Leisure and Development 17 June 2025

Leisure and Development Committee

1. Apologies

2. Declarations of Interest

3. Minutes of Leisure and Development Committee meeting held Tuesday 20th May 2025 (summary attached)

FOR DECISION (Items 4)

4. Walking For All Partnership (Report attached)

FOR INFORMATION (Items 5-8 inclusive)

5. Impact of Storm on Trees within Council’s Estate (Report attached)

6. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Binevenagh (Report attached)

7. Digital Update (Report attached)

8. Correspondence Report (attached)

Addendum (no 1)

8.1 - 153rd Open Update (to follow)

9. Notice of Motion Proposed by Alderman Callan, Seconded by Councillor Anderson      

That this Council sets up a 250 USA Working Group, of no more than 8 Councillors by D’hondt, to explore opportunities for the Borough to tie into the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence given the historical connections between Northern Ireland and the United States.  This initiative would aim to commemorate the role that individuals from Northern Ireland, played in shaping American history during the Revolutionary era and beyond. Furthermore, that we would write to other councils located in County Antrim namely Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh Borough Council, and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to engage on a joint working group to maximise opportunities from this key anniversary.

10. Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, seconded by Councillor Peacock

That this Council recognises the importance of engaging young people in the political process and believes that more must be done to create meaningful opportunities for youth participation in civic life. Therefore, this Council proposes to work in partnership with Youth Services and local schools to establish a Youth Council within the Causeway Coast and Glens. This Youth Council would serve as a platform to empower young people, encourage their involvement in public life, and ensure their voices are heard on issues that affect them. By fostering political awareness, democratic engagement, and leadership skills among young people from all backgrounds, the Council hopes to inspire a new generation to become actively involved in the political system. This initiative will help elected members to better understand and respond to the needs and aspirations of our young people.

FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION (Items 11-17 inclusive)

11. Dungiven Priory Lease (Report attached)

12. Growth Deal - Coleraine Leisure and Wellness Centre (Report attached)

13. Metropole Skate Park (Report attached)

14. Ballycastle Leisure Centre (Report attached)

15. JDLC Essential Maintenance (Report attached)

16. SWB MUGA Tender Awards (Report attached)

17. SWB Pitch Fencing Tender Awards (Report attached)

Addendum (no 2)

17.1 - Leisure Centre Opening Hours  (report attached)

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