Dunmurry community hub gains Deputy First Minister support ahead of funding drive

A Dunmurry community hub is to be developed for "babies to pensioners" with the support of Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister.

Lisburn Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) recently issued planning permission for the new Seymour Hill and Conway Community Hub.
However, the significant upgrade in services for the community now requires a major funding drive to construct the new facilities.

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DUP Lagan Valley MLA, Emma Little-Pengelly released a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), saying: "This is really positive news and represents achieving another key milestone for the group and Seymour Hill.

"The Seymour Hill and Conway Group do incredible work in the local area, and their relentless campaign for these additional facilities and services along with Cllr Jonathan Craig has undoubtedly led to this achievement.

"I look forward to continuing to work with them as we progress this exciting project."

The development will also see the generation of a Men's Shed, allotments and a new pathway to the Tolerton Sports Zone and 3G pitch.

Seymour Hill & Conway Residents Association and Youth Council, on its social media, reacted to the news.
Its Facebook page read: "This hub will have something for everybody in it, from babies to pensioners, will be a big asset to everyone, good days are ahead.

"This is a great start to the new year regarding the community hub we have been fighting for.
"It is a big step forward, thanks to Emma and Jonathon for calling in with this great news, onwards and upwards."

Lisburn North DUP rep, Jonathan Craig added: "This is a key step forward for the overall community project, and a massive step forward for the Seymour Hill & Conway Residents Association and Youth Council.

"Local community group members are delighted with this amazing achievement and would like to thank all those who generously assisted the community group in financing the planning application."

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