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Strategic Environmental Assessment

November 2022

The Community Plan contains the vision and aspirations for the Causeway Coast and Glens area for 2030
The Community Plan Delivery Plan sets out the implementation of strategic actions for the community plan 




This document contains a Strategic Environmental Assessment of the potential impact of ‘A Better Future Together’ for Causeway Coast and Glens rural stakeholders

CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS DRAFT COMMUNITY PLAN
Strategic Environmental Assessment 
Screening Form

This SEA screening report template was developed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Ard’s and North Down Borough Council, it has been adapted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Community Planning Manager for use on the emerging priority issues identified by our own community planning processes. The contents of this report relate to the requirements contained within Schedule 1 of the Environment Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2004 and will assist in determining the need for an SEA for Causeway Coast and Glens interim Community Plan.

SEA SCREENING REPORT 
Part 1 

Consultation Body:            Department of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
                                             Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) 
                                             Klondyke Building, Cromac Avenue, 
                                             Gasworks Business Park, 
                                             Lower Ormeau Road, 
                                             Belfast, BT7 2JA 
Legislative Requirement:     The Development, implementation and monitoring of the Community Plan is a legislative function prescribed in the Local Government Act (NI) 2014. 

 

Part 2
Screening is required as outlined in the ‘EU Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment – (commonly known as the ‘SEA Directive’ and translated into a Northern Ireland law in ‘The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2004’. 

Determination 
An SEA is not required because the Community Plan is unlikely to have significant environmental effects, it is high level and any specific activities arising as a result of the outcomes contained within the plan will be separately screened either via the Local Development Planning process or the screening of another strategy. The Community Plan consists of a series of outcomes and indicators/measures which are delivered via the strategies and work programmes of various community planning partners.

The Responsible Authority is Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.  
Contact Officer: Elizabeth Beattie, Head of Policy and Community Planning
 

 

Context of Causeway Coast and Glens SEA 

Strategic Environmental Assessment (“SEA”), namely the environmental assessment of plans and programmes which exist to provide the framework for detailed decision making, was required to take effect within the Member States of the EU by July 21, 2004. It fills the gap not covered by environmental impact assessment Directive 85/337/EEC in requiring the transparent assessment of the likely environmental effects of the hierarchy of plans and programmes which have a strategic role in directing not only development but other interventions in the environment.

At the moment, major projects likely to have an impact on the environment must be assessed under Directive 85/337/EEC. However, this assessment takes place at a stage when options for significant change are often limited. Decisions on the site of a project, or on the choice of alternatives, may already have been taken in the context of plans for a whole sector or geographical area. The SEA Directive plugs this gap by requiring the environmental effects of a broad range of plans and programmes to be assessed, so that they can be taken into account while plans are actually being developed, and in due course adopted. The public must also be consulted on the draft plans and on the environmental assessment and their views must be taken into account.

The EU Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment – (commonly known as the ‘SEA Directive’) has the objective of providing for a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation of and adoption of plans and programmes with a view to promoting sustainable development, by ensuring that, in accordance with the Directive, an environmental assessment is carried out of certain plans and programmes which are likely to have significant effects on the environment. 

Article 32 of the SEA Directive details the characteristics that ‘plans and programmes’ must possess for the SEA Directive to apply and include those: 
‘which are subject to preparation and/or adoption by authority at national, regional or local level or which are prepared by an authority for adoption, through a legislative procedure by parliament or Government, and, which are required by legislative, regulatory or administrative provisions’. 

The Community Plan for Causeway Coast and Glens falls within the scope of Article 2 of the EU Directive 2001/42/EC as it is a plan that is (a) subject to adoption by the Council and (b) is directed by the legislative and regulatory provisions of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014.

The EU Directive 2001/42/EC has been transposed into Northern Ireland law within the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2004 and provides in Part I that a determination needs to be made as to whether certain plans or programmes are required to undertake an SEA process. Making a determination is the first stage of the SEA process and is referred to as ‘screening’.
Screening is required under the above-named regulations to determine whether the policies or objectives of any plan or programme would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. 

The aim of this report is to determine if the Revised Community Plan (November 2022) requires an SEA to be undertaken. The objectives are: 

• To set out and consider the characteristics of the Community Plan.

• To set out and consider the characteristics of the environmental effects of the Community Plan and the areas likely to be affected.

• To inform and advise the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and Causeway Coast and Glens Community Planning Partnership of the determination made. 

Article 2 and 3 of the SEA Directive sets out the criteria which determines the requirement for an SEA process to be processed.  Article 3 provides for a determination on a case-by-case basis as to whether plans are likely to have a significant environmental effect taking into account the criteria of Annex II of the Directive (transposed into Northern Ireland law this refers to Schedule 1 of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2004).

 

Application of the Screening criteria was applied with guidance from ‘A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive’ from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment: Consultation Bodies’ Services and Standards for Responsible Authorities’ from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. 

Table 1

Responsible Authority               Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (as facilitator of the Community Plan)

Contact Address/ Person          Mrs Elizabeth Beattie 
                                                     Head of Policy and Community Planning
                                                    Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
                                                    7 Connell Street
                                                    Limavady
                                                    Co. Londonderry
                                                    028 7772 2226
                                                    Elizabeth.beattie@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Approval Signature                    E Beattie

Date of Submission                   November 2022

Title of Plan                               Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan- A Better Future Together for Causeway Coast
                                                    and Glens and Delivery Plan (Revised November 2022) 

Purpose of Plan                        The Community Plan is the strategic long-term plan for the geographical area of Causeway Coast
                                                   and Glens which will inform the design and delivery of public services. The Community Plan
                                                   Delivery Plan details the implementation of strategic actions to advance the aims of the Community
                                                   Plan.  The Local Development Plan provides the spatial strategy for the Community Plan.
 

What Prompted the Plan
(i.e. legislation, regulatory
or administrative provision)          The Council has a legislative duty, under the Local Government Act (NI) 2014 to ‘initiate, maintain,
                                                     facilitate, and participate in Community Planning’. The Community Planning (Partners) Act requires
                                                     statutory partners to participate and assist the Council in the discharge of its duties in relation to
                                                     Community Planning.  The Council has a legislative duty, under the Local Government Act (NI)
                                                     2014 to ‘initiate, maintain, facilitate, and participate in Community Planning’. The Community
                                                     Planning (Partners) Act requires statutory partners to participate and assist the Council in the
                                                     discharge of its duties in relation to Community Planning. The review of the Community Plan
                                                     is a statutory requirement.
                                                     The review was due to be completed by June 2021. An extensive plan of engagement and
                                                     consultation due to commence in early in 2020 was not possible due to the pandemic,
                                                     however, an interim review of the Community Plan was completed in May 2021.
                                                     Between April and October 2022 an in-depth review of the Community Plan and Delivery
                                                     Plan was undertaken. This included: 

                                                    •    4 x sessions with Action Leads, and Statutory Partners  
                                                    •    2 x sessions with Community Engagement Platform 
                                                    •    1 x survey issued to Delivery Plan Action Leads, Statutory Partners, Equality Forum
                                                          Members, Elected Members and Public 
                                                    •    1 x session with Cedar Foundation
                                                    •    10 x public events via Libraries

Subject                                       Community Planning

Period covered by the Plan       10-15 years with a review of performance against outcomes published every two years
                                                      and a review of the plan every four years.

Area covered by the Plan           Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council a (map attached at appendix 1)

Summary of nature/
content of the Plan                      The Community Plan (2017-2030) sets out the long-term vision, desired outcomes,
                                                       and indicators for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area. 
                                                      This has included:
                                                      -  Development of a baseline of the existing conditions in the area;
                                                      -  An integrated view of the social, economic and environmental needs of the area in the
                                                         context of regional, national and European policies and strategies and taking account
                                                         of communities and issues that extend into neighbouring council areas and jurisdictions.
                                                      -  Long-term vision for the area.
                                                      -  Long-term outcomes against which progress can be monitored and evaluated via a set
                                                         of indicators.
                                                      -  A focus on delivering in the short to medium term to achieve the long-term vision
                                                      -  Governance structure and delivery arrangements

Are there any proposed
Plan objectives?
a. Are these attached?                Our Community Plan (2017-2030) has three population outcomes supported by twelve
                                                      intermediate outcomes rather than objectives. The outcomes and intermediate outcomes
                                                      are attached along with the strategic actions contained within the associated delivery
                                                      plan (Appendix 2)

 

Criteria for determination of the likely significance of effects on the environment

1. The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to –
     (a)  the degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with
           regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO  

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The Community Plan is a long-term strategic framework for the Causeway Coast and Glens area developed by the Council and its
partners as outlined in the Local Government (Northern Ireland) Act 2014; the Local Government (Community Planning Partners
Order) 2014 and associated Community Planning guidance.  It provides the strategic and policy direction for the delivery of
services by community planning partners within the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 

Its key principles and purpose are: 
1. A shared vision for the Causeway Coast and Glens geographic area. 
2. Shared outcomes and cross cutting principles.  
3. Delivery mechanisms for key public services to assess performance against outcomes. 
4. Increased collaboration and partnership to deliver better coordinated and more effective public services. 
5. A coordinated approach and a shared commitment to citizen engagement.
6. A sustainable approach to improving services and wellbeing of all citizens in relation to social, economic and environmental
    well-being. 

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan (revised November 2022) has several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures.  It is anticipated that these will be achieved through the implementation of the associated Delivery Plan and/or strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. The Community Plan does not identify specific locations or projects/activities but contains high-level outcomes and indicators/measures to determine progress. 

The Community Plan, Delivery Plan has several strategic actions which may have a positive environmental impact, such as LiveSmart, enhance pride in natural and built environment, Protect and maintain natural heritage, develop an energy and climate strategy.  

The Community Plan nor the associated Delivery Plan does not set any precedent for development.

 

    (b)  the degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those
           in a hierarchy;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The Community Plan is an influential and strategic plan governing the Causeway Coast and Glens geographic area. It informs all other partner agency plans who are legally obliged to align plans and strategies to ‘take account’ of the Community Plan. The Local Government (Northern Ireland) Act 2014 and the amendments to the Planning Act (NI) 2011 provide a statutory link between the Community Plan and Local Development Plan. The Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Sustainable Development 2014 clearly states that Councils ‘must take account of the Community Plan when preparing a Local Development Plan’. 

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan is centred on several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures. It is anticipated that these will be achieved through the implementation of strategic actions set out in the Community Plan Delivery Plan and/or the development and implementation of strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. Other Council plans, including the Economic Development Strategy, Tourism Strategy, Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Rural Development Strategy are also implementation vehicles for the delivery against the social, economic, and environmental well-being outcomes and to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.  The Community Plan will not specify locations or specific activities that should be undertaken to achieve its outcomes and therefore will not set any precedent for development.

 

 

     (c)   the relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular
             with a view to promoting sustainable development;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 states that community planning will ‘identify long-term objectives in relation to the district for contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in NI’. Community Planning Guidance (section 8 page 22) states that the Community Planning Partnership ‘should set out sustainable development and integration of social, economic and environmental priorities as a key principle of their community plans and should have regard to the Executive’s Sustainable Development Strategy in development of their Community Plan’. 

The community planning outcomes are based on the three pillars of sustainable development and will help promote social, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

 

 

       (d)  environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme; and

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan is centred on several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures, which it is anticipated will be achieved via the implementation of the delivery plan strategic actions, and/or strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. The Community Plan identifies key priorities and outcomes in relation to the environmental well-being of the area, these are taken forward via the delivery plan strategic actions implementation or via other strategies.  The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and does not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

       (e)  the relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of Community legislation on the
              environment (e.g. plans and programmes linked to waste management or water protection).

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan (reviewed 2022) is centred on several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures, which seek to be achieved via the community plan delivery plan and/or development and implementation of strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. The Community Plan is the long-term strategic framework for the Causeway Coast and Glens area affecting the Council and its partners as outlined in the Local Government (Northern Ireland) Act 2014; the Local Government (Community Planning Partners order) 2014 and associated guidance.  It provides the strategic and policy direction for the delivery of services by all its partners. All partners are required to take account of community planning outcomes in terms of their own corporate and business planning processes.  However, legislative functions and responsibilities of each of the partners remain the duty of the designated body. 

 

 

2. Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having regard, in particular, to –
 

        (a)  the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The Community Plan sets the overall strategic and policy direction on issues relating to the environment which are implemented through the associated delivery plan and/or associated strategies where applicable.  

Other strategies, policies or plans may be informed the Community Plan. These include, for example, decisions linked to the Local Development Plan such as housing development, road infrastructure, walking routes and protection of coastal communities. These plans or activities it is anticipated will be subject to their own Environmental Impact Assessment or Strategic Environmental Assessment. The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and do not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

        (b)  the cumulative nature of the effects;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:   NO  

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The Community Plan is a collaborative document which is informed by a wide and diverse range of statutory and support partners as outlined in the Local Government (Community Planning Partners Order) 2014. The collation of data and evidence across boundaries in relation to social, economic, and environmental well-being and development of associated long-term outcomes and actions has created a platform to develop real synergy across many service areas. The Community Plan ultimately seeks to improve environmental well-being and one of the goals of Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan is to create a sustainable, high quality and cohesive environment (built and natural) that is valued and accessible. The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and will not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

        (c)  the trans boundary nature of the effects;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

 

Causeway Coast and Glens does not border with the Republic of Ireland but there is regular discussion and engagement with neighbouring Councils to consider potential implications and areas of collaborative work that will increase the positive impact the community planning.   

 

 

           (d)    the risks to human health or the environment (e.g., due to accidents)

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO  

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

The overall purpose of the Community Plan is to improve health and well-being across social, economic, and environmental issues for all the citizens that live, work, or visit the Causeway Coast and Glens area. While the Community Plan includes outcomes, indicators, and strategic actions, it does not contain information on specific projects as these will be undertaken via the relevant Community Planning partner and if specific projects would require a SEA these would be undertaken separately. The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and does not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

             (e)   the magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be
                     affected);

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

Causeway Coast and Glens boasts a rich and diverse landscape with a coastline which stretches over 140km along the Atlantic Coast from Lough Foyle to the Glens of Antrim.  It has a population of just over 143,000 people making it the 7th most populated Council area in Northern Ireland.  The Community Plan covers the whole of the Borough and all the services that are delivered for the benefit of people in the Borough. Community planning focuses on improving social, economic, and environmental well-being and the outcomes currently being discussed relate to our natural environment being protected, accessible, enhanced and understood. The Plan may seek to improve our understanding of local environmental systems and help people adapt to the impact of coastal processes by increasing their own resilience and ability to cope. 

The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and does not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

             (f)    the value and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to –
                      (i) special natural characteristics or cultural heritage;
                      (ii) exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values; or
                      (iii) intensive land-use;

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan is centred on several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures, which will hopefully be achieved via the development and implementation of strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. 
The Community Plan is unlikely to have a significant impact on the environment.  Quality and accessibility of the local environment as well as understanding and living in harmony with environmental processes are potential priority issues that will be addressed within the Community Plan. The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and does not specify specific locations for activities.

 

 

               (g)   the effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national,
                       Community or international Protection status.

Likely to have significant environmental effects:  NO 

Summary of significant environmental effects (negative and positive)

Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan is centred on several strategic high-level outcomes, with corresponding indicators/measures, which seeks to be achieved via the associated delivery plan and/or development and implementation of strategies and programmes by various community planning partners. 
There are a diverse range of conservation sites of international, national, and local importance throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area. The sites have been designated to preserve a wide range of NI priority habitats and species. 
Causeway Coast and Glens has a large number of protected sites and habitats:
1 – UNESCO World Heritage Site (only one in Northern Ireland)
4 – Areas of Outstanding Beauty
61 – Areas of Special Scientific Interest
4 – Special Protection Areas
13 - Nature Reserves
108 – NI Priority Species recorded
148 - Local Landscape Policy Areas
209 – 148 – Local Landscape Policy Areas
14 – Special Areas of Conservation
3 – RAMSAR Sites
39 – Priority Habitat Sites
2 – Wildlife Trust Sites
2 Sites of Community Importance
The Community Plan does not set a precedent to development and will not specify specific locations for activities.
Summary of Screening Report and the significant environmental effects of Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan. 
The Community Plan sets the long-term strategic framework document providing the overarching policy and strategic outcomes focused framework for the delivery of services by community planning partners within the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
The Community Plan and associated delivery plan is focused on outcomes, indicators, strategic actions and delivery mechanisms to ensure that the vision and commitments contained within the Plan are realised. Sustainable development and its principles have been integrated into the community planning process and the Plan (reviewed November 2022) remains focussed on improving the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the Borough. 
The Community Plan falls within the scope of Section 5(4) but as it does not set a precedent for development, and due to it being based on a series of high-level outcomes, the implementation of the plan will not have a significant environmental impact. 
Following careful review and consideration it is recognised that the Community Plan does not require an SEA because it falls short of the scope of Section 5(1). The Community Plan will not set a precedent to development and will not specify specific locations for activities.




 
Appendix 1 – Geographical area covered by Causeway Coast and Glens
The Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council represents 143,000 plus people and has a geographical area of some 2,000km2













Appendix 2 – List of Population Outcomes and Intermediate Outcomes

A HEALTHY SAFE COMMUNITY
Population Accountability Outcome Statement: All people of Causeway Coast and Glens will contribute to and benefit from a healthy, connected and safe community that nurtures resilience, promotes respect and supports everyone to live well together
Outcome 1: The Causeway Coast & Glens feels safe
Outcome 2: All people of the Causeway Coast and Glens area benefit from improved physical health and mental well-being
Outcome 3: All people of the Causeway Coast and Glens can live independently and access support services when they need them
Outcome 4: The Causeway Coast and Glens area promotes and supports positive relationships 

A SUSTAINABLE ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT
Population Accountability Outcome Statement: All people of Causeway Coast and Glens will value and benefit from a diverse, sustainable, and accessible environment with an infrastructure that is fit for purpose & that enables connections.
Outcome 5: The Causeway Coast & Glens area is widely recognised & celebrated for its unique natural & built landscapes
Outcome 6: The Causeway Coast & Glens area has an infrastructure and facilities that furthers growth, access and connections
Outcome 7: The Causeway Coast & Glens area is a sustainable environment
Outcome 8: The Causeway Coast and Glens has a sustainably managed natural and built environment

A THRIVING ECONOMY
Population Accountability Outcome Statement: All people of Causeway Coast and Glens will contribute to and benefit from a thriving economy built on a culture of growth, entrepreneurship, innovation and learning
Outcome 9: The Causeway Coast & Glens area provides opportunities for all to contribute to and engage in a more prosperous and inclusive economy 
Outcome 10: The Causeway Coast & Glens area attracts and grows more profitable businesses 
Outcome 11: The Causeway Coast & Glens area drives entrepreneurship & fosters innovation
Outcome 12: All people of the Causeway Coast and Glens will be knowledgeable and skilled

 

Community Plan Delivery Plan Actions 

Healthy Safe Community 
• ACTION 1 Increase opportunities for participation in Physical Activity and Wellbeing initiatives, both indoor and outdoor, and to promote enjoyment of the natural environment of Causeway Coast and Glens. 
• ACTION 2 Develop and deliver an Age Friendly Strategy and programme of actions for the benefit of the resident population of Causeway Coast and Glens. 
• ACTION 3 Continue to develop the Loneliness Network for Causeway Coast and Glens to work together to increase opportunities for socialisation and to reduce the risk of and tackle loneliness across the generations. ACTION 4 Continue to implement and support Anti-Poverty Interventions which tackle food, fuel and financial poverty and respond to local need with a particular emphasis on vulnerable communities. 
• ACTION 5 Continue collaborative working and locality planning across statutory and voluntary sectors for the benefit of Children and Young People of Causeway Coast and Glens. 
• ACTION 6 Increase uptake of Obesity Prevention programmes and encourage active participation by school aged children in both school and community settings. 
• ACTION 7 Promote and encourage Positive Mental Health through participation in the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing initiative spanning schools, workplaces, and the community sector. 
• ACTION 8 Enhance interagency cooperation to address and respond to the needs of those experiencing Chronic Homelessness in Causeway Coast and Glens. 
• ACTION 9 Support partnership working between primary care and the voluntary and community sector.

Community and Community Safety 
• ACTION 10 Multi- Agency Support Hub to facilitate an interagency approach to reduce risks for vulnerable individuals within our society. 
• ACTION 11 Operational actions to safeguard and address community concerns about online safety through the Cyber-Safe Partnership. 
• ACTION 12 Provision of a borough wide inclusive, participative engagement platform - Community Engagement Platform to connect citizens’ voices to local decision-making bodies, including Youth Voice. 
• ACTION 13 Agencies working in partnership to promote and establish Shared Public Spaces across Causeway Coast and Glens. 
• ACTION 14 Organisations working collaboratively to provide development opportunities and Support to the Community and Voluntary Sector on a borough wide basis. 
• ACTION 15 Develop Road Safety Partnerships to work together with schools and communities to target those identified as most at risk of road traffic collisions and to deliver the ‘Your Choice’ Road Safety Programme. 
• ACTION 16 Accidental Fire Prevention - targeted activity to individual dwellings across identified areas at more risk of accidental fire than others. 

Infrastructure/ Environment 
• ACTION 17 Create opportunities to explore, develop and maintain public spaces throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 18 Review the mechanisms to meet local social housing need and provide suitable accommodation. ACTION 19 Promote and deliver sustainability with individuals, partners and the wider community to promote and deliver the ‘LiveSmart’ strategy. 
• ACTION 20 Identify and respond to key local transport concerns around rural connectivity and access needs, and to consider/contribute to emerging proposals aimed at improving integration of transport services. 
• ACTION 21 Promote and encourage local residents and visitors to take pride and enhance the natural and built environment within the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 22 Implement initiatives on protected natural heritage areas in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 

Economic/Education/ Tourism 
• ACTION 23 Delivery of new Economic Development Strategy – ‘Recovery and Renewal’. 
• ACTION 24 Promote the unique offer of the Atlantic Link Enterprise Campus (ALEC.) 
• ACTION 25 Increase the level of innovation in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 26 Develop a Digital Infrastructure Strategy for the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 27 Support the development of the Labour Market Partnership - supporting educational and skills initiatives within the Causeway Coast and Glens area to match current and future business needs. 
• ACTION 28 Develop Energy and Climate Strategy incorporating an Action Plan for the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 29 Support Town Centre Forums to focus on developing and delivering collaborative town centre management projects. 
• ACTION 30 Support and enable benefit from a thriving and sustainable visitor economy through delivery and enhancement of the Tourism and Recreation Services throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 
• ACTION 31 Develop Growth Deal opportunities for the Causeway Coast and Glens area.