Whitehead Village Masterplan - Carrickfergus Borough Council

WHITEHEAD VILLAGE MASTERPLANCONSULTATION FEEDBACK REPORT14What do you like about Whitehead?7 Community spirit7 Good rail/road connections6 Quiet nature5 Marvellous seafront – not taken advantage of5 Friendly people5 Central recreation grounds - good clubs andsports grounds4 Variety of shops with good accessibility3 Peaceful3 Blackhead Path – but needs improved3 Location – access to ports and nearby towns2 Haven - off the beaten track2 Love it – think it’s great2 Like it the way it is2 Small2 Old fashioned, dormitory village2 RPSI2 Beautiful town2 Coastal walks2 Relatively safe - low crime rate2 Lots of community activities/groups2 Great school2 Lots of activities for children/youths1 Victorian Heritage1 Tremendous character1 Welcoming1 Scenery1 Availability of services close at hand1 Whitehead Community Centre1 Windsor Community Association1 Eagles Football Team – well organised1 Gardening Society – flowerpot men/women1 Central train station1 Good cross-section of ages and social groups1 Coastal path1 Historical look – but needs a revamp1 Relatively quiet roads1 Good for families1 Rangers Club – good social centre1 Good footpaths and street lighting1 Good public transport1 Attractive, natural environment1 Plenty of cafes and fast food outlets1 Dedicated location for bonfire1 Boat yard1 Church organisationsWhat do you dislike about Whitehead?3 No baby changing facilities at recreationground toilets3 Poor condition of Blackhead Path3 Youth antisocial behaviour – railway station3 Parking in centre of village3 Lack of proper facilities for youth – pitches etc3 Too much dog fouling and litter3 No Police Station or presence2 The state of the play park – disgrace2 Untreated sewage at Blackhead2 Smell at Blackhead Car Park2 Limited shops2 Speed and amount of traffic1 Rangers Club in current location - image1 Split in two halves1 A few worn tired areas1 Feeling that areas sold for housing inbackhanded manner1 No clubhouse or amenities for Tennis Club1 Lack of commercial and social variety1 Useless slipway (dry half of the time)1 Parked cars1 Untrimmed hedges along paths – impedepedestrian movement e.g. Ransevyn1 Public transport is dreadful1 Extremely poor pathway along seafront1 Teenagers swearing at train station in evening1 No centralised community area1 No town centre1 RPSI grounds – should make way for parkland1 Ugly square buildings1 Lack of arts and crafts1 Exclusive shopping1 No allotments1 Lacks employment opportunities1 Too quiet – dead at night1 No enough to do for 11-18 age group1 Feel neglected by CBC – emphasis on C’Fergus1 Lack of leadership1 Derelict squash courts1 Two primary schools – children should beeducated togetherWhat kind of place would you like Whiteheadto be in the future?6 Place for tourists and locals5 Remain as it is today4 Improved sports club amenities3 Niche – Victorian railway based2 Restrict housing dev – population big enough2 Better parking2 Friendly2 Multicultural/Bohemian2 More varied shops2 Retain community spirit2 Reinstate position as a visitor destination2 More open spaces2 Needs hotel - places to stay2 Increased police presence1 Maintained Blackhead and White harbourpaths1 Bustling seaside town1 Local market – crafts etc1 Central focus point1 Most sustainable place in NI – train, cycling1 Exciting and relaxing place to live1 Maintain its quiet and enjoyable lifestyle1 Retain countryside aspect1 Increased employment opportunities1 Unique village with facilities for everyone1 Sensitive development of the centre (KingsRoad – Victoria Avenue area)1 To remain quiet1 More connected1 Safer roadsNovember 2010