Developing Your Plan

Baseline Evidence Data

An initial baseline evidence report was developed after the introduction of Community Planning to Local Government. This is to support the development of a community plan for Newry, Mourne and Down. This report included an extensive range of demographic, social, economic and environmental data. A full copy of this report is available to download in the downloads section.

Throughout the community planning process, overseen by the Community Planning Partnership Board, a wide range of evidence has been gathered. This is to help assess the issues most relevant to the people of Newry, Mourne and Down. This analysis focuses on the 21 indicators that underpin the 5 key outcomes of our Community Plan. These indicators are also available to download below.

Economic Development, Regeneration and Tourism

Outcome 1 - Indicator 2 - Level of Educational Wellbeing

Outcome 1 - Indicator 5 - Level of Lifelong Learning

Outcome 3 - Indicator 1 - Level of Jobs and Earnings

Outcome 3 - Indicator 2 - Level of Income and Wealth

Outcome 3 - Indicator 3 - Level of Economic Investment

Outcome 3 - Indicator 4 - Level of Tourism Revenue

Environment and Spatial Development

Locations for Traffic Data

Outcome 1 - Indicator 3 -  Level of Connectivity

Outcome 4 - Indicator 1 - Level of Sustainable Energy

Outcome 4 - Indicator 2 - Level of Quality Housing

Outcome 4 - Indicator 3 - Level of Quality Environment

Health & Wellbeing

Outcome 1 - Indicator 1 - Level of Early Years Support

Outcome 1 - Indicator 5 - Level of Quality of Shcool Life

Outcome 2 - Indicator 1 - Level of Life Expectancy

Outcome 2 - Indicator 2 - Level of Work Life Balance

Outcome 2 - Indicator 3 - Level of Preventable Death

Outcome 2 - Indicator 4 - Level of Health Status

Safety and Good Relations

Outcome 5 - Indicator 1 - Level of Social Connections

Outcome 5 - Indicator 2 - Level of Social Capital

Outcome 5 - Indicator 3 - Level of Civic Participation

Outcome 5 - Indicator 4 - Level of Personal Safety and Crime Rate

Thematic Delivery Groups

We have worked with many local groups and organisations. From these discussions, it is clear that there are many different issues that need attention. From helping young families and supporting people through education, to encouraging business and tourism. All of these areas affect the wellbeing of our community.

To make sure we are improving life for everyone in our district, we have chosen 21 key indicators to measure our progress.

The Community Planning Partnership has set up four Thematic Delivery Groups to focus on specific areas:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Environment and Spatial Development
• Economic Development, Regeneration and Tourism
• Safety and Good Relations

Each group is responsible for planning and delivering actions that will help achieve our goals, based on the 21 indicators.