Ballymena BRIDGE gets £42,000 boost from DSD

A YOUTH project aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and improve community inclusion in the Ballymena area has received £42,000 from the Department of Social Development.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Aug 2010, 11:41 BST

Updated 16th Aug 2010, 15:06 BST

The funding boost was announced last Wednesday by DSD Minister Alex Atwood.

It will go towards the BRIDGE programme (Ballymena Respects Individuals Diversity Groups and Environment), which seeks to enhance and strengthen links between local young people and the PSNI with the aim of improving confidence and relationships.

The programme has been developed by the PSNI and local community development officers.

Alex Attwood said: “This project will seek to improve social conditions for the people in the Ballymena area. It will contribute to a reduction in levels of crime and anti social behaviour and will help enhance community spirit.

“By contributing to this programme my department is demonstrating its commitment to improving the quality of life and social conditions for people living in the Ballymena area.”

Ballymena PSNI