PEACE IV Local Action Plan

Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local PEACE IV

ACTION PLAN

This initiative has been funded by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme managed by the SEUPB

INTRODUCTION The PEACE IV Programme, funded by the Special EU Programmes Body, is a unique initiative of the European Union, which has been designed to support peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.

PEACE IV Programme Preparations for the Antrim and Newtownabbey PEACE IV Programme began in early 2016 and an extensive consultation and engagement exercise took place from March until August 2016. The PEACE IV Partnership was established in September 2016 before a detailed application, assessment and clarification process was undertaken between September 2016 and January 2017. A draft letter of offer was received from the SEUPB in January 2017. Since January 2017 the PEACE IV Partnership has been designing and developing programmes, satisfying funder conditions, and preparing programmes to allow for project delivery to start

in September 2017. Projects will be completed by December 2019.

Collaborative Approach For the PEACE IV Programme to be delivered successfully, it is critical that there is a balanced delivery approach.

Delivery partners and external delivery organisations must demonstrate appropriate skills and expertise on peace building and reconciliation to ensure that the interests and needs of the local community are addressed.

Delivery agents are required to take cognisance of the importance of collaboration between the local authority, the community and voluntary sector, statutory stakeholders, and private delivery agents. This collaboration is essential to the overall success and sustainability of the projects and the PEACE IV Partnership strongly recommends that local knowledge and expertise is utilised in the delivery of programmes.

PLEASE NOTE: All programmes outlined in this document are subject to final approval of funding from the Special European Union Programmes Body.

Antrim and New townabbey PEACE IV Local Action Plan

EXTERNAL DELIVERY PROGRAMMES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Early Intervention Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Respecting Difference Project

Public Tender

£71,000

OBJECTIVE: Early Intervention Programme delivered to circa 229 Children and Young People aged 3-6 years which will invest in development of resilience skills to address the negative pressures from others and increase their respect and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Schools Based Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Moving Forward Together

OJEU Tender

£205,000

OBJECTIVE: Schools and Family Based Good Relations Programme at nursery, primary, secondary and special school level with a focus on promoting greater sharing, understanding and reconciliation between schools and school communities in the Borough to approximately 1,188 children and young people and their families.

Out of School Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Life Skills Development Programme

Public Tender

£160,000

OBJECTIVE: Seven Out of School area based programmes to approximately 290 11 to 24 year olds and their families through a menu based programme to include opportunities to improve life choices and emotional intelligence among young people.

Leadership and Life Skills Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Leadership and Life Skills

Public Tender

£95,000

OBJECTIVE: Accredited and non-accredited leadership, personal development and active citizenship programme to 238 young people aimed at building leadership and team work skills, empowering young people to take greater control of their own lives and building their emotional intelligence and coping skills.

SHARED SPACES AND SERVICES Community Connections Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Community Connections Programme

Public Tender

£38,000

Addressing Manifestations

Public Tender

£145,000

OBJECTIVE: Place Making Programme with 70 participants through a place making dialogue and networking approach with a view to inspiring people to collectively reinvent public spaces within their communities.

Creation of a Virtual Shared Space Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Virtual Shared Space Development

Public Tender

£30,000

OBJECTIVE: Virtual Shared Space Programme which will harness creativity and develop skills with 30 young people with a view to using technology together to share, learn, create and influence the shape of their local areas.

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BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONS Capacity for Dialogue with Church/Faith/Religious Groups Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Building Connections and Exploring Roles

Public Tender

£40,000

OBJECTIVE: Interfaith, Church and Religion based programme for 40 participants aimed at building church connections across the Borough and exploring the role of church, faith and religious groups in peace building. Includes a resource allocation budget of £9,000.

Growing Understanding Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Integration of and Connection with BME

Public Tender

£65,000

OBJECTIVE: Growing Understanding Programme with 60 participants aimed at providing support to local groups to build understanding, collaboration, dialogue, integration and connections between Black Minority Ethnic communities and the wider local community. Includes best practice site visit opportunities.

Leadership Programme for Peace Building Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Leadership Programme for Peace Building

Public Tender

£99,000

OBJECTIVE: Leadership programme for peacebuilding for emerging leaders and programme stakeholders. To include mediation and facilitating dialogue training and skill building around conflict management and negotiation on hard issues. Includes best practice site visit opportunities.

Dialogue Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Dialogue Programme

Public Tender

£100,000

Objective: Dialogue Programme to initiate and conduct hard conversations with 48 participants aimed at building their capacity to discuss contested spaces, to overcome the influence of gatekeepers and to undertake dialogue in safe places on hard issues. Includes a resource allocation budget of £16,000.

Capacity Building Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Capacity Building & Engagement Programme

Public Tender

£140,000

Objective: Community Capacity Building and Engagement Programme (mentor and practical project based) in seven areas aimed at supporting less engaged groups to develop their capacity through an area based, place making approach to peace building work. Includes a resource allocation budget of £70,000.

Cultural Expressions Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Williamite Project

Quotation Process

£22,000

Key Institutions Programme

OJEU Tender

£260,000

Objective: Cultural Expression Programme that explores shared history locally across 200 participants aimed at increasing awareness among communities about their own heritage and cultural identity and breaking down myths. Includes a resource allocation budget of £87,000.

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Sports, Arts and Recreation Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Sports Engagement Project

Public Tender

£160,000

Arts Engagement Project

Public Tender

£87,000

Recreation Engagement Project

Public Tender

£87,000

OBJECTIVE: Sports, Arts and Recreation Engagement Programme delivered to 230 participants aimed at widening participation rates across different communities in non-traditional activities and building relationships locally to challenge perceptions around sectarianism, racism and prejudice. The Arts and Recreation Programmes include a resource allocation budget of £17,500 each.

Cross Border Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism Indicative Budget

Key Institutions Cross-Border Project

Quotation Process

£24,000

OBJECTIVE: Cross Border Exchange and Learning Programme with 100 participants building on established cross-border links, working with Community Planning Department and Key Institution groups in each area.

DIRECT DELIVERY PROGRAMMES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Early Intervention Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism

Indicative Budget

Reclaiming Play Spaces

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Leisure Services Section

£43,000

Objective: Early Intervention Programme delivered to circa 229 Children and Young People aged 3-6 years which will invest in development of resilience skills to address the negative pressures from others and increase their respect and appreciation of cultural diversity.

SHARED SPACES AND SERVICES New Shared Space Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism

Indicative Budget

Project Management/Set Up

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Capital Projects Section

£5,000

Skateboard / Urban Sports Park

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Capital Projects Section

£195,000

Parkhall College / Antrim Grammar Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough School Council Capital Projects Section

£430,000

Crumlin Glen

£20,000

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Capital Projects Section

Objective: Shared Space Programme resulting in the creation of 3 new shared / consensual spaces in the Borough.

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Shared Space Engagement and Events Project Title

Delivery Mechanism

Indicative Budget

Perceptions Piece and Management

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Leisure Services Section

£20,000

V36 Shared Space Engagement

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Leisure Services Section

£70,000

V36 Education and Play

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Leisure Services Section

£20,000

Community Centres Programme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough £10,000 Council Community Services Section

Leisure/Sports Facilities Programme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Leisure Services Section

£10,000

Theatres Programme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Arts and Culture Section

£10,000

OBJECTIVE: Shared Space Engagement Programme in minimum of 10 spaces aimed at making better use of existing civic spaces, shared spaces and creating new opportunities for improved usage of these spaces and facilities.

BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONS Cross Border Programme Project Title

Delivery Mechanism

Indicative Budget

Community Planning Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough £15,000 and Services (Sligo) Council Community Planning Department Community Planning Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough £29,000 and Services (Louth) Council Community Planning Department OBJECTIVE: Cross Border Exchange and Learning Programme with 100 participants building on established cross-border links, working with Community Planning Department and Key Institution groups in each area.

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PEACE IV PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS Name

Membership type

Cllr Neil Kelly

Elected Member - Alliance

Cllr Audrey Ball

Elected Member - DUP

Cllr Linda Clarke

Elected Member - DUP

Cllr Nigel Kells

Elected Member - DUP

Cllr Stephen Ross

Elected Member - DUP

Cllr Michael Goodman

Elected Member - Sinn Fein

Cllr Noreen McClelland

Elected Member - SDLP

Cllr David Hollis

Elected Member - TUV

Cllr Jim Bingham

Elected Member - UUP

Cllr Michael Maguire

Elected Member - UUP

Cllr David Arthurs

Elected Member - UUP

SI Emma Bond

Police Service of Northern Ireland (Statutory)

Alyson Dunn

Northern Health and Social Care Trust (Statutory)

Francis Loughlin

Education Authority (Statutory)

John Read

Northern Ireland Housing Executive (Statutory)

Valerie Adams

Social Partner

David Crooks

Social Partner

Mark Glover

Social Partner

Michelle Harris

Social Partner

Ken Nelson

Social Partner

Kathy Wolff

Social Partner

The PEACE IV Partnership consists of 11 elected members, 4 statutory representatives and 6 independent representatives.

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you would like to be added to the PEACE IV mailing list, please visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/PEACE Alternatively, you can register by sending the details below to E. peace@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk Name Email Address Telephone Number Organisation Area(s) of Interest

@ANBorough

For more information contact E. peace@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk T. 028 9034 0226 antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk @ANBorough

This initiative has been funded by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme managed by the SEUPB