Licensing documentation Rural Needs Assessment
Licencing documentation Rural Needs Assessment
SECTION 1 -
Defining the activity subject to Section 1(1) of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016
1A. Name of Public Authority.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
1B. Please provide a short title which describes the activity being undertaken by the Public Authority that is subject to Section 1(1) of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.
Licensing documentation.
1C. Please indicate which category the activity specified in Section 1B above relates to.
Delivering a Public Service
1D. Please provide the official title (if any) of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service document or initiative relating to the category indicated in Section 1C above.
Licensing documentation associated with the auction for various concessionary trading sites.
1E. Please provide details of the aims and/or objectives of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service.
To facilitate an administration process for concessionary trading locations within the Borough of Causeway Coast and Glens which includes the application for, licence agreement, terms and conditions and code of conduct.
1F. What definition of ‘rural’ is the Public Authority using in respect of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service?
Population Settlements of less than 5,000 (Default definition).
Details of alternative definition of ‘rural’ used. N/A
Rationale for using alternative definition of ‘rural’. N/A
Reasons why a definition of ‘rural’ is not applicable. N/A
SECTION 2 -
Understanding the impact of the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service
2A. Is the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service likely to impact on people in rural areas?
No If the response is NO GO TO Section 2E.
2B. Please explain how the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to impact on people in rural areas.
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2C. If the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to impact on people in rural areas differently from people in urban areas, please explain how it is likely to impact on people in rural areas differently.
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2D. Please indicate which of the following rural policy areas the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is likely to primarily impact on.
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If the response to Section 2A was YES GO TO Section 3A.
Rural Businesses
2E. Please explain why the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service is NOT likely to impact on people in rural areas.
The application and associated documentation have set standard terms, which will ensure equal treatment regardless of rural or urban influences, however the format or delivery, i.e., online, postal etc, can be adapted to meet individual needs upon request.
SECTION 3 -
Identifying the Social and Economic Needs of Persons in Rural Areas
3A. Has the Public Authority taken steps to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas that are relevant to the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service?
Yes If the response is NO GO TO Section 3E.
3B. Please indicate which of the following methods or information sources were used by the Public Authority to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas.
Other Methods or Information Sources
3C. Please provide details of the methods and information sources used to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas including relevant dates, names of organisations, titles of publications, website references, details of surveys or consultations undertaken etc.
Councils’ economic development strategy in 2020 undertook significant research to identify the needs of individuals in rural areas, this information has been used to identify key social and economic needs.
Economic development again undertook research specifically targeting businesses in rural areas between November 2019 and September 2020 which detailed lack of opportunities for business starts in rural areas. Councils digital strategy in 2021 Introduced programmes to support connectivity for individuals in rural areas.
Key rural issues document by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 2022. The Northern Ireland Census 2021. The latest statistics from NISRA related to urban and rural areas.
3D. Please provide details of the social and economic needs of people in rural areas which have been identified by the Public Authority?
- Lack of business start-up opportunities.
- Need for job creation.
- Lack of social inclusion.
- Better public transport provision.
- Bringing services to rural communities.
- Increased economic cost for rural dwellers.
If the response to Section 3A was YES GO TO Section 4A.
3E. Please explain why no steps were taken by the Public Authority to identify the social and economic needs of people in rural areas?
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SECTION 4 -
Considering the Social and Economic Needs of Persons in Rural Areas
4A. Please provide details of the issues considered in relation to the social and economic needs of people in rural areas.
People in rural areas can avail of the same methods of receiving and submitting the associated documentation.
SECTION 5 -
Influencing the Policy, Strategy, Plan or Public Service
5A. Has the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or delivery of the Public Service, been influenced by the rural needs identified?
Yes If the response is NO GO TO Section 5C.
5B. Please explain how the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or delivery of the Public Service, has been influenced by the rural needs identified.
In order to support people in rural areas the process included the following adjustments:
Option for postal or email submission or receipt of documentation.
Option for face to face or online meeting.
Cash payment subject to money laundering regulations, Bacs transfer or cheque.
5C. Please explain why the development, adoption, implementation or revising of the Policy, Strategy or Plan, or the design or the delivery of the Public Service, has NOT been influenced by the rural needs identified.
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SECTION 6 -
Documenting and Recording
6A. Please tick below to confirm that the RNIA Template will be retained by the Public Authority and relevant information on the Section 1 activity compiled in accordance with paragraph 6.7 of the guidance.
I confirm that the RNIA Template will be retained and relevant information compiled.
Rural Needs Impact Assessment undertaken by: Car Parks/Concessionary Trading Officer
Division/Branch Environmental Services
Date: 04/05/2023
Rural Needs Impact Assessment approved by: Head of Capital Works, Energy, and Infrastructure
Division/Branch Environmental Services
Date: 04/05/2023