21 April 2026 Leisure and Development Committee

Leisure and Development Committee

1. Apologies

2. Declarations of Interest

3. Minutes of Leisure and Development Committee meeting held Wednesday 18th March 2026 (summary attached)

4. Members will receive a presentation from the Head of Tourism and Recreation

FOR DECISION (Items 5-9 inclusive)

5. Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (Report attached)

6. Cottage Wood Trail (Report attached)

7. Waterfoot Boardwalk (Report attached)

8. Benone Touring Extension (Report attached)

9. USA 250 Programme (Report attached)

FOR INFORMATION (Item 10-13 inclusive)

10. UK Town of Culture Application (Report attached)

11. Labour Market Partnership Minutes (attached)

12. Coleraine Future Town Fund Minutes (attached)

13. Local Economic Partnership Minutes (attached)

14. Correspondence

15. Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor Bateson seconded by Councillor C Archibald:

This Council recognises the need for improved, accessible, all-weather sports and recreational facilities in Kilrea, particularly to support young people, local clubs, and wider community wellbeing.

Accordingly, Council agrees to include the development of an artificial surface playing field at Craiglea Gardens, Kilrea, within its Capital Projects Programme going forward.

Council further commits to undertaking the necessary feasibility work, engaging with local stakeholders, and exploring external funding opportunities to help progress and deliver this important community facility.

FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION (Items 16-20 inclusive)

16. Growth Deal EPB Minutes (attached)

17. Go Succeed Funding (Report attached)

18. Armed Forces Update (Report attached)

19. Tourism Events External Services Procurement (Report attached)

20. Destination Marketing Activities Tender (Report attached)

21. Any other relevant business notified in accordance with Standing Order 12. (o)