PEACEPLUS - Our Historical Borough
Description: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has received funding through the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. Programme 1 entitled 'Our Historical Borough' will ensure the regeneration and connectivity of heritage and historical sites throughout the Borough. As part of this, Council will deliver a range of new heritage focused visitor products, including walking and driving trails, promoted through two central Heritage Hubs. This programme will provide a platform for building a strong and vibrant local historical and tourism economy, whilst protecting and supporting the growth and knowledge of our shared history for many years to come. As part of the 'Our Historical Borough' Programme, Council seeks to deliver the following projects: * The creation of two designated Heritage Hubs (read more...)
Summary: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to develop a PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan titled "Our Historical Borough," focused on the regeneration and connectivity of heritage and historical sites around Antrim and Newtownabbey. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled to gather insights on potential approaches, risks, and technology applicable to the tourism and heritage industry. Interested parties can participate by submitting a questionnaire by 12 noon on 20 March 2026 via eSourcingNI. This initiative is funded by the Special EU Programmes Body and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations, aiming to engage the local community in historical preservation through services related to recreational, cultural, and sporting activities, as well as administrative services related to tourism affairs.