Town Centre Forums

Your Town Centre Forum Needs You

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council have created a number of Town Centre Forums across the Borough.

We are currently looking for representatives from the following town centre, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady, Portrush & Portstewart.

What is a Town Centre Forum?

A Town Centre Forum is an advisory group consisting of members of the local community, business owners, elected representatives and Council officials.

What is their purpose?

The purpose of Town Centre Forums is to act as advisory group for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, to ensure the development and sustainability of our town centres.

Actions of the Town Centre Forums

• Provide feedback to Council officials and elected local representatives
• Discuss new ideas
• Help plan initiatives
• Review progress on activities
• Work together to find solutions to recurring issues and emerging challenges

Responsibilities of Town Centre Forum members

Some of the responsibilities of the Town Centre Forum members will include:

• Attending scheduled meetings
• Engaging constructively in discussions regarding Town Centre matters
• Actively champion the Town Centre Forum

Who can apply to become a member?

Any group or business situated within their respective town centre who would like to be able to play a role in advocating for the town centre. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Town & Village Management Team, welcomes interest from the following sectors:

• Community groups
• Independent businesses
• Commerce
• Resident groups

We strive for diversity within each of our forums. We welcome and encourage applications from all.

How to Apply

We are currently recruiting for these Town Forums.

To register your interest in becoming a member of the Town Centre Forum, please send an email to:

town.management@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Please include your name and a contact phone number.

You will be required to fill out a short application form detailing your current role within the town centre, the groups, interest or businesses you represent and the skills and knowledge that you could bring to the forum.

Please note that places are limited and receipt of completed application does not guarantee membership of the forum.