Lisburn and Castlereagh Community Planning Catharine McWhirter Community Planning Manager

What is Community Planning? The Scottish Government “A process which helps public agencies to work together with the community to plan and deliver better services which make a real difference to people's lives.”

Statutory Partners

Support Partners

What have we done so far? Meetings with Members and partners Community Conversations Conference Information gathering  Partners  Public / community representatives  Council Members and officers

What have learnt so far? Statistics show LCCC is ranked 1 out of 11 - the lowest levels of unemployment the highest earnings high life expectancy scores high number of people with degree or higher qualification excellent access to key services such as hospitals, roads, rail and air links

However over 1,800 people have debt issues accounting for £6million of debt 62% of Year 12 pupils in the district’s schools achieved five or more GCSEs (A*to C) including English and Maths. The average across the 11 districts is 64.3%. about 1.54% of the current population is living in housing stress 11% are lone pensioners 7% are lone parents with dependent children 15% have no access to a car or van

Likes Good central location in NI Excellent education Good community relations Safe / secure area Good open spaces Shopping Schools and colleges Good range of leisure facilities Operational service, e.g. bin collection

Dislikes Traffic issues e.g. parking and congestion Lack of rural transport including trains Missed opportunities. Better promotion of area as a tourist destination Struggling night time economy in Lisburn City Centre Wasted potential of River Lagan Too many housing developments

Vision A fully developed tourism offer centred on the Lagan Canal, Village Heritage, Hillsborough, Castlereagh Hills Integrated and accessible transport throughout the new Council area Vibrant nightlife in city centre Business regeneration Partnership approach to problem solving and projects

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