20 October 2026 Leisure and Development Committee

Leisure and Development Committee

1.    Apologies
2.    Declarations of Interest
3.    Minutes of Leisure and Development Committee meeting held Tuesday 15th September 2026 (summary attached)
4.    Members will receive a presentation from Invest Northern Ireland 
FOR DECISION (Items 5-8 inclusive)
5.    Youth Participation in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, including a presentation by Sequoia (Report attached) 
6.    Play Park Action Plan - Rugby Avenue (Report attached)
7.    Northern Ireland Football Fund Grassroots Facilities Investment Fund 2026-27 (Report attached)
8.    Correspondence (Report attached)
9.    Notice of Motion Proposed by Alderman Hunter, seconded by Councillor Wisener:
Supporting Our Emergency Services, Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans Through Leisure Access CCGBC recognises the immense contribution made by those who serve our communities and country, including members of the emergency services, serving Armed Forces personnel, reservists and veterans.  These individuals dedicate themselves to protecting public safety responding to emergencies, often  making significant personal sacrifices in doing so.
Whilst Council make public statements of support and appreciation which are important, meaningful actions  which demonstrate that support locally are equally important.
Therefore, I’m asking this Council supports and agrees to instruct officers to investigate and implement the most appropriate and administratively efficient option from the following:
1. Sign up to and participate in the Blue Light Card Scheme, enabling eligible emergency services personnel to access leisure related discounts and benefits within Council operated leisure facilities.
2. Extend the commitments contained within the Councils Armed Forces Covenant, by introducing a bespoke Council leisure discount scheme for, employees of recognised Emergency Blue Light services, serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists and Veterans.
In developing either option, officers should determine which approach can be most effectively integrated within our Councils existing systems and resources, while ensuring value for money and ease of  administration.
Eligibility should be verified through appropriate evidence such as a Current Payslip, staff identification, recognised Blue Light  Card for Emergency Service personnel, a Veteran Card, Ministry of Defence  identification, or other recognised proof of service of  Armed Forces personnel or veterans.
Any personal information collected for the administration of the scheme shall be processed and retained in  accordance with all relevant data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act of 2018.
I believe this proposal will provide a practical demonstration from CCGBC of its commitment to those who protect, serve and support our communities across the Borough, ensuring that this Council’s support is reflected not only in words but in tangible actions that recognise and reward public service.
Request that Council instruct officers to prepare a report outlining implementation options, associated costs, administrative requirements and recommendations for implementation by the appropriate committee no later than three months from date of approval of this motion. Any financial implications arising from the preferred option can then be identified and included in sufficient time to allow for consideration during the Councils 2027 Budget and Rates Setting process.
10.  Notice of Motion Proposed by Alderman Fielding, Seconded by Alderman S McKillop: 
 That this Council repairs the concrete surfaces at the Blue Pool, Portrush, and                        reinstates an access ladder to ensure safe entry to, and exit from, the pool for                      swimmers; thereby preserving and supporting the bathing heritage of the Blue Pool, as        reflected in the recently installed Heritage Interpretation Sign at Bath Terrace.    
FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION (Items 11-17 inclusive)
11.    Growth Deal – Coleraine Leisure and Wellbeing Centre (Report attached)
12.    Growth Deal – Business Innovation & Incubation Hub: Project Risk Review (Report attached)
13.    Electrical Repairs Cushendun and Cushendall Holiday and Leisure Parks – Stage 3 (Report attached)
14.    Play Park Action Plan – Repair and Renewals - Waterfoot Play Park (Report attached)
15.    COAST Funding Request Update (Report attached)
16.    Ballymoney Spring Fair – Review of Vehicle Cavalcade (Report attached)
17.    Ballycastle Environmental Improvement Scheme (Report attached) 
18.    Any other relevant business notified in accordance with Standing Order 12. (o)