Section 75 Equality and Good Relations, Consultation on Screening of Policies July to September 2026

Policy/Strategy Aim/Purpose of Policy New or Revised Policy Date of Screening Recommendation
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan To set out council’s approach to conserve biodiversity across council estate and change the general approach to including biodiversity in service delivery. New 3 July 2026 Screened out with mitigation
It will do this through clear actions for relevant departments focussing on restoring, enhancing, protecting, improving biodiversity on our estate and connecting biodiversity and people.
It aims to aid council to meet the requirements of the Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (NI) 2011