Have Your Say 2026-27 - Improvement Objectives
Part 12 of the Local Government Act (NI) 2014 puts in place a framework to support continuous improvement in the delivery of council services, and the Council has an obligation to produce a Performance Improvement Plan.
The Improvement Objectives we have identified for 2026/27 are set out below, and we are particularly keen to know if:
- You agree that the draft performance improvement objectives are appropriate
- What alternative improvement objectives you would like to see considered this year or in the future.
Improvement Objectives 2026-27 (draft)
The proposed draft Improvement Objectives for 2026-27 are as follows:
1. To advance the delivery of Council’s ambitious £711m Capital Development Programme including City Deal/ Inclusive Future Fund and provide opportunities for inclusive growth
Sub Objectives
- To progress £482m of strategic projects, £68m of community projects and £30m of projects with development funding in place in line with Council’s agreed Capital Strategy 2026-27
- To secure Government approval for three further Outline Business Cases and agree contracts for funding for three further City Deal/ Inclusive Future Fund project
- To stimulate inclusive growth by agreeing social value in two City Deal/ Inclusive Future Fund ICT procurements
2. We will support the health and wellbeing of local people by improving participation in high quality leisure, sport and physical activity and target underrepresented groups
Sub Objectives
- To support and deliver Sport & Physical Activity programmes that achieve targets of 8,000 participants per year including:
- Female participants - 4000
- Children & young people - 3000
- those living in the most deprived areas - 3000
- Older people - 2000
- People living with disabilities - 1000
- Ethnic Minorities – 500
- To deliver 5 partnership initiatives
- To provide grant aid programme investment of £600k
- To develop and fund local sport and physical activity programmes and initiatives specifically designed to improve the health and wellbeing of disabled and inactive people.
- To pilot Sport & Leisure Be Active participation programme across Council facilities targeting underrepresented groups especially at times of low occupancy / off peak
3. To create a greener, cleaner more attractive district
Sub Objectives
- To protect and promote our natural and built assets
- To protect and enhance our environment
4. Establishment of a Local Economic Partnership, development of an agreed action plan and subsequent Letter of Offer and delivery of the first year of the action plan.
5. To deliver improved customer satisfaction by improving customer support services and processes
Sub Objectives
- To monitor and report on the Complaints Handling Process within all service areas
- To provide accessible services / information.
All feedback is very much appreciated. Please tell us what you think by completing the survey. The consultation closes at noon on the 24th April 2026.
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