Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £150,000 to assist in the regeneration of Larne town centre.

This follows the successful implementation of earlier schemes funded by DSD and promoted by Larne Traders' Forum which targeted improvements to the front of properties in core town centre streets. The aim of the new scheme is to extend these works to the remainder of those properties and businesses located within the town centre.

Minister McCausland said: "This money will give Larne Town centre a real boost. When I visited the town centre earlier this year I was greatly impressed by the work completed in previous regeneration schemes. There is a remarkable transformation in the appearance of properties and shops in those retail areas which have already benefited.

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"I am pleased to announce that we now have an opportunity for a Revitalisation scheme in Larne that will enable other businesses and properties within the town centre to make similar improvements which will enhance the area as a whole. The work undertaken by Larne Traders’ Forum and the support provided by Larne Borough Council in delivering these schemes over the past couple of years is to be commended. These schemes have helped to forge stronger partnerships between traders, the Council and my Department. I hope people in Larne can see the progress their town centre is making as a result."

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