Development Services

Description
The function of Development Services is primarily to develop the Borough’s natural and built resources in order to add value and improve the overall product. A range of services, facilities and activities are included within the remit and a synopsis is presented below.

The Department consists of over one hundred staff working across four main sections, namely:- ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY, LEISURE and MARKETING. Highlighted below are the broad key areas of responsibility for each section. It should be noted that there is a significant degree of synergy between the various functions.

Contact Info
Director - John McCormick

Tel: 028 9335 8036
E-Mail: c/o vlogue@carrickfergus.org

Development Services covers the following aspects of development:

Economic Development Section
The Economic Development Section is responsible for assisting in the creation of new small businesses, giving development assistance to existing business, promoting tourism, improving retail, promoting self-help and involvement in the Community, providing training to meet skills, needs and demands and to market and promote the Borough as a thriving business location within Northern Ireland and beyond. The main areas of responsibility include:

· Business Start / Start a Business Programme
· Business Development
· Business Competitiveness
· Local Strategy Partnership
· Corporate Web and Internet Management
· Urban/Rural Regeneration

CONTACT:
Nicole Mulholland - Economic Development Manager
Tel: 028 9335 8034
E-Mail: nicolem@carrickfergus.org

Community Development Section
Community Services is responsible for the hire, promotion and development of Council owned facilities at Whitehead, Greenisland, Sunnylands and Woodburn, facilities within the Town Hall complex and Council's community development facility at Oakfield. The Section works in conjunction with local groups in helping with applications for Council grant aid funding and other financial funding available from various statutory agencies/funding bodies.

· Community Centre Facility Management
- Oakfield
- Castleview
- Sunnylands
- Woodburn
- Greenisland
· Community Development
· Community Relations
· Community Safety
· District Policing Partnership

CONTACT:
George Gibson - Community Development Manager
Tel: 028 9335 8032
E-Mail: ggibson.commserv@carrickfergus.org

Leisure Development Section

Specific Responsibilities include:

· Leisure Centre
· Ramparts Health and Fitness Suite
· Outdoor Leisure Facilities
- Marine Gardens
- Legg Park
- Shaftesbury Park
- Leisure Centre Recreational Grounds
- Woodburn Playing Fields
- Eden Playing Fields
- Barn Field Playing Fields
- Whitehead Recreational Grounds
- Greenisland Playing Fields
· Parks and Countryside
· Playgrounds
- Legg Park Play Area
- Marine Gardens Play Area
- Leisure Centre Play Area
- Oakfield Play Area
- Windmill Play Area
- Knockleigh Play Area
- Whitehead Recreation Grounds
- Woodburn Play Area
- Windsor Play Park
- Castlemara Play Area
- Ransevyn Play Area
- Sunnylands Play Area
· Carrickfergus in Bloom
· Countryside Access
· Cemeteries

CONTACT:
Norman Houston - Leisure Development Manager
Tel: 028 9335 8031
Email: nhouston.cbc@carrickfergus.org

Marketing Development Section

The Marketing Section helps to promote a positive civic identity for the Development Department and Carrickfergus Borough. The main areas of responsibility include:

· Museums
· Marina and Harbour
· Whitehead Boat Park
· Arts and Events Management
· Tourism
· Corporate Marketing
· Corporate Brand Management
· Corporate Public Relations

CONTACT:
Nuala Dalcz - Marketing Development Manager
Tel: 028 9335 8033
Email: nualad@carrickfergus.org

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Development Services represent Council on various bodies including;
· Rural Economic Action Partnership (REAP)
· Core Regional Economic Development Body (CORE)
· Councils of the Metropolitan Area (COMET)
· Belfast Lough Sea and Shore Ltd (BLSS)
· Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens Regional Tourism Organisation (CCAG)
· Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust
· Mid Antrim Museum Service (MAMS)
· Local Community Fund Management Board (LCF)
· Youth and Voluntary Arts (YAVA)

Administrative Function
An internal administrative function services the department.