The purpose of the network is to support members and officers to influence the development of policy and legislation on planning and regeneration, and to build member capacity on these areas of work. The group and associated networks act as a regional mechanism for sharing good practice, knowledge and information between councils, and deliver capacity building events and resource materials on relevant issues.
Councillor Stevie Corr, Chair
Network Members - Cllr Stevie Corr (BCC) Chair, Cllr Julie Flaherty (ABC) Vice-Chair, Cllr Alison Bennington (A&N), Cllr Eddie Thompson (A&ND), Cllr Sam Nicholson (ABC), Ald Joan Baird (CCG), Cllr Paul Fleming (D&S), Cllr Glenn Campbell (F&O), Cllr Jenny Palmer (LCCC), Cllr Robert Logan (MEA) & Cllr Wesley Brown (MU).
Network Partners
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ROLE OF THE NETWORK Democratic Scrutiny of: Departmental and partner organisation input in relation to priority planning, place-shaping and infrastructure issues, and to develop regional policy approaches on these and related issues. Monitoring the progress of the relationship between government departments and councils on to priority planning, place-shaping and infrastructure issues, including relationships with arms-length bodies Oversight of the partnership work between local and central government and partners on delivery of key issues impacting on councils, and on which council can have an influence. Promotion of good practice: Development of collaborative approaches, development of elected member understanding and awareness of priority issues Lobbying for improvements and for resources to deliver COVID-19 Covid-19 has decimated local and global economies. The roles of councils are – and will continue to be - completely refocussed as a result. Local democracy and the councils upholding it have a renewed opportunity to make a case for localism, with powers and resources coming to communities via local authorities. After Covid-19, it is the case that there is a better appreciation that local government remains an under-utilised and markedly under-resourced part of our public services delivery and our democratic governance here in N. Ireland, despite councils meeting huge and increased challenges in terms of constituent, corporate, local and regional (NI) work.
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PRIORITIES LIST
KEY DATES
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2021 |
January |
As per workplan priorities set in August 2020 |
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April |
As per workplan priorities set in August 2020 |
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October |
Mid Term Review Regional Event |
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2022 |
January |
As per workplan priorities set in October 2021 |
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April |
As per workplan priorities set in October 2021 |
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October |
As per workplan priorities set in October 2021 |
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2023 |
January |
As per workplan priorities set in October 2021 |
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Mar/April |
Final meeting pre-election. Report on achieving outcomes |
A short series focused on ‘Quality Places’, exploring the ‘new normal’; ‘Green Growth’; urban and rural design and place-making; the practical and aesthetic impact of planning decisions; and attracting investment through restoring townscape heritage.
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