Armed Forces Day 2026 - Equality Screening

S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form

This is a new policy/procedure.

Operational Area: Corporate Services

Title: Armed Forces Day 2026

Brief Summary:

A one day event to celebrate veterans and current serving members of the Armed Forces which will take place in various locations in Coleraine on Saturday 20th June.

Thousands of people will descend on Coleraine for the regional showcase, which celebrates the ongoing commitment of troops, their families, veterans and cadets.

The event will be compered by well-known media personality Paul Clark who will be on hand to guide visitors through the planned programme of events. This includes the event’s opening parade which will see hundreds of service personnel and veterans pass through the town before a Drumhead Service in the Diamond. Following this service, the parade will make their way to Christie Park followed by a Falcon Parachute drop to signal the start of a packed programme of family-friendly attractions and live music from 12pm-4-30pm.

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 ie L&D Events team and Corporate Services.

Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

Strategies:

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s full range of policies.

• Tourism Strategy
• Corporate Strategy
• Equality Scheme
• Good Relations Strategy

Studies, Publications, Statistics and Guidance:

• Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Census 2021.
• In consultation and guidance from MOD.

Available Evidence

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 2024.
• Consult with former hosts eg AND BC in 2025.

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.
• It is also clear that the majority of our borough is rural in composition and therefore the specific needs of those individuals must to be considered during screening.
• Council is dedicated to delivering this event in a spirit of mutual respect, inclusivity, and reconciliation, fostering positive engagement and good relations across all Section 75 groups. It is recognised that certain groups may have a stronger interest in the event particularly in relation to religious belief and political opinion. As a result the programme includes events which aim to be welcoming, accessible and inclusive to all.
• The event programme has been carefully designed to be as inclusive as possible, aiming to create a positive impact across a broad range of Section 75 categories.
• It is structured to be suitable for all age groups and genders including individuals with and without disabilities. As a result, reasonable adjustments have been planned to support this inclusion.
• The event programme has been agreed at the AFD Working Group, which is made up of both Council and MOD reps and has been established as the organising group.

Religious Beliefs

The 2021 Census outlined:

Religion / religion brought up in

Roman Catholic CC&G: 40.12%
Roman Catholic NI: 45.70%

Protestant & Other Christian (including Christian related) CC&G: 51.17%
Protestant & Other Christian (including Christian related) NI: 43.48%

Other Religions CC&G: 0.78%
Other Religions NI: 1.50%

None/Not stated CC&G: 7.94%
None/Not stated NI: 9.32%


Staff breakdown by Religious Belief / Community Background
(Figures as at 16 December 2025)

Roman Catholic Male 144 (19.35%)
Female 135 (18.15%)

Protestant Male 272 (36.56%)
Female 143 (19.22%)

Non-Determined Male 28 (3.76%)
Female 22 (2.96%)

Total: 744

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 an increasing number of individuals (7.94%) 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 potential for negative impact on this S75 group, but this has been mitigated by a carefully thought out and balanced programme content.

Political Opinion

The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2024) provides the following information on the political parties people in Northern Ireland feel closest to (this information is not available at local government level) :

Racial Group

On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:

Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
White CC&G: 98.55%
White NI: 96.55%

Irish Traveller CC&G: 0.03%
Irish Traveller NI: 0.14%

Roma CC&G: 0.01%
Roma NI: 0.08%

Indian CC&G: 0.15%
Indian NI: 0.52%

Chinese CC&G: 0.22%
Chinese NI: 0.50%

Filipino CC&G: 0.10%
Filipino NI: 0.23%

Pakistani CC&G: 0.03%
Pakistani NI: 0.08%

Arab CC&G: 0.03%
Arab CNI: 0.10%

Other Asian CC&G: 0.10%
Other Asian NI: 0.28%

Black African CC&G: 0.12%
Black African NI: 0.42%

Black Other CC&G: 0.04%
Black Other NI: 0.16%

Mixed CC&G: 0.51%
Mixed NI: 0.76%

Other ethnicities CC&G: 0.11%
Other ethnicities NI: 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.

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

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

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%.

Census 2021 - National identity (person based) figures for 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%

Census 2021 - Main Language figures for 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.

Census 2021 MS-B12a All usual residents aged 3 and over Main Language (Count) figures for 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.

Census 2021 table MS-B11a - Household language (Count) figures for 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

Census 2021 - Knowledge of Irish figures for CC&G Borough Council
No ability in Irish 90%
Some ability in Irish 10%

Census 2021 - Knowledge of Ulster-Scots figures for 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 16 December 2025)

Racial Group / Ethnic Origin /Number of Staff

Other 5 (0.67%)

White / White European 695 (93.41%)

Unknown 44 (5.92%)

Total: 744

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: 7,973 (5.62%)
0-4 years NI: 113,820 (5.98%)

5-9 years CC&G: 8,878 (6.26%)
5-9 years NI: 124,475 (6.54%)

10-14 years CC&G: 9,113 (6.43%)
10-14 years NI: 126,918 (6.67%)

15-19 years CC&G: 8,326 (5.87%)
15-19 years NI: 113,203 (5.95%)

20-24 years CC&G: 7,873 (5.55%)
20-24 years NI: 111,386 (5.85%)

25-29 years CC&G: 7,713 (5.44%)
25-29 years NI: 116,409 (6.12%)

30-34 years CC&G: 8,460 (5.97%)
30-34 years NI: 126,050 (6.62%)

35-39 years CC&G: 8,528 (6.02%)
35-39 years NI: 127,313 (6.69%)

40-44 years CC&G: 8,513 (6.01%)
40-44 years NI: 122,163 (6.42%)

45-49 years CC&G: 9,322 (6.58%)
45-49 years NI: 121,670 (6.39%)

50-54 years CC&G: 10,412 (7.35%)
50-54 years NI: 130,967 (6.88%)

55-59 years CC&G: 10,150 (7.16%)
55-59 years NI: 129,276 (6.79%)

60-64 years CC&G: 9,171 (6.47%)
60-64 years NI: 113,049 (5.94%)

65-69 years CC&G: 7,769 (5.48%)
65-69 years NI: 93,464 (4.91%)

70-74 years CC&G: 6,990 (4.93%)
70-74 years NI: 83,467 (4.39%)

75-79 years CC&G: 5,659 (3.99%)
75-79 years NI: 66,377 (3.49%)

80-84 years CC&G: 3,718 (2.62%)
80-84 years NI: 43,776 (2.30%)

85-89 years CC&G: 2,126 (1.50%)
85-89 years NI: 25,879 (1.36%)

90+ years CC&G: 1,051 (0.74%)
90+ years NI: 13,512 (0.71%)

TOTAL Population CC&G: 141,745
TOTAL Population NI: 1,903,174

Statistics in the table above highlight an ageing population.

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

0-14
2011: 19%
2021: 18%

15-39
2011: 33%
2021: 29%

40-64
2011: 33%
2021: 34%

65+
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 16 December 2025)

Age Group/ Number of staff
18-21 5 (0.67%)
22-29 44 (5.91%)
30-34 48 (6.45%)
35-39 56 (7.53%)
40-44 96 (12.90%)
45-49 101 (13.58%)
50-54 139 (18.68%)
55-59 114 (15.32%)
60-64 101 (13.58%)
65-120 40 (5.38%)

Total: 744

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):

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 which 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 16 December 2025)

Marital Status/ Number of staff
Unknown 52 (6.99%)
Civil Partnership 7 (0.94%)
Divorced 20 (2.69%)
Married 411 (55.24%)
Other 30 (4.03%)
Separated 17 (2.29%)
Single 204 (27.42%)
Widowed 3 (0.40%)

Total: 744

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. MS-C01.

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

(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 16 December 2025)

Gender / Number of staff
Male 444 (59.68%)
Female 300 (40.32%)

Total: 744

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%.

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

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, 12.32% of people stated that they provided unpaid care to family, friends, neighbours or others; this is slightly lower than the NI average of 12.42%.

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

Northern Ireland 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 16 December 2025)

Family Status / Number of staff
Unknown 223 (29.97%)
Adults(s) 13 (1.75%)
Child/Children 247 (33.20%)
None 261 (35.08%)

Total: 744

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 16 December 2025)

With or Without a Disability
Number of staff
No 722 (97.04%)
Yes 22 (2.96%)

Total: 744

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

Screening Questions 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?

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. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Gender.

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. It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Race.

Disability
Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.

Neutral impact on this section.It is not envisaged that this event will have an adverse impact with regard to Disability.

Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others

Neutral 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.

Political Opinion

There is potential for a minor negative impact on this S75 group, but this has been mitigated by a carefully thought out and balanced programme content.

Religious Belief

There is potential for a minor negative impact on this S75 group, but this has been mitigated by a carefully thought out and balanced programme content.

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 Dependants.

Screening Questions 2

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 will 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. Google Translate can be used to assist with any language barriers.

Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.

Yes. Park & Ride
Available at Rugby Avenue. Translink bus fleet is fully wheelchair accessible (buses with ramps which lower for wheelchairs).

Disabled Parking
Pre-bookable disabled parking will be in the Market Yard. Pre bookable accessible parking is also available at Strand Road and in all open town centre car parks on a first come first served/ pay and display basis.

Park & Stride
This is available in The Crescent and Vineyard and is accessible to all and a short walk from the event space.

Drumhead Service
A disabled seating and viewing area for the Drumhead Service has been identified in the Diamond. A sign language interpreter will be on hand to sign at the Service and a mobile loop system will be set up for hearing impaired.

MACU & Disabled Toilets
Existing sanitation provision in the town will be complemented by two MACU’s and 30 portiloos. The MACU’s will be situated at Park St in Town Centre and Christie Park.

Additional Needs Activities
Soft play equipment at Christie Park will offer a designated Quiet Time for Children with additional needs from 10.15-11am.

JAM System
Council has adopted the JAM system, so staff dealing with the event are prepared to support everyone.

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 offers an opportunity to promote community engagement across a range of political opinions.

Religious Belief.

No. This event offers an opportunity to promote community engagement across a range of 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 Questions 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?

Section 75 Category: Religious Belief.
Level of impact: Minor. AFD is considered to be more closely associated with the Protestant/Unionist community and therefore, a differential impact is likely to be experienced by the Catholic/Nationalist community.
The programme is considered in the context of the Council’s wider programme of events which provides a broad and balanced range of events across communities.

Section 75 Category: Political Opinion.
Level of impact: Minor. AFD is considered to be more closely associated with the Protestant/Unionist community and therefore, a differential impact is likely to be experienced by the Catholic/Nationalist community.

The programme is considered in the context of the Council’s wider programme of events which provides a broad and balanced range of events across communities.

Section 75 Category: Racial Group.
Level of impact: None.

Screening Questions 4

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

Religious Belief: No. Although the event is more closely associated with the Protestant/Unionist community as stated above, the event is designed to be as inclusive as possible.

Political Opinion: Yes, business engagement across the community and Coleraine BID with programming.

Racial Group: Yes, liaison and engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and Councillors of differing political opinions.

Additional Considerations.

Council is aware that no one individual sits exclusively within just one of the designated groups. This has been given consideration in developing this policy and undertaking this screening exercise and mitigating measures have been put in place where possible such as the MACU, Signer, hearing loop etc.

Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities.

Mitigations in place.

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.

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. Mitigating measures have been put in place where possible such as the MACU, Signer, hearing loop etc.

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:

Although not all Protestants are necessarily Unionist and not all Catholics are Nationalist, those from a Protestant, Unionist background are more likely to celebrate AFD compared to those of a Catholic, Nationalist background. The programme is designed to be as inclusive as possible and have a positive impact on a range of Section 75 categories with a focus on ensuring accessibility for those with disabilities. It is also considered to be suitable for all ages.

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?

Yes.

If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:

By providing the mitigation measures detailed above.

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 2018 event
• Seek feedback from visitors attending 2026 event
• Debrief and ascertain lessons learned and ongoing monitoring.

Approval And Authorisation

Screened By: Senior Civic & Corporate Support Officer, 04/06/26

Approved By: Director of Corporate Services, 08/06/26