Greater Shankill growth plan launched with community leadership

The Shankill: A Plan to Grow report was published after co-design work involving residents, community groups and statutory agencies; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the plan and implementation will be driven by a Local Action Group led by BUILD.

A new strategic plan called Shankill: A Plan to Grow has been launched to support revitalisation and growth in the Greater Shankill area of Belfast. The report follows extensive collaboration between local residents, community groups and statutory agencies, including the Department for Communities, Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The Ministerial Advisory Group Living High Streets Craft Kit was used as a co-design resource so the community helped shape the physical environment. Implementation will be driven by a Local Action Group led by members of BUILD (Better Understanding in Local Development). Key details: - The report is titled Shankill: A Plan to Grow and sets out a framework for transformation and long-term investment in the area. - It was developed through consultation with residents and community groups alongside statutory partners such as the Department for Communities, Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. - The MAG Living High Streets Craft Kit was used to enable community-led design input on the local environment. - BUILD provided research and advocacy focused on addressing dereliction and securing sites for new housing and community facilities. - Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly and Housing Executive Chief Executive Grainia Long publicly welcomed the plan and its community leadership. Summary: The plan aims to guide physical regeneration, support housing and community facilities, and foster community pride while encouraging long-term investment in Greater Shankill. Implementation will be led by the Local Action Group with continued work alongside statutory partners. Undetermined at this time.