Council Meeting 6 January 2026

Full Council

1. The Mayor’s Business

2. Apologies

3. Declaration of Members’ Interests

4. Minutes of The Council Meeting held Tuesday 2 December 2025 (copy attached)

5. Minutes of Environmental Services Committee meeting held Tuesday 9 December 2025 (copy attached)

6. Minutes of Finance Committee meeting held Thursday 11 December 2025 (copy attached)

7. Minutes of Leisure and Development Committee meeting held Tuesday 16 December 2025 (copy attached)

8. Minutes of Audit Committee meeting held Wednesday 17 December 2025 (copy attached)

9. Matters for reporting to the Partnership Panel

10. Conferences

11. Correspondence (report attached)

12. Consultation Schedule (report attached)

13. Seal Documents

(i) Grave Registry Certificates, No’s 6102 to 6119 inclusive;

(ii) Commercial Lease relating to the premises known as the site of the Club Portabin at Dungiven Bowling Green, Dungiven Sports Centre, Curragh Road, Dungiven – Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Trustrees of Dungiven Outdoor Bowling Club (L&PSC - 250903 CPR - 250923 CM - 251007)

(iii) Deed of Dedication – Trustees of Limavady Recreation Club and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (LD 250218 CM250304)

(iv) Deed of Dedication – Trustees of John Mitchel’s GAC Glenullin and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (LD 250218 CM250304)

(v) Extinguishment of ROW and Grant of New ROW -Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Stephen Goodhart and Robert Charles Joseph Huggins and Lorna Huggins (L&PSC -251001 CPR -251028 CM -251104)

(vi) Agreement for Grant of Extended Right of Way -Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Stephen Goodhart and Robert Charles Joseph Huggins and Lorna Huggins (L&PSC -251001 CPR -251028 CM -251104)

14. Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor Russell Watton seconded by Councillor Elder

That this Council asks that the Ulster University Housing Study Report be presented to a meeting of the full Council.

15. Notice of Motion Proposed by Councillor Richard Holmes, seconded by Councillor Bateson and Alderman Knight McQuillan

This council notes the recent closure of Kilrea’s Bann bridge due to maintenance issues and the detrimental impact on local businesses and communities. It has served the people of the area well for almost 250 years and is part of the picturesque lower Bann waterway. But in the 21st century we believe it is time to add a new bridge to increase traffic flow and meet the demands of a modern transport infrastructure.

The Regional Development Strategy 2035 prioritised the delivery of transport, stating in RG2 that “to remain competitive in the global market it is important to continue to promote transport which balances the needs of our environment, society and economy. The focus is on managing the use of the road and rail space and how we can use our network in a better, smarter way.”

We therefore call for an additional bridge to form part of the Local Development Plan, any future Regional Development Plan and for council to lobby the appropriate bodies to secure funding for and a commitment to a new bridge for Kilrea as part of the existing commitments towards RDS 2035.

16. Notice of Motion Proposed by Councillor Leanne Peacock, seconded by Councillor Ciaran McQuillan

That this Council;

· Conveys it’s sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Catherine Sherry, who tragically passed away on May 12th, 2025.

· Acknowledges that Catherine tragically passed away in London, separated from her three loving sons, having been forced to travel overseas for treatment that is available on the island of Ireland.

· Commends the courageous public commentary of Fergal Sherry, Catherine’s husband, and supports the family’s campaign for all-Ireland provision of CAR (chimeric antigen receptor) T-cell therapy and cancer care to make sure no other family has to endure what the Sherry family went through.

· Agrees entirely with Fergal’s words, that, “when you’re going through cancer treatment, you need your family near.”

· Urgently writes to both Health Ministers, Minister Nesbitt and Minister Carroll MacNeill, to ask what plans they have for the provision of this treatment on an all-island basis and to encourage them to explore every option, including existing cross-border frameworks and the Shared Island Unit, to deliver this essential service on an all-Ireland basis.

FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION (Items 17-17.1)

17. Correspondence

17.1 Councils’ Standing Orders – Continuing Effect of Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Transitional, Supplementary, Incidental Provisions and Modifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (report attached)