Residents of Carrickfergus in County Antrim have been called to shape regeneration plans for the town.

Consultation has been launched to help develop a vision, strategy and investment plans for Carrickfergus.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and its public sector partners, which collectively form the Carrickfergus Regeneration Investment Programme (CRIP) Board, are leading the consultation events.

The CRIP Board has commissioned Venture International Ltd to work with its team to facilitate its citizens to have their say on the future of Carrickfergus.

A draft Carrickfergus Regeneration Investment Plan has been developed and will be shared throughout the process.

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Mid and East Antrim Alderman Billy Ashe MBE said: "Our draft plan for Carrickfergus presents a range of important developments that will not only improve and enhance the town centre for citizens living here and in the wider borough, but will also help attract increased tourism footfall that will benefit local businesses and the local economy in the long term.

"But these plans must be subject to a two-way conversation and, for us, this consultation and public engagement exercise is about being receptive and listening to our citizens. We want to hear their feedback, their ideas and their suggestions, and any concerns they have about the proposed schemes of development – all of which will be carefully considered as we advance our proposals in the coming months.

"I would encourage all citizens, businesses and other stakeholders to avail of the opportunity to have their say in shaping what is a tremendously exciting future for Carrickfergus by attending one of our public events."

The consultation events are as follows:

• Wednesday 20 November, 3pm-9pm at Carrickfergus Leisure Centre

• Thursday 21 November, 12pm-5pm at The Mall, Civic Centre.

(CM/JG)