Equality screening reports 2024/25

Please use the links in the table below to view our screening documents for the year 2024/25.

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 2024

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Corporate Dress Code/Uniform Policy	April 2024	To portray a professional image of the council and assist in establishing the “identity” of the council. To assist members of the public in being able to identify staff and to be cost-effective in meeting the above aims.	Screen out with mitigation
Digital Sculpture Trail Development, Hillsborough Forest	May 2024	To further enhance the natural facility that is Hillsborough Forest, attracting new visitors and improving the experience for regular users.	Screen out with mitigation
Booking Criteria for the 3G Pitch at Lough Moss Leisure Centre	May 2024	For local sports organisations to book slots of the 3G pitch, securing pitch space on a regular basis.	Screen out without mitigation
Draft Single Tender Action Policy	May 2024	To provide assurance to the NIAO that appropriate action is being taken, whilst providing council officers with guidance detailing the strict conditions under which single tender actions can be carried out, including STAs in the case of an emergency.	Screen out with mitigation
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme funded by DAERA under the Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation (TRPSI)	June 2024	To support rural communities through a funding opportunity for businesses within these communities	Screen out with mitigation

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Hybrid meetings	August 2024	To adopt permanent arrangements for remote/hybrid meetings	Screen out without mitigation
Tourism Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2029	August 2024	Proactively address and support the areas tourism needs	Screen out with mitigation
Integrated marketing campaign	August 2024	Attract visitors to the area	Screen out with mitigation
Tourism marketing and communication	August 2024	Partnership to promote area to domestic and out of state visitors	Screen out with mitigation
Redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl (DIIB) 2023-2026	September 2024	An updated equality screening of a revised proposal for the redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl (DIIB). An earlier proposal was consulted on extensively in 2019 and equality screened at various stages in the planning and design process.	Screen out with mitigation
Shared Prosperity Fund – Community and Place	September 2024	The Shared Prosperity fund will be used to roll out wider community investment to support the delivery of key projects across the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area.	Screen out with mitigation
Land Assembly Proposal	September 2024	Acquisition of land for a new greenway path	Screen out

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Illumination Policy	October 2024	Lighting up council facilities to promote awareness of charities	Screen out
Good Relations draft Action Plan 2024/25	October 2024	The action plan is intended to improve good relations within the council area.	Screen out with mitigation
DIY & Technical Assistance Fund 2024-25	November 2024	Offer financial assistance to local community & voluntary sector organisations to make improvements to facilities.	Screen out with mitigation
Proposed Programme of events to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day	December 2024	To commemorate and mark VE Day 80 within the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area.	Screen out with mitigation

Name of policy/project/plan	Date screened	Aim of policy/plan	Equality screening outcome
Parks and Open Spaces	January 2025	To review the inclusive nature of our parks and open spaces	Screen out with mitigation
Landlord Registration Scheme	January 2025	The transfer of the Landlord Registration Scheme in Northern Ireland to council	Screen out with mitigation
Draft Neonatal Policy	January 2025	A policy to provide guidance on employee rights to request a period of neonatal leave when their baby requires neonatal care	Screen out
Performance Improvement Objectives 25/26	February 2025	To provide better services and support vibrant communities	Screen out with mitigation