S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
General Information: Policy, Procedure & Strategy
This is a revised policy, procedure and strategy.
Operational Area: Leisure & Development
Title: Salmon & Whiskey Festival Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2024
Brief Summary:
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in association with Bushmills Business Association and Bushmills Distillery are organising the Salmon and Whiskey Festival in Bushmills. The theme of the festival is aligned to food, drink and entertainment. As such the core focus is food with demonstrations and entertainment centred on Main Street Car Park, Millennium Park, Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market on Main Street and the Bushmills Distillery will be organising tours & tastings as a main supporter of the event.
For 2024 a new element is the addition of a Whiskey Hub based at Main Street Car Park on Sunday. The event commences on the Friday with local elements culminating in the Main day on the Sunday featuring cookery demos, musical stage, walkabouts and sampling the finest that Bushmills has to offer.
What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes)
• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is committed to creating and maintaining a most inclusive environment for visitors attending an event.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that facilities and services at events are accessible to all.
• Ensure that all S75 groups attending events do not experience any form of harm, discrimination or degrading treatment.
Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council via different directorates.
Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s full range of policies.
Studies, Publications, Statistics and Guidance:
• Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Census 2021
Available Evidence
Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data.
What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative have you gathered to inform this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories.
It is proposed that all Section 75 categories will be considered via:
• Quantitative evidence has been sourced via the NI Census in 2021 and the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2021.
Section 75 Category Details of Evidence/Information:
- The Census statistics in 2021 collated by NISRA statistics detailed the usual resident population of Causeway Coast & Glens Local Government District to be 141,746 accounting for 7.45% of the N.I. total. Statistical information with regards to the Districts makeup and individuals therein was also reviewed.
Religious Beliefs
The 2021 Census outlined:
Religion / religion brought up in:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic 40.12% 45.70%
Protestant & Other Christian
(including Christian related) 51.17% 43.48%
Other Religions 0.78% 1.50%
None/Not stated 7.94% 9.32%
Staff breakdown by Religious Belief / Community Background (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Religious Belief /
Community Background Gender Number of Staff
Roman Catholic Male 119 (19.67%)
Female 126 (20.82%)
Protestant Male 199 (32.89%)
Female 128 (21.16%)
Non-Determined Male 17 (2.81%)
Female 16 (2.65%)
Total 605
In 2021 the last census in Northern Ireland identified the main current religions were: Catholic (42.3%); Presbyterian (16.6%); Church of Ireland (11.6%); Methodist (2.5%); Other Christian denominations (6.9%); Other religions (1.3%). In addition there were individuals who stated they had no religion (17.4%) and the remaining population (1.6%) did not answer this question.
There was a similar picture in Causeway Coast and Glens where the main current religions were: Catholic (37.6%); Presbyterian (23.2%); Church of Ireland (15%); Methodist (0.7%); Other Christian denominations (6.4%); Other religions (0.7%). In addition there were individuals who stated they had no religion (15%) and the remaining population (1.4%) did not answer this question.
By comparing statistics in 2011 and 2021 and religion of upbringing (see tables above) it is clear that residents in our area as in the whole of Northern Ireland are becoming more secular. This mirrors the trend across Northern Ireland as a whole.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group. Ballycastle Church Action Group help organise a small interdenominational dedication during the Blessing of the Boats with local clergymen and choirs involved.
Political Opinion
The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2021) provides the following information on the political parties people in Northern Ireland feel closest to (this information is not available at local government level) :
%
DUP/Democratic Unionist Party 12
Sinn Féin 13
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) 13
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) 13
Alliance Party 19
Green Party 5
Other Party 4
None of these 11
Other answer 1
Don't know 9
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Racial Group
On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
White 98.55% 96.55%
Irish Traveller 0.03% 0.14%
Roma 0.01% 0.08%
Indian 0.15% 0.52%
Chinese 0.22% 0.50%
Filipino 0.10% 0.23%
Pakistani 0.03% 0.08%
Arab 0.03% 0.10%
Other Asian 0.10% 0.28%
Black African 0.12% 0.42%
Black Other 0.04% 0.16%
Mixed 0.51% 0.76%
Other ethnicities 0.11% 0.19%
Staff breakdown by Racial Group / Ethnic Origin (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Racial Group / Ethnic Origin Number of Staff
Mixed Ethnic Group 1 (0.16%)
Other 2 (0.33%)
White / White European 546 (90.25%)
Unknown 56 (9.26%)
Total 605
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Age
Age: (NISRA Census 2021 – Table MS-A02)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
0-4 years 7,973 (5.62%) 113,820 (5.98%)
5-9 years 8,878 (6.26%) 124,475 (6.54%)
10-14 years 9,113 (6.43%) 126,918 (6.67%)
15-19 years 8,326 (5.87%) 113,203 (5.95%)
20-24 years 7,873 (5.55%) 111,386 (5.85%)
25-29 years 7,713 (5.44%) 116,409 (6.12%)
30-34 years 8,460 (5.97%) 126,050 (6.62%)
35-39 years 8,528 (6.02%) 127,313 (6.69%)
40-44 years 8,513 (6.01%) 122,163 (6.42%)
45-49 years 9,322 (6.58%) 121,670 (6.39%)
50-54 years 10,412 (7.35%) 130,967 (6.88%)
55-59 years 10,150 (7.16%) 129,276 (6.79%)
60-64 years 9,171 (6.47%) 113,049 (5.94%)
65-69 years 7,769 (5.48%) 93,464 (4.91%)
70-74 years 6,990 (4.93%) 83,467 (4.39%)
75-79 years 5,659 (3.99%) 66,377 (3.49%)
80-84 years 3,718 (2.62%) 43,776 (2.30%)
85-89 years 2,126 (1.50%) 25,879 (1.36%)
90+ years 1,051 (0.74%) 13,512 (0.71%)
TOTAL Population 141,745 1,903,174
Staff breakdown by Age (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Age Group Number of staff
22-29 21 (3.47%)
30-34 28 (4.63%)
35-39 64 (10.58%)
40-44 71 (11.74%)
45-49 99 (16.36%)
50-54 115 (19.01%)
55-59 92 (15.21%)
60-64 88 (14.54%)
65-120 27 (4.46%)
Total 605
The age profile of blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland differs from that of the resident population as a whole. In general terms they tend to be older than the resident population as a whole.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Lammas Fair is an event which is aimed at all ages. The tradition of the fair appeals to the older generation whilst the amusements, crafts and have a go activity appeal to the younger with the likes of the artisan market, amusements and trading stalls appealing to those in between.
Marital Status
Marital status by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2011):
Census 2011 Ballymoney BC Coleraine BC Limavady BC Moyle DC
Single 32.68% 34.78% 36.64% 34.96%
Married 52.52% 48.88% 48.94% 49.03%
Civil Partnership 0.07% 0.06% 0.08% 0.08%
Separated 3.13% 3.15% 3.58% 3.66%
Divorced/Civil
Partnership Dissolved 5.23% 6.13% 4.99% 5.11%
Widowed/Surviving
Civil Partner 6.39% 7.00% 5.78% 7.15%
Staff breakdown by Marital Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Marital Status Number of staff
Unknown 60 (9.92%)
Married \ Civil Partnership 336 (55.54%)
Divorced 12 (1.98%)
Other 19 (3.14%)
Separated 12 (1.98%)
Single 164 (27.11%)
Widowed 2 (0.33%)
Total 605
*2011 Married – This includes people who were remarried; those who are separated but still legally married; and those in a same-sex civil partnership.
**2011 Widowed includes surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Sexual Orientation
There are no specific figures available on how many people may be Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual or Trans-gender or Trans-sexual (LGBT) specific to the Council area.
The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2021) provides the following information on the sexual orientation of people in Northern Ireland (this information is not available at local government level):
%
I am ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’ (homosexual) 2
I am heterosexual or ‘straight’ 93
I am bi-sexual 4
Other 0
In addition the NI Rainbow Project estimates between 6-10% of any given population could be considered as LGBT.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Men and Women Generally Gender:
(Census 2021 – Table MS-A07)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Male 69,848 (49.28%) 936,132 (49.19%)
Female 71,898 (50.72%) 967,043 (50.81%)
Staff breakdown by Gender (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Gender Number of staff
Male 335 (55.38%)
Female 270 (44.62%)
Total 605
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Dependants
People With or Without Dependents
(Census 2021 – Table MS-B12):
Census 2011 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Number of households (2021 stats) 57,576 768,810
Households with dependent children
(2011 stats) 15,597 (28.37%) 261,251 (36.19%)
Staff Family Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Family Status Number of staff
Blank 298 (49.26%)
Adults(s) 11 (1.82%)
Child/Children 157 (25.95%)
None 138 (22.81%)
Other 1 (0.16%)
Total 605
A ‘dependent child’ is defined as 0-15 or aged 16-18 who is a full- time student and living in a family with his or her parent(s) or grandparent(s).
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Disability
People with a Disability/People Without:
(Census 2021 Tables MS-D03 and MS-D04)
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
People with a long-term
condition/illness 30,656 (53.24%) 423,945 (55.14%)
People Without 90,793 (64.05%) 1,243,371 (65.33%)
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Long-term Condition
Deafness or partial hearing loss 8,914 (6.29%)
Blindness or partial sight 2,560 (1.81%)
Mobility or dexterity that requires the use of a wheelchair 2,145 (1.51%)
Mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities 15,951 (11.25%)
Intellectual or learning disability 1,340 (0.95%)
Intellectual or learning difficulty 4,334 (3.06%)
Autism or Asperger syndrome 2,282 (1.61%)
An emotional, psychological or mental health condition 11,787 (8.32%)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss 2,681 (1.89%)
Long term pain or discomfort 17,396 (12.27%)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 14,525 (10.25%)
Other condition 13,214 (9.32%)
Source: NISRA, Census 2021, tables MS-D03, MS-D04 through to MS-D16
Staff breakdown by Disability (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
With or Without a Disability Number of staff
No 591 (97.69%)
Yes 14 (2.31%)
Total 605
A person is described as having a limiting long term health problem if they have a health problem or disability that limits their daily activities and which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months. This includes problems that are due to old age.
There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Section 75 Category - Positive impact (it could benefit), Neutral or Negative impact (it could disadvantage).
Gender
Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other: Neutral impact on this section.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, Other: Neutral impact on this section.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Minor Negative impact on this section. .People with a variety of disabilities may feel intimidated by the large crowds in evidence at this event.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others
Positive impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Sexual orientation.
Age Older People / Younger people and children
Neutral impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Age Groups.
Political Opinion
Neutral impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Political Opinion.
Religious Belief
Neutral impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact on Religious Belief.
Martial Status
Neutral impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Marital Status.
Dependants
Neutral impact on this section. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Dependents.
Screening Questions
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?
Gender (Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other please specify).
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for men and women generally.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
(Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify).
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for people of different racial or ethnic group.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Yes. Disabled Toilets: There will be a Mobile Accessibility Changing Unit (suitable for wheelchair access) in-situ. This will be placed at the Main Street Car Park on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2024.
Disabled Parking: Disabled parking at Elmwood Car Park and the designated spots within existing car parks ie. Dundarve, Dunluce Parish Church, Bushmills Presbyterian Church, Dunluce School.
Quiet Time: This will be held from 11am – 12 noon Sunday 6th. This entails Plant and Play Roadshow, Circus Skills Workshop, Bushcraft Acitivities, Pancake Making Workshop, Crafty Catcher and information stalls.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, transgender or others.
Age Older People, Younger people and children.
No. All age groups can get involved and enjoy the event. There will be something for everyone.
Political Opinion.
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Political Opinions.
Religious Belief.
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those of differing Religious Beliefs.
Marital Status.
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for any Marital Status.
Dependants.
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those with or without Dependents.
Screening Questions.
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief.
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Section 75 Category: Political Opinion.
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Section 75 Category: Racial Group.
Level of impact: Minor Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Screening Questions.
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief: Yes. Event open to all..
Political Opinion: Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and Councillors of differing political opinions.
Racial Group: Yes, engagement across the community.
Additional Considerations.
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
No impact.
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
No impact.
Disability Considerations.
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. See Disability section under Question 2 for full details.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. See Disability section under Question 2 for full details.
Screening Decision.
Likely Impact: Minor.
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this:
N/A.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced:
A positive impact is expected.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:
N/A.
Mitigation.
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
No.
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
A positive impact is expected.
Timetabling And Prioritising.
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion Rating (1 to 3).
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A.
Social Need N/A.
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A.
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A.
Monitoring.
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
• Review of amendments and adaptations made for the 2024 event
• Seek feedback from visitors attending 2023 event
• Debrief and ascertain lessons learned and ongoing monitoring
Approval And Authorisation
Screened By: Events Officer, 30/09/24
Approved By: Events Co-Ordinator, 30/09/24