One of our central aims is to influence and shape policy to achieve an overall goal of promoting healthy public policy. We use government department policy consultation processes as an important way to influence policy and practice. The aim of our policy responses is to highlight health and wellbeing considerations, particularly in areas where health traditionally is not given high priority.

Part of our information role is also to act as a resource to other organisations and to share information and learning on the WHO core themes as well as the wider Healthy Cities approach. The main aim of our information function is to support policy and planning.

We have also developed a very popular electronic information service, which provides quick and direct links to Departmental press releases, relevant research findings as well as selected other information, particularly from other Healthy Cities and Belfast Healthy Cities’ partners. it aims to provides individual and organisations with direct access to up to date news and information. To become a subscriber, email your details to Suzanne Thompson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Policy Responses

2011

Rapid Transit Route Proposals, December 2011

NIHE Corporate Plan, December 2011

HSCB/PHA Community Development Strategy Response, September 2011

Draft Homelessness Strategy, NIHE,  August 2011

Revised Regional Transportation Strategy, Department for Regional Development, June 2011

Volunteering Strategy Action Plan, Volunteer Now, June 2011

PPS 2: Natural Heritage, Department for Regional Development, July 2011

Draft PPS24, Department for Regional Development, April 2011

Regional Development Strategy, Department for Regional Development, March 2011

Draft Play and Leisure Implementation Strategy, February 2011

Child Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland, February 2011

PHA Corporate Strategy Consultation, PHA, February 2011

Evidence submission for the Committee Stage of the Planning Bill, January 2011

2010

Response to Belfast on the Move - Transport Masterplan for Belfast City Centre, November 2010

Response to Sustainable Development Implementation Plan, October 2010

Inquiry into Participation in Sport and Physical Activity, Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure, April 2010

Consultation on Draft addendum to PPS7: Safeguarding areas of residential character, March 2010

Regeneration proposals for Bank Square, Belfast, Department for Social Development, February 2010

Policy Proposals on Belfast Rapid Transit Consultation, Department for Regional Development, February 2010

Consultation on five Area Masterplans, Belfast Regeneration Office, February 2010

2009

Independent Review of Economic Policy report, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Industry, November 2009

Consultation on the 2009 update of the Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Index, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, November 2009

Planning reform consultation, Department of the Environment, October 2009

Access and Mobility in Belfast city centre study, Department for Social Development, September 2009

Submission to the Regional Development Committee Inquiry into Sustainable Transport, September 2009

Submission for the review of the Regional Development Strategy, Department for Regional Development, May 2009

Removal of DDA exemptions, Department for Regional Development, April 2009

Together.Stronger.Safer. Community safety in Northern Ireland: A consultation paper, Northern Ireland Office, January 2009

2008

Warm Homes, Department for Social Development, December 2008

Air Quality and Land Use Planning: A Belfast Specific Guidance Note for Developers and Air Quality Consultants, Belfast City Council, October 2008

Public Consultation on Free Travel for People aged 60-64 Department for Regional Development, June 08

Belfast City Centre Northside Urban Village Draft Regeneration Framework Department for Social Development, June 08

Proposals for Health and Social Care Reform, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, May 2008

Involving You – a draft community development strategy Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, May 2008

Accessible Transport Strategy Action Plan 2007-09, Department for Regional Development, January 2008

Programme for Government, draft Budget and Investment Strategy 2008-11, Department of Finance and Personnel, January 2008