A public consultation has officially opened on a new masterplan for Lisburn city centre.

Stormont Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said the plans made the "best use" of the city's assest whilst protecting its ongoing success and prosperity.

The masterplan was compiled by a team led by GVA Grimley Ltd, and centres on Lisburn's historic quarter and the Laganbank quarter.

Proposals have been put forward to encourage new developments that complement the city surroundings.

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Minister Ritchie said: "This masterplan will build on the work that is already ongoing and will help identify, and promote, further investment and development opportunities needed within the Historic and Laganbank Quarters.

"It will also complement the council's economic strategy for the wider city over the next decade to sustain Lisburn's strong reputation as a major retail, social and cultural destination."

She called on the public provide its input to ensure the final document takes into account the views of those who will be most directly affected.

Lisburn Mayor Allan Ewart said: "Throughout the six week period we would encourage all Lisburn residents and stakeholders to not only visit the display but to provide their feedback so that this can be considered in the final stages of development."

Draft Masterplan proposals will be displayed in Lisburn City Library and can be viewed for a period of six weeks, from Friday 28 August to Friday 9 October.

(PR/BMcC)