Memorials Policy Rural Needs Assessment
Memorials Policy Rural Needs Assessment
SECTION 1 -
Defining the activity subject to Section 1(1) of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016
1A. Name of Public Authority.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
1B. Please provide a short title which describes the activity being undertaken by the Public Authority that is subject to Section 1(1) of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.
The draft Public Memorials Policy Framework is designed to provide an overview of the Council’s principles and conditions with regard to memorials, together with a framework and set of criteria to be applied in the assessment of all applications made to Council.
1C. Please indicate which category the activity specified in Section 1B above relates to.
Strategy
1D. Please provide the official title (if any) of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service document or initiative relating to the category indicated in Section 1C above.
Public Memorials Policy Framework for CCGC
1E. Please provide details of the aims and/or objectives of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service.
The draft Public Memorials Policy Framework is designed to:
- provide an overview of the Council’s principles and conditions with regard to memorials, together with a framework and set of criteria to be applied in the assessment of all applications made to Council.
- support and facilitate consistent, fair, transparent and ethical approaches to decision-making that has the confidence of the Elected Members, Council staff and the wider constituency of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
- taking into account the responsibilities of Council and of those making the request.
1F. What definition of ‘rural’ is the Public Authority using in respect of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service?
Population Settlements of less than 5,000 (Default definition).
Details of alternative definition of ‘rural’ used. N/A
Rationale for using alternative definition of ‘rural’. N/A
Reasons why a definition of ‘rural’ is not applicable. N/A
SECTION 2 -
Understanding the impact of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service
2A. Is the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service likely to impact on people in rural areas?
No If the response is NO GO TO Section 2E.
2B. Please explain how the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to impact on people in rural areas.
The draft Public Memorials Policy Framework is available to the public for consultation. The consultation documents include background information on the policy, data that may influence this policy; an assessment of potential impacts on equality groups; a rural needs assessment and consideration of any measures that may mitigate any potential negative impacts.
The proposed outcome of the associated draft EQIA and this rural needs assessment contends that is not likely to impact on people in the rural areas differently from people in the urban areas. However, we present these documents to a range of consultees for consideration and welcome views on this matter.
2C. If the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to impact on people in rural areas differently from people in urban areas, please explain how it is likely to impact on people in rural areas differently.
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2D. Please indicate which of the following rural policy areas the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to primarily impact on.
N/A
If the response to Section 2A was YES GO TO Section 3A.
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2E. Please explain why the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is NOT likely to impact on people in rural areas.
The draft Public Memorial Policy Framework, the draft EQIA and the draft rural needs assessment is presented to the public for consultation. The consultation documents include background information on policies and data that may influence the Memorials Policy Framework; an assessment of potential impacts on equality groups; a rural needs assessment and consideration of any measures that may mitigate any potential negative impacts.
At this stage of the development of the Policy Framework we consider the policy is not likely to impact on people in rural areas differently from people in urban areas.
SECTION 3 -
Identifying the Social and Economic Needs of Persons in Rural Areas
3A. Has the Public Authority taken steps to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas that are relevant to the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service?
No If the response is NO GO TO Section 3E.
3B. Please indicate which of the following methods or information sources were used by the Public Authority to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas.
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3C. Please provide details of the methods and information sources used to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas including relevant dates, names of organisations, titles of publications, website references, details of surveys or consultations undertaken etc.
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3D. Please provide details of the social and economic needs of people in rural areas which have been identified by the Public Authority?
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If the response to Section 3A was YES GO TO Section 4A.
3E. Please explain why no steps were taken by the Public Authority to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas?
The draft Public Memorial Policy Framework, the draft EQIA and the draft rural needs assessment is presented to the public for consultation. The consultation documents include background information on policies and data that may influence the Memorials Policy Framework; an assessment of potential impacts on equality groups; a rural needs assessment and consideration of any measures that may mitigate any potential negative impacts.
At this stage of the development of the Policy Framework we consider the policy is not likely to impact on people in rural areas differently from people in urban areas.
SECTION 4 -
Considering the Social and Economic Needs of Persons in Rural Areas
4A. Please provide details of the issues considered in relation to the social and economic needs of people in rural areas.
The draft Public Memorial Policy Framework will be applied equally across the council area, to both urban and rural areas and the benefits are intended to apply equally.
We do not consider that the social and economic needs of the people in rural areas will be negatively affected by this policy framework.
SECTION 5 -
Influencing the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service
5A. Has the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or delivery of the Public Service, been influenced by the rural needs identified?
No If the response is NO GO TO Section 5C.
5B. Please explain how the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or delivery of the Public Service, has been influenced by the rural needs identified.
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5C. Please explain why the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or the delivery of the Public Service, has NOT been influenced by the rural needs identified.
The draft Public Memorial Policy Framework will be applied equally across the council area, to both urban and rural areas and the benefits are intended to apply equally.
This draft rural needs assessment will be consulted on with all relevant stakeholders. There will be an opportunity for consultees to provide their opinion on the impact of the Memorials Policy Framework on rural dwellers within the council area. This draft rural needs assessment will be updated following the end of the consultation period.
SECTION 6 -
Documenting and Recording
6A. Please tick below to confirm that the RNIA Template will be retained by the Public Authority and relevant information on the Section 1 activity compiled in accordance with paragraph 6.7 of the guidance.
I confirm that the RNIA Template will be retained and relevant information compiled.
Rural Needs Impact Assessment undertaken by: Gilmartin Consulting on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Council
Date: 10 January 2024