Christmas Parades and Switch On Events 2025, Equality Screening

S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form

General Information

This is a revised Policy/Procedure/Strategy.

Operational Area: Leisure & Development

Title: Equality Screening – Christmas Parades and Switch On Events Ballymoney 20th, Limavady 22nd, Ballycastle 27th & Coleraine 28th November 2025.

Brief Summary

Christmas celebrations organised by Council have traditionally taken place in the four main towns of the Borough namely, Ballymoney, Limavady, Ballycastle and Coleraine. These events are organised by the events team and the parade comprises of a Council vehicle leading the parade whilst decorated with festive lights and blaring Christmas music. Santa leads the parade on a horse and carriage in all four towns. The parade is made up of approx. 100 children in costume, dance troops, walkabout characters, stilt walkers and inflatables. After the parade through the towns Santa will disembark and take up residency in his grotto (apart from Limavady where Santa will be in his grotto prior to the parade). Each primary school age child which visits Santa will receive a gift.

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

This screening document has been developed using the best practice guide issued by Belfast City Council in 2017.

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 2020.

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:

Roman Catholic
CC&G Borough Council 40.12%
Council Northern Ireland 45.70%

Protestant & Other Christian (including Christian related)
CC&G Borough Council 51.17%
Council Northern Ireland 43.48%

Other Religions
CC&G Borough Council 0.78%
Council Northern Ireland 1.50%

None/Not stated
CC&G Borough Council 7.94%
Council Northern Ireland 9.32%

Staff breakdown by Religious Belief / Community Background, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

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 terms of religion or religion brought up in the 2021 Census indicates that our resident’s religious beliefs are comparable to those in Northern Ireland in that there are 2 predominant groupings ie Roman Catholic and Protestant. However we also have a number of individuals (5.64%) who do not practice a specific religion or who do not wish to be grouped into a specific religion. In addition we have a small number of individuals who practice other religions.

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group. Some church groups and youth groups express interest to be included and are welcomed to take part in parade or Council provide a gazebo for them to talk to the public or provide literature.

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%

Racial Group

On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:

White
CC&G Borough Council 98.55%
Northern Ireland 96.55%

Irish Traveller
CC&G Borough Council 0.03%
Northern Ireland 0.14%

Roma
CC&G Borough Council 0.01%
Northern Ireland 0.08%

Indian
CC&G Borough Council 0.15%
Northern Ireland 0.52%

Chinese
CC&G Borough Council 0.22%
Northern Ireland 0.50%

Filipino
CC&G Borough Council 0.10%
Northern Ireland 0.23%

Pakistani
CC&G Borough Council 0.03%
Northern Ireland 0.08%

Arab
CC&G Borough Council 0.03%
Northern Ireland 0.10%

Other Asian
CC&G Borough Council 0.10%
Northern Ireland 0.28%

Black African
CC&G Borough Council 0.12%
Northern Ireland 0.42%

Black Other
CC&G Borough Council 0.04%
Northern Ireland 0.16%

Mixed
CC&G Borough Council 0.51%
Northern Ireland 0.76%

Other ethnicities
CC&G Borough Council 0.11%
Northern Ireland 0.19%

The 2021 Census detailed 98.55% of our population is white, with 1.45% from an ethnic background. The largest minority ethnic groups in Causeway Coast and Glens are the Chinese (0.22%), Indian (0.15%) and Filipino (0.10%). The proportion of ethnic groups from a non-white background has increased in Causeway Coast and Glens over the last 10 years by 0.95% slightly increasing the diversity in our population.

Country of Birth (basic detail), Table MS-A16: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council

Europe: United Kingdom:
Northern Ireland 127,171
England 5,991
Scotland 1,556
Wales 234

Europe: Republic of Ireland 1,931

Europe: Other EU countries 2,733

Europe: Other non-EU countries 149

Africa 384

Middle East and Asia 825

North America, Central America and Caribbean 499

South America 55

Antarctica, Oceania and Other 219

Number of people born outside UK/Ireland in CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021, Census 2021

Number of people born outside UK/Ireland

2011: 4,100
2021: 4,900

Of the total population in Causeway Coast and Glens 3.45% of our residents were born outside the UK/Ireland as demonstrated in the table above this is an increase over the last 10 years of 0.56%.

National identity (person based), Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council

British only 38%

Irish only 22%

Northern Irish only 23%

British & Irish only <1%

British & Northern Irish only 9%

Irish & Northern Irish only 2%

British, Irish & Northern Irish only 1%

Other national identities 5%

Main Language, Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council

English 98%
Other languages 2%

Although our population is becoming more diverse 97.8% speak English as their main language. The other main languages spoken are Polish, Irish and Portuguese closely followed by Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese and Cantonese.

Main Language (Count), Census 2021 MS-B12a All usual residents aged 3 and over CC&G Borough Council

English 134,147 (97.80%)

Polish 1,524 (1.11%)

Lithuanian 49 (0.04%)

Irish 231 (0.17%)

Romanian 79 (0.06%)

Portuguese 39 (0.03%)

Arabic 63 (0.05%)

Bulgarian 66 (0.05%)

Chinese (not otherwise specified) 68 (0.05%)

Slovak 32 (0.02%)

Hungarian 18 (0.01%)

Spanish 50 (0.04%)

Latvian 36 (0.03%)

Russian 29 (0.02%)

Tetun 6 (0.00%)

Malayalam 24 (0.02%)

Tagalog/Filipino 46 (0.03%)

Cantonese 69 (0.05%)

Other languages 584 (0.43%)

All Residents 137,160

It is important to note that while other family members may be able to support translation, 1.30% or 750 households do not speak English as their main language and therefore would require translation services.

Household language (Count), Census 2021 MS-B11a CC&G Borough Council

All people aged 16+ years have English as a main language: 56,063 (97.37%)

At least one but not all people aged 16+ years have English as a main language: 600 (1.04%)

No people aged 16+ years have English as a main language, but at least one person aged 3-15 years has English as a main language: 163 (0.28%)

No people have English as a main language: 750 (1.30%)

Total: 57,576

Knowledge of Irish, Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council

No ability in Irish 90%
Some ability in Irish 10%

Knowledge of Ulster-Scots, Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council

No ability in Ulster-Scots 81%
Some ability in Ulster-Scots 19%

Staff breakdown by Racial Group / Ethnic Origin, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

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)

0-4 years
CC&G Borough Council 7,973 (5.62%)
Northern Ireland 113,820 (5.98%)

5-9 years
CC&G Borough Council 8,878 (6.26%)
Northern Ireland 124,475 (6.54%)

10-14 years
CC&G Borough Council 9,113 (6.43%)
Northern Ireland 126,918 (6.67%)

15-19 years
CC&G Borough Council 8,326 (5.87%)
Northern Ireland 113,203 (5.95%)

20-24 years
CC&G Borough Council 7,873 (5.55%)
Northern Ireland 111,386 (5.85%)

25-29 years
CC&G Borough Council 7,713 (5.44%)
Northern Ireland 116,409 (6.12%)

30-34 years
CC&G Borough Council 8,460 (5.97%)
Northern Ireland 126,050 (6.62%)

35-39 years
CC&G Borough Council 8,528 (6.02%)
Northern Ireland 127,313 (6.69%)

40-44 years
CC&G Borough Council 8,513 (6.01%)
Northern Ireland 122,163 (6.42%)

45-49 years
CC&G Borough Council 9,322 (6.58%)
Northern Ireland 121,670 (6.39%)

50-54 years
CC&G Borough Council 10,412 (7.35%)
Northern Ireland 130,967 (6.88%)

55-59 years
CC&G Borough Council 10,150 (7.16%)
Northern Ireland 129,276 (6.79%)

60-64 years
CC&G Borough Council 9,171 (6.47%)
Northern Ireland 113,049 (5.94%)

65-69 years
CC&G Borough Council 7,769 (5.48%)
Northern Ireland 93,464 (4.91%)

70-74 years
CC&G Borough Council 6,990 (4.93%)
Northern Ireland 83,467 (4.39%)

75-79 years
CC&G Borough Council 5,659 (3.99%)
Northern Ireland 66,377 (3.49%)

80-84 years
CC&G Borough Council 3,718 (2.62%)
Northern Ireland 43,776 (2.30%)

85-89 years
CC&G Borough Council 2,126 (1.50%)
Northern Ireland 25,879 (1.36%)

90+ years
CC&G Borough Council 1,051 (0.74%)
Northern Ireland 13,512 (0.71%)

TOTAL Population
CC&G Borough Council 141,745
Northern Ireland 1,903,174

Statistics in the table above highlight an ageing population.

Age Comparison for CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021

0-14 (years)
2011: 19%
2021: 18%

15-39 (years)
2011: 33%
2021: 29%

40-64 (years)
2011: 33%
2021: 34%

65+(years)
2011: 15%
2021: 19%

It can be seen from the 2 tables above, that in the 44 and under groupings our borough statistics have decreased and are lower than the Northern Ireland average. Whereas the number of individuals aged 45 years and upwards has increased and our percentages in these groupings are higher than the Northern Ireland Average.

This is a trend which is forecast to continue as identified in NISRA’s 2020-based Interim Population Projections for Northern Ireland, which states that "by mid-2027, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to overtake the number of children".

Staff breakdown by Age, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

Age 22-29: 21 (3.47%)

Age 30-34: 28 (4.63%)

Age 35-39: 64 (10.58%)

Age 40-44: 71 (11.74%)

Age 45-49: 99 (16.36%)

Age 50-54: 115 (19.01%)

Age 55-59: 92 (15.21%)

Age 60-64: 88 (14.54%)

Age 65-120: 27 (4.46%)

Total: 605

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.

Marital Status

Marital status by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2021):

Marital and civil partnership status MS-A30:

Single (never married or never registered a civil partnership)
CC&G Borough Council: 40,720 (35.67%)
Northern Ireland: 576,708 (38.07%)

Married
CC&G Borough Council: 54,576 (47.81%)
Northern Ireland: 690,509 (45.59%)

In a civil partnership
CC&G Borough Council: 155 (0.14%)
Northern Ireland: 2,742 (0.18%)

Separated (but still legally married or still legally in a civil partnership)
CC&G Borough Council: 3,795 (3.32%)
Northern Ireland: 57,272 (3.78%)

Divorced or formerly in a civil partnership which is now legally dissolved
CC&G Borough Council: 7,258 (6.36%)
Northern Ireland: 91,128 (6.02%)

Widowed or surviving partner from a civil partnership
CC&G Borough Council: 7,655 (6.71%)
Northern Ireland: 96,384 (6.36%)

All usual residents aged 16 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 114,159
Northern Ireland: 1,514,743

Causeway Coast and Glens follows a similar pattern to that of Northern Ireland in that the highest percentage of residents are married (47.81% compared with the NI average of 45.59%). The patterns are all higher than the NI average with the exception of Individuals in a civil partnership lens at 0.14% is slightly lower than the NI average of 0.18%.

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been legal since 13 January 2020. (Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019)

Staff breakdown by Marital Status, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

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

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.

Sexual Orientation

The 2021 census for the first time included a question on sexual orientation.

Sexual orientation, MS-C01: Census 2021

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 104,205 (91.28%)
Northern Ireland: 1,363,859 (90.04%)

Gay or lesbian
CC&G Borough Council: 906 (0.79%)
Northern Ireland: 17,713 (1.17%)

Bisexual
CC&G Borough Council: 596 (0.52%)
Northern Ireland: 11,306 (0.75%)

Other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 135 (0.12%)
Northern Ireland: 2,597 (0.17%)

Prefer not to say
CC&G Borough Council: 4,502 (3.94%)
Northern Ireland: 69,307 (4.58%)

Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 3,816 (3.34%)
Northern Ireland: 49,961 (3.30%)

All usual residents aged 16 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 114,160
Northern Ireland: 1,514,743

Sexual orientation by broad age bands, MS-C02: Census 2021

All usual residents aged 16 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 114,158
Northern Ireland: 1,514,745

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 104,203 (91.28%)
Northern Ireland: 1,363,859 (90.04%)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 1,637 (1.43%)
Northern Ireland: 31,617 (2.09%)

Prefer not to say/ Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 8,318 (7.29%)
Northern Ireland: 119,269 (7.87%)

Usual residents aged 16-24 years
CC&G Borough Council: 14,576
Northern Ireland: 201,369

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 13,099 (89.87%)
Northern Ireland: 175,346 (87.08%)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 517 (3.55%)
Northern Ireland: 9,283 (4.61%)

Prefer not to say/ Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 960 (6.59%)
Northern Ireland: 16,740 (8.31%)

Usual residents aged 25-39 years
CC&G Borough Council: 24,700
Northern Ireland: 369,770

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 22,732 (92.03%)
Northern Ireland: 330,734 (89.44%)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 649 (2.63%)
Northern Ireland: 13,991 (3.78%)

Prefer not to say/ Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 1,319 (5.34%)
Northern Ireland: 25,045 (6.77%)

Usual residents aged 40-64 years
CC&G Borough Council: 47,568
Northern Ireland: 617,126

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 44,419 (93.38%)
Northern Ireland: 571,502 (92.61%)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 419 (0.88%)
Northern Ireland: 7,459 (1.21%)

Prefer not to say/ Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 2,730 (5.74%)
Northern Ireland: 38,165 (6.18%)

Usual residents aged 65+ years
CC&G Borough Council: 27,314
Northern Ireland: 326,480

Straight or heterosexual
CC&G Borough Council: 23,953 (87.69%)
Northern Ireland: 286,277 (87.69%)

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual orientation
CC&G Borough Council: 52 (0.19%)
Northern Ireland: 884 (0.27%)

Prefer not to say/ Not stated
CC&G Borough Council: 3,309 (12.11%)
Northern Ireland: 39,319 (12.04%)

The council currently has no data specific to its workforce.

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)

Male
CC&G Borough Council: 69,848 (49.28%)
Northern Ireland: 936,132 (49.19%)

Female
CC&G Borough Council: 71,898 (50.72%)
Northern Ireland: 967,043 (50.81%)

Staff breakdown by Gender, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

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

In Causeway Coast and Glens 28% of households include dependent children, compared with the NI average of 29.21%.

Number of dependent children - households, MS-A24: Census 2021

All households
CC&G Borough Council: 57,577
Northern Ireland: 768,809

No children in household
CC&G Borough Council: 31,968 (55.52%)
Northern Ireland: 423,956 (55.14%)

No dependent children in household/All children in household non-dependent
CC&G Borough Council: 9,490 (16.48%)
Northern Ireland: 120,314 (15.65%)

One dependent child aged 0-4
CC&G Borough Council: 1,816 (3.15%)
Northern Ireland: 27,233 (3.54%)

One dependent child aged 5-11
CC&G Borough Council: 1,470 (2.55%)
Northern Ireland: 21,123 (2.75%)

One dependent child aged 12-18
CC&G Borough Council: 2,919 (5.07%)
Northern Ireland: 39,203 (5.10%)

Two dependent children, youngest aged 0-4
CC&G Borough Council: 2,293 (3.98%)
Northern Ireland: 32,598 (4.24%)

Two dependent children, youngest aged 5-11
CC&G Borough Council: 2,635 (4.58%)
Northern Ireland: 36,534 (4.75%)

Two dependent children, youngest aged 12-18
CC&G Borough Council: 1,398 (2.43%)
Northern Ireland: 18,532 (2.41%)

Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 0-4
CC&G Borough Council: 1,773 (3.08%)
Northern Ireland: 24,120 (3.14%)

Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 5-11
CC&G Borough Council: 1,562 (2.71%)
Northern Ireland: 21,677 (2.82%)

Three or more dependent children, youngest aged 12-18
CC&G Borough Council: 253 (0.44%)
Northern Ireland: 3,519 (0.46%)

In Causeway Coast and Glens 9.61% of households comprise of a lone parent and a dependent child or children, compared with the NI average of 10.58%.

Household composition - usual residents, MS-A25: Census 2021

All usual residents in households
CC&G Borough Council: 139,799
Northern Ireland: 1,876,838

One person household: Aged 66 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 7,426 (5.31%)
Northern Ireland: 91,673 (4.88%)

One person household: Other
CC&G Borough Council: 9,822 (7.03%)
Northern Ireland: 142,975 (7.62%)

Single family household: All aged 66 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 10,442 (7.47%)
Northern Ireland: 121,824 (6.49%)

Single family household: Married or civil partnership couple: No children
CC&G Borough Council: 12,076 (8.64%)
Northern Ireland: 142,437 (7.59%)

Single family household: Married or civil partnership couple: One dependent child
CC&G Borough Council: 10,494 (7.51%)
Northern Ireland: 147,784 (7.87%)

Single family household: Married or civil partnership couple: Two or more dependent children
CC&G Borough Council: 29,298 (20.96%)
Northern Ireland: 399,722 (21.30%)

Single family household: Married or civil partnership couple: All children non-dependent
CC&G Borough Council: 17,704 (12.66%)
Northern Ireland: 215,685 (11.49%)

Single family household: Cohabiting couple family: No children
CC&G Borough Council: 3,724 (2.66%)
Northern Ireland: 60,486 (3.22%)

Single family household: Cohabiting couple family: One dependent child
CC&G Borough Council: 2,614 (1.87%)
Northern Ireland: 34,334 (1.83%)

Single family household: Cohabiting couple family: Two or more dependent children
CC&G Borough Council: 4,378 (3.13%)
Northern Ireland: 50,630 (2.70%)

Single family household: Cohabiting couple family: All children non-dependent
CC&G Borough Council: 910 (0.65%)
Northern Ireland: 10,869 (0.58%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (female): One dependent child
CC&G Borough Council: 4,356 (3.12%)
Northern Ireland: 63,191 (3.37%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (female): Two or more dependent children
CC&G Borough Council: 8,309 (5.94%)
Northern Ireland: 123,438 (6.58%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (female): All children non-dependent
CC&G Borough Council: 5,668 (4.05%)
Northern Ireland: 78,411 (4.18%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (male): One dependent child
CC&G Borough Council: 461 (0.33%)
Northern Ireland: 6,520 (0.35%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (male): Two or more dependent children
CC&G Borough Council: 304 (0.22%)
Northern Ireland: 5,186 (0.28%)

Single family household: Lone parent family (male): All children non-dependent
CC&G Borough Council: 1,667 (1.19%)
Northern Ireland: 22,558 (1.20%)

Single family household: Other family composition
CC&G Borough Council: 1,503 (1.08%)
Northern Ireland: 21,409 (1.14%)

Other household types: One dependent child
CC&G Borough Council: 750 (0.54%)
Northern Ireland: 10,734 (0.57%)

Other household types: Two or more dependent children
CC&G Borough Council: 901 (0.64%)
Northern Ireland: 15,829 (0.84%)

Other household types: All in full-time education
CC&G Borough Council: 663 (0.47%)
Northern Ireland: 7,191 (0.38%)

Other household types: All aged 66 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 144 (0.10%)
Northern Ireland: 1,712 (0.09%)

Other household types: Other family composition
CC&G Borough Council: 6,185 (4.42%)
Northern Ireland:102,240 (5.45%)

At the time of the Census, the number of people in our borough who stated that they provided unpaid care to family, friends, neighbours or others; is slightly higher than the NI average.

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.

Provision of unpaid care by broad age bands, MS-D17: Census 2021

All usual residents aged 5 and over
CC&G Borough Council: 133,773
Northern Ireland: 1,789,348

Provides no unpaid care
CC&G Borough Council: 117,786 (88.05%)
Northern Ireland: 1,567,135 (87.58%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 7,073 (5.29%)
Northern Ireland: 100,777 (5.63%)

Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 1,695 (1.27%)
Northern Ireland: 24,636 (1.38%)

Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 2,055 (1.54%)
Northern Ireland: 28,109 (1.57%)

Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 5,164 (3.86%)
Northern Ireland: 68,691 (3.84%)

All usual residents aged 5-14 years
CC&G Borough Council: 17,991
Northern Ireland: 251,394

Provides no unpaid care
CC&G Borough Council: 17,793 (98.90%)
Northern Ireland: 248,806 (98.97%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 153 (0.85%)
Northern Ireland: 1,932 (0.77%)

Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 17 (0.09%)
Northern Ireland: 228 (0.09%)

Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 5 (0.03%)
Northern Ireland: 112 (0.04%)

Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 23 (0.13%)
Northern Ireland: 316 (0.13%)

All usual residents aged 15-39 years
CC&G Borough Council: 40,900
Northern Ireland: 594,357

Provides no unpaid care
CC&G Borough Council: 37,210 (90.98%)
Northern Ireland: 538,184 (90.55%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 1,685 (4.12%)
Northern Ireland: 25,983 (4.37%)

Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 446 (1.09%)
Northern Ireland: 6,909 (1.16%)

Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 724 (1.77%)
Northern Ireland: 10,462 (1.76%)

Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 835 (2.04%)
Northern Ireland: 12,819 (2.16%)

All usual residents aged 40-64 years
CC&G Borough Council: 47,568
Northern Ireland: 617,125

Provides no unpaid care
CC&G Borough Council: 38,488 (80.91%)
Northern Ireland: 492,536 (79.81%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 4,376 (9.20%)
Northern Ireland: 61,618 (9.98%)

Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 976 (2.05%)
Northern Ireland: 13,797 (2.24%)

Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 1,103 (2.32%)
Northern Ireland: 14,541 (2.36%)

Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 2,625 (5.52%)
Northern Ireland: 34,633 (5.61%)

All usual residents aged 65+ years
CC&G Borough Council: 27,314
Northern Ireland: 326,472

Provides no unpaid care
CC&G Borough Council: 24,295 (88.95%)
Northern Ireland: 287,609 (88.10%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 859 (3.14%)
Northern Ireland: 11,244 (3.44%)

Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 256 (0.94%)
Northern Ireland: 3,702 (1.13%)

Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 223 (0.82%)
Northern Ireland: 2,994 (0.92%)

Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week
CC&G Borough Council: 1,681 (6.15%)
Northern Ireland: 20,923 (6.41%)

Staff Family Status, (Figures as at 21 October 2022)

Blank: 298 (49.26%)

Adults(s): 11 (1.82%)

Child/Children: 157 (25.95%)

None 138: (22.81%)

Other 1: (0.16%)

Total: 605

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.

Disability

The Census 2021 showed that 35.95% of our residents has a long-term health condition or illness which limits their daily activities or the work they can do, which is slightly higher than the NI average of 34.67%.

Number of long-term health conditions MS-D04: Census 2021

All usual residents
CC&G Borough Council: 141,746
Northern Ireland: 1,903,176

Does not have a long-term health condition
CC&G Borough Council: 90,793 (64.05%)
Northern Ireland: 1,243,371 (65.33%)

1 long-term health condition
CC&G Borough Council: 26,690 (18.83%)
Northern Ireland: 344,687 (18.11%)

2 long-term health conditions
CC&G Borough Council: 12,121 (8.55%)
Northern Ireland: 151,512 (7.96%)

3 long-term health conditions
CC&G Borough Council: 6,220 (4.39%)
Northern Ireland: 81,075 (4.26%)

4 long-term health conditions
CC&G Borough Council: 3,440 (2.43%)
Northern Ireland: 46,166 (2.43%)

5 or more long-term health conditions
CC&G Borough Council: 2,482 (1.75%)
Northern Ireland: 36,365 (1.91%)

In our borough long-term pain or discomfort affects the most individuals, followed by mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities.

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)

Without a Disability (No) 591 (97.69%)

With a Disability (Yes) 14 (2.31%)

Total: 605

There is no indication or evidence to suggest that the event will have a negative impact on this Section 75 Group.

Screening Question 1

1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

Gender
Women Neutral impact.
Men Neutral impact.
Transgender men/women Neutral impact.
Other please specify Neutral impact.
Reason: --

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: Positive impact.
Black: Positive impact.
Chinese: Positive impact.
Mixed Race White: Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Sexual orientation
Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Age
Older People Positive impact.
Younger people and children Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Political Opinion
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Religious Belief
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Martial Status
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Dependants
Positive impact.
Reason: This event is designed to improve the lives of our citizens and visitor experiences which will impact positively on all Section 75 categories.

Screening Question 2

2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?

Section 75 Category If Yes, provide details If No, provide details

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. Provision of MACU - disabled toilets (with hoist and attendant) at all four events.
Quiet Christmas provision for people with additional needs in Ballymoney Town Hall, 20th Nov 2.30pm-4.30pm; Limavady Roe Valley Arts Centre 22nd Nov 11am-1pm; Ballycastle Sheskburn House 27th Nov 2.30pm – 4.30pm and in Coleraine Town Hall 28th Nov 2.30-4.30pm.
Disabled parking is provided in all town centre carparks.
The parade route has quieter areas which are suitable for those who do not like large crowds.

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 particular Marital Status.

Dependants
No. This event does not negatively impact on Equality of Opportunity for those with or without Dependents.

Screening Question 3

3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?

Religious Belief
Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Level of impact: Minor

Political Opinion
Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Level of impact: Minor

Racial Group
Positive impact - neutral venue and neutral programming brings groups within and across communities together.
Level of impact: Minor

Screening Question 4

4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?

Religious Belief
Open to all.

Political Opinion
Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and Councillors of differing political opinions.

Racial Group
Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and Councillors representing differing racial groups.

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?

No.

If yes, please give further information and examples:

Through the provision of Quiet Times, disabled toilet facilities and parking spaces to encourage participation.

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.

Please give further information and examples:

Through the provision of disabled toilet facilities, parking spaces to ensure easier access and all town centre locations suitable for wheelchairs.

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:

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:

If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:

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:

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 2025 event.
Seek feedback from visitors attending 2024 event.
Debrief and ascertain lessons learned and ongoing monitoring.

Approval And Authorisation

Screened By Position/Job Title: Events Operations Officer.

Date: 12/11/25.

Approved By Position/Job Title: Events Co-Ordinator.

Date: 12/11/25.