Annalong, Ballymartin, Glassdrumman, Mullartown & Longstone
Village Renewal and Development Plan
Addendum and Updated Action Plan: November 2017
The Village Renewal and Development Plan review was funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014- 2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union, and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
1. Introduction
The Village Plan for Annalong, Ballymartin, Glassdrumman, Mullartown and Longstone was initially produced in 2012. This has now been reviewed and updated by the community in conjunction with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The review has taken the form of an addendum to the initial Village Plan and should be read in conjunction with it. The addendum includes an updated Action Plan (see Section 2), which identifies which projects and initiatives have been implemented since the original plan was published and highlights projects which could be focused on over the next phase of implementation.
Ove Arup and Partners (Arup) was appointed as the consultancy team to facilitate the review and update of the Action Plan. This update has been facilitated by a stakeholder workshop. The outcome of this is an updated Action Plan which includes a range of projects and initiatives that we believe will have a real impact on the area.
The review of the Village Plan was funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union, and Newry, Mourne and Down
District Council.
The Rural Development Programme uses the LEADER approach which adopts a community led model to assist rural communities to improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area, through the allocation of funds based on local need. Village Renewal and Development is an important element of the Rural Development Programme. The Village Plan is a working document that requires the support of the community and in many cases the community working in partnership with other agencies and statutory bodies. It is important to note that some projects and initiatives set out within the action plan may be subject to future feasibility studies and analysis, detailed design, landowner agreements, statutory approvals and available funding.
2. Implementation
This plan is designed to improve the social and economic fabric of the area. The Updated Action Plan provides an indication of the key tasks which need to be undertaken to progress specific projects. This often includes detailed scheme design, preparation of the business case and funding application, and in some cases further feasibility and analysis. The source of funding will often dictate the order in which tasks need to be undertaken, for example the Rural Development Programme expects all statutory consents to be place before the funding application is submitted. There are
potential sources of funding available for the projects and initiatives set out within this Village Renewal Plan. It is important to note that reference to potential funding is a guidance only. Other funding opportunities may become available during the lifetime of this plan, and all projects will be subject to appropriate eligibility checks, application and assessment procedures as set by each funding body.
The Updated Action Plan also provides an indication of the priority level of each project based on discussions with key stakeholders during plan preparation. Alongside this, a lead delivery agent and key stakeholders have also been noted. There may also be other interested groups who should be engaged during project
implementation or those whose agreement must be sought, such as a private landowners or statutory bodies. It is also important to recognise that priorities may change as funding opportunities become available
It should be noted that the progressing of a ‘Village Plan’ under the Rural Development Programme does not mean that the settlement or area, to which the ‘Village Plan’ applies, is designated as a village in the settlement hierarchy as identified in the current development plans that apply to the district (i.e. the Banbridge/Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015, and the Ards and Down Area Plan 2015) or the Council’s new Local Development Plan for the District, which is currently
under preparation.
3. Annalong- Review of 2012 Action Plan
Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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1. Community and Youth Facilities
1.1 Boxing Club Boxing club M M/L SNI • No action required Newly refurbished building N/A N/A No further action behind chapel facilitating the required. boxing club. 1.2 Floodlit MUGA ACDA, NMDDC H/M S/M RDP • Consult with The provision of a 3G pitch is now H S/L Explore potential has been Sporting Clubs SNI NMDDC as a priority in place of a MUGA. The funding for the 3G amended to a landowner. costing associated with facility and put in place 3G Pitch, • Undertake refurbishment was an issue. management identified now consultation with arrangements. as the priority NMDDC prior to This facility would accommodate submitting planning several sports clubs. Provision of a 3G pitch application has been identified in NMDDC Sport Strategy as a Priority 2 and NMDDC can offer advice / support for a community led and funded scheme. 1.3 Youth drop ACDA, NMDDC H/M M NMDDC, • Assess potential The Bridge Project is the umbrella H S Secure financial support in centre - Annalong RDP sites/ existing name for community projects in to develop the Village gym, pool Christian buildings. Annalong which have grown Hub. room Fellowship • Achieve any over a number of years. Currently necessary planning a thriving youth programme Raise awareness within consent and (year-round) reaching out to the community and undertake disaffected youth in particular. encourage volunteers to economic assist with project appraisal. The Adventure Leadership delivery. Training Trust have brought many mission teams to Annalong since Develop programme of 2015. The teams engage in a events and training range of ministries which include courses to be provided
soccer coaching, school from the Village Hub. Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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assemblies and after-schools Potential to provide clubs. capacity building sessions to assist Plans are currently being community groups and progressed to take over the Old other organisations Spar Shop which would become progress (see action 1.5) the Village Hub. • 1.4 Community ACDA, NIEA, H M RDP, Organise and promote the community clean up, focusing on one area of the village to begin with. Clean Up - NMDDC NMDDC, Following this, the appetite to make this a regular event can be explored and developed. • could be linked BLF, Important to make this a community event which encourages people to interact and socialise. • to the Live Here It could be planned to coincide with another social event in the village.
programme of Love Here events in the Village Hub. • 1.5 Funding for ACDA, NMDDC M M RDP The community pointed out that current VAT procedures make it very difficult for community groups Community CDRCN to deliver projects, often making it unviable for the community group to take the lead. • Organisations Provision of training and capacity building for volunteers / groups in project management / funding applications, VAT, governance etc.
2. Environmental Improvements
2.1 Tree planting ACDA, NMDDC, M/H M/L WT • Consult with The initiative showed potential at L M Engage with NMDDC along Kilkeel TNI Woodland Trust re- time of conception, however and TNI regarding the Road funding there has been no noticeable maintenance issue. opportunities and progress in this area. Future TNI on feasibility of maintenance was flagged as a project. constraint. 2.2 Traffic calming TNI, NMDDC, H/M S/M DfI, RDP • Review of feasibility Only change noted has been the H S/M Continue to engage measures, Community of traffic calming alteration to the speed limit to with TNI to review the signage and measures. accommodate the new housing speeding issues within gateways • Consultation with development. the village. TNI, road improvement works. It was suggested that TNI are not Lobby TNI to implement • Feasibility study, supportive of the initiative due to the pedestrian crossing design work, the volume of freight traffic. at the school in the short statutory approvals, term. installation of Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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gateway signage Some signage has been Develop the design for and artwork. upgraded. gateway signage and A zebra crossing at the primary secure funding. school has been noted as an urgent requirement and will act as a traffic calming measures. • 2.3 Environmental ACDA, NMDDC, H S/M RDP, TourNI Undertake No progress to date. H M Initiative to remain in improvements TourNI consultation with plan. To be explored in to the coastal statutory agencies. line with the Mourne • path: Undertake design Coastal Path feasibility work to lodge being progressed by Provision of planning NMDDC. footpath, bins, application where seating, required. Costal erosion has been planting highlighted as a significant constrain on the development of coastal paths. • 2.4 Environmental ACDA, TourNI, H S RDP, Continuation of Deemed a major plan within the H S/M Lobby for a Improvements NMDDC TourNI, work done to date village. Community organisation comprehensive to include the NMDDC, in the village raised substantial amount of Environmental village square Live Here square. Source money for the scheme, however Improvement scheme to and other Love Here further funding the project did not proceed. enhance the setting of streets to be Annalong. agreed. In the short term, the removal of weeds etc. around the harbour and Cornmill area should be undertaken. This could potential tie in with the community clean up initiative. Explore funding for this through Live Here Love Here. Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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2.5 Anchor at end ACDA M/L S/M NMDDC • Agree relocating The Anchor has now been M M Action complete. of anchor as part of a moved and is located within the Anchor not located at Glassdrumond larger marine park which will benefit the end of Road environmental users along the Mourne Coastal Glassdrumond Road. Improvement Route. Signage needed to project. illustrate the location of the Anchor.
Some members of the community suggested that this is the wrong location for the anchor and it should be returned to its previous position. 2.6 Environmental ACDA, BT, NMDDC H S/M RDP, • Undertake further No progress to date. H S/M Remains a high priority Improvements NMDDC, design work to action for the village. to key streets Lot update previous (Main Street/ drawings. Explore potential Square) to • Resubmit to funding sources to include NMDDC for deliver a comprehensive undergrounding approval in order to environmental overhead access future improvements scheme cables. funding. for the village. • Consult with Encourage better relevant statutory maintenance in the agencies. short term - Removal of weeds etc. around the harbour and Cornmill area. This had been raised as an ongoing issue.
‘Live here, Love here initiative’ 2.7 Shop front/ ACDA, NIEA, H S/M RDP, Lot, • Consult with NIEA Community approached owner H S Engage with NMDDC façade NMDC NIEA on design of derelict building and there has and Department for improvements, requirements with been notable work recorded, Communities regarding Main Street Area of Townscape one structure had been knocked the potential to fund Character and down and rebuilt. £6,000 has and manage a shop agree approach. gone into the initiative. front improved scheme. Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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• Prepare designs in order to access Latest request for funding future funding. encountered problems due to funding conditions. If the building is sold, the funding must be repaid (VAT issues). 2.8 Sheltered ACDA, NMDDC M M NMDDC • Research potential The harbour is now officially H S/M Explore potential for seating at the designs in keeping closed. Sheltered seating to be future re-use of harbour harbour with conservation reviewed as part of the Harbour as an enhanced public area status of the Management Plan (Action 4.4). space. harbour. • Consult with NIEA
3. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation
• 3.1 Purchase of TNI H/M S/M RDP, Lot Commission Plans / Designs have been drawn n/a n/a See action 1.3. property for economic appraisal up and now awaiting planning Tourist approval for Village Hub at Old information Spar Shop. centre/ Community hub facility • 3.2 Refurbishment ACDA, NMDDC M M RDP Design work on play There are two play areas in H S NMDDC to undertake a of Safe Play NMDDC area proposal Annalong. NMDDC play strategy public consultation Area has identified a need to process on the consolidate the play areas and recommendation for complete an update on one play provision within the following a public consultation Council’s Play Strategy. process.
• 3.3 Refurbishment ACDA/ ARG, H S RDP, Further work on Complete. The mill is now a major n/a n/a No further action of Cornmill NMDC, TOURISN NI TOURISN NI Cornmill restoration. exhibition. It has received £4m in required. • Funding sourced funding through the Mourne Heritage Trust. Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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• 3.4 Promotion of ACDA, TOURISN NI H/M S/M TOURISN Consultation with Initiative complete. n/a n/a No further action Heritage NI, NMDDC and required. exhibition NMDDC TOURISN NI on how heritage exhibition can be promoted more effectively. • 3.5 Tourist parking, ACDA/ ARG, Priv, M M TOURISN Begin discussions Land reclaimed at Tipp’s Head. M M Lobby appropriate Shore Road RS NI, RS with landowner on The site had also been sold with statutory bodies in potential to acquire planning permission. Plans relation potential tourist land. proposed for apartments. parking along Shore Road. 3.6 Marine Park Lower Mourne H M Ciste Lower Mourne Gaelic League currently lease the Marine Park for cultural and Irish language activities Cultural Centre Gaelic League, under a social enterprise arrangement. NMMDC Due to demand on service, the group have identified a need to extend the Marine Park building for expanding the service offering (storage and function room). (Extension subject to T&C of lease agreement). 4. Infrastructure and Services
• 4.1 Granite ACDA, NMDDC H/M M NMDDC, Prepare Bridge No progress to date. H M Initiative to remain in replacement RDP design. Undertake plan. bridge at consultation with Cornmill Local Planning Authority prior to submitting Planning Application • 4.2 Dev Site, Main Priv M M/L Priv Site currently being No progress to date. M M Initiative to remain in Street marketed for sale. plan. Development dependant on market conditions. Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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• 4.3 Maintenance & NMDDC, ACDA H/M S NMDDC, Consult with It was highlighted that odour / H S See action 4.4. upkeep of the RDP NMDDC on a vermin was a major issue harbour – management plan associated with the harbour, in for the harbour particular for local businesses. dredging/ upkeep of harbour gate
4.4 Harbour Plan NMDDC, ACDA, H M/L RDP Develop a comprehensive management and future development plan for the harbour. This should explore NIEA, TOURISN NI the future economic development of harbour and consider the following package of works: • Preparation of a management plan to consider the health and safety concerns around the Harbour (odour and vermin); • Explore the possible redesign / replacement of the harbour gate; • Dredging of the harbour and repair of the harbour walls.
It is estimated that substantial investment is required to undertake the main items of work required. 4.5 Lowering of TNI, NMDDC, H S/M TNI, RDP There is a need for blister paving to aid those with visual impairments, as at present is a health and safety Paving at ACDA concern. Lack of funding via TNI. mountain-side of village, opposite the side from shore
4. Ballymartin- Review of 2012 Action Plan
Action substantially 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update complete
Ongoing
Major constraint to implementation New Project Regeneration Initiative Key Priority Time Potential Actions Progress @ November 2017 Priority Time Actions Stakeholders frame Funders H, M, L frame
1. Community and Youth Facilities
1.1 Potential BCG, H/M M/L RDP, • Assessment of No progress, local GAA has plans for H/M M/L Liaise with community centre NMDC NMDDC, need, future sports club which could facilitate this NMDDC and Lot management and need, however still subject to funding. relevant viability within the stakeholders in community. Site/ relation to building possible identification funding sources and next steps. 1.2 Safe Play Area BCG, NMDDC H/M M/L NMDDC • Undertake site This has been identified within the H M NMDDC to RDP selection and council play strategy. Site still to be identify a BLF costing exercise identified and purchased to suitable site in implement project. consultation with the community 2. Environmental and Townscape Improvements
• 2.1 Environmental BCG, NMDDC, H/M M RDP, Procure design Concern about coastal erosion and M M Initiative to Improvements to TOURISN NI NMDDC, work and consult effect on the path. remain in plan. the Coastal Path: Lot with statutory agencies Explore options to protect path from erosion. Provision of parking (including Parking still required. disabled), Footpath, Planting • 2.2 New footpath. TNI, BCG H S/M TNI Consult with TNI on No progress to date. H S/M Encourage TNI Extend from need for new to undertake Ballymartin to footpath due to Possible potential to access both GAA feasibility study meet footpath on Health and safety and Youth clubs. Also explore potential to identity land Kilkeel Road. concerns. to include access to caravan sites. requires ad associated
costs. Action substantially 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update complete
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• 2.3 Better BCG, TNI, H S/M RDP, TNI Consult with community in relation to key problem locations and liaise with TNI and NMDDC as maintenance and NMDDC to the maintenance of such an issue in future.
management of public footpaths and verges. Improvement visibility at junctions, in particular the maintenance of overgrown vegetation at: • Ballykeel Court • Scholl Road • Valley Road • 2.4 Ongoing BCG, NMDDC, M M RDP Link to Action 2.1 • environmental TNI Liaise with community in relation to possible expansion of EI scheme to address alternative Improvements. streetscape issues. • Partnership delivery of scheme between BCG, NMDDC and TNI. 3. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation
• 3.1 Tourist Information TNI M/L M/L TOURISN Assess viability and No progress to date. M M/L Initiative to point NI, RDP need for facility remain in plan. with TNI • • 3.2 Potential BCG, Priv, M M/L Priv Consult with Refer to Action 1.2 n/a n/a No further • development of a NMDDC developer prior to New development complete action • play park in new submission of Play park will be created on required. development planning alternative site application. • Discuss community need with NMDDC.
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• 3.3 Provision of 3G BCG, NMDDC, M M SNI, Explore potential to create a 3G pitch at Annalong for the usage of multiple clubs in Annalong Pitch SNI NMDDC Ballymartin, Glassdrumman and Longstone. Sporting Clubs • Provision of a 3G pitch has been identified in NMDDC Sport Strategy as a priority 2. • Council can offer advice / support in a community lead and funded scheme. 4. Infrastructure and Services
• 4.1 Traffic calming H S/M DfI, RDP, Review of feasibility No progress in relation to traffic H S Encourage TNI measures, signage TNI of traffic calming calming measures. Car parking is to assess the and gateways measures. deemed insufficient at the school and required traffic Consultation with chapel. New parking is required. calming RS, road measures. improvement works. Consult further • Feasibility study, with private design work, landowners statutory approvals, and NMDDC in installation of relation to gateway signage insufficient and artwork. parking, aim to identify potential sites. • 4.2 Improvements to NIW, BCG H S/M NIW Consult with NI Project now complete. n/a n/a No further sewage system Water on the issues action which need to be required. addressed • 4.3 Upgrade main TNI, BCG, H M TNI Community consultation to agree upgrades required. • road through NMDDC Engage with TNI in relation to design, feasibility and potential implementation of such measures. village of Ballymartin. • 4.4 Bus stop at Chapel BCG, TNI, M M TNI Explore potential location and feasibility of this initiative with TNI. stop NMDCC
5. Glassdrumman / Mullartown- Review of 2012 Action Plan
Action 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update substantially complete Ongoing
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1. Community and Youth Facilities
1.1 Utilise school for SELB, H/M S/M RDP • Consult with school and Progress noted that community n/a n/a No further action required. evening classes GMCA Education Board on now use the school. using school facilities for community use. 1.2 Bus stop and Translink M M TL • Consultation with No progress to date. H L Commence consultation. shelter TNI, Translink on need to Project to remain in plan. GMCA upgrade bus stop
• 1.3 Provision of 2 Community, M M RDP Purchase and secure sites • portable NMDDC, Big Lottery Secure planning permission • classrooms for. Private Sport NI Explore potential pathways for funding Youth Group, to Landowners include a gym / Youth Group
facility 2. Environmental and Townscape Improvements
2.1 Traffic calming TNI H S/M TNI, RDP • Review of feasibility of No progress noted. A strong H S/M Explore potential for 30 mph measures, signage NMDDC traffic calming flow of traffic is an issue. speed limit. Continue further and gateways GMCA measures. consultation. Project to • Consultation with TNI, remain a high priority within road improvement the plan. works. • Feasibility study, design work, statutory approvals, installation of gateway signage and artwork. • 2.2 Widened TNI H S/M TNI Undertake consultation Cutting carried out once, more H S Raise issues at DEA Forum footpaths and NMDDC with Transport NI needed however due to due to the safety issue regarding health and dangerous levels. No footpath surrounding accessibility. safety concerns has been widened forcing vegetation cut people to have to walk on back road. • 2.3 Crossing points TNI, H S/M TNI Undertake consultation Road crossing points currently L M Continue to monitor NMDDC with TNI located in the middle of situation. GMCA settlement. No urgent need to address. • 2.4 Environmental TNI, GMCA M/H M TNI, RDP Procure design work, Flowerbeds have now been H S Project to remain a high Improvements to consult with statutory added along with light from priority in plan. footpaths agencies shops. Explore potential funding sources to provide a comprehensive scheme of environmental improvements. 3. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation
• • 3.1 Coastline path TNI H/M M TOURISN Undertake land No path up to Springwell from H M Investigate land between Private NI, RDP ownership exercise and Dunmore. ownership • Glassdrumman Landowners feasibility of potential Undertake feasibility and Annalong MHT path routes and costs. study Community • Identify funding Associations • Explore potential linkage to Mourne Coastal Pathway
4. Infrastructure and Services
• 4.1 Address Flooding NIEA, RA, M M/L TNI Investigate drain cleaning. • (Glassdrummon NMDDC, TNI Consult with the relevant statutory bodies over this issue. Road (A2) 6. Longstone - Review of 2012 Action Plan
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1. Community and Youth Facilities
• 1.1 Utilise school for LCG, SELB H/M S/M RDP Consult with school and Education During public consultation, H-M S Engage with evening classes Board on using school facilities for it was noted that there community to community use. wasn’t enough space explore within the school, leading opportunities to to the use of the increase community hall as an attendance such as alternative. There has village wide evening been progress, but further classes. services are needed. Attendance is an issue with Liaise with LCG, low numbers attending the NMDDC & classes. It was expressed Education Authority that an upgrade to the in relation to kitchen was required. solutions to upgrade either the school or community hall once attendance improves. 1.2 Improvement to NMDDC, M M RDP • Due to the current level of community facility provision, explore the potential to build upon Action 1.1 community SELB, LCG Big • Current provision is prohibiting community cohesion and development. facilities Lottery • Any improvement to community facilities should be done in consultation with the local community. Fund • Explore feasibility of installing solar panels at community buildings to reduced running costs and improve sustainability of the facilities. • New kitchen & Facilities at Community Hall - Consult with community on more detailed intentions in relation to upgrading facilities. Feasibility study, design work, statutory approvals and installation. 1.3 Explore potential LCG, PLO. H S P4P • Engage with all groups in the community to explore potential for such a facility at the GAA Club. Consult to develop Hall at Sport NI with relevant stakeholders. Possible alignment with Highway to Health and Building Better Lives programmes. GAA Club as cross- Big community and Lottery inter-generational Fund facility.
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1.4 Develop Men’s LCG H S RDP Explore possible feasibility & installation of porta cabins outside of the village hall. If deemed feasible and funding is and Women’s Big available, establish a potential design and layout for the cabins. Feasibility study, design work, statutory approvals Sheds Lottery and installation. 2. Environmental and Townscape Improvements
• 2.1 Traffic calming TNI H S/M TNI, RDP Review of feasibility of traffic This has not been H S-M Consult with TNI measures, signage calming measures. achieved. It had been regarding possible • and gateways Consultation with Transport NI, road raised that there were a services to alleviate improvement works. lack of road markings and issues. Develop a list • Feasibility study, design work, signage for key areas of of TNI issues to be statutory approvals, installation of the village (School & Clubs raised at the DEA gateway signage and artwork. etc.). forum. • 2.2 Environmental LCG, M M TNI, RDP Procure design work and consult At present, there is no H S Initiative to remain a improvements to NMDDC, TNI with statutory agencies footpath leading to the high priority in the footpaths school. Also, there has plan. been no progress on environmental Explore funding to improvements. implement a comprehensive suite of environmental improvements. 3. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation
• 3.1 Tourism – Long TNI, NMDDC M M TOURISN Prepare detailed drawing of new No progress to date. There H S Explore potential for Stone NI, RDP signage, gateway artwork/ displays is only one sign within wayfinding signage for planning application Longstone and two trees, throughout the two of which are village. Also explore damaged and in need of the possibility to repair. develop public art work with the local school. • 3.2 Additional pitch/ LGAA, M M Lot, RDP, Responsibility of Longstone GAA to No progression noted. M-H M The existing pitch is play areas source funding for new pitch There had been discussions at overcapacity to aim to achieve this and is extensively initiative, however used. Explore planning permission had potential site / land been refused due to for a new full-sized access issues regarding pitch and emergency vehicles. associated play Action substantially 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update complete
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areas to cater for Play Area is not a priority younger population within current NMDDC Play and school. Carry Strategy, however an out feasibility study, initiative can be taken detailed design and forward as a community costings. Engage led project. with NMMDC at an early stage to ensure appropriate siting. 4. Infrastructure and Services
• 4.1 Improved street LCG, TNI H S/M TNI Consult with Transport NI on the No progress yet. No H S Consult with TNI lighting issues which need to be addressed installation of lighting regarding this issue. which has impinged on the Collaboration and development of the engagement with walking club. community walking club is vital to ensure best options are highlighted. • 4.2 Improvements to TL, LCG, H/M M TL Consult with Translink on required No progress. A petition H S Bring forward this public transport NMDDC improvements had been compiled for a issue to DEA Forum Mourne rambler bus and consult further however no progress to with Translink date. regarding the initiative.
4.3 Flooding TNI, NMDDC, M M TNI, RDP, Establish key actions areas such as Longstone Road, Stewarts Road and Ballymartin Road. Investigate topography Alleviation LCG, NIEA, NMDDC and drainage performance of sites and engage with TNI regarding the issue. RA Action substantially 2012 Action Plan 2017 Update complete
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AC Arts Council NIW NI Water ACDA Annalong Community Development Association NMDDC Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
ARG Annalong Regeneration Group P4P Peace IV Programme BCG Ballymartin Community Group Priv Private Sector BT British Telecom PSNI Police Service of Northern Ireland DAERA Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs RDP Rural Development Programme DFC Department for Communities SELB Southern Education and Library Board DFI Department for Infrastructure SHSCT Southern Health and Social Care Trust GMCG Glassdrumman / Mullartown Community Group TL Translink Lot Lottery Funding TourNI TourNI LCG Longstone Community Group TNI Transport NI LGAA Longstone Gaelic Club SNI Sport Northern Ireland NIEA Northern Ireland Environment Agency WT Woodland Trust NIHE Northern Ireland Housing Executive NIW NI Water
Funders Potential and Stakeholders