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• Petition against the closure of Holywood PSNI station
  Added Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:26
   Councillors in North Down have launched a petition against the proposal to close Holywood Police Station that was announced as part of the PSNI’s Estates Strategy.

   

  They are urging ratepayers across the Borough to sign the petition, which demands that the PSNI take immediate action to reconsider the proposal and to retain the Police Station in Holywood.  This is based on the premise that the closure would have a devastating effect on public confidence, wellbeing and security.

   

  You can sign the petition against closure of Holywood Police Station online by using the link.  The petition is also available for signing at Queen’s Leisure Complex, Redburn Community Centre and Gordon Dunne MLA’s Advice Centre (8 Church Road) in Holywood and at the Town Hall in Bangor.  

  http://www.northdown.gov.uk/news_detail.asp?id=624&area=7

• 2011 Town Centre Christmas Overview
  Added Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:19
   As the post-Christmas sales filter out it’s clear that no clear picture will emerge giving a consistent overview of how festive trading has been in Bangor and Holywood. The reduction in consumer spend has played a significant role, and 2011 also saw the internet come into full maturity. UK online sales grew from £12.7 billion to £15.9 billion from January to August and at the same time shoppers in the High Street reduced by 2.3%. A number of national multiples are also now experiencing the challenge of facing up to historic debt. Despite strong local trading certain companies are going to close. Already the Flagship Centre has seen a number close their doors and other multiples will follow. Many independents may not be able to ride such a tide of change.

• MINISTER GOES TO HOLYWOOD
  Added Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50
  DSD Minister, Nelson McCausland MLA, visited Holywood this morning to meet with local politicians and representatives of the business community.  

• TOWNS WELCOME MARY PORTAS REPORT
  Added Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:53
  “The Town Centre Management Partnership welcomes the Mary Portas Report on the future of UK’s High Streets.  Town Centre Management is a well-established partnership with close relations with North Down Borough Council, both Bangor & Holywood Chambers of Commerce and local businesses.  The Board of Town Centre Management is made up of a mix of Town Hall & assembly politicians and local businesses throughout the Borough.  The Board meet on a regular basis to discuss various issues relating to the health and well-being of our town centres and implement actions to enhance town centre activity,” commented David Sloan, Chairman of Bangor & Holywood Town Centres Ltd. 

• Plans for the redevelopment of Pickie Fun Park
  Added Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:48
  Please click on the NDBC link for the latest information
   

  http://www.northdown.gov.uk/template1.asp?pid=1157&area=5