Council invests £10k in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour with new Motorcycle Awareness Project

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will be trialing a new Motorcycle Awareness Project in a bid to educate and train riders and tackle anti-social behaviour linked to the use of off-road motorcycles across the Borough.  

In partnership with the Department for Justice, who are providing 25% of the £19K funding, PSNI, and NI Housing Executive, who have also been approached for funding, this new youth education programme aims to create positive change in the attitudes and behaviours of the participating students. Led by fully qualified and experienced coaches, the six-week programme, which will take place on vacant land owned by Invest NI at Global Point, will highlight the dangers associated with off-road motorcycling as well as teaching the fundamental skills needed to ride safely.  

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Billy Webb said,

“I welcome the Council’s decision to invest £10K in this new pilot scheme for the Borough. The programme focuses on early intervention and education for young people who are involved, or could potentially become involved, in anti-social behaviour through the use of off-road motorcycles. We have been working closely with partner organisations in finding a resolution for antisocial behaviour linked to the use of off-road motorcycles and we feel this could help change attitudes and behaviours across the Borough.” 

For more details E. communityplanning@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk