Equality screening reports 2025/26
Please use the links in the table below to view our screening documents for the year 2025/26.
For further information or queries, please email equality@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
We have also linked up key policies or plans listed. This will allow you to view information on it.
April to June 2025
| Name of policy/project/plan | Date screened | Aim of policy/plan | Equality screening outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Groups | April 2025 | To ensure cross-representation of membership structure and appointment process for internal council working groups | Screen out with mitigation |
| Revised data protection policy | April 2025 | This screening relates to the council’s revised Data Protection Policy, which sets out how we manage, share and protect the personal data we hold and receive. | Screen out |
| Community Facilities Fund 25/26 | May 2025 | The Community Facilities Fund (CFF) is a grant funding programme designed to support projects that enhance existing community facilities, aiming to increase accessibility, social cohesion, engagement opportunities and participation. This fund is an opportunity to invest in infrastructure and resources that strengthen community connections and benefit local residents. | Screen out with mitigation |
| Review of civic policies | May 2025 | To ensure that all policies ensure civic representation is fair, transparent and inclusive, upholding our commitment to good relations and equality of opportunity. | Screen out with mitigation |
| Glenavy bus shelter | May 2025 | The acquisition and installation of a bus shelter in Glenavy to improve connections to the area and surrounding villages, improve safety, infrastructure, and encourage walkability in the village. | Screen out |
| Customer service guidelines | June 2025 | Our customer service guidelines have been reviewed in line with our corporate plan and the Complaints Handling Procedure (MCHP compliant) in accordance with the Public Services Ombudsman Act (NI) 2016. This is to ensure we continue our journey as a customer centric organisation focussed on providing excellent service. | Screen out |
July to September 2025
| Name of policy/project/plan | Date screened | Aim of policy/plan | Equality screening outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council funding for groups | August 2025 | This procedure sets out the provision meeting general Safeguarding requirements for voluntary, community and sporting groups which are applying to the council for grants or funding. | Screen out |
| DEA programme 2025/26 | September 2025 | This policy sets out investment plans across our seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs) for 2025–2026. It includes funding for 85 projects, such as the Grand Choice participatory budgeting scheme and the Community Facilities Fund. | Screen out with mitigation |
| Shaping Sustainable Spaces | October 2025 | The Shaping Sustainable Places (SSP) Programme articulates a visions for maximising the limited Executive budgets available for regeneration through focused, strategically aligned projects. | Screen out |
October to December 2025
| Name of policy/project/plan | Date screened | Aim of policy/plan | Equality screening outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR & OD Strategy – Supporting the Council’s Ambitions | November 2025 | This strategy is intended to enable the Council to meet its strategic objectives through effective support and deployment of our staff, and development of Elected Members. |
Screen out with mitigation |
| Request to use Council’s Parks & Open Spaces | November 2025 | To ensure that our parks & open spaces have taken consideration of S.75 equality and good relations. | Screen out with mitigation |
| DIY & Technical Assistance Fund 2025/2026 | November 2025 |
This policy sets out investment plans across the seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs) for 2025–2026, as part of a wider £3.4 million programme over five years. It aims to:
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Screen out with mitigation |
| DFC Integrated Advice Partnership Fund – Additional Funding | November 2025 | The Community Support Programme for the council aims to deliver support to the community & voluntary sector to increase inclusion, access to services, capacity of local groups. | Screen out with mitigation |