Have Your Say on the Future of Good Relations in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is developing a new five-year Good Relations Strategy and is calling on local community groups, organisations and residents to get involved.

A series of focus group sessions will take place across the Borough’s District Electoral Areas (DEAs) between 25 August and 4 September 2025, giving residents, groups, and organisations the chance to share their experiences and priorities for the next Good Relations Strategy.

Focus Group Schedule

DEA	Areas Covered	Date	Time	Venue
Airport	Aldergrove, Clady, Crumlin (Antrim LGD), Mallusk, Templepatrick	Mon 25 Aug 2025	6-7pm	Crumlin United Football Club, Mill Rd, Crumlin BT29 4XL
Antrim	Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple, Stiles	Tue 26 Aug 2025	6-7pm	Steeple Suite, Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim BT41 2UB
Dunsilly	Cranfield, Parkgate, Randalstown, Toome, Shilvodan	Wed 27 Aug 2025	6-7pm	Impact Network NI, Unit 6/7, Arches House, 38-40 Main St, Randalstown BT41 3AB
Ballyclare	Ballyclare (East & West), Ballynure, Ballyrobert, Doagh	Wed 3 Sept 2025	6.30–7.30pm	Spinning Room, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Glengormley Urban	Burnthill, Carnmoney, Glebe, Glengormley, Hightown, Ballyhenry, Collinbridge	Wed 3 Sept 2025	7.45–8.45pm	Spinning Room, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Threemilewater	Ballyduff, Fairview, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Mossley, Rostulla	Thu 4 Sept 2025	6.15–7.15pm	Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Macedon	Abbey, Carnmoney Hill, O’Neill, Rathcoole, Valley, Whitehouse	Thu 4 Sept 2025	7.30–8.30pm	Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
General Borough-Wide	Open to all individuals, groups, and organisations	Thu 4 Sept 2025	5–6pm	Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick encouraged participation saying, “Good Relations are at the heart of building a stronger, more inclusive Borough. We want to hear directly from the people who live and work here about what is working well, what challenges exist, and what priorities should guide us into the future. Your voice matters in shaping a Good Relations strategy that truly reflects our communities.”

Discussion themes will include:

Examples of successful good relations initiatives
Challenges or barriers to good relations
Priorities for the next Good Relations Strategy.

All contributions will remain anonymous, and data will be handled in line with data protection legislation.

To register, E. stacey@laragoodallconsulting.com. A full schedule and further details are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/good-relations-strategy

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