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.placeholder image
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.

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.

One point made was for green spaces across the borough to be protected in a bid to support wildlife and flowers.

9. Protection for green spaces

One point made was for green spaces across the borough to be protected in a bid to support wildlife and flowers. Photo: Love Ballyclare

A number of readers urged residents and visitors to be respectful and take pride in the area, highlighting littering and graffiti as some of the issues impacting the borough.

10. Taking pride

A number of readers urged residents and visitors to be respectful and take pride in the area, highlighting littering and graffiti as some of the issues impacting the borough. Photo: Google

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