10 things that would make Newtownabbey a better area to live in - according to our readers

By Russell Keers

Published 11th Jun 2024, 16:04 GMT

To be a better region, Newtownabbey needs a more visible police presence, dementia friendly neighbourhoods and protection for green spaces, Newtownabbey Times readers claim.

Calls for more cycling infrastructure, less dog mess on paths and the resurfacing of roads were also popular requests from the readership.

Here’s 10 suggestions that Newtownabbey folk believe would make the borough even better.

An interesting suggestion made by a reader was for the centre of Glengormley to be pedestrianised, with traffic diverted around the main shopping and hospitality district.

1. Pedestrianise Glengormley

An interesting suggestion made by a reader was for the centre of Glengormley to be pedestrianised, with traffic diverted around the main shopping and hospitality district. Photo: Google

One of the main calls from readers regarded the condition of roads in the area. A lot of readers voiced concerns about a number of carriageways and felt resurfacing works should be carried out.

2. The condition of Newtownabbey's roads

One of the main calls from readers regarded the condition of roads in the area. A lot of readers voiced concerns about a number of carriageways and felt resurfacing works should be carried out. Photo: Contributed

A number of readers called for a train station/halt to be created close to the Abbey Centre.

3. Abbey Centre train halt

A number of readers called for a train station/halt to be created close to the Abbey Centre. Photo: Google

Residents said they would feel safer in Newtownabbey if there was a more visible police presence on the streets.

4. More police officers on the ground

Residents said they would feel safer in Newtownabbey if there was a more visible police presence on the streets. Photo: PSNI