Our Improvement Objectives: Improvement Objective 5
Improvement Objective 5: Improving Infrastructure to support the transition to low-carbon transport systems
To reduce emissions and protect the environment for future generations.
Why are we doing this?
- The phase out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans is 2035.
- In a FASTER Project survey in 2021, which established attitudes and behaviour towards transport use, almost 30% of Northern Ireland’s respondents (totalling 464) were from Mid and East Antrim (totalling 134 people). Of these, 34% of those who plan to change their vehicle in the next 3 years said they would be likely to purchase a battery electric vehicle.
- When asked what the Council should prioritise to be more environmentally friendly, awareness and assistance in tackling climate change was the second most popular response. (Source: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Citizens Survey, 2022).
Who is responsible?
- The Director of Operations
What you’ll see
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Outcome 1 |
Fast electric vehicle chargers installed across the borough, through the On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme. (It is now anticipated that the capacity of the chargers will be 22kw, with a charge in 4 to 6 hours). |
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Measure 1 |
12 fast chargers installed at agreed locations by 31 March 2024. |
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Status: Delayed but progressing |
This joint Northern Ireland council project has experienced considerable delay securing agreement on the tender documentation, with procurement now expected to complete by 30 September 2024. The installation date will be confirmed thereafter. This action continues within the Performance Improvement Plan for 2024/25. |
Improvement Objective 6: Enhancing Customer Engagement and Service Delivery
To develop the Council’s use of information technology to improve customer engagement and service delivery.
Why are we doing this?
- To be a High Performing and Sustainable Council is a strategic priority within our Corporate Plan.
- Digital transformation initiatives can improve our management reporting and help inform our decision-making. It can provide us with greater flexibility in how we deliver our services, leading to gains in efficiencies and better value for money for our ratepayers.
Who is responsible?
- The Interim Director of Corporate Services
What you’ll see
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Outcome 1 |
The digital transformation of at least one customer-facing service. |
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Measure 1 |
16 Council-managed community centres connected to full-fibre broadband by 30 September 2023. |
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Status: Delayed but progressing |
Following a review of our Community Development service, the number of Council-managed community centres reduced to 10. Each of these facilities has been upgraded with cabling to enable full-fibre broadband. Due to wider digital transformation activities within the organisation only 4 of our centres are currently fully connected. The remaining 6 will be connected in the 2024/25 financial year, alongside 4 additional centres, which are now back within the Council’s direct management. This action continues within the Performance Improvement Plan for 2024/25 for delivery by 31 March 2025. |