Public Invited to First Consultation Event on Newcastle Centre Redevelopment

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting residents, local businesses, community organisations, sports clubs and stakeholders to take part in the first stage of public consultation on the redevelopment of the Newcastle Centre.

The ‘Framing the Question’ event will take place on Monday 20 April between 6pm and 8pm in the Newcastle Centre.

This will allow the Council and their appointed design consultants to listen to and understand the perspectives of the local community before any preferred design option is developed. If interest is high, more engagement events may be put on to ensure all voices are heard.

This event marks the beginning of a wider programme of engagement that will help inform the future direction of this important project. Feedback gathered during this stage will help shape the next phase of work and identify the priorities that should guide the redevelopment.

Those attending will be invited to consider a number of key themes, including future facility needs, opportunities for community use, sport and leisure provision, and how the centre can best serve local needs in the years ahead.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Philip Campbell said, “I encourage everyone with an interest in this important project to attend the consultation event, learn more about the plans and share their views. This redevelopment has the potential to create a modern, high-quality, multi-purpose facility that enhances sport, recreation, health and wellbeing, and further strengthens Newcastle as a destination for both residents and visitors.”

This consultation is not part of the formal planning process but forms an important early stage in developing proposals that reflect local priorities.

Those wishing to attend the consultation event on 20 April can call in to the Newcastle Centre between 6pm and 8pm but are asked to register their attendance in advance by emailing: newcastlecentre@nmandd.org

Alternatively, telephone 0330 137 4026, or call into the Newcastle Centre during opening hours.