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Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
Deadline for registering for Business Grants is 20 May 2020
We asked which areas of support would be most valuable to our businesses.
You told us that access to finance was one of the most important issues.
Please note that the registration deadline for the £10,000 and £25,000 grant schemes is this Wednesday - 20 May 2020.
This also includes businesses that occupy rental properties.
Find out more about the schemes, eligibility and how to register here: bit.ly/2LC1izv
It is important to note, a short time after launching this consultation on our draft Performance Improvement Objectives 2020/21, the Government announced a nationwide lockdown, in response to the global Coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, this also had an impact on the number of responses received.
In demonstrating Council’s commitment to meaningful consultation process and ‘Closing the Loop’, and as a method of best practice, we include a summary on ‘You Said, We Did’ section within our Consultation Hub.
During an 8-week period of consultation, we asked for feedback on our draft Performance Improvement Objectives (PIOs) for 2020/21. Specifically, we asked; “Do you agree that the proposed Performance Improvement Objectives are appropriate for our Borough?”
Responses were largely in agreement with our proposed PIOs. Some responses also included specific comments and additional suggestions. Thank you for this feedback.
|
PIOs |
% of Respondents in agreement |
% of Respondents in disagreement |
% of Respondents who didn’t provide an answer |
|
60 |
40 |
0 |
|
100 |
0 |
0 |
|
80 |
0 |
20 |
|
60 |
20 |
20 |
|
40 |
20 |
40 |
|
40 |
20 |
40 |
Officers carried out an analysis of those responses received. The additional / supplementary comments and valuable feedback we received as part of this consultation have been passed to relevant departments for their consideration.
During April – July 2020, Council continued to liaised with the Department for Communities (DfC) seeking guidance/consideration of options in relation to the impact of Covid 19 and 2020-21 Performance Improvement Plan.
On 17 August 2020 Council received formal notification from DfC stating:
Council will continue to engage with the Department to ensure a collaborative approach is taken, along with the other 10 councils in relation to our statutory performance duties next year.
For further information please contact the Performance and Audit Department by emailing: performance@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
As part of Council’s Capital Play Development Programme the play park in Drumbeg/Meadownbrook/Pinbank (Tullygally) has been designated for refurbishment, with an investment of £100,000
There are more children and young people living within the Meadowbrook/ Drumbeg areas and the Play Strategy has recommended relocating the existing Play Area to better meet the needs of an expanded area to include Meadowbrook and Drumbeg.
Two sites were identifed and Council wanted to hear residents views on which site they feel would better suit the Neighbourhood Play Park which is designated for the Tullygally area
Council received 303 responses:
Council is therefore recommending that the new play facilities be located on site two; this site is owned by NIHE and Council are progressing with this matter at the moment.
A public meeting will be arranged to discuss this matter with the residents/community; the date for this meeting will be post on the Get Active & Council Facebook/website pages.