Mid and East Antrim PCSP Annual Report 2024-2025 p2
PCSP Introduction
Background of MEA PCSP
Our Borough
The Borough of Mid and East Antrim covers an area of just over 400 square miles extending from the River Bann in the west, to the beautiful Antrim coast in the east, and includes part of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are 3 main towns, Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, and a host of welcoming villages and rural communities, which are home to a population of just under 140,000 people.
Our Council
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is committed to developing and maintaining strong partnerships with organisations – including community groups and public, private, and third sector organisations – from across Northern Ireland to deliver on shared outcomes and goals, which can only be achieved when we work together.
Over the years, Council has collaborated with partners to deliver a range of awareness raising campaigns, community events, training sessions and transformational projects for the lifelong benefit of citizens. In the 2024-2028 Corporate Plan, Council pledges to continue working with partners on the issues impacting our communities such as, poverty, unemployment, mental health awareness, suicide prevention and safety on our roads.
Our Community Plan - Putting People First
Mid and East Antrim’s Putting People First is the Community Plan for MEA, covering the 15- year period from 2017-2032.
The vision for MEA is that “Mid and East Antrim will be a strong, vibrant, safe and inclusive community, where people work together to improve the quality of life for all.”
The community planning process has identified three strategic priorities for the theme: Community Safety and Cohesion, each of which has its own outcome.
These are:
- Vulnerable People: “Our people feel safe in their community and have a sense of belonging to the area”
- Those most at Risk of Creating Crime: “Our borough has structured arrangements to support and deter those most at risk of becoming involved in crime”
- Vulnerable Places: “Our borough has vibrant, shared and cohesive communities”
PCSP MEMBERSHIP - ELECTED MEMBERS
- Cllr Jackson Minford
- Cllr Angela Smyth
- Cllr Roy Beggs
- Cllr Marc Collins
- Cllr Maeve Donnelly
- Cllr Ian Friary
- Cllr Christoper Jamieson
- Cllr Lauren Gray
- Cllr Tyler Hoey
- Cllr Gregg McKeen
PCSP MEMBERSHIP - INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
- Noel Rogan QPM
- Elizabeth (Sharon) Maxwell
- Eugene Reid
- Thomas (Lexie) Scott
- Naomi Coupland
- Wendy Kerr
- Eveyln Hughes
- Stevie Weir MBE
- Brenda Leslie
Membership of the PCSP is comprised of Elected Members, Independent Members and representatives from Statutory Agencies.
The Partnership focuses on the policing and community safety issues that matter most within the Mid and East Antrim Borough to help bring about a safer community.
DESIGNATED ORGANSATIONS / STATUTORY MEMBERS
- Education Authority
- Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Probation Board for Northern Ireland
- Police Service of Northern Ireland
- Youth Justice Agency
PCSP Member Meeting Attendance Add the dates April 2024 – March 2025
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Private PCSP Meetings (6) |
Public PCSP Meetings (2) |
Private PCSP Meetings (Incorporating Policing Committee) (3) |
% Attended total meetings |
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Political Members |
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| Cllr Roy Beggs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 91% |
| Cllr Marc Collins | 3 | 1 | 2 | 55% |
| Cllr Maeve Donnelly | 6 | 2 | 2 | 91% |
| Cllr Ian Friary | 4 | 1 | 1 | 55% |
| Cllr Tyler Hoey | 3 | 2 | 2 | 64% |
| Cllr Gregg McKeen | 4 | 2 | 3 | 82% |
| Cllr Jackson Minford | 6 | 2 | 3 | 100% |
| Cllr Angela Smyth | 6 | 2 | 3 | 100% |
| Cllr Lauren Gray | 3 | 1 | 1 | 45% |
| Cllr Christopher Jamieson (joined Jul24) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25% |
| Cllr Timothy Gaston (left Jul24) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
| *NB Three PCSP meetings occurred before Timothy Gaston Assumed Office to the Northern Ireland Assembly | ||||
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Independent Members |
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| Thomas (Lexie) Scott | 5 | 2 | 3 | 91% |
| Elizabeth (Sharon) Maxwell | 4 | 2 | 3 | 82% |
| Wendy Kerr | 5 | 2 | 1 | 73% |
| Brenda Leslie | 5 | 2 | 3 | 91% |
| Stephen Weir MBE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 45% |
| Eugene Reid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 55% |
| Naomi Coupland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 55% |
| Evelyn Hughes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 82% |
| Noel Rogan QPM | 4 | 2 | 2 | 73% |
| *G Gordon (left May24) | 1 | 1 | *100% | |
| *Rev N Hamilton (left May24) | 1 | 0 | 0 | *50% |
| *M Hawkins (left May24) | 1 | 0 | 1 | *100% |
| *M Watson (left May24) | 1 | 0 | 1 | *100% |
| *NB Only two PCSP meetings occurred before reconstitution and membership ended for this PCSP Member | ||||
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Statutory Agencies |
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| Police Service of Northern Ireland | 6 | 2 | 3 | 100% |
| Education Authority | 4 | 0 | 2 | 55% |
| Youth Justice NI | 3 | 0 | 2 | 45% |
| NI Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 45% |
| NI Housing Executive (NIHE) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 100% |
| Probation Board NI | 3 | 0 | 2 | 45% |
| Health & Social Care Trust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9% |
PCSP Contact Details
Acting District Electoral Area Manager (Ballymena)
Mrs Jane Dunlop Ardeevin Galgorm Rd Ballymena
BT42 1AB
T: 028 2563 3141
M: 07894 295 224
E: jane.dunlop@midandeastantrim.gov.uk or pcsp@midandeastantrim.gov.uk