NWCN Consultation Bulletin July 2021

Consultation Title

Organisation

Closing Date

Contact Name/Dept
& Tel No

Email / Website / Further Info

Clooney Masterplan
 

Derry City & Strabane District Council

23/07/21

Helen Turton
 
028 7125 3253
 

helen.turton@derrystrabane.com

Derry City & Strabane - Clooney Masterplan (derrystrabane.com)

Section 75

Translink

27/07/21

Jennifer Carmichael
079 6758 3063

belfasthub@translink.co.uk
 
NITHC Reports (translink.co.uk)

Proposed changes to the Carrier Bag Levy 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

27/07/21 @ 23:59

Carrier Bag Levy Team
028 7744 2056

 

carrierbaglevy@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on proposed changes to the Carrier Bag Levy | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

New Victim and Witness Strategy and the establishment of a Victims of Crime Commissioner

Department of Justice

29/07/21

N/a

DOJVictimsWitnesses@justice-ni.gov.uk
 
Citizen Space section of the NI Direct website

Proposed amendment of The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (NI) 2011

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

30/07/21
@ 23:59

Susan Cramer
Marine Strategy and Licensing Team

MarineLicensingTeam@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
Proposed amendments to The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011 | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Duty of Candour & Being Open

Department of Health

02/08/21

IHRD Implementation

IHRD.implementation@health-ni.gov.uk
 
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/duty-of-candour

Disability Action Plan 2021
 

Ulster-Scots Agency

03/08/21

N/a

info@ulsterscotsageny.org.uk
 
Disability Action Plan 2021 Consultation (ulsterscotsagency.com)

Average Journey Time on Key Economic Corridors - user engagement
 

Department for Infrastructure

03/08/21 @ 17:00

Analysis, Statistics & Research Branch

ASRB@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
 
Average Journey Time on Key Economic Corridors - user engagement | Department for Infrastructure (infrastructure-ni.gov.uk)

Child Maintenance: modernising and improving our service

Department for Communities / UK Government

06/08/21
@ 23:45

N/a
 

The author for this consultation is the Department for Work and Pensions. As such, all consultation information and related documents can be found on the GOV.uk website
 
In general, NI’s Child Maintenance policy & legislation operate in line with Britain and there is, in effect, a single Child Maintenance system. It is anticipated therefore that any changes will be introduced here, subject to the necessary Ministerial, Executive and Assembly approvals.

Additional protection for service animals in NI (Finn’s Law)
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

11/08/21
@ 23:59

Animal Identification and Welfare Branch

Animal.Welfare@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on additional protection for service animals in Northern Ireland | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Wild Birds General Licence Review
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

12/08/21 @ 23:59

N/a

Wild Birds General Licence Review | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill

The Economy Committee

16/08/21 @ 5pm

 

Take our Survey Here
 
You can view a copy of the Bill and Explanatory Memorandum* by following this link.

Performance Improvement Objectives 2021/22
 

Derry City & Strabane District Council

16/08/21

028 7125 3253

improvement@derrystrabane.com
 
Consultation on Performance Improvement Objectives 2021/22 - Derry City and Strabane District Council - Citizen Space (derrystrabane.com)

Proposed changes to the Area-based Scheme Review of Decisions Panel
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

17/08/21 @ 17:00

Area-based Schemes Division

reviewofdecisionsconsultation@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
DAERA Consultation on Proposed changes to the Area-based Scheme Review of Decisions Panel | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

A Skills Strategy for NI – Skills for a 10x Economy
 

Department for the Economy

19/08/21 @ 17:00

N/a

SkillsStrategy@economy-ni.gov.uk
 
A Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland – Skills for a 10x Economy | Department for the Economy (economy-ni.gov.uk)
 
Webinar: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 4th August 2021

Register - Questions and Comments

Equality Scheme - 5-year Review

Department of Finance

27/08/21

Strategic Equality Branch
 

equality@finance-ni.gov.uk
 
The Department’s current scheme, is available on our website
here

Magistrates’ Courts and County Court Appeals Rules
 

Department of Justice

01/09/21 @ 17:00

Enabling Access to Justice Division

eajdconsultations@justice-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on the Magistrates’ Courts and County Court Appeals Rules | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

Complaint’s handling
 

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

02/09/21

028 9023 3821

nipso@nipso.org.uk
 
https://www.opinionresearch.co.uk/nipso
 
Complaints handling consultation • Office of the Northern Ireland Ombudsman (nipso.org.uk)

Rural Policy Framework for Northern Ireland
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

06/09/21 @ 23:59

 

ruralpolicydelivery@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
See link for Virtual Consultation Events:

Rural Policy Framework for Northern Ireland Consultation | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

NI Peatland Strategy
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

09/09/21
@ 23:59

N/a

NIPeatlandStrategyConsultationResponse@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
NI Peatland Strategy Consultation | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Draft Policy on Legal Advice and Assistance
 

The Equality Commission

10/09/21

Anne McKernan
 

AMcKernan@equalityni.org  
 
028 9050 0600

LegalAssistancePolicy@equalityni.org
 
Find out more
here

Proposed changes to the NI Civil Service Injury Benefits Scheme 

Department of Finance

10/09/21 @ 12:00

CSP Policy, Legislation & Communications Branch

PensionsPolicyCSP@finance-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Civil Service Injury Benefits Scheme | Department of Finance (finance-ni.gov.uk)

Proposed Implementation and Next Steps of the bTB Eradication Strategy for NI

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

10/09/21
@ 17:00

028 9052 5502

TBBR.Policybranch@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on the Department's proposed implementation and next steps of the bTB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Cemetery Management Guidance
 

Derry City & Strabane District Council

15/09/21

John Quinn
 
028 7125 3253
 

john.quinn@derrystrabane.com

Cemetery Management Guidance Consultation - Derry City and Strabane District Council - Citizen Space (derrystrabane.com)

Non-Fatal Strangulation
 

Department of Justice

17/09/21 @ 00:59

Criminal Justice Policy and Legislation Division

nfs.consultation@justice-ni.gov.uk 
 

Citizenspace(external link opens in a new window / tab)
 
Consultation on Non Fatal Strangulation | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

Proposed Amendment to Leisure Pricing Policy
 

Derry City & Strabane District Council

17/09/21

Rachel McCay
 
028 7125 3253
 

rachel.mccay@derrystrabane.com

Proposed Amendment to Leisure Pricing Policy - Derry City and Strabane District Council - Citizen Space (derrystrabane.com)

Future Planning Model
 

Department of Health

17/09/21 @ 23:59

Organisational Change Directorate

OrgChgDir@health-ni.gov.uk
 
Future Planning Model - Targeted Stakeholder Consultation | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)

The introduction of standard legal aid fees 

Department of Justice

24/09/21 @ 14:00

Enabling Access to Justice Division
 
028 9016 9526

Family.Fees@justice-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation for the introduction of standard legal aid fees | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

Minor settlements
 

Department of Justice

24/09/21 @ 00:59

N/a

AtoJ.Consultation@justice-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation minor settlements | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

Use of Restrictive Practices in Health and Social Care Settings and Regional Operational Procedure for the Use of Seclusion

Department of Health

01/10/21

Adult Mental Health Unit

mentalhealthunit@health-ni.gov.uk
 
Draft Regional Policy on the Use of Restrictive Practices in Health and Social Care Settings and Regional Operational Procedure for the Use of Seclusion | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)

Engagement Paper: Pro Bono Costs
 

Department of Justice

01/10/21 @ 11:59

Enabling Access to Justice Division

eajdconsultations@justice-ni.gov.uk
 
Engagement Paper: Pro Bono Costs | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

Draft 3rd Cycle River Basin Management Plan 2021 to 2027
 

Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs

10/10/21

N/a

catchmentplanning@daera-ni.gov.uk
 
Consultation on the Draft 3rd Cycle River Basin Management Plan 2021 to 2027 | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Covid-19 and Human Rights - Survey

Human Rights 
Consortium 

None stated

N/a

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XH3KPWB

Local Government Boundaries Review in NI

Local Government Boundaries Commissioner

None stated

N/a

Info@lgbc-ni.org.uk
 
The Review | Local Government Boundaries Commissioner for Northern Ireland (lgbc-ni.org.uk)

There are many NICE Consultations open within the Department of Health, you can access them here: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations 

If you are an individual or organisation who responds to or creates consultations please see link below for a copy of the Equality Coalitions’ Effective Consultation Guidance including case studies and how to complain 
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