Plans to redevelop Bangor's Flagship Centre into a multi-purpose hub were presented to the public at Bangor Court House last Thursday. The Manchester-based Northhold Group is leading the project and launched a 12-week consultation where attendees provided feedback on comment cards.

The proposals cover the existing site on lower Main Street in Bangor, County Down. They include family entertainment options such as arcades, 10-pin bowling, crazy golf, sports simulators, a gym and padel courts. Retail, food and beverage units and office spaces for business start-ups are also planned, along with healthcare, creche and veterinarian services.

No building extension is required. The work involves internal reconfiguration, modernisation and external enhancements to create active frontages. Planning permission exists to reopen the site's car park.

The Flagship Centre opened in 1993. Major retailers Dunnes Stores and Co-op operated there initially. Stores including Dunnes, Argos and Poundland closed between 2017 and 2018. The centre shut in January 2019.

Brooklands Property purchased the site in 2021. Receivers took control in spring 2024.