Bangor and Holywood Town Centre Management

Wilson moves to get empty shops back in business

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:40:59 00:00

Finance Minister Sammy Wilson detailed a brand new policy, the first in the
UK, targeting support with rates to help revitalise businesses throughout
Northern Ireland.

The Minister outlined his proposals today during an amendment to the Rates
(Amendment) Bill which is currently passing through the Assembly. This
change will provide a major incentive for getting empty shops occupied and
back into business.

Petition against the closure of Holywood PSNI station

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:26:00 00:00

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

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:19:00 00:00

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50:00 00:00

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

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:53:00 00:00

“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

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:48:00 00:00

Please click on the NDBC link for the latest information

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

Town Centre Christmas voucher booklet launched

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:32:00 00:00

Town Centre businesses have joined forces this Christmas to ensure that there really is no alternative to shopping in Bangor. The first ever Bangor Christmas Discount booklet is being delivered to households in North Down with each booklet containing £100’s of money off vouchers to be used in store.

The booklet containing over seventy exclusive Bangor town centre vouchers is available to use immediately with many retailers running their promotions until 31^st January 2012.

Bangor achieves Purple Flag Status

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:06:00 00:00

NINE NEW BRITISH TOWNS AND CITIES AWARDED AT PURPLE FLAG CEREMONY

* Bournemouth hosts award ceremony where nine newly awarded Purple Flag towns and cities officially received their ‘good night out’ accreditation*

LONDON, 24 NOVEMBER: Last night, representatives from nine towns and cities across the UK attended the 2011 Purple Flag award ceremony in Bournemouth to officially receive their new Purple Flag status. The ceremony, held at the Victorian Russell Cotes Museum, saw the towns and cities officially recognised for the quality of their night-time experience by being awarded the prestigious Purple Flag. The winning towns and cities – Torquay, Belfast, Canterbury, Enniskillen, Aylesbury, Bangor, Victoria (Westminster), Stockton Heath (Warrington) and Derry – have all been recognised for meeting high standards in showing night time visitors an entertaining and safe and night out.

New President for Holywood Chamber of Commerce

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:42:00 00:00

John Minnis has been elected as President of Holywood Chamber of Commerce for the next 18 months.

John owns and runs John Minnis Estate Agents Ltd in Holywood, one of the best-known and well-respected agencies operating in Northern Ireland. Dealing in residential property sales and lettings across Northern Ireland, with a focus on Belfast, North Down and the Ards Peninsula, it has offices in Holywood and Donaghadee.

Bangor Queen's Parade 'on track'

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:00:00 00:00

The Department for Social Development (DSD) says plans for a major regeneration project in Bangor remain on track.

This is despite the financial problems of one of the developers involved in the scheme.