A total of £280,000 in funding has been allocated to help improve and revitalise the Lisburn, Castlereagh, Carryduff and Dundonald areas in Northern Ireland.

The funding for the 'Strategic Revitalisation Project' will enhance and complement works already undertaken in the towns and will include:

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• The fit out of 10 vacant units in Lisburn City Centre.

• The purchase of 30 market stalls for use at Council events throughout the whole Council area.

• The improvement of disabled / pram access between the retail core in Lisburn City Centre and green space via Castle Gardens at the edge of the Lisburn Cathedral.

• An evening economy development program for approx 15 businesses across the borough.

• A month long light festival in December in Lisburn City Centre; and

• A PR/Marketing campaign for the whole of the Council area.

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