Equality Screening - Household Recycling Centres Accessibility
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
General Information: Service
This is an existing service.
Operational Area: Operations, Environmental Services
Title: Review of accessibility for users of Household Recycling Centres
Brief Summary:
Following resident feedback Council intends to review the accessibility of its current set up and service provision at Household Recycling Centres.
What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes)
To identify and remove or provide relevant mitigation of current barriers to access.
Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
The operations section own and implement all elements of the operating of Household Recycling Centres across the borough.
Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Strategies and Procedures:
• Operations business plan current.
• Current Household Recycling Centre operating procedures.
• Councils Equality Scheme.
• Equality Action Plan.
• Councils Corporate Strategy.
• Councils Community Plan.
Legislation:
• Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Section 75).
• The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), and amendments by the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.
Available Evidence
Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data.
What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative have you gathered to inform this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories.
It is proposed that all Section 75 categories will be considered via:
• Quantitative evidence has been sourced via the NI Census in 2021 and the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2020.
Results from the Councils 2024 Citizens Survey highlighted that refuse collection was the most important service to citizens. This factor along with increased levels in fly tipping within the borough are reasons why it’s important that our Household recycling centres are suitable to all. In the same survey some people stated that the service at household recycling centres didn’t always meet their needs for various reasons.
Other feedback mechanisms also highlighted barriers for individuals with disabilities.
As a result, of the above feedback it was decided that an accessibility survey was the best approach to identify key improvements.
Section 75 Category
Details of Evidence/Information:
• The Census statistics in 2021 collated by NISRA statistics detailed the usual resident population of Causeway Coast & Glens Local Government District to be 141,746 accounting for 7.45% of the N.I. total. Statistical information with regards to the Districts makeup and individuals therein was also reviewed.
• Council does not hold information on household recycling centre users under the Section 75 headings.
A survey which asks these questions will support the identification of needs related to those specific and multiple groupings.
Religious Beliefs
The 2021 Census outlined:
Religion / religion brought up in:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic 40.12% 45.70%
Protestant & Other Christian
(including Christian related) 51.17% 43.48%
Other Religions 0.78% 1.50%
None/Not stated 7.94% 9.32%
District Electoral
Area 2014 Label Catholic Protestant and Other Other religions No religion/
Christian (including Christian related) religion not stated
Ballymoney 7,159 13,170 157 4,033
Bann 5,815 9,005 105 2,610
Benbradagh 12,254 4,048 42 1,474
Causeway 4,258 14,636 248 5,400
Coleraine 5,128 12,674 270 5,553
Limavady 7,313 6,740 68 2,109
The Glens 11,374 3,964 71 2,068
In terms of religion or religion brought up in the 2021 Census indicates that our resident’s religious beliefs are comparable to those in Northern Ireland in that there are 2 predominant groupings i.e. Roman Catholic and Protestant. However, we also have a number of individuals (7.94%) who do not practice a specific religion or who do not wish to be grouped into a specific religion. In addition, we have a small number of individuals who practice other religions.
Religion is not a factor in service provision and those providing the service are generally unaware of the religious background of any user. To date there is no evidence to show either a detriment or benefit within this Section 75 category.
However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.
Political Opinion
At the last local elections (2023) in Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor seats were deemed as follows:
Councillors total
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) 13
Sinn Féin 12
Alliance Party 5
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) 4
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) 3
Traditional Unionist Voice 2
Other 1
Voting by District Electoral Area
Alliance Democratic Progressive Unionist Sinn Féin Social Democratic Traditional Unionist Ulster Unionist
Unionist Party of NI & Labour Party Voice
Ballymoney 1 2 2 1 1
Bann 2 2 1
Benbradagh 1 3 1
Causeway 2 3 1 1
Coleraine 1 2 1 1 1
Limavady 1 2 1 1
The Glens 1 3 1
In Northern Ireland religion, political opinion and national identity tend to be interlinked and therefore what impacts one of these Section 75 categories can also have a similar impact on the others.
The household recycling centres are placed around the borough and provide a service to all.
However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.
Racial Group
On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
White 98.55% 96.55%
Irish Traveller 0.03% 0.14%
Roma 0.01% 0.08%
Indian 0.15% 0.52%
Chinese 0.22% 0.50%
Filipino 0.10% 0.23%
Pakistani 0.03% 0.08%
Arab 0.03% 0.10%
Other Asian 0.10% 0.28%
Black African 0.12% 0.42%
Black Other 0.04% 0.16%
Mixed 0.51% 0.76%
Other ethnicities 0.11% 0.19%
The 2021 Census detailed 98.55% of our population is white, with 1.45% from an ethnic background. The largest minority ethnic groups in Causeway Coast and Glens are the Chinese (0.22%), Indian (0.15%) and Filipino (0.10%). The proportion of ethnic groups from a non-white background has increased in Causeway Coast and Glens over the last 10 years by 0.95% slightly increasing the diversity in our population.
As a result, the survey can be offered in alternative languages to ensure everyone has the opportunity to have their say and provide suggestions for improvement.
The survey will be publicised on the Councils website which supports translation into various languages for the 2% of our population noted below.
Main Language
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
English 98%
Other languages 2%
Age
(NISRA Census 2021 – Table MS-A02)
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
15-19 years 8,326 (5.87%) 113,203 (5.95%)
20-24 years 7,873 (5.55%) 111,386 (5.85%)
25-29 years 7,713 (5.44%) 116,409 (6.12%)
30-34 years 8,460 (5.97%) 126,050 (6.62%)
35-39 years 8,528 (6.02%) 127,313 (6.69%)
40-44 years 8,513 (6.01%) 122,163 (6.42%)
45-49 years 9,322 (6.58%) 121,670 (6.39%)
50-54 years 10,412 (7.35%) 130,967 (6.88%)
55-59 years 10,150 (7.16%) 129,276 (6.79%)
60-64 years 9,171 (6.47%) 113,049 (5.94%)
65-69 years 7,769 (5.48%) 93,464 (4.91%)
70-74 years 6,990 (4.93%) 83,467 (4.39%)
75-79 years 5,659 (3.99%) 66,377 (3.49%)
80-84 years 3,718 (2.62%) 43,776 (2.30%)
85-89 years 2,126 (1.50%) 25,879 (1.36%)
90+ years 1,051 (0.74%) 13,512 (0.71%)
TOTAL Population 141,745 1,903,174
District Electoral Area 2014 Aged 17+
Ballymoney 19,212
Bann 13,687
Benbradagh 13,531
Causeway 20,268
Coleraine 18,928
Limavady 12,988
The Glens 13,794
The above statistics relate to those of 17 years of age plus as the majority of people attend household recycling centres by car.
Statistics in the tables above highlight an ageing population. It is acknowledged that in conjunction with dependants and disability different age groups may generate more household waste. Help will be provided upon request.
As a result, the survey has been designed in large print and easy read as standard. The advert for the survey will be placed in various formats to suit preferences which can be linked to various age groups e.g. younger people tend to prefer electronic options and older people tend to prefer written paper options.
To date there is evidence to show this group may suffer a detriment when using the site due to high reach areas and the requirement of the individual to ask for help.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Marital Status
Marital status by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2021):
Marital and civil partnership status MS-A30: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Single (never married or never registered a civil partnership) 40,720 (35.67%) 576,708 (38.07%)
Married 54,576 (47.81%) 690,509 (45.59%)
In a civil partnership 155 (0.14%) 2,742 (0.18%)
Separated (but still legally married or still legally
in a civil partnership) 3,795 (3.32%) 57,272 (3.78%)
Divorced or formerly in a civil partnership which is
now legally dissolved 7,258 (6.36%) 91,128 (6.02%)
Widowed or surviving partner from a civil partnership 7,655 (6.71%) 96,384 (6.36%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,159 1,514,743
District Electoral Area 2014
Single - never married Married or in Separated -but still legally Divorced or formerly Widowed or surviving
or never registered a civil married or still legally in in a civil partnership partner from a civil
a civil partnership partnership a civil partnership which is now legally partnership
dissolved
Ballymoney 6,673 9,641 643 1,241 1,341
Bann 4,405 7,563 420 666 884
Benbradagh 5,120 6,853 485 616 694
Causeway 7,187 9,774 599 1,418 1,549
Coleraine 7,469 8,080 712 1,627 1,315
Limavady 4,895 5,862 509 930 972
The Glens 4,974 6,958 427 760 899
Causeway Coast and Glens follows a similar pattern to that of Northern Ireland in that the highest percentage of residents are married (47.81% compared with the NI average of 45.59%). The patterns are all higher than the NI average with the exception of Individuals in a civil partnership lens at 0.14% is slightly lower than the NI average of 0.18%.
Staff breakdown by Marital Status (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Marital Status Number of staff
Unknown 60 (9.92%)
Married \ Civil Partnership 336 (55.54%)
Divorced 12 (1.98%)
Other 19 (3.14%)
Separated 12 (1.98%)
Single 164 (27.11%)
Widowed 2 (0.33%)
Total 605
The service is provided to all regardless of their marital status. To date there is no evidence to show either a detriment or benefit to any specific group within this Section 75 category.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Sexual Orientation
The 2021 census for the first time included a question on sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation
MS-C01: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Straight or heterosexual 104,205 (91.28%) 1,363,859 (90.04%)
Gay or lesbian 906 (0.79%) 17,713 (1.17%)
Bisexual 596 (0.52%) 11,306 (0.75%)
Other sexual orientation 135 (0.12%) 2,597 (0.17%)
Prefer not to say 4,502 (3.94%) 69,307 (4.58%)
Not stated 3,816 (3.34%) 49,961 (3.30%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,160 1,514,743
District Electoral Area Straight or Gay, lesbian, bisexual, Prefer not to say/
2014 Label heterosexual other sexual orientation Not Stated
Ballymoney 17,925 217 1,396
Bann 12,929 131 878
Benbradagh 12,674 171 923
Causeway 18,595 401 1,531
Coleraine 17,293 386 1,525
Limavady 11,906 170 1,092
The Glens 12,882 160 973
The service is provided to all regardless of sexual orientation. To date there is no evidence to show either a detriment or benefit to any specific group within this Section 75 category.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Men and Women Generally Gender:
(Census 2021 – Table MS-A07)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Male 69,848 (49.28%) 936,132 (49.19%)
Female 71,898 (50.72%) 967,043 (50.81%)
Staff breakdown by Gender (Figures as at 21 October 2022)
Gender Number of staff
Male 335 (55.38%)
Female 270 (44.62%)
Total 605
The service is provided to all regardless of gender and help is provided upon request. To date there is no evidence to show either a detriment or benefit to any specific group within this Section 75 category.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Part 2 of the Equality Screening Document