Shrigley residents to discuss village future

Shrigley residents to discuss village future

3 October 2012

A PUBLIC meeting is being held in Shrigley tonight to discuss issues of concern in the village.

Residents have been invited to attend the meeting being held at Killyleagh Primary school at 7.30pm.

It is being organised by the Co. Down Rural Community Network and one local politician hopes the meeting will pave the way for the formation of a new residents’ committee.

Councillor Terry Andrews has appealed to everyone in the village to attend to have their say on the future and well-being of the Shrigley area. He believes the creation of a new residents’ group would provide a firm foundation on which to build progress.

“A body representing residents’ views will be able to drive forward their aims and aspirations. More importantly, a fully fledged residents’ group will be able to make applications for funding and meet with key stakeholders from various statutory organisations,” he continued.

Councillor Andrews is offering his support and assistance to people in Shrigley and hopes a new group can be formed.

“Tonight’s meeting provides the perfect opportunity for Shrigley to make its voice heard and marks an important first step for people to come together for the good of the village,” he said.

“I believe there are a number of issues to be addressed, including the speed of vehicles through the village and the need for a new playground.”

Councillor Andrews said the formation of residents and community groups in other parts of the district has been the catalyst for change and he hopes this will be the case in Shrigley.

“The formation of a new community group in Crossgar in particular has been a tremendous boost for the village and it has addressed and will continue to address key issues,” he said.

Councillor Andrews added: “Community groups can help lever funding bodies like Down Council simply cannot and it’s essential people in Shrigley come out in force for tonight’s meeting. This is their opportunity to highlight concerns and the issues they want addressed.”