Thanks to the work of community groups, schools and other individuals, Larne is off to a great start when it comes to celebrating local faces through the medium of murals, with figures such as Richard Hayward and Valerie Hobson adorning walls in the town centre. But could this be expanded further? One resident wrote: "The murals on some of the walls down the street - how much it would cost to decorate the shutters of all the buildings that are closed, or even the shops that are still operating to chip in money to get murals on their shutters?"placeholder image
Thanks to the work of community groups, schools and other individuals, Larne is off to a great start when it comes to celebrating local faces through the medium of murals, with figures such as Richard Hayward and Valerie Hobson adorning walls in the town centre. But could this be expanded further? One resident wrote: "The murals on some of the walls down the street - how much it would cost to decorate the shutters of all the buildings that are closed, or even the shops that are still operating to chip in money to get murals on their shutters?"

What would make Larne an even better town, part two - according to readers

By Helena McManus
Published 10th Jun 2024, 16:09 GMT
Updated 10th Jun 2024, 16:54 GMT

There are many great things about Larne, but what could make it an even better town?

We posed the question to readers last year, and among the top suggestions were lower business rates, more free parking spaces, and tackling the problem of vacant shop units.

Since then, residents have responded with some further ideas on how the town could be improved – do you have any more to add to the list?

Already a popular spot for its scenic coastal walks, some say Larne Promenade could also be better utilised as a venue for events.

5. Host events at the Promenade

Already a popular spot for its scenic coastal walks, some say Larne Promenade could also be better utilised as a venue for events. Photo: Google

Some called for a rethink of the one way traffic system in the town centre, with one resident suggesting: "If you were turning down High Street then onto Main Street, would it not encourage people after shopping in town, to maybe continue to Asda?"

6. Rethink the one way system

Some called for a rethink of the one way traffic system in the town centre, with one resident suggesting: "If you were turning down High Street then onto Main Street, would it not encourage people after shopping in town, to maybe continue to Asda?" Photo: Google

Greater provision of CCTV in the town centre is on the wish list for some locals.

7. More CCTV coverage in the town centre

Greater provision of CCTV in the town centre is on the wish list for some locals. Photo: ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay

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