I welcome plans to further develop the North Down Coastal Path. Ards and North Down Borough Council recently agreed to search for funding opportunities to overhaul the latest section of the
coastal path – with a new path on the seaward side of the seawall a possibility
bypassing the private road and securing the deteriorating seawall.
The coastal path is a vital asset to our beautiful borough
and one that we must ensure we make the most of.
In recent
years I have successfully lobbied to ensure vital changes were made to the
coastal path, allowing for greater access and to benefit all users such as the
new section bypassing old Seahill steps.
While North
Down is already well-known as a beautiful scenic spot for tourists, there is
always more we can do as a borough to attract a greater number of visitors each
year. Without action this vital Coastal Path link risks being irreparably
damaged by the ravages of the sea.
Alliance is
committed to making North Down a better, healthier place to live, work or visit
and I would urge all Councillors to get behind these plans. Hopefully
through co-operation we can see the coastal path developed even further,
encouraging many more to enjoy it.
