stream, the Investment for Growth & Jobs Programme (2014-2020). It had been agreed at that time that the Council should seek to maximise this drawdown where possible. To this end the Economic Development Unit had developed, and was continuing to develop, a number of new business development projects to draw down as much as possible of the available £1.41 million of ERDF match funding for the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area. It was noted that all applications needed to be submitted by June 2018 in order to be assessed by Invest NI. The report provided to the April Meeting of the Committee also had outlined the enhanced administrative and monitoring requirements which came with administering the ERDF Funding, and it had been agreed that a report would be brought to a future meeting of the Committee outlining options for internal staff resources which needed to be allocated to the overall ERDF programme management and administration should the projects be successful, to ensure successful delivery and conditions of funding from Invest NI were met.

The Committee had been furnished with a report setting out a number of options as to how the ERDF funded project could be resourced by the Council once delivery of the projects commenced. The Head of Economic Development advised that a further report would be brought to Committee once the total number of successful projects were known. It was agreed that: a) the update report on the ERDF Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme be noted,

and

b) a further report be brought back to the Committee in order that a decision be made as to the best way the ERDF projects should be resourced internally should they be successful in securing ERDF Funding.

5.3.17 European Union: ERDF Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme (2014-2020) – Economic Appraisal The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that at the meeting of the Development Committee in April 2018, the Committee had agreed to match fund the EU ERDF Investment for Growth & Jobs Programme (2014-2020) up a maximum of £392,514 for Council-led ERDF applications (current and new) put forward by the Economic Development Unit to Invest NI for funding under the EU Investment for Growth & Jobs Programme 2014-2020, for activity to 31st December 2022, and subject to a positive Economic Appraisal.

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5.3.17 European Union: ERDF Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme (2014-2020) – Economic Appraisal (Cont’d) The Committee had been furnished with a copy of an Economic Appraisal in respect of the ERDF Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme (2014-2020) which had been prepared in accordance with the Council’s Accounting Policy and which had been approved through the Council’s Financial Services.

It was agreed to recommend that the positive Economic Appraisal for match funding for Council-led ERDF applications (current and new) put forward by the Economic Development Unit to Invest NI for funding under the EU Investment for Growth & Jobs Programme 2014-2020, for activity to 31st December 2022, be agreed.

5.3.18 Review of Lisburn Castlereagh City Council’s Good Governance Scheme for Third Party Organisations

The Head of Economic Development reminded that Committee that the Economic Development Unit had a protocol in place to seek to ensure that good corporate governance was adhered to in the delivery of Council funded Economic Development projects, in particular those which were delivered through third party delivery agents and not for profit organisations. The Head of Economic Development reported that given that the scheme had been developed a number of years ago, it was proposed that the Good Governance Scheme for Third Parties be now updated. Professional advice would be procured to review the current governance policies and procedures and to make recommendations for strengthening governance. In particular, consideration should be given to making the implementation of good governance in Council funded projects a condition of the Letter of Offer on projects led by third parties and not for profit delivery agents, thereby minimising the risk to the Council when funding future projects. It was noted that it was estimated that this piece of work would cost in the region of £3,000. The Director of Service Transformation responded to questions from Councillor J Baird in relation to the Council’s Good Governance Scheme. It was agreed to recommend that a review of the Council’s Good Governance Scheme as detailed above, be commissioned at a maximum cost of £3,000.

5.3.19 North East Economic Corridor Proposal – Request for Council Nominee The Head of Economic Development reported that the Council had been approached by Belfast City Council to nominate an appropriate Officer from the Economic Development Unit to represent the Council on a new Steering Group which was being established to develop and deliver a conference with a focus on economic opportunities along the North Eastern Economic Corridor. The Steering Group would also work to identify and develop collaborative projects which had economic and strategic merit to be delivered in collaboration with Councils along the corridor.

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5.3.19 North East Economic Corridor Proposal – Request for Council Nominee (Cont’d)

It was noted that Belfast City Council had commenced discussions with other Councils from along the North Eastern Economic Corridor and, as well as the proposed conference which was being planned for October/November 2018, there was also a study being developed into a potential High Speed Rail Project between Belfast and Dublin that Arup were completing (draft document due beginning of June). The Head of Economic Development reported that Dublin City Council had suggested the need for a collective study to analyse the real economic opportunities along the corridor and to potentially frame the content of the planned conference. The indicative timescale for agreeing and completing the North Eastern Economic Corridor Study was four months. The strategic context to this was provided by the Irish National Development Plan 2040 and the Belfast Region City Deal. It was agreed to recommend that an appropriate Officer from the Economic Development Unit be nominated to represent the Council on a new Steering Group which was being established to develop and deliver a conference with a focus on economic opportunities along the North Eastern Economic Corridor. 5.3.20 Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme: Update and next Phase

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that a Council wide Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme had been delivered during the last financial year which had been supported with a contribution from the Department for Communities (DfC) through Urban Regeneration. The Committee had been furnished with a summary on the delivery of the Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme to date which included before and after images demonstrating the positive visual impact of the work. The Head of Economic Development reported that at a recent meeting with DfC officials they had advised that there was an opportunity to bid for further funding to extend the current scheme. There were currently expressions of interest submitted through the scheme with a works value of £110,000 which could progress if additional funding was made available. The value of the grant contribution was set at 70% so a need for £77,000 had been identified. DfC had advised that they could consider a contribution of £50,000 depending on a contribution from Council of £27,000 being agreed.

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5.3.20 Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme: Update and next Phase (Cont’d)

It was agreed to recommend that: a) the success of the Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme to date be noted, and

b) given the success of the current scheme, the Council submits a request to the

Department for Communities for £50,000 to enable the scheme to be extended to meet current demand.

Items for Noting

5.3 21 Rural Village Regeneration - Update information

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of a full update on the Rural Village Regeneration scheme which included timelines on the projects being delivered across the five villages involved in the scheme. It was noted that work continued on site in the villages of Drumbo and Stoneyford on significant environmental improvement projects. Within the village of Dromara the delivery of the Dromara Destroyers Tribute Garden was due to take place during the coming months. Final plans had also been developed for the second project in Dromara based at the Lagan Park site.

Also, a masterplan concept had been developed along with the community in Aghalee and projects prioritised for progression through to delivery. In Glenavy plans were progressing on the development of an environmental improvement scheme in the centre of the village.

It was agreed that the update on the regeneration projects being delivered through the NI Rural Development Programme be noted.

5.3.22 MJ Local Government Awards: Best Council Services Team Nomination – Celebration Event

As reported previously the Council’s City Centre Management team had been shortlisted in the category ‘Best Council Services Team’ in the MJ Local Government Awards with the official awards ceremony due to take place at the end of June 2018. The Head of Economic Development reported that In light of the success of being shortlisted in these UK wide awards which were highly regarded across the Local Government sector, a proposal had been made to host a celebration event. This would provide an opportunity to showcase the work of the team, and also the wider Council, that was delivered in support of the City Centre. Given the Council’s work over the past two years to develop the Lisburn City Centre Stakeholder Partnership, it was proposed this event would involve all City Centre

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5.3.22 MJ Local Government Awards: Best Council Services Team Nomination – Celebration Event (Cont’d) stakeholders being invited along to a drop in reception on Tuesday 19 June 2018 from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm in Market Square, Lisburn.

It was agreed that the date of the City Centre Management Award Nomination Celebration event on Tuesday 19 June 2018 be noted.

5.3.23 Northern Ireland Business Start Up Programme (NIBSUP)

The Committee had been provided with, and noted the content of, an update report on the Northern Ireland Business Start Up Programme (NIBSUP) which outlined the Council’s performance against jobs promoted for the first month of the new financial year.

5.3.24 Property Agents’ Forum

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that as part of the Council’s Inward Investment Programme, and to support regeneration and realisation of the City Centre Masterplan, it was agreed that a Property Agents’ forum would be established. The first meeting of the Forum had taken place on 23 May 2018 at Lagan Valley Island. Up to 20 local and national agents had participated in the Forum to help inform local decision making, and to identify and service new inward investment enquiries into the City. The Property Forum would act as a platform to share information on key investment and regeneration initiatives such as the City Centre Masterplan, the Local Development Plan and the recently published Lisburn Castlereagh Investment Guide. It was agreed that the update on the Property Agents’ Forum be noted and also the proposals that were being developed for a future Developers’ Forum, with an appropriate report to Committee being brought forward in due course.

5.4 Correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure 5.4.1 Proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ Restrictions – Clonevin Park, Lisburn

The Committee had been furnished with a correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, Eastern Division, regarding proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at Clonevin Park, Lisburn.

It was agreed that the proposed ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions at Clonevin Park, Lisburn, be noted there being no comment from Members present at the meeting.

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5.4.2 Speed Limit – B178 Hillsborough Road, Moneyreagh

The Committee had been furnished with correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, Eastern Division, regarding change of speed limit on the B178 Hillsborough Road, Moneyreagh, due to housing development.

It was agreed that the proposal regarding change of speed limit on the B178 be noted, there

being no comment from Members present at the meeting.

Items for Noting 5.5 Department for Infrastructure 5.5.1 The Pond Park Road and Beanstown Road, Lisburn (Stopping-Up) Order (NI) 2018

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, regarding the publishing of information relating to the above.

5.5.2 Abandonment of Public Rights-of-Way at Carnreagh, Lisburn

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, regarding the publishing of information relating to the above. 5.5.3 The Station Road, Moira (Abandonment) Order (NI) 2018

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, enclosing statutory rule and associated map in relation to the above.

5.5.4 The Hillsborough Road, Moneyreagh (Abandonment and Stopping-Up) Order (NI) 2018

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of correspondence received from the Department for Infrastructure, enclosing statutory rule and notice in relation to the above.

5.6. Department for Infrastructure: Roadway Adoption Certificates

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of copies of Roadway Adoption Certificates and associated maps from the Department for Infrastructure for the following areas: Hawtree Park, Old Dundonald Road & Wanstead Road, Ballantine Gardens and Millreagh Drive and Avenue

5.7 Budget Report

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of a summary Budget Report for Service Transformation for the year to 31 March 2019 as at 30 April 2018.

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Additional Report by the Director of Service Transformation It was proposed by Councillor J Gallen, seconded by Councillor A Grehan, and agreed that the Additional Report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation be agreed subject to any decisions recorded below.

Item for Decision 5.8 Heathrow Logistics Hub

The Committee had been furnished with a copy of an email from Anne Donaghy, Chief Executive of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, in relation to a proposal to host a dinner for representatives from Heathrow when they were in Northern Ireland for the Heathrow Business Summit on the 20 June 2018 in Belfast.

Also circulated to the Committee was a copy of a presentation which had been given by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council at a recent workshop, and which provided an overview of the Single Northern Ireland Proposition - the agreed scope of works on behalf of the participating councils and key next steps.

Participating Councils had been asked for a contribution to the dinner on the 19 June 2018, as well as providing a list of key invitees from their respective areas.

It was proposed by Alderman W A Leathem, seconded by Councillor T Mitchell, and agreed to recommend that the correspondence from Mid & East Antrim Council and the Heathrow Hub presentation be noted 5.9 Outcome of INTERREG North West Europe Programme – Support for Social

Entrepreneurs (SuNSE)

The Head of Economic Development reported that the Council had been offered grant of €173,182.20 over a 3.25 year programme period (September 2018 – December 2021) to develop an INTERREG North West Europe Programme being led by the Highlands & Islands Enterprise.

A copy of the above proposal had been furnished to the Committee which aimed to increase social entrepreneurship opportunities within the Council area by piloting a range of diverse business support models.

It was noted that the Council would have the opportunity to partner with economic development organisations from France, Holland, Switzerland and the Republic of Ireland as part of an overall grant offer of €2,976,163.14 to be shared amongst all partners.

The investment of €173,182.20 would constitute 60% of the proposed costs to deliver the programme within the Council area, and to secure this funding the Council would be obliged to match fund the remaining 40% (€115,454.80) of the proposed costs totalling €288,637 as follows:

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5.9 Outcome of INTERREG North West Europe Programme – Support for Social Entrepreneurs (SuNSE) (Cont’d)

September 18 – March 2019 – €17,762 April 2019 – March 2020 – €35,524 April 2020 – March 2021 – €35,524 April 2021 – December 2021 – €26,644.80

The total investment of €288,637 would consist of €109,380 salary costs and €179,257 for related administration, travel and project related capital investments. The Head of Economic Development reported that the Council would be expected to consider signing the terms and conditions of grant (yet to be received) by the date of the meeting of full Council in July 2018 whereby it was also expected that an internal financial appraisal of the potential €115,454.80 Council investment would also be considered for approval. It was agreed that the report on the INTERREG North West Europe Programme be noted.

6. Any Other Business

6.1 Apology for Non Attendance – Councillor A Givan Alderman W A Leathem Alderman W A Leathem conveyed an apology on behalf of Councillor A Givan who had not

been in attendance at the meeting that evening due to the lengthy discussion on the LCAC item at the beginning of the meeting. Councillor Givan, being a member of the Board of LCAC had intended to join the meeting after consideration of the LCAC item. However the discussion had lasted for one hour 15 minutes.

6.2 Planning Portal Director of Service Transformation The Director of Service Transformation advised Members that he intended to bring an

update report on the progress of the Planning Portal to the June Meeting of Council. The Director provided the Committee with a brief overview of the cost to implement and

administer the Planning Portal as well as issues that were required to be addressed. Comments were noted from Councillor J Baird and Alderman W J Dillon in respect of the

issues raised. 6.2 Thanks to Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee Director of Service Transformation The Director of Service Transformation extended thanks to the Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, the Vice Chairman, Councillor A P Ewing, and the entire Committee for their

commitment and support throughout the year.

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6.2 Thanks to Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee Director of Service Transformation (Cont’d) The Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, reciprocated the thanks of the Director and

proceeded to wish the new Chairman of the Committee every success for 2018/2019. There being no further business the meeting terminated at 9.27 pm.

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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Development Committee held in the Island Civic Centre, The Island, Lisburn, on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 7.00 pm PRESENT: OTHER MEMBERS:

Alderman W A Leathem (Chairman) The Right Worshipful the Mayor Councillor U Mackin Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan Aldermen W J Dillon MBE, A G Ewart MBE and T Jeffers Councillors J Baird, A P Ewing, J Gallen, B Hanvey, T Mitchell, T Morrow and S Skillen Aldermen S P Porter and J Tinsley, Councillors R T Beckett, O Gawith, A Givan and J Palmer

IN ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Director of Service Transformation Head of Economic Development Head of Service – Parks & Amenities Tourism Development Manager Tourism Development Officer Member Services Officer

Purpose of Meeting The Special Meeting of the Development Committee had been convened in order to consider updates and recommendations in connection with a number of Hillsborough Projects. Recommendations were also required to be considered in relation to the Lisburn Square Market under Confidential Business on the agenda. Commencement of the Meeting At the commencement of the meeting the Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, welcomed those present to the Special meeting of the Development Committee, in particular those Members who were not members of the Committee. The Chairman outlined the evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency and also stated that should any Member require to leave the meeting to notify the Members Services Officer in order that their departure could be recorded accurately in the minutes. 1. Apologies It was agreed to accept apologies for non-attendance at the meeting on behalf of Aldermen D Drysdale and S Martin and Councillors J Gray MBE and S Carson.

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2. Declarations of Interest

The Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, invited Members to declare any interests they might have in relation to the business of the meeting and reminded them of the requirement that they complete Declaration of Interest forms in this regard which had been provided at the meeting. Councillor J Palmer declared an interest in the item 3.1 Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan Update and Proposed Inclusion within City Deal in view of his membership of Hillsborough Old Guards, and completed a Declaration of Interest form accordingly. During the course of the meeting Councillor A P Ewing declared an interest in the item 3.3 Hillsborough Forest Social Enterprise Café – Scoping Study in view of his membership of the South Eastern Local Commissioning, and completed a Declaration of Interest form accordingly.

3. Report by Director of Service Transformation 3.1 Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan Update and Proposed Inclusion within City Deal

The Director of Service Transformation reminded the Committee that the Council had commissioned a Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan that had been agreed in November 2015 which included an Action Plan of priority projects. The Director stated that this commission had been contextualised by Historic Royal Palaces’ (HRP) plans to refurbish Hillsborough Castle and Grounds with an investment of £16m leading up to the formal opening in 2019. At this point the Director invited the Tourism Development Manager, to make a presentation on the Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan and the Hillsborough Forest Development project. With the aid of PowerPoint the Tourism Development Manager made his presentation during which he elaborated on the salient issues in relation to the Master Plan, a number of which had been referenced in the Director’s report:-

- The Council’s Vision for Tourism 2018 – 2022 recognised Hillsborough as a

unique offering both within the Council area and the wider NI tourism product.

- The aim of the Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan was to make Hillsborough the focal point for tourism in the wider area and a significant destination.

- The purpose of the Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan was to make

recommendations for the development and marketing of Hillsborough village that complemented the investment by HRP; thus enabling Hillsborough as a whole to offer the highest standards of experience and service available on the island of Ireland.

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3.1 Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan Update and Proposed Inclusion within City Deal (Cont’d)

During his presentation the Tourism Development Manager discussed a SWOT Analysis for Hillsborough SWOT Analysis and also the three-year Action Plan and planned activity for the next 12 months.

The Tourism Development Manager also highlighted the salient points of the Hillsborough Forest Master Plan, including proposals, consultations, projected timescales and summary of costs for potential projects.

The Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, thanked the Tourism Development Manager for his presentation. It was agreed that Members would have an opportunity to ask questions in relation to the Tourism Master Plan and Hillsborough Forest proposals during the course of the meeting in line with the Director’s Report. The Committee had been circulated with an update report on work to date on the Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan, with recent activity including completion of World Host customer service training, accommodation information evening for potential new business start-ups, and the soon to be launched Tour Guiding programme. The Director discussed the opportunity that now existed to place the Hillsborough Tourism Masterplan within the wider context of the Belfast Region City Deal, which may provide new opportunities to work in partnership with Historical Royal Palaces and develop linkages across the emerging prospectus of City Deal investments.

The Director also discussed the proposal within the strategic outline cases to link the propositions for Hillsborough to the Knockmore Link Road and the ‘Belfast Story’ proposal from Belfast City Council, amongst the other Northern Ireland tourism products. The Director also acknowledged the significance of Belfast City Deal in relation to a number of capital development projects within the West Lisburn Development Framework, such as the Maze/Long Kesh site, land at Blaris and the Hillsborough offering. The Chief Executive advised the Committee that arising out of the Party Group Leaders Forum meeting earlier that day it had been agreed that an ‘Away Day’ take place on Wednesday, 4 July 2018 in order to explore further and discuss all the projects for inclusion in the City Deal proposition. In response to concerns raised by Councillor R T Beckett the Chief Executive stated that provision had been made within the Council’s capital programme for a number of capital projects and that no projects should be jeopardised as a result of adding other projects to the City Deal proposition. The Director stated that a full business case for each capital project would address the issues raised by Councillor R T Beckett in due course.

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3.1 Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan Update and Proposed Inclusion within City Deal (Cont’d)

The Director also responded to comments from Councillor J Gallen in relation to the Maze/Long Kesh site, and stated that any news/updates could be fed back to the Away Day on 4 July 2018. The Director responded to questions from Councillor A P Ewing in relation to HRP’s car park at the A1 dual carriageway. Councillor A Givan expressed disappointment in regard to the proposal for a motorhome/caravan park having been removed from the Hillsborough Forest project and requested that Officers look again at the possibility of a motorhome/caravan park to be included in the proposals Hillsborough. Alderman S P Porter, Chairman of the Leisure & Community Development Committee, stated that whilst he welcomed the emerging projects, he also had concerns about these projects putting pressure on projects already being progressed through other Committees, namely; the Dundonald International Ice Bowl project. Following the discussion it was proposed by Alderman A G Ewart, seconded by Councillor T Morrow, and agreed to recommend that: a) the update report and the presentation on the Hillsborough Tourism Master Plan

be noted,

b) the progression of the Hillsborough Masterplan within the Belfast Region City Deal bid proposition be approved, and

c) the Council works in partnership with HRP around the remainder of their estate

redevelopment plans.

3.2 Hillsborough Forest

3.2.1 Hillsborough Forest - Memorandum of Understanding

Councillor S Skillen left the meeting during consideration of this item. The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that it had been agreed at the Special meeting of the Development Committee in July 2017, that Officers progress the design appointment for Hillsborough Forest subject to meeting favourable terms with the lease and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Forest Service. The Head of Economic Development discussed a number of issues regarding the MOU with the Forest Service concerning the clarity of the obligations and potential liability that the document would place on the Council.

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3.2.1 Hillsborough Forest - Memorandum of Understanding (Cont’d) The Head of Economic Development reported that Forest Service had confirmed to the Council in writing that there had been no insurance claims submitted to Forest Service in the past three years.

The Committee had been furnished with the proposed MOU and License Agreement as drawn up by the Forest Service and also a report on feedback from the Council’s Solicitors with risks identified. The Committee had been furnished with copies of the correspondence that had been sent to the Chief Executives of the other Councils which had sought to attain a collaborative approach in influencing forest service thinking. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of a briefing paper had been drafted for SOLACE which sought a similar objective. The Director reported that initial feedback from the above-mentioned two approaches had suggested that other Councils were having similar concerns with a standard MOU and License Agreement. The Director also elaborated on the negotiations with the Council’s insurance brokers, it being noted that appropriate wording would have to be agreed to reflect the specifics of what was covered and the costs investigated in due course. The Director advised that in order to progress the DAERA funding application, long term tenure on the site was a requirement. The Council must therefore balance the risks identified against the anticipated benefits in acquiring Hillsborough Forest to create a new visitor Attraction on a long term lease in order to access funding streams and progress the concept plans to detailed design.

Alderman S P Porter put on record his concerns regarding the above-mentioned risk and liability issues and referred to a number of incidents in the past that had occurred in Hillsborough Forest. The Director responded to Alderman Porter’s comments. Councillor J Baird raised further issues around liability and claims – including the third party taking on this responsibility where appropriate.

Councillor S Skillen returned to the meeting at 8.08 pm. It was proposed by Councillor T Morrow, seconded by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan, and agreed that: a) the terms of the MOU and licence with Forest Service, be approved,

b) the risks identified and the anticipated tourism benefits be noted, and

c) the Head of Economic Development bring a further report back to the Committee

on the matter of the Council’s public liability insurance in relation to the Hillsborough Forest proposals.

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Councillor T Mitchell left the meeting at 8.10 pm.

3.2.2 DAERA Rural Tourism Scheme

The Director reminded the Committee that at the Special Meeting of the Development Committee in January 2018 an item on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Rural Tourism Scheme (Rural Development Programme 2014-2020) had been discussed. The Director reported that Tourism Officers had met with Tourism NI and DAERA, proposing that an innovative and unique digital sculpture trail be developed through the woodland of Hillsborough Forest as part of this funding bid. The Expression of Interest to DAERA for funding had been successful (January 2018), and had therefore progressed to full application stage due for submission before 1 October 2018. The Director discussed the criteria that needed to be satisfied before an application would be assessed. The Director also reminded the Committee that as part of the Hillsborough Forest Concept Plan sculptures had been suggested to be part of the overall project. The idea for Hillsborough Forest digital sculpture trail was to tap into new technologies which would form a ‘different, unique, and innovative’ concept that would put Hillsborough Forest firmly on the map for the visitor. It was noted that timescales for completing the application were tight. A copy of a proposed timeframe had been furnished to the Committee. The Director reported that one of the conditions of the Rural Tourism Scheme application was that an Outline Business Case was completed, and that significant change to the scope of the Digital Sculpture Trail had meant a more detailed Outline Business Case was required for the application to DAERA. It was noted that given the tight timescales, and for continuity in the work from the original Outline Business Case, RSM McClure Watters had been appointed on a Single Tender Action procurement exercise to update the document in support of the funding application. The Chief Executive left the meeting at 8.12 pm. It was proposed by Councillor J Baird, seconded by Councillor J Gallen, and agreed to recommend that the appointment of RSM McClure Watters to conduct an Outline Business Case for a new digital sculpture trail within Hillsborough Forest be noted.

It was noted that a Special Joint Meeting of the Development Committee and the Leisure & Community Development Committee would take place on 14 August 2018 to consider the above-mentioned Outline Business Case for the new digital sculpture trail within Hillsborough Forest.

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3.2.3 Hillsborough Forest Detailed Design

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that it had been agreed at a Special Meeting of the Development Committee in July 2017 to proceed to design appointment of a design consultancy for advancing the Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2) to Detailed Design, Construction and Completion of the project (RIBA Stage 3 – 7), subject to meeting favourable terms with the lease and Memorandum of Understanding with Forest Service. Members noted from the report a number of issues that had arisen around the procurement for appointment of Design Consultancy in 2017. The Head of Economic Development reported that in order to meet the tight timeframes for an application to DAERA Rural Tourism Scheme, Council Officers had been looking at alternative ways to appoint a Design Consultancy. It was noted that an alternative option was for Council to use the SCAPE Framework option; an agreement for construction works that LCCC had already procured and signed up to. This framework shortened the time needed to appoint and commence contract work as procurement exercise had already taken place. The Council had signed up to the Framework, with AECOM the only delivery agent in Northern Ireland. A proposal with costs has been requested from AECOM for immediate review. The Head of Economic Development advised that proposals for the Social Enterprise Café were also included in the application to the DAERA Rural Development scheme for Hillsborough Forest and that the Health and Social Care Trust had indicated that they may be able to provide capital assistance for this project. It was also noted that the proposals for Hillsborough Lake were not included in the application to DAERA at this stage. It was proposed by Alderman A G Ewart, seconded by Councillor T Morrow, and agreed to recommend that the SCAPE framework option for RIBA Stages 3-7 for Hillsborough Forest be approved.

3.2.4 Project Management Update

The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of the following draft Documents which were ‘living’ documents and would therefore be updated on a regular basis as the Forest Park Programme progressed.

a) Programme Risk Register b) Proposed Governance Structure c) Change Log/Change Process Flow Diagram d) Issues Log

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3.2.4 Project Management Update (Cont’d)

It was proposed by Councillor J Baird, seconded by Councillor A P Ewing, and agreed that the content of the above documents be noted.

3.3 Hillsborough Forest Social Enterprise Café – Scoping Study

The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that the Development Committee had agreed in March 2017, to match fund by 50%, a study along with the South Eastern Health Trust for a potential Hillsborough Forest Social Enterprise Café. The concept for the café had been developed by the partners/management team, comprising: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Health & Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and Public Health Agency (PHA), and a Scoping Study was currently being undertaken to assess the potential of developing a social enterprise café in Hillsborough Forest as well as to establish inroads on how this may be organised and managed. The Head of Economic Development reported that the next stage of the Scoping Study was the formal stakeholders’ consultation and engagement plan and it was therefore recommended that in line with previous projects a Capital Projects Consultation was undertaken in order to move to completion of the Scoping Study. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the draft Capital Consultation & Engagement Proposal. Comments were noted from the Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, in regard to the charity, Praxis, who had operated an enterprise café in the grounds of Hillsborough Castle a number of years ago, under the former Lisburn City Council. The Director undertook to ascertain if Praxis had any plans to return to Hillsborough as this could result in two enterprise cafés working in competition with each other. It was proposed by Alderman A G Ewart, seconded by Councillor B Hanvey, and agreed to recommend that the Committee undertakes a formal stakeholders’ consultation in line with the draft Council Capital Project Consultation procedure.

Alderman S P Porter left the meeting at 8.20 pm.

3.4 Local Development Plan – Plan Strategy

The Director of Service Transformation reminded the Committee of a series of independent studies being carried forward to develop the evidence base to support the development of the draft Plan Strategy. The Plan Strategy would set out development proposals for the 15-year period (2017 to 2032). It was noted that a major issue for the Plan Strategy would be establishing the appropriate level of population and housing growth and the allocation of housing land to support this growth. The Director advised that the above mentioned studies had been brought to Development Committee in March 2018 (under Review of LDP 207 with Proposed

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3.4 Local Development Plan – Plan Strategy (Cont’d) Work Programme 2018) and reported that approval had been granted by the Committee for their commissioning. The Committee had been furnished with the two Financial Appraisal reports setting out the reasoning, justification and anticipated expenditure which were currently subject to Financial Services approval. It was proposed by Councillor T Morrow, seconded by Alderman W J Dillon, and agreed to recommend that the two Financial Appraisal reports in relation to Population and Housing Growth & HGI Assessment and Landscape Character Area (LCA) Assessment to support the development of the evidence base for the LDP Plan Strategy be approved.

Items for Noting

3.5 Hillsborough Public Realm Scheme – Update

The Director of Service Transformation reminded the Committee that the final proposed plan for the Hillsborough Public Realm Scheme had been agreed by Committee in November 2017 and supported through a 12-week Public and Statutory Consultation process from January to March 2018. It was noted that the plans had been submitted through the Planning system to be reviewed by all relevant statutory stakeholders to enable them to make further comment through this formal process on the design proposals. The Director and the Head of Economic Development responded to comments from Councillor J Baird in connection with branding issues and the importance of consultation with the local residents, and also regarding the access issues at the Dark Walk Way at Hillsborough Forest. It was agreed that the update on the Hillsborough Public Realm Scheme be noted.

The Right Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor U Mackin, Alderman W J Tinsley, left the meeting at 8.25 pm.

3.6 Development Committee Achievements

At the request of the Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, a schedule of achievements of the Development Committee for the 2017/2018 term, under the Chairmanship of Alderman A G Ewart, had been furnished to the Committee. The achievements had been divided into two tables – ‘notable achievements’ and ‘business as usual,’ it being noted that there were still outstanding issues that emerged within the 2017/2018 period which were still to be resolved.

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3.6 Development Committee Achievements (Cont’d) It was noted that at the Committee Meeting on 6 June 2018, as well as highlighting the key achievements, the outgoing Chairman had encouraged the Committee and the Council to remain focused on supporting the existing rate base. Within the continued business of the Committee there remained a number of strategic work packages that supported the Council in achieving its corporate objectives, these included the work within Community Planning, the Strategic Area Plan, associated planning improvement, Planning Management and the City Deal. The Outgoing Chairman had also encouraged the Committee to remain focused on developing opportunities to increase the growth in the local economy and attract inward investment.

It was agreed that the schedule of achievements by the Development Committee and issues to be resolved be noted.

At this point the Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, thanked the outgoing Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, and the outgoing Vice-Chairman, Councillor A P Ewing, for their efforts during their year in office and commended the achievements during that time. The Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem also expressed thanks and appreciation to the work of the team of Officers and staff in the Economic Development Unit. The Chairman expressed thanks again to the Tourism Development Manager for his presentation earlier and also to the Head of Service, Parks and Amenities, and the Tourism Development Officer for their attendance at the meeting.

4. Confidential Business

The Chairman advised that the confidential report in relation Lisburn Square Market – Proposed Draft Approach to Pricing would be dealt with “In Committee” due to containing information in relation to the financial or business affairs of the organisation concerned (including the Council holding that information). “In Committee” It was proposed by Councillor J Baird, seconded by Councillor S Skillen, and agreed that the confidential report be considered “in committee”, in the absence of members of the press and public being present.

4.1 Confidential Report by Director of Service Transformation

It was agreed that the report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation be adopted, subject to any decisions recorded below.

Item for Decision

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4.1.1 Lisburn Square Market – Proposed Draft Approach to Pricing

The Director of Service Transformation reminded the Committee of the discussion on Lisburn Square Market at the meeting of the Committee on 6 June 2018, in particular around the verbal offer by Marcol in respect of releasing the covenant The Director advised that the Council was now in receipt of an email from Marcol’s agent confirming their offer and also Marcol’s agreement to meet the Council’s legal and land registry costs in respect of the same, a copy of which had been furnished to the Committee. This decision would now enable the formal joining of the former Lisburn Square market traders with the existing Council’s market traders to create one single market going forward. Also furnished to the Committee was a paper outlining a draft approach to a new charging structure which would ensure a single approach to charging in the future. Councillor R T Beckett left the meeting at 8.29 pm. The Head of Economic Development elaborated on the proposed new charging structure and also proposals for environmental improvement in Smithfield Square to enhance the appearance of the market. It was noted that Officers were proposing to review the options in taking this forward over the summer months with a proposal being presented to a future meeting of the Development Committee. The Head of Service, Parks and Amenities and the Tourism Development Officer left the meeting at 8.30 pm. It was proposed by Alderman W J Dillon, seconded by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan, and agreed to recommend that: a) the Director’s update in relation to Lisburn Square Market be noted,

b) the draft proposed pricing structure as outlined in the Director’s report ie agreed,

and

c) the reviewing of the market in line with the wider environmental improvements included in the Masterplan be approved.

It was agreed to come out of Committee and normal business was resumed.

There being no further business for consideration the Special meeting terminated at 8.33 pm.

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Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Development Committee and the Leisure & Community Development Committee held in the Island Civic Centre, The Island, Lisburn, on Tuesday, 14th August, 2018 at 6.00 pm PRESENT:

Alderman S P Porter (Chairman of Leisure & Community Development) Councillor A G Ewart (Vice Chairman of Development Committee) Deputy Mayor Councillor A Grehan Aldermen W J Dillon MBE JP, T Jeffers, and J Tinsley Councillors N Anderson, J Baird, R T Beckett, A Givan, B Hanvey, H Legge, A McIntyre, T Mitchell, T Morrow, and R Walker

OTHER MEMBERS: Councillor O Gawith IN ATTENDANCE:

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Director of Leisure & Community Wellbeing Director of Services Transformation Head of Economic Development Member Services Officer

Purpose of Meeting The Director of Service Transformation advised that the purpose of the Special Joint meeting of the Development Committee and the Leisure & Community Development Committee had been convened in order to consider reports in connection with the Hillsborough Forest Project. Commencement of Meeting The Chairman, Alderman S P Porter, extended a welcome to all present to the Special Joint Meeting of the Development Committee and the Leisure & Community Development Committee. The Chairman outlined the evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency and also stated that should any Member require to leave the meeting to notify the Member Services Officer in order that their departure could be recorded accurately in the minutes.

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1. Apologies

Apologies for non-attendance at the meeting were accepted and recorded on behalf of The Right Worshipful The Mayor, Councillor U Mackin, the Chairman of the Development Committee, Alderman W A Leathem, Aldermen D Drysdale, M Henderson MBE, S Martin and Councillors S Carson, J Gallen, J Gray MBE, S Skillen and N Trimble

2. Declarations of Interest

The Chairman, Alderman S P Porter, invited Members to declare any interests they might have in relation to the business of the meeting and reminded them of the requirement that they complete Declaration of Interest forms in this regard which had been provided at their places.

There were no declarations of interest declared at the meeting.

3. Report from the Director of Service Transformation and the Director of Leisure and Community Wellbeing It was proposed by Councillor R Walker, seconded by Councillor T Morrow and agreed that the report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation and the Director of Leisure & Community Wellbeing be adopted, subject to any decisions recorded below. 3.1 Hillsborough Forest The Director of Service Transformation advised Members that the deadline for submission of the DAERA funding application had been extended to the end of January, 2019 and advised that extensive work was required to be completed prior the deadline. The Director of Service Transformation also addressed Members’ concerns relating to funding from DAERA and equality issues regarding the digital trail. Items for Decision

3.1.1 Sculpture Trail Procurement Proposals and Proposed Governance The Head of Economic Development advised Members that officers from the DAERA, AECOM (Design Team), and the Council had attended a procurement workshop on the 25th July, 2018, at which a proposed Procurement Strategy for the appointment of artists to work on the Hillsborough Forest digital sculpture trail had been discussed. Members were provided with a copy of the procurement guidance notes issued by the Central Procurement Directorate from the Department of Finance and were asked by the Head of Economic Development to consider the procurement of artwork options. It was agreed to recommend the option of Restricted Competition be approved for the procurement of artwork which would be advertised and divided into two stages.

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The first stage would be intended to shortlist the number of eligible artists invited to submit a tender and the second stage would be the submission of the tender itself. It was also agreed to recommend delegated authority be granted to the Development Committee at its September Meeting to agree the sculpture themes and make-up of the selection panel. A lengthy discussion took place in relation to the possible option of the Harry Ferguson plane sculpture currently located on the A1, to be relocated as part of an extended sculpture trail where a wider design would be undertaken as part of RIBA Stages 3-7. The Director of Service Transformation extended an apology to Alderman J Dillon for not having the opportunity to brief him on the proposed relocation of the Harry Ferguson plane sculpture prior to the meeting given his involvement in erecting the sculpture some 10-12 years ago. It was agreed to recommend that Officers meet with Alderman Dillon, including family and friends of Harry Ferguson to discuss the idea to relocate the Harry Ferguson plane sculpture with a further report to be brought back to a future meeting of the Development Committee. Items for Noting

3.1.2 Hillsborough Forest – Memorandum of Understanding - Update Members were reminded that at the Special Development Committee meeting held in June, 2018 it had been agreed that the terms of the MOU and licence with Forest Service be approved. Members were advised that officers had since returned the signed MOU to Forest Service with the Council seal and awaited sign off from Forest Service in the coming weeks. Members noted the content of the letter received from the DAERA, Permanent Secretary, Dr Denis McMahon which reassured the Council in terms of tenure. The Head of Economic Development advised Members that the Licence agreements would be drafted by Forest Service once the overall proposal had been signed off by their solicitors and that it was proposed that all concept proposals up to RIBA Stage 2 would be forwarded for consideration to the Forest Service. The Licences would then be drafted based on the individual projects that sat within the overarching Forest concept drawings.

Members also noted that Officers proposed a phased approach to the delivery of the project with phase 1 being packaged to include the improvements of pathways, signage and existing car parks, connecting the Digital Sculpture Trail, woodland themed play area, and Social Enterprise Café.

3.1.3 Hillsborough Forest Detailed Design

Members were reminded that it had previously been agreed to use the SCAPE Framework for RIBA stages 3-7 for Hillsborough Forest. Since the meeting

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SCAPE Framework were appointed, with AECOM being the delivery agent in Northern Ireland. Members were advised that proposed detailed designs would be presented to the Committee in the coming months for consideration.

3.1.4 DAERA Rural Tourism Scheme – Outline Business Case for Sculpture Trail

Members were reminded that it had previously been agreed that RSM McClure Watters be appointed to provide a detailed Outline Business Case for a new digital sculpture trail within Hillsborough Forest. A draft Outline Business Case had not been available at the meeting and Members were provided with a draft extended Outline Business Case to take account of the TRPSI funding opportunity for information. Members were furnished with and noted the contents of the revised indicative timescales with application due to the Rural Tourism Scheme DAERA before the end of January 2019.

3.1.5 Funding Sources Members noted the detail within the Directors report of a number of funding streams which officers had been seeking to source to minimise the Council’s overall costs of the Hillsborough Forest capital project. It was agreed that Members note each of the funding streams and that successful applications would be brought back to the Development Committee for consideration at a later meeting.

4. Any Other Business

There being no further business for consideration the Special Joint meeting concluded at 6.41 pm. Mayor/Chairman

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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Development Committee held in the Island Civic Centre, The Island, Lisburn, on Tuesday 14 August 2018 at 7.05 pm PRESENT: OTHER MEMBERS:

Alderman A G Ewart MBE (Acting Chairman) Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan Aldermen W J Dillon MBE and T Jeffers Councillors J Baird, A P Ewing, B Hanvey, T Morrow, A Redpath and S Skillen Alderman S P Porter and A Givan

IN ATTENDANCE:

Director of Service Transformation Director of Leisure & Community Wellbeing Head of Economic Development Regeneration and Infrastructure Manager Member Services Officer

Purpose of Meeting The Special Meeting of the Development Committee had been convened in order to consider updates and recommendations in connection with a number of items of business. Commencement of the Meeting At the commencement of the meeting the Acting Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart welcomed those present to the Special meeting of the Development Committee, in particular those Members who were not members of the Committee. The Acting Chairman outlined the evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency and stated that should any Member require to leave the meeting to notify the Members Services Officer in order that their departure could be recorded accurately in the minutes. 1. Apologies It was agreed to accept apologies for non-attendance at the meeting on behalf of the Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, The Right Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor U Mackin, Aldermen D Drysdale and S Martin, and Councillors J Gallen and J Gray MBE.

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2. Declarations of Interest

The Acting Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, invited Members to declare any interests they might have in relation to the business of the meeting and reminded them of the requirement that they complete Declaration of Interest forms in this regard which had been provided at the meeting. Councillor T Morrow declared an interest in respect of item 3.1 Rural Development – Additional Funding Opportunities within the 2018/2019 Financial Year – in view of his membership of the Rural Development Partnership’s Local Action Group. The Acting Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, declared an interest in respect of item 3.1 Rural Development – Additional Funding Opportunities within the 2018/2019 Financial Year – in view of his membership of the Rural Development Partnership’s Local Action Group.

3. Report by Director of Service Transformation

At the outset the Director referred to the additional items that had been included in his report to the Special Meeting which had been included for consideration due to the timescales of the respective projects and expressed appreciation to the Committee Chairman, Alderman W A Leathem, for his indulgence in this regard. It was proposed by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan, seconded by Councillor B Hanvey and agreed that the report and recommendations of the Director of Service Transformation, including the confidential report, be adopted, subject to any decisions recorded below.

3.1 Rural Development – Additional Funding Opportunities within 2018/2019 Financial Year

The Director of Service Transformation outlined the additional funding opportunities for the Council that had arisen under the NI Rural Development Programme for the financial period 2018/19. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) had requested that all Local Action Groups (LAGs) revise their implementation plan grant spend projections with a view to uplifting in-year projected grant allocations by identifying new potential projects for grant award which would be required to be completed and paid for by March 2019. The Director reported that two projects had been identified from the Leisure and Community Wellbeing Directorate that would meet the DAERA criteria and could be delivered within the ambitious timeline; namely,

a) Health & Wellbeing Programme of Activities – Billy Neill Playing Fields – Total

Cost = £583,733, Potential DAERA Grant Request @ 75% = £437,800 b) Green Gym Scheme – Bells Lane Allotments – Total Cost = £360,000,

Potential DAERA Grant Request @ 75% = £270,000

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3.1 Rural Development – Additional Funding Opportunities within 2018/2019 Financial Year (Cont’d)

The Director advised that the above-mentioned projects had already been identified within the Council’s Capital Development Programme. The projects amounted to a combined total cost of £943,733 which would require overall grant award of £707,800 from the LAG to the Leisure and Community Wellbeing Directorate. It was noted that at the meeting of Lagan Rural Partnership LAG on Monday 18 June 2018 it had been agreed that delegated authority be given to the LAG Board Chairman to negotiate with DAERA regarding drawing down additional grant for distribution. As a consequence Lagan Rural Partnership LAG had requested an additional £629,300 (over and above the LAG’s original grant allocation of £2.6M) of unallocated funds from DAERA within this financial year on the basis that both projects were considered for assessment and grant award. The Director advised that it was expected that DAERA would approve the above-mentioned request and therefore mitigate the risk of the LAG not securing future funding for all other programmed grant commitments to include those under the current Village Renewal Scheme. In line with delegated authority granted to the Committee by the Council at its meeting on 24 July 2018 it was agreed that the Council submits applications for assessment and grant award for project one (Health & Wellbeing Programme of Activities – Billy Neill Playing Fields) and project two (Green Gym Scheme – Bells Lane Allotments) to Lagan Rural Partnership LAG upon confirmation from DAERA that additional grant funds of £629,300 were allocated to the LAG. It was further agreed that if both projects were assessed and accepted for grant award, officials from the Leisure and Community Wellbeing Department ensure that both projects be completed and paid for by March 2019 to secure full funding entitlement.

3.2 Lisburn City Centre Light Festival – Update and Financial Appraisal The Acting Chairman, Alderman A G Ewart, advised that further information had been furnished to the Committee within a Confidential Report in relation to the tender report that had been prepared in respect of the above project and accordingly this item of business would be required to be considered “In Committee” due to containing information in relation to the financial or business affairs of the organisation concerned (including the Council holding that information). Prior to consideration of the Confidential report on this matter the Director outlined the principle around the proposals for a Lisburn City Centre Light Festival following the decision of the Committee at its meeting held on 12 April 2018 that a ‘Light’ Festival should be developed for delivery in Lisburn City Centre in December 2018 with a budget allocated of £250,000. At that same meeting Members had been presented with examples of lighting installations and festivals from across the world,

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3.2 Lisburn City Centre Light Festival – Update and Financial Appraisal (Cont’d)

that had been delivered on a much larger scale, with a view that the Light festival to be delivered in Lisburn City Centre this year be produced to a high level delivering elements of a range of ideas but also potential to grow in future years. The Committee had been furnished with a copy of the financial appraisal which had been assessed by the Council’s Financial Services Unit in line with the emerging capital programme approach, it being noted that this project was affordable within this year’s investment capital programme.

In line with delegated authority granted to the Committee by the Council at its meeting on 24 July 2018 it was agreed that the financial appraisal for the Lisburn City Centre Light Festival be agreed. It was noted that the City Centre Management team had been working with the businesses in the City Centre to advise them of the proposals at this stage and to assess their potential ‘buy in’ to the project. Trader meetings had been scheduled for later in August to advise of the project option and detail, as recommended by Committee. It was also noted from the Director’s report that following further market research and having spoken to a range of potential suppliers a range of options were available for Members to consider. A recommendation from this research was that to ensure that the lighting installations included in the Lisburn City Centre Festival were unique and impactful something bespoke would need to be designed and built. The research also indicated that the current budget agreed previously may not be adequate to enable this. A tender specification was therefore developed and issued to the market requesting options on the delivery of the Light Festival. “In Committee” It was proposed by Councillor J Baird, seconded by Alderman T Jeffers , and agreed that the confidential report in relation to the tender process for the Light Festival be considered “in committee”, in the absence of members of the press and public being present.

The Head of Economic Development advised that the deadline for tender submissions had been 10 August 2018 and a tender report subsequently prepared, a copy of which had been furnished to the Committee for consideration. Councillor S Skillen entered the meeting at 7.14 pm.

At this point the Committee was provided with a presentation by the Regeneration and Infrastructure Manager on the Lisburn City Centre Light Festival proposals.

The Regeneration and Infrastructure Manager outlined the concept and opportunities in connection with the Light Festival which would be promoted through the Council’s integrated marketing campaign. The Committee also had been provided with the proposed costs for a three-year programme.

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3.2 Lisburn City Centre Light Festival – Update and Financial Appraisal (Cont’d) A discussion ensued during which the Director, the Head of Economic Development and the Regeneration and Infrastructure Manager responded to questions and comments from Members in relation to the proposals as presented to the Committee. Alderman W J Dillon left the meeting at 8.00 pm and returned at 8.09 pm. Councillor S Skillen left the meeting at 8.10 pm and returned at 8.12 pm. Alderman W J Dillon left the meeting at 8.11 pm and did not return. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan, left the meeting at 8.11 pm and returned at 8.13 pm. It was proposed by Councillor A P Ewing, seconded by Alderman T Jeffers, that Option 1 (as detailed in the Confidential Report) be the preferred option. A counter proposal was proposed by Councillor T Morrow, seconded by Councillor J Baird, that option 2 (as detailed in the Confidential Report) be the preferred option. The amendment by Councillor T Morrow, that option 2 be the preferred option was put to the meeting, there being two votes in favour. The proposal by Councillor A P Ewing, that option 1 be the preferred option was put to the meeting and declared “carried,” there being three votes in favour. It was proposed by Councillor J Baird, seconded by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor A Grehan, and agreed to come out of Committee and normal business was resumed. Resumption of Normal Business In line with delegated authority granted by the Council at its meeting on 24 July 2018 to the Development Committee in respect of the Lisburn City Centre Light Festival project, it was agreed that: a) the recommendation to appoint the most economically advantageous tender, as

outlined in the Director’s Confidential Report, be agreed, and b) Option 1 be the preferred option in relation to the Lisburn City Centre Light

Festival, as proposed by Councillor A P Ewing and seconded by Alderman T Jeffers.

It was noted that the delivery of the City Centre Light Festival would depend on an agreed level of commitment towards this project from relevant stakeholders. Alderman S P Porter left the meeting as did the Director of Leisure and Community Wellbeing (8.26 pm).

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3.3 Eastern Economic Corridor The Head of Economic Development reminded the Committee that the Belfast-Dublin Economic Corridor had existed as a concept for some 20 years, and in March 2014, the Lord Mayors of Belfast and Dublin had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work collaboratively to maximise the economic opportunities between both cities. Following discussions in April 2018, to discuss collaborative working between five local authorities to progress the future development of the corridor, a coordinating Steering Group had been set up in May 2018. This group comprised representatives from the economic development departments of eight local authorities (as detailed below), as well as Ulster University and Dublin City University: 1. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council 2. Belfast City Council 3. Dublin City Council 4. Fingal County Council 5. Newry, Mourne & Down District Council 6. Louth County Council 7. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 8. Meath County Council

Lanyon Communications also sat on the Steering Group to support collaborative branding and initiatives. The Head of Economic Development reported that the first meeting of the Steering Group had been held on 15 June 2018 to agree roles and consider undertaking an economic study for the Eastern Economic Corridor as well as a joint conference with the key aim to identify and deliver a collective and measurable economic vision for the corridor. A second meeting had also taken place on 4 July 2018. The Committee noted a number of actions that had followed on from the above-mentioned meetings. The Head of Economic Development advised that in order to progress an economic study all local authorities had been asked to financially contribute to a maximum of £6,500 each. A copy of the Terms of Reference which outlined the purpose and scope of the Steering Group had been furnished to the Committee. It was agreed to recommend that the Committee supports the economic study to a maximum cost of £6,500, which would establish an evidence base for potential local government-led collaboration along the corridor. It was also agreed to recommend that the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee, or their nominees, be nominated to attend the collaborative workshop on 19 September 2018 along with an appropriate Officer from Economic Development.

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Items for Noting 3.4 Tree Preservation Order (Provisional) between 53-63 Dromore Road,

Hillsborough

The Director reported that the above-mentioned site had received outline planning approval for 2 dwellings (Planning Application reference LA05/2016/0670/O) and that following concerns raised by a member of the public, the aborculturist had confirmed that there were significant trees (300 year old oaks) on the site which offered a high amenity value.

Given the concerns raised, a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) dated 3 July 2018 had been placed on the site for a period of 6 months with land owners

and neighbours having also been informed, it being noted that any representations received during this period would be considered prior to confirmation of the TPO.

A copy of the provisional TPO on the lands between 53-63 Dromore Road,

Hillsborough and the associated map outlining the site had been furnished to the Committee.

The Council had requested an arboriculturist to carry out a detailed survey on the site to identify any specific trees which may benefit from a TPO. These would not preclude or affect the approved development, but enhance the amenity value of the site.

It was agreed that the report on the Tree Preservation Order in respect of the site at 53-63 Dromore Road, Hillsborough, be noted.

3.5 Financial Appraisals – Landscape Character Assessment (LCA)

and Housing Growth/Methodology Review

The Director reminded the Committee that Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and Housing Growth/Methodology Review studies had been approved by the Committee at its Special Meeting held on 13 June 2018. The Committee had been furnished with and noted the content of the financial appraisals for the LCA and Housing Growth/Methodology Review, it being noted that minor modifications had been made to the financial appraisal following further discussion with the Finance Unit. It was agreed that the Financial Appraisal for the Landscape Character Assessment and Housing Growth/Methodology Review be noted.

There being no further business for consideration the Special meeting terminated at 8.28 pm.

Chairman

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 6th September 2018 REPORT BY MR DONAL ROGAN, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE TRANSFORMATION PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to set out for Members’ consideration a number of recommendations specifically relating to the operation of the Council. The following decisions are required: 1. To consider the Report by the Principal Planning Officer 2. To consider the Report by the Community Planning Manager 3. To consider the Report by the Head of Economic Development 4. To consider the date of further Development Committee meetings 5. To note the Service Transformation Risk Register 6. To note the Service Transformation Departmental Plan

ITEMS FOR DECISION

1. REPORT BY MS LOIS JACKSON, PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER (LDP)

Attached at APPENDIX 1 is a report from the Principal Planning Officer (LDP) in respect of items under her remit.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee considers the items in the Report by the Principal Planning Officer (LDP) and agrees the recommendations therein.

2. REPORT BY MRS CATHARINE McWHIRTER, COMMUNITY PLANNING

MANAGER

Attached at APPENDIX 2 is a report from the Community Planning Manager in respect of items under her remit.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee considers the items in the Report by the Community Planning Manager and agrees the recommendations therein.

3. REPORT BY MR PAUL McCORMICK, HEAD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Attached at APPENDIX 3 is a report from the Head of Economic Development in respect of items under his remit.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee considers the items in the Report by the Head of Development and agrees the recommendations therein.

4. DATE OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

At the July meeting of Council it was proposed that the Development Committee meeting be held on the 1st Thursday in September commencing at 6.00pm. It was further agreed that the suitability of the date and time of future meetings for Members be discussed at the September Development Committee meeting, with any changes agreed being presented to the September Council meeting. Recommendation

It is recommended that Members consider the date for future monthly meetings of the Development Committee.

ITEMS FOR NOTING 5. RISK REGISTER

Members should note attached at APPENDIX 4 the Service Transformation Directorate Risk Register. Members will be aware that the majority of work within this Directorate is project based and therefore many of the indicators will be adversely scored at this stage. Recommendation Members are asked to note the Departmental Risk Register.

6. DEPARTMENTAL PLAN

Members should note attached at APPENDIX 5 the Service Transformation Directorate Department Plan. The Departmental Plan is based on the appropriate structure being put in place which is underway currently. The Plan, in line with the other Departmental plans, is a four year plan with one year actions, many of which have been agreed through Committee already. At this stage, in order to ensure budgetary and project alignment, work will commence in developing the 2019 -2020 departmental actions.

Recommendation Members are asked to note the Service Transformation Departmental Plan.

DONAL ROGAN DIRECTOR OF SERVICE TRANSFORMATION 29 August 2018

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 REPORT BY MS LOIS JACKSON, PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER (LDP) PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to set out for Members’ consideration a number of recommendations specifically relating to the operation of the Council.

The following decisions are required:

1. To give clearance for submission of Guidance Note and Flow Chart to Members through Full Council

2. To note the Housing Workshop that will take place on 12th September 2018 ITEMS FOR DECISION 1. SOUNDNESS GUIDANCE NOTE AND FLOW CHART (MEMBER USER

GUIDE) The Local Development Plan (LDP) is being prepared by the Council which will provide the vision for how communities will grow and develop in the future. Its ultimate aim is to provide certainty for communities and investors alike about where development should take place and support the infrastructure required for growth. The LDP will provide the spatial expression of the Council’s Community Plan and provide a policy framework for the future development of the area from 2017-2032. Soundness is a key feature of the new development plan system which has a significant impact on the success of the Local Development Plan at the Independent Examination Stage. Prior to adopting the Plan Strategy, the Plan which is assessed at Independent Examination, is subjected to 12 Soundness tests based on procedural tests, consistency tests and coherence and effectiveness tests. Soundness has not been tested in Northern Ireland as this is an entirely new feature of Plan making, introduced through the Planning (NI) Act 2015. A workshop was held with Members on 15th November 2017 which was facilitated by ARUP (Jane Healey Brown, Associate Director) who had specific experience of dealing with soundness in England and Wales. The workshop discussed the importance of making a sound plan, what the features of a sound plan are and how to achieve this. This included discussion which focussed on:-

APPENDIX 1

• Consideration of soundness in the LDP process • Evidence base for LDP and achieving soundness • Best practice examples within other jurisdictions

As a follow up to Member Training, ARUP were asked to prepare a Guidance Note on the key aspects of soundess discussed at the Workshop. Given that this aspect of the Local Development Plan is entirely new in this jurisdiction, Members also requested that a simple user-guide in the form of a flow chart is drawn up to assist them with inquiries from the public. This has been prepared by the LDP Unit to accompany the Guidance Note (see APPENDIX 1LDP). Members will note the 12 tests of Soundess provided in the attached Soundness Guidance Note at APPENDIX 2LDP which will be examined at independent examination. It is important that Members fully understand their role in the LDP process, and whilst guidance is set out in the Northern Ireland Code of Conduct, and Departmental Practice Note 06 on Soundess, the complexities of this issue require a ‘plain English’ interpretation which it is intended Members can then refer to when dealing with queries from the public. The purpose of the Guidance Note and Flow Chart will assist Members in this regard. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee agrees the Guidance Note and Flow Chart attached and that this is circulated to all Members of Council. ITEMS FOR NOTING 2. HOUSING WORKSHOP, CHESTNUT SUITE, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2018, 4PM-

5.30PM

A housing workshop for Elected Members is planned for 12th September 2018 in the Chestnut Suite, 4.00pm-5.30pm. The allocation of housing across the Council area will be of strategic significance and the methodology is developed and presented through the draft Plan Strategy. The draft Plan Strategy is subject to independent examination, and will involve an assessment of the Council’s evidence base in relation to key strategic allocations, policies and proposals. In relation to Housing, an independent expert has been appointed to carry out a review of the Department’s HGI allocation and assess the strategic allocation of housing across the district, including consideration of essential infrastructure. Members are asked to note the purpose of the Housing Workshop and arrangements for attendance. It is important that Members fully understand the

Council’s Strategic approach to housing allocation in the LDP, which will be delivered through the Plan Strategy. All Members are invited to attend. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the purpose of the Housing Workshop and consider attending the Housing Workshop.

LOIS JACKSON PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER (LDP) 29 August 2018

When & How to Make a Representation

PLAN STRATEGY & LOCAL POLICIES PLAN

CONTENT

• Within this period, public may submit a counter representation on any 'site specific or policy representation' within an 8 week period

• This must not propose any changes to the document but focus on soundness and/or the Sustainability Appraisal

• Will be made publicly available

REPRESENTATIONS

PLAN STRATEGY - Includes strategic policies, proposals & designations (such as housing, employment & environment) LOCAL POLICIES PLAN - Includes local policies, site specific proposals, designations & zonings

COUNTER

REPRESENTATIONS

INDEPENDENT

EXAMINATION

• Must be made during the 8 Week Public Consultation Period

• Must demonstrate why the document is not sound & how any changes make the document more sound and more appropriate in meeting sustainability appraisal requirements

• Will be made publicly available for a period of 8 weeks.

• Representations, counter representations, Local Policies Plan & supporting information submitted to the Department for Independent Examination

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If approached, having listened to the views

expressed, I must make it clear that I am not in a

position to lend support for or against the matter & I must

make it known to the planners what

representations I have received. I can also advise constituents to make their

views known to the planners through the formal process to

be based on ‘soundness’

If approached by a member of the public, I will listen to the views expressed & make

it known to the planners what representations I have received on the LDP. I can also advise constituents to make their views known to the planners through the

formal process to be based on ‘soundness’

As I am not a member of the Planning or Development

Committee, it may be reasonable for me to

advocate the position of an objector if I so wish. This will be subject to the principles & rules of the Councillor’s

Code of ConductI must not attempt to

influence planning officers beyond the provision of

information, or make public statements about pending policies in the draft Plan

prior to publication

Applies to all Members

At Independent Examination, it is not appropriate for me to represent an objector by presenting a view

contrary to that of the Council's LDP

I will be given the opportunity to present arguments in favour or against proposals – this

should be done in the public interest & not to represent any private interest. I should also avoid lobbying other

members

I am not a member of the Planning Committee

I am a member of the Planning Committee

Members’ Role throughout the LDP Process1

1 Information taken from Part 9 Northern Ireland Code of Conduct for Councillors, DoE 2015

Example: I want to object to the LDP to

include land that I own to be allocated for housing. Will you

support me in amending the LDP?

Plan-Making: Guidance Note for Elected Members

Introduction

Elected members play a vital role within the Local Development Plan (LDP) process. Plan-making works best when elected members are fully briefed on the key issues and can deliver on their role and responsibilities. This guidance note is intended to guide elected members through their important role in plan-making, advocating positive and proactive practices, including interactions with members of the public.

This Guidance Note (to be read in conjunction with the documents ‘The Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors’ (published in May 2014) and the ‘Application of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct with Regard to Planning Matters’ (published February 2015) is a simple user-guide to achieving a better understanding of the plan process. It sets out the purpose and key stages of plan-making, focusing on the key elements of creating a ‘sound’1 Local Development Plan. It describes the important role that elected members play within plan-making, including the process of interacting with members of the public. Finally, it provides guidance on appropriate behaviours and protocol that elected members are expected to follow in order to contribute to preparing a ‘sound’ plan.

The Purpose of Plan-Making

LDPs set out the local policy framework and land use proposals that will be the basis for determining planning applications in the local area. LDPs must provide the following:

1 The tests of soundness are set out in Annex 1

Provide a framework for rational and consistent decision-making

Set out a 15- year plan framework to support sustainable growth

Allocate sufficient development land for a variety of land uses such as employment and housing

Provide an opportunity for stakeholders and the public to interact with the Plan process

Deliver spatial aspects of the Council’s community plan

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Key Stages of the Local Development Plan

The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 provides for the preparation of a LDP by the Local Planning Authority for their district which will replace the Department for Infrastructure’s (formerly Department of the Environment) Development Plans.

The LDP is made up of two documents:

• Plan Strategy (PS) - the first of two stages in the LDP process which sets out the strategic policy framework for the plan. This stage of the plan includes setting out key strategic policies and proposals including allocation of strategic housing and employment sites. Strategic designations will also be shown providing the broad vision and growth strategy across the Council area. This needs to consider reasonable alternatives and ensure the proposed locations for development are viable.

• Local Policy Plans (LPP) - this is the second stage of the LDP process which sets out the Council’s site specific designations and local policies in relation to development and use of its land. This is where all non-strategic site allocations will be considered, including the identification of housing land as set out in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS). Where additional or alternative sites are required, this may include a ‘call for sites’ exercise which would encourage landowners to put their sites forward for consideration during the preparation of the LPP. Suggested sites must be supported by evidence that they are adequate and suitable, and that development can be achieved on the site.

The initial stage of preparing the LDP is the publication of a Preferred Option Paper (POP) which informs the policies put forward in the Plan Strategy and the Local Policy Plans. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council carried out an eight-week public consultation on their Preferred Options Paper from end of March to May 2017 and is working towards the next stage of the process which will culminate in the publication of the draft Plan Strategy for public consultation. The delivery of the LDP will be monitored and reviewed on a 5-year period following adoption of the Plan Strategy.

Making a Sound Plan

A draft LDP is tested at Independent Examination (IE) at both stages, to determine if the plan is sound and therefore appropriate to be adopted. Soundness involves testing the principles, content and preparation process of the LDP against 12 tests of soundness (see Annex A). The 12 tests of soundness are related to how the LDP has been produced (procedural tests), the alignment of the LDP with central government plans, policy and guidance (consistency tests) and the coherence, consistency and effectiveness of the content of the LPD (coherence and effectiveness tests). The first procedural test of soundness is especially important for elected members to take note of as it assesses if the LDP has been prepared in accordance with the Council’s Timetable and the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). The Timetable is a public statement of the Council’s programme for the production of its LDP and the Statement of Community Involvement outlines how the Council proposes to engage the community and stakeholders in exercising its planning functions. It is important that elected members have a good understanding of these elements of the plan production in order be able to engage with the public and advocate a collaborative approach to plan making. Another important element of the plan-making process is to provide a robust evidence base (which is tested within the second coherency and effectiveness test of soundness). For a plan to be found sound it is vital that the strategies, policies and allocations are founded upon a robust evidence base which is specific to the LDP area. It is important for elected members to have an understanding of what evidence base has been collected and why it has been important in shaping the outcomes of the LDP.

Importance of Delivering a Sound Local Development Plan

If the LDP is found to be ‘unsound’ at Independent Examination, it can lead to a number of detrimental impacts for the local Council. As such, it is important that elected members are clear on their role and responsibilities in ensuring that the LDP is found to be ‘sound’. Examples of common impacts from a plan being found to be ‘unsound’ include:

• Risk of additional costs if plan delayed or withdrawn; • Risk of negative publicity and reputational damage for the Local Planning Authority;

and • Risk of not being able to direct or encourage appropriate development.

Role for Elected Members in the Local Development Plan Process

Plan-making can be a complex and expensive process and the support of elected members in the development of a LDP is important to ensure a plan is delivered on time and with the backing of the community. Elected members have a number of key roles within the system:

• Ensure local people are involved in the process, acting as a link between communities and the plan-makers;

• Elected Members should create / have the vision for the growth / development of the City Area

• Aid the community to understand the process and support the LDP; • Help guide the local community as to how to promote sites for inclusion in the plan in

the appropriate way at the appropriate time; • Help in setting the direction of key policies and allocations; • Understand the process, context and key policies within the LDP and be able to lead

on stakeholder engagement throughout the process, including with neighbouring Councils;

• Oversee the role of annual monitoring and 5- year review.

Interacting with the Local Development Plan Process

Declarations of Interest

Section 28 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 outlines the requirements on Councillors to disclose their pecuniary interests. The Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors published in May 2014 by the then Department for the Environment (the “Code of Conduct”) outlines the requirements on Councillors to disclose any significant private or personal non-pecuniary interest in a matter arising.. In relation to local development plan-making, this would include, for example, failing to disclose a private or family interest in a development or development site. All declarable personal interests (both financial and otherwise), as outlined in the Code of Conduct and the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972, should be registered and this register should be kept up to date if new matters emerge. In addition, when discussing the LDP process, Councillors should also verbally disclose any interests prior to discussion.

Understanding and Advocating the Local Development Plan Process and Programme

It is important that elected members fully understand and are able to articulate the process and programme for the development of their LDP. Elected members should be able to relay the programme for Plan production set out in the Council’s Timetable and SCI, as referred to previously. The Timetable is likely to be reviewed at regular intervals and therefore it is important for elected members to keep up to date with amended timescales and the reasons why they may have been amended. Being able to share this information about the process of plan-making will help to create a better informed public, and improve their general understanding of the local development plan making process.

Representing Wider Public Interest

It is the duty of elected members to be active local representatives, whilst also taking account of planning matters in an open-minded way which represents the views of the wider public interest. Elected members should remember that they should not favour any person, company, group or locality in discussions. This can be achieved by making decisions in an open, impartial way, where judgements can be backed up with justifiable evidence based reasoning. Decisions may be made through Committee considering potential

recommendations from working groups. By setting out the process and rationale behind the policies and allocations in the LDP, it will ensure that there are no grounds for suggesting that policies or allocations were made in a biased or unlawful manner, outside of the wider public interest.

Interacting with the Public

When communicating with the public during the LDP process, it is important that elected members give open and transparent answers without agreeing to any site-specific matters. This feeds back into the need for elected members to be clear on understanding the process of LDP development. The Council’s strategic priorities for growth focussed on the well-being of all its community, enables Members to focus their responses on strategic outcomes rather than the personal interests of individuals. Responses to the public should therefore aim to give advice about the process of plan-making and the Timetable.

When approached by the public in relation to the allocation of their land as development sites, elected members should be clear that only strategic housing and employment sites will be allocated in the Plan Strategy. The allocations of these sites will be informed by the evidence base and subject to the sequential approach set out in the Strategic Planning Policy Statement.

At the Local Policies Plan stage, elected members should be aware that where additional or alternative sites are required, there may be an opportunity for landowners and other interested parties to submit sites for consideration which may take the form of a ‘call for sites’ as part of preparation of the LPP. Elected members should explain to the public that this does not constitute a site allocation or planning permission, and it will be for the LDP process to determine which sites are suitable for particular types of development. All decisions relating to the allocation of land for development needs to be clearly evidenced and justified.

Annex 1: Tests of Soundness The Local Development Plan is required to meet the following tests of soundness in order for it to become planning policy and therefore the basis for determining planning applications:

Coherence and Effectiveness Tests

CE1- Coherency of Strategy CE2- Realistic and Appropriate Approach CE3- Implementation and Monitoring Approach CE4- Flexibility in Approach

Procedural Tests

P1- Compliance with timetable and the Statement of Community Involvement

P2- Preferred Options Paper Process P3- Sustainability appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment Process

P4- Compliance with Regulations

Consistency Tests

C1- Consistency with Regional Development Strategy

C2- Consistency with Community Plan

C3- Consistency with Policy and Guidance from the Department

C4- Consistency with Adjacent Council’s Districts

Consistency Tests

C1- Consistency with Regional Development Strategy C2- Consistency with Community Plan C3- Consistency with Policy and Guidance from the Department C4- Consistency with Adjacent Council’s Districts

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 REPORT BY MRS CATHARINE McWHIRTER, COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to set out for Members’ consideration a number of recommendations specifically relating to Community Planning and its associated projects. The following decisions are required: 1. To approve the development of pilot locality plans in Old Warren and Ballybeen

and the procurement of consultants to help with the engagement of local people and to draw together the final locality plan.

2. To note the update on the Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland project.

ITEMS FOR DECISION 1. LOCALITY PLANS Attached at APPENDIX 1CP is a report which sets out for Members’ consideration a number of recommendations specifically relating to the proposal to develop two locality plans in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. Recommendation

1. It is recommended that the Members agree to the development of locality planning in Old Warren and Ballybeen as outlined above.

2. It is recommended that the Members approve the procurement of consultants to help with the engagement of local people and to draw together the final locality plan.

2. CARNEGIE UK TRUST EMBEDDING WELLBEING IN NORTHERN IRELAND Attached at APPENDIX 2CP is a report which provides an update on the Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland project. This entails a study trip to Lisburn and Castlereagh on 30 August 2018 and follows on from a video conference with the Chairman and Directors in ascertaining the areas of improvement that Carnegie can assist this Council in developing. The Trust has also invited representatives of our Community Planning Partnership along with

participating partnerships to attend an event in New York in October 2018. The aim of the latter is to celebrate and reflect on the progress made in improving wellbeing in Northern Ireland. The visit will also undertake a shared learning engagement drawing on experience in North America. The Carnegie Trust has offered to support three representatives from the Strategic Community planning Partnership Board to visit the conference and pay for all subsistence costs. Recommendation

1. It is recommended that the Members approve the attendance of the Chairman of the Strategic Community Planning Partnership and an officer at the international conference.

2. It is recommended that the Members note the update report on the Carnegie UK Trust Embedding Wellbeing in Northern Ireland project.

CATHARINE McWHIRTER COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER 29 August 2018

APPENDIX – LOCALITY PLAN REPORT BY COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER BACKGROUND

Members will be aware that the Community Plan and Action Plan are both adopted and are being implemented. Partners are more involved now than at the start of the process and many have taken the lead to ensure actions which fit comfortably within their remit are being initiated and developed. The Community Plan is a high level strategic document and the Action Plan provides more detail but without having reference to site specifics or particular neighbourhoods. It is therefore proposed that the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) develops two pilot locality plans to allow the Community Plan outcomes to be more focussed on the aspirations of those most in need to address some of the identified inequalities between people in different areas of the Council.

Localities are made up of a number of unique communities that do not operate in isolation from each other. Economies of scale can be achieved by working in bigger units so a challenge for the Partnership is to honour the uniqueness of each community while taking advantage of what can be gained by linking communities together.

WHAT IS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING?

Neighbourhood or locality planning in England came into force under the Localism Act 2011 and the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 and gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead.

Neighbourhood planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community where the ambition of the neighbourhood is aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area.

However, these neighbourhood plans are focussed on the physical development of an area and not on social, economic or environmental wellbeing. Scotland has taken a different approach.

Community Planning is well established in Scotland and in 2015 in an attempt to achieve outcomes more equitably the Scottish Government introduced new legislation. Under Part 2 Community Planning, of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 CPPs are responsible for producing Locality Plans. Locality Plans cover smaller areas within the CPP area, usually focusing on those areas which would benefit most from improvement. Locality planning aims to meet local needs and ambitions, so the views of local communities are particularly important for providing a co-ordinated approach to:

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• planning and delivering services

• providing support

• optimising investment

• involving communities for maximum social, economic and environmental wellbeing.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING IN LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH

The Lisburn and Castlereagh area is a place where most people enjoy a good quality of life. However, that isn’t the case for all members of the community and locality planning presents an opportunity to change that. The Community Plan has an ambition for everyone to live in a community which is safe, secure and vibrant and in which they can achieve success and enjoy good physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

This means focusing efforts and resources on those who will benefit most in a way that hasn’t been done effectively before. To achieve this, people and communities must be at the centre of the planning and delivery in order to tackle the things that matter most to them. It also means recognising that communities can and do achieve things for themselves and deserve a level of influence and control over the decisions and services that have an impact on their lives and communities.

An initial assessment of need in Lisburn and Castlereagh would suggest that our most deprived DEAs are Lisburn South and Castlereagh East having 44% and 30% of the populations living in the most deprived quintiles. Within certain wards in these DEAs there are significant health inequalities such as preventable deaths, alcohol related hospital admissions and life expectancy, and about 40% of the population over 16 years in each DEA has no or low qualifications. In 2010-12 the teenage birth rate in the most deprived areas stood at 29.2 births per 1,000 females, more than two and a half times that seen in the Lisburn & Castlereagh LGD as a whole (10.9 births per 1,000 females). Based on this it is suggested that the first locality plans should be developed in Old Warren and Ballybeen.

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND TRANSFORMATION

Community Planning is aimed at ‘transforming’ the way we work to ensure we continue to deliver, high-quality and improved services, despite financial challenges. This is well underway in the Council. Some partner agencies are also transforming their services, such as the changes seen in the Health Service recently. However, the challenge is to co-ordinate all this transformation to allow more collaboration and partnership working to deliver for our citizens.

Transformation should also support the financial planning process to ensure we can still deliver with reduced funding capabilities as well as achieve our vision which is to have ‘An empowered, prosperous, healthy, safe and inclusive community’.

However, transformation is not just about making savings. Due to the ongoing pressures on public funding, combined with the increase in demand for our services, the financial challenge is going to be with us for several years to come. We therefore know we need to do things differently starting now. It is maybe too early for the CPP to see any significant savings in the individual partner agencies, but the benefits of collaboration are well documented. At the launch of the Action Plan the audience was told of how one man found his way back into employment through partnerships addressing his particular needs, of how agencies working together save the lives of victims of domestic violence, and of how a different approach to interagency working has encouraged a young person to participate in sport and academic life.

LOCALITY PLAN CONTENT

The Scottish experience is that Locality Plans comprise strategic outcomes to address socio-economic inequalities at a community level. Spatially, these plans are intended for localities that experience significantly poorer outcomes which result from socio-economic disadvantage in comparison to other localities in their Council area and to the rest of Northern Ireland. Achieving outcomes should help integrate the work of local service providers and, over the longer term, be used to shape wider development planning decisions. Additionally, the content of the Locality Plans should be based on a sound understanding of place, evidenced through data analysis and community engagement, as well as linking with the Community Plan outcomes.

The specific focus in the Locality Plan should reflect the local circumstances. The Lisburn and Castlereagh Community Plan has five themes and therefore five accompanying outcomes. It may prove the case that not all outcomes are relevant in all neighbourhoods and the Locality Plans will allow for these issues to be addressed within the parameters of the already agreed outcomes.

LOCALITY PLAN PARTICIPATION

The Scottish legislation marks a strengthened stance on community participation in Community Planning, including for the preparation of Locality Plans. The Lisburn and Castlereagh Community Planning Partnership has agreed a number of cross-cutting principles, including ‘Participation’ and Co-production and Co-Design’ in recognition of the fact that the Community Plan, the Action Plan and any Locality Plans should be based on what local people have said is important. The process for the production of Locality Plans should illustrate that the involvement of local people in an asset based approach to development would support a more positive way forward.

PROGRAMMING

As outlined above it is vital that the Locality Plan is based on local needs and aspirations. However, to ensure full collaboration and support from the partner agencies a study of current plans and strategies will need to be undertaken to identify commonalities, alignment and opportunities for potential savings. An analysis will help to draw out the key actions to inform the Locality Plan as each of

the plans will have been subject to its own consultations and public engagement and have been drawn up using the same tools, statistics and analytics used to inform the Locality Plan. The diagram below illustrates the array of plans and strategies which will inform the Locality Plan.

WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED?

The most important people to be involved in the formulation of locality plans will be the local community. Under the principles agreed in the Community Plan local people will be encouraged to fully participate and to co-design the process for developing the Locality Plan. Elected Members will also have an important role representing the views of local people in all areas of public life and office. As outlined in the Programming section above, all of the partners will have a key role to play in offering support to the formulation of policies and actions for specific areas. This will also include Council officers who will be responsible for managing the delivery of certain projects, and the Planners who can bring a critical eye to any proposed development of neighbourhoods and place-shaping, another illustration of the statutory link between the Community Plan and the Local Development Plan.

Community Plan Locality

Plan

BHSCT (Organisational Development

Framework(2015-2025)

CCMS (Business Plan

2017 - 2018)

LCCC (Corporate Plan 2018/2022)

EANI (Annual Report 2016-17)

HSCB (Corporate Plan

2017-2018)

INI (Business Strategy 2017-

2021)

NIFRS (People at Risk Strategy 2016-2021)

NIHE (Lisburn and Castlereagh

Housing Investment

Plan)Libraries NI

(Business Plan 2017/18)

Tourism NI (Operating Plan

2017/2018)

PSNI (Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Policing Plan 2017/2018)

PHA (Expansion of Community Development Approaches)

Sport NI (Everybody

Active 2020)

SEHSCT (Corporate Plan

2017/2021)

CYPSP (Belfast and South

Eastern Outcomes Group

Action Plans)

SERC (College Development Plan 2016/19)

It is proposed that consultants are procured to help with the engagement of local people and asset mapping, and to draw together the final locality plan.

APPENDIX – CARNEGIE UK TRUST EMBEDDING WELLBEING IN NORTHERN IRELAND BY COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER BACKGROUND

Members will recall that Lisburn and Castlereagh Community Planning Partnership was one of three successful partnerships to be selected to benefit from the support of the Carnegie UK Trust in overcoming challenges to the community planning process in the area. The other two partnerships are Derry and Strabane and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The project has commenced and a number of events have been organised for the next months.

CARNEGIE UK TRUST STUDY VISIT TO LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH

On 30 August representatives from the Carnegie UK Trust based in Edinburgh will be coming to Lisburn and Castlereagh to speak to a number of people from different agencies and community groups to gain a better understanding of the community planning process to date. In our expression of interest we highlighted our underdeveloped community infrastructure across the Council area as an issue of concern and envisage that this will be discussed in detail during the study visit, along with other issues. The officers from Carnegie UK Trust are keen to learn more about our area and the itinerary attached at APPENDIX 2(a) shows the variety of conversations which will take place. The information gathered during the study visit will help to inform the more focussed assistance and support from Carnegie UK Trust to our Partnership over the next three years of the project.

CARNEGIE UK TRUST STUDY VISIT TO NEW YORK

Carnegie UK Trust has invited representatives of our Community Planning Partnership, along with representatives from the two other participating partnerships, to attend an event in New York on 9 October 2018, to celebrate and reflect on the progress made in improving wellbeing in Northern Ireland. It is an opportunity to explore the wellbeing of Northern Ireland’s citizens, and the work being undertaken for future generations across all communities. Carnegie recognises recent innovations of international significance including the wellbeing focused draft Programme for Government and the frameworks contained within local Community Plans.

The Carnegie UK Trust and the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs have worked in partnership to host an event in New York which will show the approach taken in Northern Ireland to improving societal wellbeing. The audience will consist of American policymakers, analysts, and other key stakeholders with an interest in learning from those with direct experience of improving wellbeing in Northern Ireland. The Carnegie Ethics Studio will broadcast the event across a number of platforms to ensure that the discussion reaches a worldwide audience interested in wellbeing in public policy.

The event will feature the views of senior politicians and stakeholders on the progress made in Northern Ireland to date, the current situation, remaining challenges, and aspirations for the future. Given the new powers and responsibilities

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of our CPP in improving local wellbeing outcomes through Community Planning, Carnegie considered that it would be invaluable for representatives of our CPP to attend this event.

While in New York, Carnegie has also arranged for our representatives to have the opportunity to undertake a programme of stakeholder engagement to learn about wellbeing in North America. Carnegie has therefore invited key American policymakers, practitioners and government representatives involved in developing and implementing wellbeing frameworks designed to improve outcomes for citizens to New York to meet with the Embedding Wellbeing Northern Ireland participants on 10 October, as part of the project’s international policy learning.

Carnegie has offered to support three representatives from Lisburn and Castlereagh to fly to New York from Dublin with up to four nights’ accommodation. It has been suggested that this should be the Chair and Vice Chair of the Strategic Community Planning Partnership and the Community Planning Manager. All subsistence costs will also be met by Carnegie UK Trust.

FUTURE PROJECTS

Carnegie UK Trust has also offered to support three representatives from Lisburn and Castlereagh to attend a study visit in Europe before the end of 2018. Further details will be brought to Committee when available.

Carnegie UK Trust

Study Visit to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area

Itinerary

30th August 2018

Date Time Participants Venue

30th August 9.00 am Greeting and refreshments Lagan Valley Island

9.15 am LCCC Heather Moore, Director of Environmental Services Jim Rose, Director of Leisure and Community Wellbeing

Lagan Valley Island

10.00 am LCCC Ryan Black, Head of Cultural and Community Services Ross Gillanders, Head of Parks and Amenities

Lagan Valley Island

10.45 am Coffee Break Lagan Valley Island

11.00 am SE Health Trust Jason White, Assistant Director of Promoting Health & Wellbeing Volunteer Now Antje Otto, Community Engagement Officer

Lagan Valley Island

11.45 am Elected representatives Ald. William Leathem (Chair of SCPP) Ald. James Tinsley Ald Michael Henderson Ald Geraldine Rice Ald Stephen Martin SERC/Vice Chair of SCPP Heather McKee

Lagan Valley Island

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12.30 pm Lunch

Mayor’s Parlour

2.00 pm Sport NI Conleth Donnelly, Development Officer LCCC Brendan Courtney, Head of Sports Services Farron Morrison, Sports Development Officer

Lagan Valley Leisureplex

3.00 pm Adrian Bird, Trust Director Denis Paisley, Regeneration Manager Mabel Scullion, Early Intervention Manager Gillian Lewis, Healthy Living Manager

Resurgam

4.15 pm Tanya Hughes, Director

Ballybeen Women’s Centre

5.15 pm Belfast City Airport

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 6th September 2018 REPORT BY MR PAUL McCORMICK, HEAD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to set out for Members’ consideration a number of recommendations specifically relating to the operation of the Council. The following decisions are required:

1. To consider the invitation from the Deputy Head of Foshan Council of

International Trade and agree to attend a Civic visit in January 2019 2. To consider information regarding Lisburn Chamber of Commerce –

Sponsorship of Annual Dinner and attendance at future membership events 3. To agree to an officer attending the Project Partner Meetings – Interreg North

West Europe Programme in October in France 4. To agree to the development of the new 2018-2019 Entrepreneurs network

schedule 5. To agree that a formal Letter of Offer is sent to Stepping Stones regarding the

European Social Fund 6. To agree a budget of up to £4000 for a Boat Rally to be hosted at LVI 7. To note the content of the report and agree to support a 2019 Pipe Band

Championship with a budget of £4500 8. To note the report on the Balmoral Show and agree to support a similar

initiative for 2019 with a maximum budget of £35,000 9. To consider information regarding the Local Full Fibre Networks programme 10. To consider the draft proposals on Hillsborough Forest 11. To agree that a number of options be developed to give consideration to the

establishment of a LCCC Employability & Skills Seed Fund 12. To consider the Environmental Improvement Scheme for Carryduff 13. To agree that an application be submitted for a feasibility study for Lisburn City

Centre 14. To support the request for funding for the Lagan Navigation Trust 15. To agree to the request for sponsorship of £756 + VAT to support the Stepping

Stones trainee event, and to agree that the Chairman attend the event 16. To note the report and support the Meditech Conference and to agree to accept

the invitation from Inspire Business Centre 17. To note that an entry was submitted to the Great British High Street Awards

2018 18. To note the update on the Light Festival 19. To note the update on Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme 20. To note the update on Invest NI 21. To note the update on Lisburn & Castlereagh Food & Drink Campaign 22. To note the success of the Lisburn City Centre Public Realm Scheme being

named the Irish Landscape Institute Public Realm Project 23. To note the nomination to Lagan Rural Partnership Local Action Group Board

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ITEMS FOR DECISION

1. INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMME – CIVIC VISIT TO FOSHAN, CHINA IN JANUARY

Following agreement at June’s Committee and initial market research, the Council met with the Deputy Head of Foshan Council of International Trade, the Technology Bureau and Head of Chamber of Commerce whilst attending the World Economic Forum for FDI in Liverpool, UK. This meeting was arranged to explore the potential for future inward investment, with the delegation expressing particular interest in Lisburn Castlereagh’s tourism, hotel and leisure offering, as well as local R&D developments in sectors such as sustainable technologies and advanced manufacturing. Following a successful meeting in Liverpool, the Committee has been furnished with an official invitation (APPENDIX 1ED) from the Deputy Head of Foshan Council of International Trade to visit the City of Foshan in January 2019. In addition APPENDIX 2ED provides an overview of the City of Foshan, a summary of the key aims and objectives of the visit, and a draft civic itinerary. This proposed timetable of activity includes a welcome dinner from the Foshan City Government, a morning reception hosted by the Foreign Affairs Board of Foshan and scheduled meetings with major tour operators, investment companies and leading trade centres from Foshan’s key growth sectors. Given the scale of the Chinese market the key objective of the visit will be to explore the potential for inward investment into the Council area, as well as identifying potential business linkages which would merit a future business led trade mission. Members should note that the Council is liaising with Invest NI’s Head of Asia Pacific Region, and advice and support is being provided to the Council through the Northern Ireland Bureau China. Due to entering this international market for the first time, a need has been defined for an in-market resource(s) with experience of the Northern Irish market to support the Council to coordinate the itinerary and maximise the economic benefits of the visit at a total cost of up to £21,300. Members should note that this indicative cost is higher than normal because of additional costs relating to visa applications, interpretation for all meetings during the itinerary and follow up contact in both Northern Ireland and China. Members should also note that this cost does not include any specific company related trade activity – this would be costed separately and would be in addition to the £21,300. The cost per Elected Member of participating in this civic visit to Foshan is estimated to be in the region of £1,285. Recommendation It is recommended Members consider the invitation from the Deputy Head of Foshan Council of International Trade and agree to nominate the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Development Committee to participate in a civic visit to Foshan, China in January 2019, along with appropriate officer representation.

It is further recommended that an in-market resource with relevant cultural and commercial experience of the Chinese market is appointed to support delivery of the project at a total cost of £21,300, should members wish to accept the invitation. 2. LISBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE– SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL

DINNER AND ATTENDANCE AT FUTURE MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

The Committee is reminded that it agreed in March 2018 that the Council would become a Member of Lisburn Commerce at an annual fee of £300 to maximise networking and investment opportunities as part of the Council’s overall inward investment programme.

It was noted that membership would also include attendance at all future Chamber Membership events. It is therefore recommended that the Chair and/or Vice-chair of the Development Committee attends these events on behalf of the Council. An opportunity has arisen for the Council to be a gold package sponsor at the Lisburn Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, which is taking place at Larchfield Estate, Lisburn on Thursday 11th October 2018 at a total cost of £1,500 + VAT (see APPENDIX 3ED for full details of the sponsorship package). Recommendation It is agreed to recommend that:

a) The Chair and/or Vice-Chair of the Development Committee attends all future Chamber Membership events as appropriate.

b) The Council agrees to become supporting sponsor for the Lisburn Chamber Annual Dinner in October 2018, at a total cost of £1,500 + VAT.

c) The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Development Committee again host the table at the dinner which is part of the overall sponsorship package, with invited guests and business associates. 3. PROJECT PARTNER MEETINGS - INTERREG NORTH WEST EUROPE

PROGRAMME – SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS – (SuNSE)

Members should note that the Council has been offered a grant of €173,182 over a 3.25 year programme period (September 2018 – December 2021) to develop an INTERREG North West Europe Programme being led by the Highlands & Islands Enterprise. The proposal outlined in (APPENDIX 4ED) aims to increase social entrepreneurship opportunities within the Council area by piloting a range of diverse business support models.

Members should further note that the terms and conditions of grant includes a contractual obligation to attend partnership meetings to discuss progress against identified targets and consider new actions to be taken forward. The duration of these meetings will be short and will primarily involve each partner providing feedback for each element of work that they are responsible for and agreeing adjustments to work schedules going forward. The INTERREG programme will only fund staff attendance at these meetings as they are operational in nature and relate to programme management discussions. The first project initiation meeting for approved projects has been scheduled for Thursday 4 October 2018 to Friday 5 October 2018 in Lille, France. It is estimated that the cost of a staff member attendance at this meeting will be £550 (to include flights and accommodation) of which 60% will be reimbursed via INTERREG funds. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee agree that an officer attends the first project initiation meeting on 4 & 5 October 2018 and that the detail of future meetings are brought to the attention of the Committee for approval in due course. 4. ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2018-2019

Members will be aware that as part of the work of the Business Solutions team, the Council hosts a range of free networking and discussion forums for businesses in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. The Entrepreneurs Network has been in existence for the past nine years and each business networking event forms a key part of the Council’s support for the local business community.

During this time, the Entrepreneurs Network has evolved from a monthly programme of events cumulating in a final end of year high profile event in Hillsborough Castle, to up to three high profile events happening throughout the annual schedule.

The 2017/18 Schedule was once again delivered by the Economic Development team, with support from external conference and event facilitators Podiem, who provided input into the larger scale events, namely through the provision of high level key note speakers including:

• Fraser Doherty MBE, Founder of the 100% Fruit jam company, SuperJam; • Dr Michael McKillop, Four-time Paralympic gold medallist, seven-time World

Champion and World Record holder; and. • Lara Morgan, Best-selling Business Author and one of the UK’s most successful

entrepreneurs

Interest and attendance levels have also substantially increased over the past nine years with up on 100 attendees at the final event of the 2017-18 schedule with keynote

speaker Lara Morgan. Key to the success of the Entrepreneurs Schedule is reaching out to all businesses from new start-up to existing small businesses through to the larger companies across the Lisburn Castlereagh area. Experience has shown that this is successfully achieved through maintaining a diverse range of events, topics, speakers and venues.

Members should note that the entrepreneur networking events continue to be an important platform for the Council to engage with local companies, and provide pull through to Council business development initiatives such as the Business Solutions mentoring and export programmes. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee agrees to the development of the new 2018-2019 Entrepreneurs network schedule once again with the support of an external conference and events company, to secure high profile keynote speakers and provide event management at a maximum budget of up to £14,500. 5. EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF) ANNUAL COUNCIL MATCH FUNDING

CONTRIBUTION Members are reminded that at a meeting of the Development Committee in May 2018, it was agreed to provide an annual match funding contribution of £100,000 per annum over a 4 year period to Stepping Stones NI. This contribution would assist Stepping Stones NI to meet all their match funding obligations and in turn secure their letter of offer of £612,799 per annum from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014 - 2020. Members are further reminded that this award came as a consequence of a competitive application assessment process undertaken in March and April 2018. The Committee further agreed that a formal letter of offer contracting with Stepping Stones NI would be issued subject to Economic Appraisal. The Council’s Financial Services Unit has confirmed that an economic appraisal is not necessary as the application process undertaken ensured that the best application proposal was selected and recommended for funding based on a robust scoring criteria agreed by the Committee prior to the call for application in March 2018. Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee notes the guidance provided by the Financial Services Unit, and agree that a formal letter of offer is therefore provided to Stepping Stones NI for the delivery of this project.

6. PROPOSED BOAT RALLY AT LAGAN VALLEY ISLAND

Officers have been in discussion with the Lagan Navigation Trust regarding the possibility of staging a Boat Rally at Lagan Valley Island in co-operation with Inland Waterways. Members are aware that the Council is committed to the regeneration and reinvigoration of Lisburn’s Lagan Corridor through a long-term programme which involves the Council working in partnership with key players to maximise the economic and environmental opportunities presented by regenerating the waterway and bringing the river back to life.

The project proposed for October 2018, subject to agreement with partners, would provide a positive profile for the Council and highlight the Council’s ongoing programme of regeneration along the Lagan. Similar events on the Lagan have been hosted in the past which have proved successful in raising the profile of the Council, and its Civic Headquarters, and encouraging local community participation. It is anticipated that the cost to the Council would be in the region of £4,000.

Recommendation It is recommended that the Council agrees to a budget for this event of up to £4,000.

7. CITY OF LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH 2018 PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP

REPORT

Members will recall at the September 2017 Development Committee it was agreed to host the 2018 City of Lisburn & Castlereagh Pipe Band Championships in Moira Demesne and that a contribution of £12,000 be paid to RSPNA (NI) towards the hosting costs for this event, with additional technical support of £4,500.

Attached at APPENDIX 5ED is an evaluation of the 2018 event which attracted 46 bands and 47 drum majors, with approximately 4,500 people on site. At least 1,900 cars were parked in Moira Demesne throughout the day with an additional 8 coaches.

Additional bed-nights were reported from the local accommodation providers around the event and feedback was positive from local traders who experienced increased footfall.

Members may wish to consider making a similar bid for August 2019. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the content of the attached report and consider supporting a similar proposal to bid for a 2019 Pipe Band Championship, to include a budget of £4,500 allocated towards technical support.

8. BALMORAL SHOW EVALUATION REPORT 2018

An Evaluation report is attached at (APPENDIX 6ED) for the Council’s Marquee Initiative at the 2018 Balmoral Show. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the attached report and agree to support a similar initiative for 2019 with a maximum budget of £35,000 allocated from the 2019 budget estimates.

9. THE LOCAL FULL FIBRE NETWORKS (LFFN) PROGRAMME – COLLABORATIVE BID

Members will be aware of the significant potential which exists for Councils from across Northern Ireland to access external funding from the UK Government to deliver and support a series of broadband infrastructure and digital technology initiatives for the benefit of the local community and businesses. This comes as part of a number of funding streams including the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Challenge Fund, Belfast Region City Deal and the Confidence & Supply Agreement monies which have been allocated for broadband in predominantly rural areas of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland currently lags behind the rest of the UK in terms of digitalisation and broadband speeds, particularly in rural areas. In order to compete and attract future investment and higher paid jobs across technology sectors, as well as promoting digital inclusion, it’s essential that the appropriate broadband infrastructure is in place locally.

In order to maximise the benefits of this funding and potential projects to be delivered, it is proposed that the Council participates in an application to the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Challenge Fund as part of a ten Council collaborative bid, led by Newry Mourne and Down District Council. Full Fibre Northern Ireland (FFNI) which aims to bring gigabit-capable broadband services to public sector, business and residential users in the LCCC area.

Members will recall a report on this funding stream was presented at Committee in January 2018, with an undertaking that the Economic Development Unit would explore the development of potential projects for the Council area. The LFFN Challenge Fund is a capital grant programme delivered in competitive waves, £95m remains to be allocated to projects in the remaining Wave 3 round, which is expected imminently. Please see (APPENDIX 7ED) for an LFFN Update.

As part of this wider bid, LCCC will seek a suitably experienced consultant to develop an application as part of the FFNI at a maximum cost of up to £25,000. This will involve the scoping out and development of a robust business case and funding required.

Members should note that such a bid would complement and enhance work which the Council is already progressing to improve and develop local broadband and digital capacity. The Council is already promoting a local broadband voucher scheme for local SMEs, which is funded as part of the same Full Fibre Networks funding stream, and has also submitted an application to the European Regional Development Fund for a Digital Innovation Programme to support local companies develop their digital capability.

There is also scope for the Council to feed into the Public Consultation taking place in early October 2018 for the Confidence and Supply programme. In addition the UK digital and innovation agenda features prominently in the Belfast Region City Deal, and offers great potential to maximise digital capabilities across the LCCC area.

(APPENDIX 8ED) provides an overview of the FFNI proposed funding stream and collaborative bid, as well as summary information of each of the various broadband and digital projects which the Council may be able to access going forward. Members will also be aware that earlier this summer the Council provided a letter in support of Belfast City Council’s application to the Department for Communities, Media and Sports’ (DCMS) 5G Urban Connected Communities project.

Developed by partners from across universities, government and business the Belfast bid sought to establish Belfast as one of the world’s largest urban 5G demonstrators providing opportunities for industry to invest in, trial and showcase the latest in wireless innovations and services.

However Belfast City Council received notice from DCMS that the Belfast bid was not successful. The assessors noted that the bid was both ‘highly credible and viable’ and ranked strongly in a competition that attracted over 100 applications. The main technical issue with the bid was the assessors believed that the Council would not be able to expand the project to city scale within the short timeframe.

The concept of a digitally connected ‘smart district’ also forms part of the emerging Belfast City Region Deal. And many of the concepts, projects and partner proposals that emerged from the DCMS bid are also highly relevant for this smart district proposal.

Following very positive discussions with Belfast Region City Deal partners, officials at DCMS, and their colleagues in MHCLG, relevant learning is now being incorporated from the DCMS competition into City Deal proposition. With support from the Future Cities Catapult, this will form the basis of a multi-million pound strategic outline case for a large-scale, globally significant, smart district.

Belfast City Council’s emerging proposal is for a geographical location that offers a scale and a density of digital technologies (including but not limited to 5G), start-ups, research programmes, industries and services that will attract significant private sector investment while at the same time helping the region prepare for the impact of these technologies. In particular, such a district will give sectors across the regional economy the opportunity to develop new products, processes and services in a real-world environment.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee agree to participate in the FFNI, and it is further recommended that the Committee agree to contribute up to £25,000 to support the development of the Council’s application as part of FFNI.

10. HILLSBOROUGH FOREST - SCULPTURE TRAIL PROCUREMENTPROPOSALS AND PROPOSED GOVERNANCE

Members will recall that at the Special Joint Meeting of the Leisure and Community Service Committee and Development Committee on 14th August 2018 it was agreed that the procurement of a company to oversee the artwork for the Sculpture Trial in Hillsborough Forest would be procured on Restricted Competition through AECOM, the appointed company to deliver RIBA stages 3-7 of the forest development.

It was also agreed that a draft set of proposals to define the approach to procurement, including recommendations relating to the sculpture themes to be put out to the market, and the make-up of the selection panel to agree the outcome of the procurement exercise would be considered at the next Committee meeting.

These proposals will be presented at the Committee meeting.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee notes the above, and considers the draft proposals which will be presented at the Committee meeting.

11. LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY EMPLOYABILITY & SKILLS SEED FUND

Members will be aware of the ongoing work to progress the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD). The programme is being developed on the four key pillars of Innovation and Digital, Infrastructure, Tourism, and Employability and Skills. The development of each pillar is overseen by a steering group comprising key regional partners.

Funding of Employability & Skills falls outside of the mainstream City Deal budget so the overarching programme of actions that will be formulated through the Employability and Skills proposition will need to be resourced with contributions from BRCD partners, including the Councils.

Partner Councils are being asked to consider whether they want to contribute to the Employability and Skills programmes which will be funded through the NI Government Departments. This covers priority growth sectors such as

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Financial, Business and Professional Services, Digital and Creative Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences Agri-Food, Construction and Materials Handling

Although final figures have not been confirmed, a total indicative budget of c£30million for a 10 year programme of actions has been suggested with a notional total figure of £5m across the six partner councils. Investing in the employability and skills pillar would mean that Councils are demonstrating a further commitment to the BRCD. Importantly it would also mean that Councils should be able to effectively target any gaps in skills provision within their areas, and provide additional tailored solutions to meet the needs of, for example, new inward investment into their area, as part of the overall BRCD proposition. It is therefore proposed that the Committee gives initial consideration to the development of a LCCC Employability & Skills Seed Fund. This would not only fit within the context of a key pillar within the BRCD, but could also be easily tailored to sit alongside for example Invest NI’s investment framework. Such a Seed Fund would also ensure alignment and commitment to BRCD, and the Councils Community Planning process. Members will be aware the Council already provides match funding towards a European Social Fund project on an annual basis which forms the basis of Council led skills funding currently, as well as ad hoc contributions to joint skills initiatives with the South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Approval is therefore sought to work up a number of options for the Seed Fund, depending upon what projects are developed through the BRCD, with a further report brought back to Committee in due course, for consideration as part of the budget estimates process going forward. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee agrees that a number of options be developed to give consideration to the establishment of a LCCC Employability & Skills Seed Fund depending upon what projects are developed as part of the BRCD, with a further report brought back to Committee for review. 12. CARRYDUFF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME

Members will be aware that Castlereagh Borough Council produced the Castlereagh Urban Integrated Development Framework (CUIDF) in 2014. Working with stakeholders across the three commercial centres of Carryduff, Dundonald and Forestside the Framework was developed with assistance from the Department for Communities to provide a strategic vision for future regeneration and development.

One project proposed in the CUIDF was an environmental improvement scheme in the centre of Carryduff. Work has not progressed on this initiative as yet, as the project would benefit most perhaps from working in tandem with any development of the commercial shopping centre when it comes forward. Although a planning approval was issued on a scheme for the shopping centre last year, to date this has not moved forward on the ground and a revised scheme has been submitted for planning consideration. Members are also aware that the Council has been in ongoing discussion with the Carryduff Regeneration Forum, a local community group. In recent months they have been lobbying the Department for Infrastructure regarding traffic and roads issues. Alongside this they have a desire for improvements to be made to the environment and pedestrian movements across the centre of Carryduff. To this end they have requested that the Council considers revisiting the CUIDF concept to take forward a design for an Environmental Improvement Scheme in Carryduff.

In order to take this forward the Council would need to procure the services of an Integrated Consultancy Team to include a landscape architect, surveyor and other relevant engineering support. It is proposed that this could be progressed over the coming months with a view to design work commencing in 2019, subject to Members’ consideration. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee considers the proposal to take forward the design for an Environmental Improvement Scheme in Carryduff centre and agrees to the procurement of an appropriately skilled Integrated Consultancy Team.

13. FEASIBILITY STUDY: BIDS, LISBURN CITY CENTRE

Members are advised that the Department for Communities has released a funding scheme to support the production of a study report into the feasibility of developing a Business Improvement District within the Council area. It is proposed that an application on a pilot basis is submitted for Lisburn City Centre to enable a full independent assessment of the feasibility of a BID for this area. Following on from discussions at the City Centre Stakeholder meetings an Expression of Interest was initially submitted. The Council has now been successful in being invited to submit a full application to the fund. This would provide up to £5,000 to match up to 50% of the total cost of the study. Members should note that officers are working on plans for a city centre conference, to take place early in 2019. The conference would seek to bring consensus across stakeholders with regard to the future development of Lisburn city centre.

Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee notes the information with regards to the funding available to the Council to develop a Feasibility Study for a BID in Lisburn City Centre and agrees that an application be submitted on the basis that the Council would have to match fund the initiative at 50% up to a maximum of £5,000.

14. LAGAN NAVIGATION TRUST: ‘ONE FOR THE HEART’ PROJECT:

REQUEST FOR FUNDING

Members are reminded that a number of potential Capital Projects are being developed in partnership with the Trust, which include:

• Restoration of Navigation House and Stables as a flagship destination for telling the story of the Navigation’s 300 year old history alongside a teaching and learning facility.

• The Lagan Navigation Greenway with an extension of the existing towpath by an additional 1.5 miles connecting Moira Road to the current towpath through to Belfast and south to Maze Long Kesh and Craigavon.

• Restoration of the dry basin to the rear of Navigation House for use as a canoeing nursery area.

• Acquisition of the Union Locks Lockkeepers Cottage for restoration and conversion into a café and meeting place for communities and visitors.

All of this activity is being developed in the part of the Navigation closest to Lisburn City Centre and will be the subject of further reports to Committee in due course. In a more rural section of the canal near Moira, the Trust is working with the Council and other partners to look at a capital project to develop improved access to the navigation, new walking routes and canoe facilities.

The Lagan Navigation Trust has recently been granted an offer of funding, one of only twelve successful applicants in Northern Ireland, from the Heritage Lottery Fund via the European Year of Cultural Heritage Fund 2018. The funding would support a pilot project adjacent to Moira Railway station which would link waterways sites to local places, stories and people in an authentic and distinctive story appealing to local communities, visitors and the Northern Irish and Irish diasporas. This would be delivered through development of an augmented reality smart phone app.

Below is an overview of the project costs and current funding support achieved: Total Cost = £71,750 Funding offer received from HLF £60,000 Funding offer received from The Arts Council £3,250 Cash Shortfall of £8,500 Contributions in kind have been offered from:

The Odyssey Trust (Value of £15,000) Tourism NI destination management planning (Value of £8,000) QUB Intern Costs over 18 months (Value of £10,800) Private landowners time and use of facilities for meetings etc. (Value of £10,800) LN Trust Project Management (Value of £21,600) The Trust has requested the Council considers a contribution of £8,500 towards the cost of the delivery of the ‘One for the Heart’ project. It should be noted that this project also sits within the Council’s Tourism Strategy and is seen as “an excellent start in the context of the long-term vision for Lisburn and enhancing the health and lives of residents, while playing an important part in realising Lisburn’s long-term vision with new infrastructure enhancing the prospects for an integrated tourism destination”. Recommendation It is recommended that the Council supports the request for funding towards the ‘One for the Heart’ project and provides a contribution to the Lagan Navigation Trust of £8,500 provided that all match funding is secured. 15. STEPPING STONES – TRAINEE CELEBRATION EVENT, THURSDAY 20TH

SEPTEMBER 2018, ISLAND HALL, LAGAN VALLEY ISLAND

For over 20 years, Stepping Stones based in the Lisburn Castlereagh area has been supporting people who face all kinds of barriers to employment including learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia. The Charity are holding a Trainee Celebration Event at Lagan Valley Island on Thursday 20 September 2018 with the Mayor, Councillor Uel Mackin, opening the day with a welcome speech. This key event will mark the achievements in training, qualifications and employment of the charity’s trainees and will highlight achievements as well as showcasing the talent of the trainees with some trainees performing on the day.

It is anticipated that the Island Hall will be full to capacity with up on 220 guests and supporters in attendance. Stepping Stones has approached the Economic Development Department for sponsorship of the Island Hall room hire of £756 + VAT. The Charity is keen to avail of potential sponsorship for this event based on their social and economic impact made to the local Lisburn Castlereagh Community. It is envisaged that as part of the sponsorship of the event, the Chairman of the Development Committee will also be in attendance on the day to give a speech on behalf of Economic Development.

Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee agrees the request for sponsorship of £756 + VAT to support the Stepping Stones trainee event, and further agree that the Chairman attend the event on behalf of the Development Committee. 16. MEDITECH CONFERENCE -‘INSPIRING INNOVATION IN DIGITAL HEALTH’

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INSPIRE BUSINESS CENTRE AND INVEST LISBURN CASTLEREAGH

One of the significant short term leads identified through the Council’s investment promotion activity in London in April 2019 was through UKTelehealth, a major GB Health Company who have decided to work with Inspire Business Centre to host their next Meditech conference in La Mon Hotel & Country Club, a first for Northern Ireland, on the 3rd October. Inspire Business Centre have indicated that an invitation to their Launch Dinner on the 2nd October will be extended to the Mayor, Chief Executive, Chair and Vice Chair of the Council’s Development Committee.

It was agreed at June’s Committee that the Council would be the lead sponsor of this conference, at a total cost of £3,000. This would be through the ‘Invest Lisburn Castlereagh’ brand, with input into the project steering committee from the Economic Development Unit and Tourism Development staff. Attached at APPENDIX 9ED is a report to confirm the date of the conference and outline the conference schedule and list of attendees in more detail, as well as anticipated economic impacts. Recommendation It is agreed to recommend that:

a) Members note the report and agree to continue to support this important Meditech conference on 3rd October.

b) The Council accepts the invitation from Inspire Business Centre to the Conference Launch Dinner on 2nd October.

ITEMS FOR NOTING 17. THE GREAT BRITISH HIGH STREET (GBHS) AWARDS 2018

The Great British High Street Awards 2018, which is being run by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, is recognising and celebrating local achievements on high streets and supporting the communities that live and work in the area.

Members are advised that an entry was submitted for Bow Street in Lisburn City Centre by the closing date (22 August 2018) by the Council. Winners will be named in each of the four UK nations – England, Scotland, Wales and for the first time Northern Ireland. High Streets have an opportunity to win £10,000 for their community.

Recommendation It is recommended that Members note that an entry was submitted to The Great British High Street Awards 2018 for Bow Street, Lisburn. 18. LISBURN CITY CENTRE LIGHT FESTIVAL: UPDATE

Members are aware that it was agreed at the Special Development Committee Meeting in August 2018 to proceed with the appointment of a contractor to deliver the Lisburn City Centre Light Festival. The City Centre Management team has continued to work with business owners and managers in the City Centre to promote the concept of the Light Festival and encourage them to fully support the initiative. This includes discussions regarding their trading hours during the peak season period. Many have positively responded to date to say that they will stay open later with closing times varying from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Many hospitality businesses have agreed to proposals to stay open later and provide an alternative offer to their daytime product.

In order to secure commitment to these plans each business will be asked to complete and sign a proforma detailing their opening hours and any additional activity they are planning to add to their services – further reports will be provided to the Committee in due course.

Members should also note that an opportunity has arisen for the Council to apply for capital funding from the Department for Communities. An application has now been submitted to the Department with the outcome of this expected in early September 2018. The Council has applied for £150,000 towards the cost of the Light Festival. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee notes the update on the Light Festival and the information relating to the pending outcome of the grant application to the Department for Communities.

19. LISBURN LINKAGES PUBLIC REALM SCHEME: UPDATE

Members will be aware that the Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme is due to commence on site in September 2018. The contractor FP McCann held a Pre-Construction Information Meeting for businesses and other stakeholders in the City Centre on Wednesday 29th August 2018. This was an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the work and meet the team involved. Attached at APPENDIX 10ED is an update on the contact information for the team at FP McCann along with a map highlighting the phases for Members’ information. Members should note that as part of the tender process the contractor was advised of planned events that may require them to demobilise from site and reinstate the footway. For example the First World War Centenary Remembrance Service due to take place in Castle Street in November 2018 has been considered and prioritised. Within the phasing no works are planned in the area of the event or parade at that time and this will be managed through the on-site supervisor as each event approaches.

Members should also note as with previous years the lighting features in Market Square will be coloured red and the light floor will display the image of a Poppy on 11th November. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the update on the Lisburn Linkages Public Realm Scheme, and the plans for Remembrance Sunday.

20. INVEST NI – FUTURE CO-OPERATIVE APPROACH

Members are advised that Invest NI has expressed a willingness to establish a closer working relationship between Councils and the Invest NI Regional Offices (Lisburn & Castlereagh’s Regional Office is in Newry). Invest NI has offered a staff resource, reporting to the Manager of the Regional Office, to be potentially co-located with the Economic Development Team in the Council offices, initially on a monthly basis. Senior Officers have met with Invest NI to progress this initiative and officers are working up the detail of how this might work over the coming months. A further report will be brought to the Committee in due course for Members’ consideration. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee notes the above.

21. LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH FOOD AND DRINK CAMPAIGN

Members will recall that at the June Development Committee the Lisburn & Castlereagh Food and Drink, Branding and Events’ Campaign 2019 report was noted. It was also agreed to develop a programme of activity to market and promote the existing portfolio of food and drink events, and organise a celebration event at the end of summer 2019. It was further agreed that LCCC representatives attend a selection of events to gather best practice information. Staff and Council representatives have attended two of these recent events, Portavogie Sea Food Festival and The Big Grill, Dublin. The reports from these events are attached at APPENDIX 11ED and APPENDIX 12ED.

Further events will be attended later in the year and subsequent reports will be provided in due course regarding the proposed way forward in 2019. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the above. 22. LISBURN CITY CENTRE PUBLIC REALM SCHEME: LANDSCAPE

INSTITUTE AWARD Lisburn City Centre Public Realm Scheme was recently successful in being awarded the Irish Landscape Institute Award for Public Realm Design and also received the overall President’s Award. Since its founding, the Irish Landscape Institute has been committed to raising standards of landscape design in Ireland and to pioneering new approaches to environmental planning. The Awards are given for excellence in Landscape Design across a range of categories and show the breadth, depth and quality of the work of landscape architects in Ireland. Entries were open to the membership of both the Irish Landscape Institute and Landscape Institute Northern Ireland – a branch of the Landscape Institute UK. Submissions included work from both private practices and public offices and was a great opportunity for all to enter regardless of their location on the Island of Ireland. It is an excellent accolade for the scheme to achieve this award for its design. To this end an invitation has been issued to the President of the Landscape Institute to invite him to Lisburn to celebrate this achievement along with Council Members, officers and peers from other Councils and partners at a celebration event to be arranged over the coming weeks.

Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the success of the Lisburn City Centre Public Realm Scheme being named the Irish Landscape Institute Public Realm Project of the Year and the added success of being presented the overall President’s Award for 2018.

23. COUNCIL NOMINATION TO LAGAN RURAL PARTNERSHIP LOCAL ACTION GROUP BOARD

Members should note that Councillor Maria Cahill has been nominated by the SDLP to represent the Party on the Board of Lagan Rural Partnership Local Action Group (LAG). The LAG has responsibility for delivery of the Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020 in the Council area. Recommendation It is recommended that Members note the above nomination by the SDLP. Paul McCormick Head of Economic Development 30 August 2018

APPENDIX 1ED

Invitation from Vice President of Foshan Council of promoting International Trade, Mr Liu and Vice president of Foshan Chamber of Commerce, Ms Chen

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Foshan is very keen on building long a term relationship with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and would be delighted to welcome the Council. If you can get the preparation work done, we will coordinate and make arrangements accordingly.

APPENDIX 2ED

Background and Proposed Itinerary for Civic Visit to Foshan City, China in January 2019

About Foshan City, China

• Located in the centre of Pearl River Delta, close to Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, Foshan is a key centre of China’s new Guangdong, HongKong and Macau bay development strategy.

• Covers area of 38000 square Kilometres, population 7.5 million, 2017 GDP over 950 billion RMB (equivalent to over 100 billion in sterling). The economy is growing at the rate of 8.5% year on year.

• Foshan is part of the Guangzhou-Foshan metropolitan development with many underground, train and road links with Guangzhou City, a larger metropolitan area with over 20 million permanent residents in total.

• Foshan is one of the most important industrial centres in China, with a wealthy population and strong private sectors. 7 large private companies from Foshan were listed in the top 500 companies in China 2017.

• Foshan is home to some leading businesses in building material, ceramics, home electrical appliance, aluminium and stainless steel fabrication, furniture manufacturing, internet plus industries.

• Foshan City’s Bureau of Commerce, chamber of commerce, foreign affairs board and Council of promoting international trade are welcoming us to visit.

Key Aims & Objectives of Civic Visit to Foshan, China

• Establish a formal connection with the Foshan City government, developing a meaningful working relationship with Foshan in the areas of trade, investment, research, tourism, education and culture exchange, exploring the possibility of formally linking in as sister cities.

• Network with political and business circles in Foshan, visiting companies and trade centres from key sectors in Foshan, understanding the scale of the city’s economy and exploring opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation.

• Understanding Foshan’s cultural and heritage aspects, with a visit to it’s folk art centre, pottery museum, marshal art school and traditional medicine centres, exploring opportunities for an education exchange programme.

• Establishing a working relationship with Gaoming district, which is a district with large industrial sections and currently going through transformation such as the new Airport project.

• Showcasing Lisburn Castlereagh’s core industry clusters, tourism offer and investment opportunities in order to lay down the ground work for a potential trade mission for local businesses which could take place later in 2019.

Proposed Civic Visit Itinerary

Time: 2nd/3rd week in January 2019

Fly from Dublin to Guangzhou, many airlines operate on this route including KLM, Air France, Emirates, Turkish Airline, the stop over point depending on the airline.

Trip total duration: 7 days with activity outlined below:

Day 1: Depart

Day 2: Arrive in Guangzhou Baiyun Airport in the afternoon, then transfer to Foshan.

Day 3: Morning reception hosted by Foreign Affairs Board of Foshan City, meeting leaders of the City (Mayor, Chairman, Head of Bureau of Commerce, Trade development, Head of Foreign Affairs, Chair of Chamber of Commerce, etc). Networking event hosted by Chamber of Commerce in the afternoon,

meeting key sectors and Heads of major businesses with presentation on LCCC industries. Welcome dinner hosted by Foshan City government.

Day 4: Visit to Foshan’s important cultural and heritage sites, including Folk Art Institute, Chinese Medicine Institute, Foshan University. Afternoon visit to Gaoming district to hear about the airport project and other infrastructure projects in the district. Visit to Yonglijian Aluminium Company and Monalisa ceramic company.

Day 5: Site visits to ceramic, and furniture trading centres including visit to BoFFin Machinery and Electronic Company.

Day 6: Visit to major travel agent with a presentation on LCCC tourism offer. Visit to the pottery art centre prior to meeting with a Chinese Investment Company to talk about inward investment options.

Day 7: Arrive into Dublin Airport

Itinerary is subject to travel, Foshan officials’ schedules and logistic arrangements*

ANNUAL DINNER

Thursday 11th October 2018 at 7.00pm

Larchfield Estate, Lisburn

Guest Speaker: Rory Best Ulster, Ireland, British & Irish Lions

SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL TO LCCC Our event Gold sponsors will receive: >Complimentary table for 10 at the dinner >LCCC logo promoted prominently on all printed material such as tickets, flyers, menus etc. >Pop up display banners at venue >opportunity to distribute promotional material and corporate merchandise on tables >verbal accreditations on the night >pre-event publicity with photo shoot and press release in advance of event >photography with guests on the night >post event publicity with press release and photos sent to local press >extensive coverage on social media and on the Chamber’s website GOLD SPONSORSHIP - £1,500

APPENDIX 3ED

APPENDIX 4ED

City of Lisburn and Castlereagh 2018 Pipe Band Championship – Evaluation The Event The Pipe Band championship was a one-day event held in Moira Demesne. The 2018 event attracted 46 bands and 47 drum majors, with approximately 4,500 people on site. At least 1,900 cars were parked in Moira Demesne throughout the day with an additional 8 coaches. The bands came from all over Northern Ireland and the South. On the day the site was heavily branded with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council banners and there was a hospitality marquee for members, judges and VIPs to enjoy refreshments provided by RSPBA (NI). The tourism exhibition trailer was also on site for the duration of the event, assisting visitors with their enquiries and distributing literature on the area and advertising upcoming events. A number of other retail and hospitality traders were also on site. Many of the participants walked into the village and feedback from the local businesses has been positive, especially with the hospitality sector having a good trading day on the day of the Pipe Band Championships. Before the Event Prior to the event LCCC promoted the Championship on its website, Social Media and in the local press. An advert was placed in the Ulster Star on the 2 weeks prior to the event and a photo shoot and press release also featured. RSPBA (NI) also promoted the event through newsletters, calendar of events, and their website. Banners were also created to advertise the event and these were placed in Council premises in the weeks leading up to the event. RSPBA (NI) also place an electronic sign outside the Demesne in the lead up to the event, primarily to inform people of traffic delays on the day but this also acted as an advertise.

APPENDIX 5

Copy of Advert used in the Press

Screen shots from Social Media Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Photo Shoot and Press Release The Council arranged a photo shoot at Moira Demesne which was picked up by the local press and the picture appeared in the Ulster Star.

Costs As the majority of the equipment is delivered and put in place on Friday afternoon, overnight security is required as the Council has experienced issues in the past due to vandalism. A summary breakdown is attached below: Expenditure Adverts in Ulster Star £300 Photographer – on the day and photoshoot £300 Security and stewarding £1,825 Equipment Hire £1,345 Staff costs £500 Adverting banners £230 Total £4,500 NB: The staff costs are an estimate as they haven’t been processed through the system at the time this report was compiled.

Conclusion By hosting this event the Council received positive publicity and has continued to experience positive relationships with RSPBA (NI). Additional bed-nights were reported from the local accommodation providers around the event and feedback was positive from local traders who experienced increased footfall. A similar event should be considered for August 2019. Recommendation It is recommended that Members consider supporting a similar proposal to bid for a 2019 Pipe Band Championship, with a budget of £4,500 allocated towards technical support. Andrew Kennedy Tourism Development Manager 15 August 2018

APPENDIX 6ED

APPENDIX 7ED

Members will be aware that there are currently a number of digital and broadband funding opportunities available cross N. Ireland, which have the potential to progress the Councils ambitions in relation to enhanced broadband infrastructure and digitalisation.

This comes as part of a number of potential funding streams including the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Challenge Fund, Belfast Region City Deal and the Confidence & Supply Agreement monies which have been allocated for broadband in predominantly rural areas of Northern Ireland.

The following provides an overview of current position with each of these funding streams:

1. THE FULL FIBRE NORTHERN IRELAND PROGRAMME (FFNI)

Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is delivering superfast broadband and local full fibre networks to the nation:

DCMS launched its £190m Gigabit broadband challenge fund in December 2017. UK public bodies can now bid for funding designed to accelerate the rate at which Full Fibre networks are made available across the UK

The Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme is designed to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks in rural and urban locations across the whole of the UK.

LFFN aims to:

Stimulate more commercial investment to deliver more gigabit-capable connectivity

Directly maximise the availability and benefit of gigabit-capable broadband services to public sector, business and residential users

Improve commercial investment conditions in local areas

Although it is likely to directly improve availability of high bandwidth connectivity in some areas, its main effect will be felt more slowly through the commercial investment that will follow in time and will therefore, experience more long-term benefits.

Belfast City Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council made successful bids for Wave 2 funding. Liam Hannaway, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wrote to other council Chief Executives on 26th June to ask for their support in creating a consortium to submit a collective bid for Wave 3, called Full Fibre Northern Ireland (FFNI). The response has been unanimously positive, and the NMDDC team has worked closely with those remaining councils to develop an approach. A Solace paper presented to all Chief Executives on 3rd of August was supported to take this project forward. With the exception of Belfast City Council, all other Councils are part of this bid.

As part of this wider bid, LCCC will seek a suitably experienced consultant to develop an application to the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Challenge Fund at a maximum cost of up to £25,000. This will involve the scoping out and development of a robust business case and funding required.

2. GIGABIT BROADBAND VOUCHER SCHEME

A £67m Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was launched by DCMS in 2018, these vouchers can be used by small businesses and the local communities around them to contribute to the installation cost of faster connections using gigabit-capable infrastructure, i.e. full fibre broadband sometimes known as fibre to the premise(s).

With increasing use of cloud-based services (data storage and payroll for example), streamed services, voice and video conferencing, and cyber security measures today’s connectivity speeds may begin to slow under the impact of increased traffic. Gigabit-capable connections will allow users to increase download and upload speeds according to their need well into the future.

Small to medium sized businesses can claim a voucher worth up to £3,000 and residents can claim a voucher worth £500 as part of a group project. This scheme is administered by DCMS and is only accessible through their registered broadband service providers, therefore, local business and communities apply direct to DCMS. LCCC has given their commitment to raise the profile of this scheme, promotion will be carried out initially with the Chairman of the Development Committee before the end of August as part of a dedicated promotional campaign to the Lisburn Castlereagh area.

3. WHITEHALL – STREET WORKS TOOLKIT

As part of the government’s commitment to improve the availability of high-quality, reliable connectivity that businesses and communities need and rely upon a ‘Barrier Busting Task Force’ (made up of a cross Whitehall team) has been charged with addressing barriers such as access to private property and planning regulations. In order to move broadband delivery plans forward, LCCC will be promoting the uptake and adherence to the newly produced ‘Street Works Toolkit’ that has been designed to help local authorities make their area a more attractive place to deploy cutting-edge digital infrastructure, whilst ensuring the work is to a high standard and the integrity of the roads is maintained. See attached letter to the Chief Executive at APPENDIX 7(a).

4. LCCC DIGI GROWTH PROGRAMME

A funding application for the LCCC Digi Growth Programme is currently with Invest NI as part of the ERDF Growth and Jobs Programme (2014-2020). Members will recall that this was taken to the June 2018 meeting of the Development Committee. The Digi Growth Programme will assist up on 340 businesses located within the Lisburn Castlereagh area over a 4-year period. Each business selected to participate will

benefit from a digital/technology health check and up to 24 hours of tailored specialist support to enable them to adopt digital technology to the benefit of their business. The programme will consist of 3 streams as follows:

Stream 1: Introduction to Ecommerce, Digital Marketing and New Technology: This will include support such as selling through established platforms such as EBay and Amazon as well as monitoring digital market success through, for example, Google Analytics.

Stream 2: Develop an Ecommerce Digital or Technology Offering: This includes developing an ecommerce strategy as well as digital transformation consultancy support to help businesses align with a digitally-focused world.

Stream 3: Ecommerce & Technology for Export and Business Growth: This includes developing an ecommerce-based export plan and using digital technologies to develop new products and services

5. DEPARTMENT OF THE ECONOMY – CONFIDENCE & SUPPLY BROADBAND FUNDING

Last year, the Government announced funding of £75m per year over two years to provide ultrafast broadband of speeds of more than 100Mbps as part of its supply and confidence deal with the DUP.

In April, the Department for the Economy announced it would begin a consultation with political parties on how to use the £150m to best improve supply in predominantly rural areas of Northern Ireland. Currently an Open Market Review (OMR) is being undertaken by DfE to look at coverage, key providers such as BT and Virgin Media and their future plans over the next 3 year period, thereby allowing for gaps in current and future provision to be identified. The subsequent timetable for the launch of the Public Consultation is early October 2018.

6. 5G URBAN CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PROJECT

As part of Smart Belfast, Lisburn Castlereagh had provided a letter of support of Belfast’s application to the Department for Communities, Media and Sports (DCMS) 5G Urban Connected Communities project. Unfortunately notification has now been received that this application was unsuccessful. The assessors noted that the bid was both ‘highly credible and viable’ and ranked strongly in a competition that attracted over 100 applications. Only one UK city will be chosen for the project and this decision has not yet been made public.

While this decision is disappointing, the concept of a digitally connected ‘smart district’ also forms part of the emerging Belfast Region City Deal. And many of the concepts, projects and partner proposals that emerged from the DCMS bid are also highly relevant for this smart district proposal.

BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL (BRCD)

The Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) comprises the six councils of Lisburn and Castlereagh City, Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The six partner Councils of the BRCD have set out a vision for the development of digital and data infrastructure across the Region to support the growth of productivity, economic growth and job opportunities. An ambitious proposition has been developed which identifies how the region can effectively build and share capabilities for digital innovation projects that will accelerate key sectors and support productivity growth across the economy. T The opportunities and challenges from all six local authority districts within the City Deal area were investigated. Some key digital issues cut across the districts. These included: • The changing labour market and importance of digital skills; • The strength of key sectors including cybersecurity, software development, financial services, engineering, health, and increasingly IoT, data and the creative industries; • The scope for productivity gains in large existing sectors including manufacturing and agri-food; • The potentially transformative impact of 5G and becoming the first city-scale testbed for 5G connectivity; • A lack of rural connectivity; and • A siloed ecosystem as a barrier to innovation. These factors and others, combined with engagement with public and private sector stakeholders, has led to a vision being set out of what the future of the region could be with the help of investment in digital capabilities. The BRCD vision is to leverage the region’s strengths in cybersecurity, data, software development, and increasingly innovation, to create a world-class offer in secure infrastructure and applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). This offer will be used to upgrade the region’s key sectors as identified in the BRCD Industrial Framework., and to prepare the region’s workforce for disruption from new technologies, bringing communities into the digital economy.

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SOLACE FFNI Update 03/08/18 1

What is LFFN?

The Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is designed to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks in rural and urban locations across the whole of the UK.

LFFN aims to:

• Stimulate more commercial investment to deliver more gigabit-capable connectivity

• Directly maximise the availability and benefit of gigabit-capable broadband services to public sector, business and residential users

• Improve commercial investment conditions in local areas It will have important long-term benefits. Although it is likely to directly improve availability of high bandwidth connectivity in some areas, its main effect will be felt more slowly through the commercial investment that will follow in time. The LFFN Challenge Fund is a capital grant programme of up to £200m, delivered in competitive waves, to help deliver the fastest and most reliable digital communications network available. £95m remains to be allocated to projects in the remaining Wave 3 round, which is expected imminently. Funding awards will be made on a first come first served basis, to projects that demonstrate a robust business case that meets the LFFN programme’s objectives.

Belfast City Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council made successful bids for Wave 2 funding.

What is Full Fibre Northern Ireland (FFNI)?

In the course of developing its own project approach, it became clear to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) that it would be more likely to obtain LFFN funding, and more likely to obtain a higher level of funding, by working together with other Councils to submit a creative and innovative collective bid for Northern Ireland. There are strong indications that an individual bid is much less likely to be successful.

Liam Hannaway wrote to other council Chief Executives on 26th June to ask for their support in creating a consortium to submit a collective bid for Wave 3.

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SOLACE FFNI Update 03/08/18 2

The response has been unanimously positive, and the NMDDC team has worked closely with those of other councils to develop the approach. Full Fibre Northern Ireland (FFNI) is the name we have given to the consortium of ten Northern Ireland Councils who will work together to submit a Wave 3 bid.

Belfast City Council will focus on the deployment of its Wave 2 funding, but will support the consortium with advice based on its own experience. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will deploy its Wave 2 funding, but will also play an active part in the FFNI consortium in order to make a further Wave 3 bid.

At this stage, the consortium is a joint project, not an entity. If the consortium approach is supported by DCMS at the initial presentation and Strategic Outline Case stages, the consortium is likely to put in place more formal mechanisms to support further bid development. We do not envisage that a joint venture will be required, but a Memorandum of Agreement may be useful in due course.

What will FFNI do?

The consortium will develop and submit a collective bid to DCMS, aiming to secure a substantial investment for fibre connectivity across Northern Ireland. Working together, we will have the scale to demonstrate innovative approaches to resolving some of the historic issues of digital infrastructure in Northern Ireland. We will describe how DCMS and other funding will be used effectively to deliver positive changes in that market. The NMDDC FFNI team will lead the development of the consortium bid, working closely with councils’ LFFN leads and their teams. Together, we will ensure that the consortium bid represents the best ideas from across the consortium, and is more than simply a collection of individual bids. We will ensure that the objectives of each council are met individually as well as collectively. The details of the bid will be developed over the coming weeks. What is the LFFN Wave 3 process?

Wave 3 has not yet been formally opened, but DCMS has outlined how it will differ from earlier waves. Wave 3 will be an iterative process in which bids are developed in progressively more detail if they pass a series of reviews with DCMS. The estimated dates for key stages of the expected process are shown below.

Stage Estimated date

Outline bid concept – first presentation to DCMS

Early August 2018

Strategic Outline Case - presentation to DCMS Investment Panel

End August 2018

Assurance phase - 5 Case Model October 2018

Funding award TBC

Procurement May 2019

SOLACE FFNI Update 03/08/18 3

Liam Hannaway and the FFNI team will represent the interests all the councils of the consortium through the key presentations to DCMS. They will describe the compelling case for a major investment to develop digital infrastructure in Northern Ireland. What SOLACE support is required?

The success of the FFNI Wave 3 bid relies on the strength, agility, and consistent messages of the consortium. The continued support of SOLACE members for the consortium will help to deliver important benefits for Northern Ireland. Further communications

Further updates are planned at key stages in the Wave 3 bid process. For further information, please contact your council LFFN Lead.

Digital Sculpture Trail in Hillsborough Forest.

The main theme being suggested for the Digital Sculpture Trail is Innovation with sub-themes of:

Time

Motion

Sound

Harmony

Reflection

Science, and

Horticulture

The following is a list of the suggested people for the assessment panel:-

1. Chairman of Development Committee – Ald. W. Leathem2. Chairman of Leisure Committee - Ald. P. Porter3. Arts Service Manager - Siobhan McCormick4. Head of Development - Paul McCormick5. Tourism Development Manager - Andrew Kennedy6. Art Loves - on an advisory/consultancy capacity7. Aecom - on an advisory/consultancy capacity

Item 10 of the Report of the Head of Economic Development refers

SPONSORSHIP - UK Telehealthcare Conference Overview Inspire Business Centre, in partnership with UK Telehealthcare, is hosting Northern Ireland’s first telehealthcare showcase at La Mon Hotel on 3rd October 2018. Our event, Inspiring Innovation in Digital Health (IIDH), was created in response to LCCC’s networking reception at Westminster earlier this year, which was hosted by Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. The event feeds into LCCC’s inward investment and development strategy by underlining the area’s offering as the best connected City in Northern Ireland with a distinct package of advantages for companies in the digital healthcare sector. It also supports the Council’s capability, as a partner in the Belfast Region City Deal, of growing the area’s strengths in terms of development in Innovation & Digital, one of the four pillars of that ambitious proposition.

IIDH will showcase the area as a great place to do business by demonstrating how telecare services can transform lives and showcasing the latest technology and equipment to monitor and assure the well-being of the public. The event’s objectives are to: Health and Care • Address the needs for a growing population who are living longer with long term

conditions • Respond to the needs of an aging population – an estimated increase of 28% by

2025 • Recognise the challenges of a diminishing health and care workforce • Improve patient and service user outcomes • Reduce cost in order to reach more citizens who have health, social care and

housing needs • Improve the quality of life of patients, service users and carers • Raise awareness of digital health technologies to encourage clinicians, services

providers and other professionals to prescribe technology enabled health and care services

Commercial • Highlight local companies in this space who will have the opportunity to grow their

offerings and business by collaborating and partnering with companies in the rest of the UK, EU and further afield

• Highlight the opportunities for companies in the rest of the UK, EU and further

afield to trade in or locate to Lisburn and Castlereagh

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• Highlight Lisburn and Castlereagh’s quality accommodation, communications

infrastructure, digital excellence, affordable workforce and so on.

About Us Inspire Business Centre - one of two strong LEAs in the LCCC area - has been growing businesses and social enterprises at Dundonald since 1995, as well as offering a wide range of educational and community engagement programmes. UKTelehealthcare, Inspire’s project partner, is an independent and impartial membership organisation for telecare and telehealth professionals, service providers, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Registered Social Landlords, suppliers and organisations with a related professional interest. Its mission is to support health and care professionals and suppliers in delivering the widest choice and range of appropriate Technology Enabled Care Services to patients, service users and carers, while raising awareness and encouraging the use of technology. UKTelehealthcare delivers 12 teleconferences for members throughout the UK every year. We already have over 20 major suppliers of the latest offerings in digital health technology signed up for our Northern Ireland marketplace and are aiming to recruit another 10 over the next few weeks. As well as the exhibition showcase, there will be three Masterclasses during the day on key topics for this audience. Speakers who are already committed include Kevin McSorley, Executive Director of Fold Telecare, Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO of ORCHA and Brian Donnelly of CECOPS. Around 800 sectoral professionals from across NI and ROI are being invited to attend, along with representatives of local telecare businesses, care providers, charities, the media and political decision-makers. Conference Agenda: Tue, 2nd October VIP Dinner on Digital Healthcare Technology for 20-25 guests at La Mon Hotel Wed, 3rd October Exhibition Showcase opens at 10am 3 Masterclasses (exact timings to be confirmed) In addition, exhibitors are being offered the opportunity to avail of a Lisburn and Castlereagh Tourism Trip on the afternoon before the conference, so they can see a bit more of the attractions of the area. £3k sponsorship includes:

Inspire Lisburn Castlereagh logo/branding on all printed and virtual marketing communications

Invitation for the Council to attend/speak at the opening ceremony

Invitation for the Council to attend/speak at a private VIP Dinner at La Mon the evening before the event

Pop up display banners at the dinner and venue

Opportunity to distribute promotional material and corporate merchandise at the exhibition showcase marketplace

Verbal accreditations at the pre-event dinner and at the opening of the event

Event publicity with photo shoot and press release

Photography with guests at the dinner and during the conference

Extensive coverage on social media and on Inspire’s website

If you require any further information for this sponsorship proposal, please do not hesitate to let us know. Mark Brotherston CEO Inspire Business Centre

Key Personnel

Enda Shields - Contracts Manager

Conor Mcconville- Project Manager

Aaron Fleming- Site Manager & Trader

Liaison Officer

Rebecca Henderson- Public Liaison Officer

APPENDIX 10

PORTAVOGIE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 12/8/18 – The Harbour

Background.

The harbour and fishing industry was the setting for the Portavogie Seafood Festival with local seafood at its heart, a fishing themed street theatre, storytelling and competitions. The Seafood festival is a fish market and Artisan food event offering a free family day out, set in the harbour surrounds, with seafood produce, children’s entertainment and celebrity Chefs Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn cooking seafood produce throughout the day.

Visit Experience.

The harbour was the backdrop with an area to the right and left used for the various activities going on. On arrival placards and bunting were visible around the area to direct and show visitors to the site. The event had yellow AA road signs from minor roads and directional notices on display pointing to activities taking place. The right side of the dock had a dozen gazebos with fresh fish for sale and free samples of prawns and mussels. There was a Tourism Trailer located here with a member of staff standing distributing leaflets.

My first observation was the brightly coloured gazebo’s which initially caught your attention. The Council had invested in all the same blue/green colour which was a lovely match with the deck chairs. This showed a generic brand image for the event. There were several deck chairs on this side with a brass band playing and a number of spectators enjoying the music.

The left side of the venue brought you down past the warehouse. This side of the dock had attracted most of the visitors as it had a lot more going on. There were artisan food producers, chef demonstrations and food themed family fun. The children’s area had several sea linked activities such as:

• make your own mermaid tails, seashell necklaces and fish hats • a sandpit and various touch tank activities • The warehouse doubled up as a dry area for Children’s activities and tables

had been placed for food and beverages.

The warehouse had been decorated appropriately with a nautical sea theme. Outside of the warehouse was another large area with a cooking demonstration at the front and celebrity chefs Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn cooking up various seafood delights for the audience. Surrounding the kitchen was various food outlets offering Paella, scampi and seafood with alternative options to cater for everyone’s tastes like crepes and burgers. There was an excellent selection of quality food on offer.

In the centre of this area was a large matted area with children’s games and seating surrounding this. The main gravity for the visitors was both the cooking demonstrations and the Strongman Trawler Pull across the harbour.

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Conclusion

The event would be similar to Moira Speciality regarding artisan producers and family entertainment. Overall the organisers used the industrial site very well and it seemed to attract the local community. None of the area was overcrowded but parking was very restrictive. The site did not have any wardens or security and people seemed to park on verges and pathways. It led to families walking on the road and people parking everywhere. The use of a site for additional parking was needed.

The main learning point from this benchmarking exercise in my opinion is the branding. All the Gazebos and decks chairs matched the Council corporate colours and did catch the visitor’s eye. The free matted area in the centre and large kids games were well used and a nice touch for families. This is something LCCC could copy. Overall the event was an enjoyable day for visitors with quality food on offer.

Right side of the Harbour

:

Left-hand side of Harbour

Left hand side of the Harbour

Left hand side of Harbour

Veronica Kearney

Tourism Development Officer

The Big Grill – Dublin

Visit - Friday 17th August 2018 to assist in the research for the Lisburn & Castlereagh Food and Drink initiative for 2019.

Background.

The Big Grill is Europe’s largest BBQ event –now in its 5th year the event runs for 4 days, Thursday 16th August to Sunday 19th August. The Festival celebrates the art of cooking with fire & smoke and brings chefs, cooks and pit-masters from Ireland, UK and further afield. Together with over 20,000 visitors to smell, taste, discover and learn about all kinds of barbequing, grilling and smoking.

Over 20 restaurants join the traders for the festival weekend with the only rule being that they must cook with live fire. The founder Andy Noonan has created a distinct international street food vibe with New York, London, Buenos Aires and Birmingham all being represented.

This is a ticketed only event and entrance costs between €18 - €22 pp. Tickets are purchased in advance through Eventbright. Upon entry participants purchase ‘Smokin’s’ (vouchers) to purchase your goods from the vendors. €1 = 1 smokin available in books of €10 or €20. Tokens could be purchased in several Smokin’s huts placed around the event.

Visit Experience.

Entering Herbert Park via Northumberland Road the signage was poor. The entrance system was well manned and organised. The site was divided in 2 halves – left and right sides offered a slightly different experience. Traders were assembled in a circular display to maximise space in the centre for relaxing, eating, socialising and generally soaking up the atmosphere.

In each half music played and created a buzz around the grounds. The smell of charcoal and food filled the air. Some traders worked from mobile catering units others from stretched tepee or gazebos decorated with string lights. This all created a very relaxed atmosphere for people of all ages enjoying good food and local produce.

Several different types of craft beers, ciders and gins were available. There was a designated area with individual stalls selling a host of beers and ciders giving smaller independent traders the opportunity to test the market with their products.

The marketing and branding of the event was excellent. All stalls and trader’s stands had the same colour scheme and signage themes which added to the appearance of the event.

Traders were happily engaging with visitors and selling their products, explaining the process and methods of preparation and cooking. The emphasis was on quality, flavour and taste.

APPENDIX 12ED

http://biggrillfestival.com/ list of traders.

On both Saturday and Sunday a host of children’s activities were organised to keep the little ones entertained. Including a magic show, slime making, art workshops and puppet shows. This is something that Tourism could implement in future events.

Conclusion

Over all, the event was well organised and offered an excellent evening of food and drink to visitors. The atmosphere created by open fire cooking is unique. The concept has worked well for the location and is very successful with the event running for its 5th year. It does have a feel of LCCC Moira Speciality Food Fair on a larger scale. The use of tokens to alleviate the issue of traders managing cash and card payments is beneficial.

Some may feel that the event entrance fee is on the more expensive side and the goods inside the event are quite expensive. The pricing strategy would be hard to implement in Northern Ireland, as most of the LCCC food and drink events and initiatives organised offer free entrance. However the uniqueness of the event and the atmosphere created offset the costs. The platform offered to both local and national producers was outstanding and the knock on economic benefits to the local area and economy can only be positive. There is no comparable event in Northern Ireland to this concept of event and LCCC could incorporate some of The Big Grill’s ethos into future food and drinks initiatives in the city.

Photos

Entrance

Bar Area

Props

Craft Beer Area

Cooking Techniques

LCCC Service Transformation Risk Register

1 31/08/2018

Ref. Category

Opp

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Risk Description

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Impa

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Like

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Risk Owner Review Frequency

RR 1 Strategic Transformational Change

Threat Lack of robustness in evidence to support the area plan strategy in preparation for an examination in public.

4 3 12

RAP 1

4 2 8 D Rogan

3 Months

RR 2 Strategic Transformational Change

Threat Failing to deliver on capital programme in timely way.

3 3 9

RAP 2

3 1 3 D Rogan

6 Months

RR 3 Reputation Threat Community plan - DFC not getting programming / partnership established.

3 4 12

RAP 3

3 3 9 D Rogan

3 Months

RR 4 Reputation Threat The transfer of the reputational damage that emanates from the emerging risks in respect of LCAC ongoing review.

3 3 9

RAP 4

3 2 6 D Rogan

3 Months

RR 5 Financial Threat The interdepencies and interworking relationship that emanates from the inherited memorandum of understanding between LCCC and Lagan Navigation Trust.

4 2 8

RAP 5

4 1 4 D Rogan

6 Months

RR 6 Development &

Regeneration

Threat Failure of the Department of Infrastructure to bring together in a coordinated way an integrated metropolitan transport plan which compliments and supports our merging land use area planned strategy.

4 4 16

RAP 6

4 3 12 D RoganImmediate /

Within 1 Month

RR 7 Reputation Threat Lack of coordinated Community Engagement leading to reputational damage and apathy in respect of engagement processes both within the Council and amongst our strategic partners.

3 2 6

RAP 7

3 1 3 D Rogan

6 Months

RR 8 Financial Threat Lack of robust evidence trails in supporting equality, rural and sustainability screening for Capital Projects, Public Realm and Policy Development.

4 3 12

RAP 8

4 2 8 D Rogan

3 Months

RR 9 Financial Threat Legal challenges in respect of Transformation initiatives including:- Council policies - Capital Investment Decision - Fund Awards - Planning determinations and Zoning within the Area Plan

3 3 9

RAP 9

3 2 6 D Rogan

3 Months

APPENDIX 4 DSTD

Likely 40%-75% Likely to happen at some point within

the next 1-2 years. Circumstances occassionally

encountered (few times a year).

3 6 9 12 -12 -9

Unlikely 10% - 40% Only likely to happen 3 or more years.

2 4 6 8 -8 -6

Very Unlikely < 10% Has happened rarely or never

before.

1 2 3 4 -4 -3

Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Exceptional Significant

Operational /Service

Disruption 1 day

Disruption 2-3 days

Service disruption 3-5

days

Service disruption 5+

days

Major improvement to

services, generally or across a broad

range

Major improvement to

service or significant

improvement to critical service

area

Reputation

Contained within section /

unit or directorate

Adverse local publicity or local public opinion

aware.

Adverse local publicity of a

major and persistent

nature.

Adverse and persistent

national media coverage.

Positive national press National

award or recognition or

elevated status by Local government.

Recognition of successful initiative. Sustained positive

recognition and support from local press.

Personal Safety

Minor injury or discomfort to

an individual or several people.

Severe injury to an individual or several people.

Major injury to an individual or several people

Death of an individual or

several people.

Major improvement to the health, welfare and

safety of stakeholders.

Significant improvement to

the health, welfare and

safety of stakeholders.

Personal Privacy Infringement

Isolated individual

personal detail compromised /

revealed.

Some individual personal details compromised /

revealed.

Many individual personal details compromised /

revealed.

All personal details

compromised or revealed.

Legal Duties (Litigation or fines)

Departmental £5k to £15k

Corporate £25k to £50k

Departmental £15k to £25k

Corporate £50k to £75k

Departmenal £25k to £50k

Corporate £75k to £100k

Departmenal £50k + Corporate

£100k +

Financial< £5K

Up to 10% of budget

£5k - £50k Up to 25% of

budget

£50k - £100k Up to 50% of

budget

> £100k Up to 75% of budget

Producing more than £25k

Producing up to £15k

Objectives / Targets

Slight delay less than 2

weeks.

3 weeks – 2 months

Major delay – 2-3 months

Complete failure of

project/extreme delay – 3 months

or more

THREATS OPPORTUNITIES

16 -16 -128 12

IMPA

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SEV

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YVery Likely > 75% Regular occurrence. Circumstances

frequently encountered - Daily / weekly / monthly.

LIKE

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No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1Independently review each policy as they develop in line with Members ambitions for their area.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson Sep-18 Ongoing

2Carry out own independent shadow examination by legal iminent representation.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson Sep-18 Ongoing

3Continually monitor and lobby department of Infrastructure for more complete guidance.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson Sep-18 Ongoing

4 Send staff to UK Councils to witness independent examinations. 22/02/2018 L.Jackson Sep-18 Ongoing

5

Continually keep under review our evidence base for various policies and subject to Member approval bring further robustness to the data where required.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson Sep-18 Ongoing

RISK ACTION PLAN 1 - Area Plan Strategy

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1 See Capital Projects - CRR.

2 Redefine current job descriptions and appoint appropriately qualified personnel. 22/02/2018 D.Rogan Mar-18 Ongoing

Temporary employee transferred. Awaiting ongoing Transformation Directorate to be

3 Use procurement framework solutions where appropriate. 22/02/2018 D.Rogan Ongoing

4Embed a risk based approach in line with the 10 golden rules of risk management for capital development.

22/02/2018 D.Rogan OngoingNow adopted. Next stage is to ensure it is embedded through programme approach.

RISK ACTION PLAN 2 - Capital Programme

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1 Lobby Department for Communities for guidance and advocacy. 22/02/2018 C.McWhirter Apr-18 Ongoing

Community Planning Working Group established with DfC.

2 Implement a monitoring regime against draft action plan. 22/02/2018 C.McWhirter Apr-18 Complete This is being integrated

with the Council's monitoring system.

3 Build capacity both within the organisation and with the partners. 22/02/2018 C.McWhirter Ongoing Ongoing

4

Review of current draft action plan incorporating lessons learnt for the Strategic Community Planning Partnership as we develop second generation action plan.

22/02/2018 C.McWhirter Apr-19 Newly Assigned

RISK ACTION PLAN 3 - Community Plan

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1 Complete out an independent review. 22/02/2018 P.McCormick Mar-18 OngoingMonthly reports being brought to Committee. Independent review complete.

2

Review funding conditions and put in place requisite improvements to ensure LCAC respond accordingly to their draft Improvement Plan.

22/02/2018 P.McCormick Sep-18 Ongoing Await adoption of LCAC response.

3

Ensure all recommendations and lessons learned from the independent review are incorporated within the Councils Policies and Procedures.

22/02/2018 P.McCormick Apr-18 OngoingWorking with Central Support Services and SCPP.

RISK ACTION PLAN 4 - LCAC

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1Carry out a review in conjunction with key stakeholders in respect of relationship with Lagan Navigation Trust.

22/02/2018 P.McCormick Jun-18 OngoingIndependent review has been commissioned.

2 Ensure Financial Services and Internal Audit agree with any funding transfers. 22/02/2018 P.McCormick Ongoing

Incomplete as we await the outcome of the review.

3

Further embed transferred employee within the LCCC processes including all the relevant controls in respect of financial, management, procurement and staffing.

22/02/2018 P.McCormick ongoingThis may be subject to change and is dependent on the outcome of the review.

RISK ACTION PLAN 5 - Lagan Navigation Trust

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1

Continue to engage and lobby with Department of Infrastructure for further guidance and improvements. Thus ensuring the land use and the transport policy development are coherent.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson ongoing

Correspondence continues to be exchanged and Committee being continually updated. Update to be brought to the Planning Committee in June.

2 Council to carry out its own infrastructure assessment subject to Member approval. 22/02/2018 L.Jackson Jun-18 Ongoing

Karen McShane being commissioned in respect of this with detailed brief and assessments of needs conducted.

3

Council to develop strategic master plans for key areas including City Centre which will incorporate transport issues and car parking provision.

22/02/2018 L.Jackson OngoingFirst phase of City Centre Masterplan complete.

RISK ACTION PLAN 6 - Transport Plan

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1

Develop a Community Engagement Framework building on the already established Capital Development Community Engagement Framework.

22/02/2018 MCU Dec-18 Ongoing

2Coordinate engagements through the internal Communication Engagements Group.

22/02/2018 C.McWhirter ongoingStill embryonic in nature but is continuing

3 A Local Community Group Network Alliance. 22/02/2018 R.Black Sep-18 Ongoing

A brief has been established.

4 Embed use of citizen space as the default for Council Engagement activities. 22/02/2018 MCU Complete

Whilst it may not be citizen space CMT have endorsed a digital first approach.

5 Develop controls for third parties to adhere to when consulting our behalf. 22/02/2018 MCU Dec-18

RISK ACTION PLAN 7 - Community Engagement

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

Incorporate screening within the Committee report template. P.McCormick Jun-18 Ongoing

Members have adopted key templates to ensure this is embedded. Work continues to make this sistemic and indemic. Project Management handbook being created for CMT consideration.

Embed in a systemic way the screening process within the Councils approach to Capital programme and project management which will be included in the overall handbook. Supported by the Equality Officer Corporate Systems.

D.Rogan Aug-18 Ongoing

Members have adopted key templates to ensure this is embedded. Work continues to make this sistemic and indemic. Project Management handbook being created for CMT consideration.

RISK ACTION PLAN 8 - Lack of robust evidence trails in supporting equality, rural and sustainability screening for Capital Projects, Public Realm and Policy Development.

ACTION PLAN

No. Action RequiredDate

AssignedResponsible

PersonTarget Date Status Tracking Comments

1 Carry out independent examination of each Policy by Critical friend. L.Jackson Sep-18

2 Mock independent examination. L.Jackson Nov-18

3 Issue Member guidance on Policy Development. L.Jackson Mar-18 Ongoing

First iteration has been withdrawn following DfI guidance.

4 Invest in appropriate evidence based Policy Decision making. L.Jackson ongoing

Several policy development pieces are being developed including retail, office and housing.

5

Ongoing refreshing of officer and member training incorporating specific lessons learnt from other Councils and LCCC challenges.

L.Jackson ongoingDatabase refresh and specific Member training is underway.

6 Embed good governance around Capital Project & Programme Management. D.Rogan Apr-18 Ongoing

Members have adopted overall corporate governance. Officer governance agreed in principle but still to be implemented.

RISK ACTION PLAN 9 - Legal Challenges

ACTION PLAN

Risk Categories StatusImmediate / Within 1 Month

Compliance & Regulation Newly Assigned 3 MonthsOperational / Service Delivery Not Started 6 MonthsFinancial OngoingReputation CompleteStrategic Transformational ChangeDevelopment & RegenerationPeople & Culture

Opportunity / Threat Corporate ThemesTheme 1

Opportunity Theme 2 Threat Theme 3

Theme 4 Response Category Theme 5

TolerateTreatTransferTerminateTake the Opportunity

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION

DIRECTORATE PLAN

2018-2019

APPENDIX 5

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PART I

3 | P a g e

1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT 1.1 Overview of Context

This document represents the Service Transformation Directorate Plan for the period 2018-2019. This Plan is set within the context of the overarching high-level Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Corporate Plan 2018-2022 and represents the Service Transformation Directorate objectives and tasks which will contribute to the overall Council Strategy throughout that period.

1.2 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Strategy 2018-2022 and beyond – A Synopsis

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council will be a connected, growing city recognised locally and regionally as:

“A progressive, dynamic and inclusive council, working in partnership to develop our community and improve the quality of people’s lives”

Our Strategy is underpinned by the following Core Values: Respect Excellence Leadership Honesty Accountability Equality

1.3 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council – Strategic Themes, 2018 - 2022

The priorities for the Service Transformation Directorate for the next four years are centred on the following strategic themes. Theme 1: Leading Well Theme 2: Our Economy Theme 3: Health & Wellbeing Theme 4: Where we live Theme 5: Our Community Based on these themes the Directorate will align its business functions, processes, service innovation and development with challenging service delivery outcomes aligned to the needs of its customers.

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1.4 Corporate Considerations

As well as the core objectives relating to the work of each of the departments, there are a number of Council wide constraints which will impact across the entire operation of the Council and accordingly on all departments. Also. These corporate considerations are as follows:

• Incorporation of risk management principles into the various activities

of the Department i.e. priorities taken account of strategic and operational risks to our services e.g. Brexit, GDPR, health & safety, safeguarding and risks specific to our service areas etc.

• Continue to address levels of absenteeism across the Council. • Ensure effective and efficient financial management through

effective financial planning and the most efficient use of resources, with a view to realising efficiencies where possible, in keeping with the work plan of the Council’s Efficiency Review Steering Group.

• Operating annually within agreed budgets.

• Ensure the rates are kept low. • Demonstrate innovation and improved performance across our areas

of responsibility.

• Continue to be flexible to respond to opportunities and changing circumstances and demands.

• Actively seek and promote partnership and collaborative working.

1.5 SERVICE TRANSFORMATION Directorate Objectives 2018-2022

i. To develop and deliver an integrated, sustainable approach to economic growth, regeneration and investment.

ii. To deliver the tourism strategy as key part of our economy to increase the number of out of state tourists as a line to the regional tourism strategy.

iii. To prepare a robust Local Development Plan that delivers and supports

decisions on development management in line with the objective of the community plans, regional strategies and other organisational plans.

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iv. To manage the Development Management Process in an effective and efficient manner.

v. To deliver major Investment Projects as directed by organisational governance.

vi. To identify and lead on Transformation Initiatives as directed through the

Corporate Management Team meetings. vii. To facilitate the Community Planning process through the efficient

programme management of partners’ plans and strategies. viii. To manage and deliver Community Planning projects in response to

direction from the Strategic Community Planning Partnership.

2. SERVICE TRANSFORMATION - DIRECTORATE OVERVIEW With local government funding becoming squeezed in recent years, local authorities have had to employ a range of initiatives in order to achieve better value for money. Different approaches have been used to transform services in order to deliver more for less. LCCC is no different. In 2017, the Council created a Service Transformation directorate within our structure and recruited a Director to support and where necessary lead on transforming the organisation. This Directorate has responsibility for Service Transformation.

This Directorate has also a number of functional areas which the outcome of their work integrate with the functional roles of the other Directorates. For example; Economic Development, Tourism, Rural Development, Regeneration, Community Planning, Planning (Local Development and Development Management) and Investment Programme Delivery.

3. THE YEAR AHEAD 2018/19 FOR SERVICE TRANSFORMATION There are a number of strategic priorities for the Department in coming years as set out in both the Council’s Corporate Plan and Annual Business and Performance Improvement Plan. Work streams will continue to be corporately cross cutting and supportive of the developing community planning framework needs and transformation programme.

Through our community plan partnership approach we will develop joint solutions to shared challenges. This partnership will support the effective industrial strategy for the Belfast City Region Deal. It will deliver long term strategies of regeneration

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through growth sectors including retail, residential, hotel, office development, as well as programmes to support business growth.

We will work with the private sector Invest NI to attract and support investment in the city. We will ensure that Lisburn and Castlereagh City is business and investor friendly, through a range of initiatives including land use policy, forums for shared intelligence and promotion of our City at key events.

We will continue to work with our key partners at a sub-regional and regional level to secure a Belfast City Region Growth deal. By working with partners to secure this deal we will develop a long-term approach to investment in infrastructure and innovation, support key sectors such as tourism and digital and improve our skills and employability offer. This will ensure that the city region and Northern Ireland as a whole can improve productivity and competitiveness, thus promoting growth and prosperity.

We will work with a range of partners to invest in our infrastructure, tourism product offering and quality visitor servicing to enhance the visitor experience. The strategy builds on the Hillsborough ‘Gem’ offering which has a unique appeal and Royal story. We will do this through strong partnership working and investment to attract leisure and business tourists with a skills programme to match the demand.

Building on the published Preferred Options for the city we will launch our Draft Plan Strategy for the Local Development Plan (LDP) which will set out the strategic land use policies to guide development across the council area. In line with the regional Development Strategy this local plan strategy aims to influence how the city will continue to develop over the coming years.

The LDP will provide a framework for local decision making moving forward including the delivery of Development Management. It will support suitable growth by encouraging development where it can be of most benefit to the wellbeing of the community and the council area.

We will continue to work with developers as we produce tender opportunities and development briefs as directed by the member governance on the Investment Programme. These include the City Centre Hotel, Knockmore Link Road, Dundonald International Ice Bowl as well the public realm scheme in Hillsborough and Lisburn. Each of these proposals will be maximised to act as catalysts for regeneration and strategically positioned to align with other corporate objectives such as tourism development and regeneration.

We will ensure that the Council creates an environment which improves health and wellbeing through partnership working to provide our citizens with access to high quality spaces, appropriate housing and good health care.

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4 FINANCIAL INFORMATION The agreed budget for the Service Transformation Department for the year 2018/2019 is £2,555,060 The Budgeted Net expenditure for each unit within the Service Transformation Department is as follows:

Service Unit Expenditure Income

2018/2019 NET

Community Planning £179,820 £66,400 £113,420

Economic Development

£5,458,220 £2,880,030 £2,578,190

Planning £1,942,450 £2,079,000 - £136,550

TOTAL £7,580,490 £5,025,430 £2,555,060

5 MONITORING AND REVIEWING DEPARTMENTAL PLANS

It is intended to monitor progress of this Departmental Plan against its objectives and various tasks through monthly/quarterly review meetings with individual Heads of Service.

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PART II

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORATE SERVICE UNIT: SERVICE TRANSFORMATION PORTFOLIO OFFICE SERVICE UNIT PURPOSE – Identify and lead on transformation initiatives for the organisation

Implementation Details

Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Coordinate the programming of strategic priorities throughout the organisation

Leading Well All Ongoing Director & All

Manage the delivery of projects as per the organisation’s programming model

Leading Well All Ongoing Director & All

Develop an Engagement strategy for use by all council departments and partner agencies

Leading Well Health & Wellbeing Our Community

All Ongoing Director & All

Facilitate and support the review of the DIIB as an operating model

Leading Well All Ongoing Director & All

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORATE SERVICE UNIT: COMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICE UNIT PURPOSE – To facilitate the community planning process as set out in Part 10 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014.

Implementation Details

Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Ensure effective Implementation of the Community Plan Action Plan

Our Economy Heath & Wellbeing Where we live Our Community

6, 7 and 8 Nov 2019 CMcW Monitoring measures and Performance Improvement

Manage the development of two pilot locality plans

Our Economy Heath & Wellbeing Where we live Our Community

6, 7 and 8 Mar 2019 CMcW Plans delivered on time

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Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Manage data from partners to review the Community Plan process

Leading Well Our Economy Heath & Wellbeing Where we live Our Community

6, 7 and 8 Nov 2019 CMcW Up to date data and Community Plan reviewed on time

Develop and implement the Performance Management System for Community Planning

Leading Well 6, 7 and 8 Mar 2018 CMcW Performance Management System tested and operating as necessary

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORATE SERVICE UNIT: CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE UNIT PURPOSE – To lead on Capital Development for the Organisation

Implementation Details

Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Improve the organisations capital investment standards by using the redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl as an exemplar project

Leading Well Health & Wellbeing Where we live

5 and 6 Ongoing CH Successful delivery of the DIIB project within budget, to the required quality standards and within the programme

Develop and adopt a Project Management handbook to provide uniform processes and procedures for capital investment projects

Leading Well 5 and 6 Autumn 2018

CH Increased delivery of capital projects with improved monitoring, tracking and control of the budgets, quality and timelines

Develop a programme based methodology for the delivery of capital investment projects

Leading Well 5 and 6 Autumn 2018

CH Provision of a structured approach to the delivery of capital projects

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORATE

SERVICE UNIT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICE UNIT PURPOSE – To deliver an integrated programme of initiatives to support and develop the local economy.

Implementation Details

Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Business Solutions – working to deliver an integrated programme of business support focused upon business growth, new business start-up, investment and skills development to grow the local economy.

Leading Well Health & Wellbeing Our Economy

1

1st April 2018 – 31st March 2022

PMcC HK

Through ongoing monitoring and evaluation on a project by project basis, and reporting on key outputs such as number of new businesses set up, new jobs, new investment leads and levels of investment generated and new trade and export opportunities

Tourism Development – transforming LCCC to become a quality tourism destination by creating authentic quality experiences.

Our Economy 2

2018 - 2022 PMcC AK

Through ongoing monitoring and evaluation on a project by project basis, and reporting on

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Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

key outputs such as number of visitors, number of trips, and tourism revenue.

Regeneration & Infrastructure – delivering a range of urban, rural and strategic regeneration & infrastructure initiatives to develop key sites and areas encouraging investment, stronger links with the community and better use of the wider environment.

Our Economy Where we Live Our Community

1 and 5

1st April 2018 – 31st March 2022

PMcC SL

Through ongoing monitoring and evaluation on a project by project basis, and reporting on key outputs.

Programmes – Delivery of EU funded programmes to include the Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020, Erasmus +, Interreg and ESF match funding, and to seek further EU funded Investment Opportunities.

Our Economy Where we Live Our Community

1 1st April 2018 – 31st March 2022

PMcC PM

Through ongoing monitoring and evaluation on a project by project basis, and reporting on key outputs such as number of businesses receiving grant investment, support for new & existing businesses, new job creation, and drawdown of further EU funding sources.

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SERVICE TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORATE SERVICE UNIT: PLANNING SERVICE UNIT PURPOSE – To create efficient and effective land use policy and development management

for the Council area.

Implementation Details

Service Unit Priority Strategic Theme to which the priority relates

Departmental Objective to which the priority relates

Target Date for completion

Lead Officer

How will progress be measured

Preparation and publication of Draft Plan Strategy for Local Development Plan

Our Economy Health & Well Being Where we live

3 By the end of March 2019

CH LJ

Evidence Base collected and tested by end of Q3. Policy framework verified and Draft Plan Strategy published by end of Q4.

Demonstrate continuous improvement in the timeliness of making planning decisions

Leading Well Our Economy

4 By the end of March 2018

CH RH

Statutory targets of 15 weeks for local applications and 30 weeks for major applications met by Q4.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a holistic concept, bringing together social, environmental, economic and democratic outcomes. A wellbeing focuses on how people’s lives are improving (or not).

https://d1ssu070pg2v9i.cloudfront.net/pex/carnegie_uk_trust/2016/02/pub1455011423.pdf

Community resilience

Community resilience is about empowering individuals, businesses and community groups to:

• take collective action to both increase their own resilience and that of others

• come together to identify and support vulnerable individuals

• take responsibility for the promotion of individual and business resilience

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-resilience-framework-for-practitioners/the-context-for-community-resilience