The public are being urged to express their opinions on the Laganbank Quarter Development Scheme in Lisburn.

The scheme's main objective is to regenerate the Laganbank Quarter area of Lisburn by enhancing the city centre's regional role and strengthening links with the River Lagan.

Social Development Minister McCausland said: "My Department considers it essential to maintain and enhance the overall vitality and viability of Lisburn. The City of Lisburn has great potential at a regional level and I welcome the proposals in this Development Scheme in helping to achieve that potential.

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"This Development Scheme will benefit the whole of the city and the wider region of Northern Ireland. It will embrace, not only the heritage assets present within the city, but also the natural character given by the urban waterfront that exists in such close proximity to the city's streets.

"I believe it is important that local communities have an input in shaping the future of the areas in which they live and work. A healthy city needs a healthy heart and this Development Scheme is directed at strengthening the heart of Lisburn."

The consultation runs until 7 November, 2014.

(CD/JP)