12 May 2026 Environmental Services

Environmental Services Committee

1. Apologies

2. Declarations of Interest

3. Minutes of previous meeting held Tuesday 14th April 2026 (summary attached)

FOR DECISION (Items 4 - 7)

4. Construction Products Reform White Paper Consultation (report attached)

5. General Safety Requirements for Construction Products Consultation (report attached)

6. Festive light proposal 2026 (report attached)

7. Environmental Services Business Plans 2026/27 (to follow)

FOR INFORMATION (Items 8 - 14)

8. Amusement Permit Report (report attached)

9. Entertainment Licensing Report (report attached)

10. Petroleum Spirit Licence Renewals (report attached)

11. Society Lottery Registrations (report attached)

12. Street Trading Licence Renewals (report attached)

13. Air quality progress report (report attached)

14. Animal Welfare Report 2024 (report attached)

15. Matters for Reporting to Partnership Panel

16. Consultations (attached)

17.  Notice of Motion Proposed by Councillor Kane, Seconded by Councillor           McCully:- That this Council:-

That this Council:-
Acknowledges the important role dogs play as companion animals, and notes the concerns raised by residents regarding dogs being allowed off-lead in Riverside Park and Megaw Park, Ballymoney, particularly for:

• people with disabilities, reduced mobility, and visual impairment;
• those with allergies to dogs, and
• adults and children with a fear of dogs;

Recognises the importance of safe, designated spaces where dogs can exercise off-lead, and the need to balance the needs of all park users;

Notes that while signage is currently in place within these parks stating that dogs should be kept on leads, these instructions are not supported by enforceable Dog Control Orders.
Resolves to:
Initiate the process of introducing Dog Control Orders requiring dogs to be kept on leads in Riverside Park and Megaw Park, except within the designated dog-run areas;                                                                                                            Undertake a scoping exercise to assess options for upgrading dog-run facilities in both, ensuring they are safe and secure, appropriately designed for different breed sizes, and provide stimulating environments for dogs to exercise and play.;

Engage with local residents, including those directly affected by off-lead dogs and with dog owners, to ensure the approach taken is fair, balanced, and reflective of community needs.       

FOR DECISION IN COMMITTEE (Item 18-19)

18. Cemetery administration – contract renewal (report attached)

19.  Correspondence (to follow)

FOR INFORMATION IN COMMITTEE (Items 20 - 21)

20. Licences Issued under Delegated Authority (report attached)

21. Increase in Fees for Car Park Enforcement Contract (report attached)

22 .Any Other Relevant Business (notified in accordance with Standing Order 12 (0))