Council Meeting 6 May 2025

Full Council

1.    The Mayor’s Business

2.    Apologies

3.    Declaration of Members’ Interests

4.    Deputation – The R&A Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships and Robert Oxley, Director Public Affairs, in attendance

5.    Minutes of The Council Meeting held Tuesday 1 April 2025 (copy attached)

6.    Minutes of Planning Committee meeting held Tuesday 26 February 2025 deferred from The Council Meeting held Tuesday 1 April 2025 (copy attached)

7.    Minutes of Planning Committee meeting held Wednesday 26 March 2025 (to follow)

8.    Minutes of Environmental Services Committee meeting held Tuesday 8 April 2025 (copy attached)

9.    Minutes of Finance Committee meeting held Thursday 10 April 2025 (copy attached)

10.   Minutes of Leisure and Development Committee meeting held Tuesday 15 April 2025 (copy attached)

11.   Minutes of Corporate Policy and Resources Committee Meeting held Tuesday 29 April 2025 (to follow) 

12.   Matters for reporting to the Partnership Panel

13.   Conferences

14.   Correspondence (report attached)

15.   Consultation Schedule (copy attached)

16.   Seal Documents

(i)    Grave Registry Certificates, No’s 5973 to 5988 inclusive;

(ii)    Lease of Substation Site at Quay Road, Ballycastle – Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Northern Ireland Electricity (Ref L&PSC/ 250205 /CP&R  250225 /CM 250304)

(iii)  Lease of former foreshore and bed of the Sea at Western Pier, Ballintoy Harbour, Ballintoy – The Crown Estate and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (Ref  L&PSC 250305 /CP&R 250325 /CM 250401)

(iv)  Commercial lease 55 Degrees North Portrush – Licence to Assign (Ref LPSC 250325/ CP&R 250325/ CM 250401 (Retrospective)

(v)   Commercial lease 55 Degrees North Portrush– Form 9 assignment (Ref LPSC 250325/ CP&R 250325/ CM 250401 (Retrospective)

(vi)   Commercial lease 55 Degrees North Portrush -Deed of Indemnity 27th March 2025 (Ref LPSC 250325/ CP&R 250325/ CM 250401 (Retrospective)

(vii)  Amendment to Commercial Lease, Babushka Kitchen Café, Shop Unit, South Pier, Portrush Harbour – Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and George Nelson (Ref approved under the scheme of delegation by the Director of Corporate Services in April 2025)

(viii) Car loan agreement Employee Reference 362-2055

(ix)   Cregagh Wood Management Agreements (Ref L&D 250315/CM 250506)

(x)   Ballycastle Leisure Centre – Form of Deed (Ref L&D 241217/CM250107)

(xi)   Licence Agreement For Temporary use of Council lands In connection with the North West 200 – 2025 – Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Coleraine  and District Motor Club Limited (L&PSC 250305/ CP&R 250325/ CM 250401)

17. Notice of Motion Proposed Councillor Wisener, seconded by Councillor Holmes

It is proposed that Council convene a meeting of interested parties (businesses and DfI) to develop a plan to repair Somerset Road South, Coleraine, and have it adopted by DfI.

18. Notice of Motion Proposed by Councillor MA McKillop, seconded by Councillor Schenning

Nip in the bud motion
That this council notes the importance of farmers and rural dwellers in our society.

Recognises that farmers, agricultural workers and people living in rural communities, can have lower access to cancer services due to the nature of their work and often living in isolated areas.

We also recognise the impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on family business such as a family farm, including housing the extended family and the welfare of livestock.

Endorses the Nip in the Bud campaign delivered by the farming community networking partnership with MacMillan cancer support and acknowledges the benefits of the rural community.

Pledges to do all we can to raise awareness and save lives, particularly using our social media platforms, to help rural dwellers in this council area be aware of symptoms of cancer and to seek immediate medical advice if necessary as evidence demonstrates that early diagnosis and treatment can save lives."

19. Notice of Motion Proposed by Councillor McQuillan, seconded by Councillor Peacock Motion for Live Recording of Council Meetings

To propose that the council consider implementing live recording of council meetings.

It is important for us to align with other local governments and institutions across the North in adopting this technology. Live recording offers an excellent opportunity to engage with the community, particularly younger residents, and allows us to highlight the positive actions and progress we are making each month.

Given the recent damage caused by storm Eowyn, which has affected our current technology, it is clear that we need to invest in updated equipment. This would ensure that we are prepared to live-stream and record our meetings moving forward.

Therefore, I propose that this council formally explore the feasibility and logistics of introducing live recording for future council meetings.

20. Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor McCully, seconded by Councillor Kane

This Council notes the impact of second homes and short-term holiday rentals on the housing stock supply for residents of the Borough; reaffirms our belief that powers to regulate such should be devolved to local councils; and commits to developing a proposal to the Northern Ireland Executive, alongside an agreed lobbying action plan, to secure such additional powers, within the next three months.

Once developed and adopted, an update on the matter will be a standing item on the agenda of the Corporate Policy & Resources Committee. Additionally, the Mayor and Chief Executive will write to all other councils in Northern Ireland to encourage them to engage in similar lobbying efforts.