Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council launched new Place Shaping reports on 11 June at Mossley Mill, setting out a vision for future regeneration in Glengormley, Monkstown and New Mossley.

The Glengormley Place Shaping Pilot focuses on an area of more than 21,500 residents that acts as a gateway between Belfast and the wider borough. Located near major transport routes and the Mallusk employment hub, the report identifies opportunities to improve connectivity, strengthen public spaces, promote housing-led regeneration and build on existing local assets.

A separate evaluation examines Place Shaping projects in Monkstown and New Mossley that were originally launched by the council and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in 2016 and 2017. In Monkstown, the work tackled housing need, connectivity improvements, green space enhancements and regeneration of neighbourhood centres. In New Mossley, the focus was on infrastructure, housing, public spaces and community facilities, supporting new social housing, better transport connections and stronger community networks.

The evaluation highlights the positive impact of community-led planning and identifies priorities for future investment in regeneration, wellbeing and sustainable growth.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Alison Bennington said the reports provide a clear vision that reflects the priorities of local people and demonstrates what can be achieved through collaboration between communities, partners and public bodies.

The findings align with the council’s Love Living Here Community Plan and wider strategic objectives for people, place, prosperity and planet. The reports will now help inform future regeneration initiatives, housing investment, infrastructure improvements, community planning and service delivery across the borough.