Cookstown Place Shaping Plan commences second round of engagement on key themes and proposals
Mid Ulster District Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to participate in the second round of engagement on key themes and proposals in the development of a Place Shaping Plan 2025-2040.
The aim of the Place Shaping Plan is to improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of Cookstown. This project is co funded by the Department for Communities and Mid Ulster District Council.
Following extensive research and collaborative engagement with the people who live, work, invest and visit Cookstown, the development of Cookstown Place Shaping Plan process commences the second round of engagement. This round of engagement is to review and have your say on the themes and proposals to be included in Cookstown Place Shaping Plan. This Plan will inform the responsibilities of key stakeholders on the delivery of initiatives over the next fifteen years, subject to funding.
Chair of the Council, Councillor Frances Burton, welcomed the continued development of the Plan, saying:
This second round of engagement provides the opportunity for those who live, work, invest and visit Cookstown to review and provide comment on the themes and proposals that have been developed following extensive consultation. It is important for residents, businesses and visitors to be involved and have their say. Partnership working with key stakeholders will be vital in reviewing the key themes and proposals identified for the final Plan. I encourage all those with an interest in Cookstown to become involved by completing the survey and attending future drop-in sessions.
Welcoming the advancement of the Cookstown Place Shaping Plan, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said: “I am pleased that my department has been able to provide funding to support the development of a new Place Shaping Plan for Cookstown. This initiative represents a significant step forward in planning for the town’s sustainable growth and development and I look forward to continuing our partnership with the Council and key stakeholders in shaping the final Plan.
“I would like to encourage the people of Cookstown to actively engage in the process, share their views, and contribute to shaping the future of their town.”
Studio Idir and Starling Start have been appointed to develop the Plan.
There will be further opportunities to get involved and have your say over the coming weeks, including an online survey, drop-in sessions and events in Cookstown.
Find out more about the Cookstown Place Shaping Plan and take the survey now!