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Good Relations Strategy 2025-2030

Help Shape the Future of Good Relations in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has appointed Lara Goodall Consulting to develop a new five-year Good Relations Strategy and is calling on local community groups and organisations to get involved.

As part of this important work, we are hosting a series of focus group sessions across the Borough’s District Electoral Areas (DEAs) to hear directly from local groups, organisations, and community leaders.

This is your opportunity to share your experiences, highlight challenges, and help shape the priorities of our next Good Relations Strategy.

Focus Group Schedule

DEA	Areas Covered	Date & Time	Venue
Airport DEA	Aldergrove, Clady, Crumlin (Antrim LGD), Mallusk, Templepatrick	Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6:00–7:00pm	Crumlin United Football Club, Mill Rd, Crumlin BT29 4XL
Antrim DEA	Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple, Stiles	Tue 26 Aug 2025, 6:00–7:00pm	Steeple Suite, Civic Centre, Antrim BT41 2UB
Dunsilly DEA	Cranfield, Parkgate, Randalstown, Toome, Shilvodan	Wed 27 Aug 2025, 6:00–7:00pm	Impact Network NI, Main St, Randalstown BT41 3AB
Ballyclare DEA	Ballyclare (East & West), Ballynure, Ballyrobert, Doagh	Wed 3 Sept 2025, 6:30–7:30pm	Spinning Room, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Glengormley Urban DEA	Burnthill, Carnmoney, Glebe, Glengormley, Hightown, Ballyhenry, Collinbridge	Wed 3 Sept 2025, 7:45–8:45pm	Spinning Room, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Threemilewater DEA	Ballyduff, Fairview, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Mossley, Rostulla	Thu 4 Sept 2025, 6:15–7:15pm	Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Macedon DEA	Abbey, Carnmoney Hill, O’Neill, Rathcoole, Valley, Whitehouse	Thu 4 Sept 2025, 7:30–8:30pm	Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA

General Borough-Wide Session
Open to individuals, groups, and organisations from any DEA
Thu 4 Sept 2025 | 5:00–6:00pm | Linen Suite, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA

Discussion Topics

Examples of successful good relations initiatives in your community

Challenges or barriers to good relations

Priorities for the next Good Relations Strategy

Your views will directly inform the recommendations for the Borough’s next strategy.

Data Protection

All personal information will be handled securely, used only for this review, and anonymised in reporting. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any stage before analysis is completed.

RSVP

Please confirm your attendance by E. stacey@laragoodallconsulting.com, including the number and names of representatives attending.

If you cannot attend your local session, you are warmly invited to join the general borough-wide session on Thursday 4 September.