Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the announcement from the Social Development Minister of a £255,000 boost to regenerate the area.

Funded by both DSD and Down District Council, the plans announced by Minister McCausland include a portable cinema and a covered outdoor space to allow events all year round.

A marketing campaign will also be launched to encourage more visitors to the coastal seaside town.

-- Advertisement --

Councillor Clarke said: "I am delighted that the Social Development Minister has today announced a £255,000 investment to assist Newcastle under the Revitalisation Project to help deliver a number of projects designed to promote and assist Newcastle as one of the top tourist destinations in Northern Ireland.

"I am very pleased that plans include a portable cinema, marketing campaign and a covered outdoor space, which will help to enhance Newcastle, promote the local economy as well as regenerate and help to grow Newcastle town centre have now secured this financial investment from DSD.

"No doubt the £255,000 by DSD together with the remaining £32,000 coming from Down District Council will also help to further increase footfall into the popular seaside resort."

(CD/JP)