Commemoration Programme for HM Queen Elizabeth II, Equality Screening

S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form

This is a new policy/procedure/project.

Operational Area: Corporate Services / Democratic & Central Services

Title: Commemoration Programme for HM Queen Elizabeth II (3 permanent memorials to be commissioned and located within the Borough)

Brief Summary:

At a Corporate Policy and Resources Committee meeting held on 28th February 2023, it was proposed and seconded and then ratified by Council at a meeting held on 7th March 2023, that a Sub Committee be established to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II. The Subcommittee is comprised of Councillors from DUP, Alliance & UUP.

On 5th December 2023, Council resolved to agree to the following Notices of Motion:

Notice of Motion (A)
“This council acknowledges, with sadness, the recent passing of our late Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth II. Pays tribute to the exemplary dignity, wisdom and diligence with which Her Late Majesty served our nation and the Commonwealth. Further acknowledges the tremendous debt of gratitude owed for the personal sacrifice and unwavering loyal devotion over her glorious 70-year reign. This Council commits to honour and enshrine her memory in tangible commemoration across the Borough and invites council officers to present an options paper to the relevant committee for consideration in due course. This council shall also establish a sub-committee to commence preparation for the coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III.”

Notice of Motion (B)
“That Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council recognises the exemplary 70 years of service rendered by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as the United Kingdom’s longest reigning Monarch. We are also very proud that the Late Monarch visited our Borough 5 times between 1953 and 2016, in which she included the unveiling of sergeant Robert Quigg VC statue in Bushmills, within my own constituency, which was to be her last visit.
In recognition of her shining example of exemplary selfless service, we the undersigned propose that a substantial permanent memorial be commissioned and located within the Borough and be in situ before or during 2026. We believe that the memorial should depict Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation and that ideally it would be located in a prominent and visible location. We further propose that officers prepare a report, taking this matter forward, to include options for design, location, consultation with appropriate groups and identification of a suitable budget as part of the estimates process. This Statue will be a fitting tribute by the people of the Borough to the late Monarch, whose service to our country may never be matched again.”

As part of Council’s Commemoration Programme for HM Queen Elizabeth II, Elected Members have agreed to consider the following ideas for design:

1. A modern style silhouette of the late Queen Elizabeth II with Paddington Bear & Corgis
2. A cameo formed from epoxy resin to be located indoors at Coleraine Town Hall
3. A corten steel blue rose (known to be queen Elizabeths Favourite Flower) to be located outdoors at Anderson Park.

What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes)

The memorial sculptures aim to honour the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II offering human focused commemorations which celebrate qualities such as service, steadiness, kindness, and humour. The memorial sculptures aim to frame shared moments such as the Queen’s appearance with Paddington Bear at the Platinum Jubilee and to celebrate her personal interests in nature and her pets.

The intended outcomes are to provide visually striking and appealing public artworks which are a lasting, and accessible tribute to Queen Elizabeth II to appeal across generations and which focus on shared cultural moments and universally recognised symbols of kindness, stability, and gentle humour.

Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council developed the Commemoration and Celebration Sub-Committee to deliver the above. The sub-Committee was established 15th March 2023 and is tasked with having oversight of the tender exercise to produce concept designs and costs as well as the final location for the memorial sculptures to include details such as methods of delivery and installation. Council Officers facilitate meetings and update administration as required.

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

Legislation:
• Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Section 75)

Strategies:
• Equality Scheme (renewed 2020)
• Equality Action Plan (2023-2027)
• Good Relations Strategy
• Every Customer Counts Policy
• Local Government Code of Conduct
• “Together building a United Community” Strategy May 2013
• Complaints Policy
• Destination Management Strategy 2015-2020 (Destination Management Strategy 2025-2035 is in preparation).
• Economic Development Strategy
• Corporate Strategy 2021-2025 (Corporate Plan 2026 –2031 is in preparation)
• Dignity & Respect at work policy
• Land & Property Policy

Studies, Publications, Statistics and Guidance:
• Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Census 2021
• Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Data Portal 2021
• NI Life and Times Survey 2024
• Examples from other Councils in Northern Ireland

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 2024.

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: 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 residents’ 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.
A cross party subcommittee was established to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II which would deal with the design and procurement of the memorial sculptures. However, not all parties participate in the subcommittee meetings. Therefore a consultation process with relevant parties and members of the public is necessary to inform the sculpture design, support the identification of potential mitigation measures and identify any disproportionate adverse impacts with regards to religion.

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) :

%
DUP/Democratic Unionist Party 11
Sinn Féin 20
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) 11
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) 10
Alliance Party 24
Green Party 4
Other Party 5
None of these 9
Don't know 8

The final designs may have linkages to political opinion. Some of the designs proposed may not have the support of all political groups. Therefore, a consultation process with relevant parties will inform the design, support the identification of potential mitigation measures and identify any disproportionate adverse impacts with regards to political opinion.

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

While Individuals may hold personal preferences regarding the memorial sculptures, the Queen is still widely regarded as a national figurehead of Britain, there is currently no evidence to suggest any differential impact across racial groups. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to their age. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to their marital status. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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.

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to their sexual orientation. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to their gender. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to whether they have or do not have dependents. A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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

Individuals may have a personal preference regarding the memorial sculptures, however there is no evidence that this relates to if they have a disability or not.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.

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. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

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. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

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

Neutral impact on this section. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

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

Neutral impact on this section. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

Age Older People / Younger people and children

Neutral impact on this section. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

Political Opinion

There is potential for a minor - major negative impact on this S75 group. This project may adversely affect some individuals. However, the level of impact is currently unclear.

Religious Belief

There is potential for a minor - major negative impact on this S75 group. This policy may adversely affect some individuals. However, the level of impact is currently unclear.

Martial Status

Neutral impact on this section. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

Dependants

Neutral impact on this section. There is no evidence that the change will have any specific impact on this Section 75 Category.

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, the sculptures do not lend themselves to promoting equality regarding this Section 75 category unless as part of an individuals’ multiple identity.

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).