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Planning Proposal

On Thursday 16th April there is a consultation event around a planning application.

Mid and East Antrim Borough council are proposing to apply for what they call improvements to Carrickfergus town Centre.

This is your opportunity to see the draft plans and express your views before detailed plans are finalised.

One of the areas for proposed development is the Lancastarian Street Carpark. Which I’m sure most of you have park in to use the church. It’s vital that parking isn’t restricted because of their plans.

We don’t know what exactly they are proposing. But a digital consultation is available from Monday 13 April to Monday 11 May where you can give online feedback. Click the below link

www.carrickfergusplanningconsutation.com

The proposal is part of a large investment in Carrickfergus.

I think it is important that we determining what the plans for the Lancastarian Street carpark are. It is also important to voice dissatisfaction that no direct investment is proposed for St Nicholas despite us being one of the towns major historical attractions.

As many of you know we face the prospect of further restoration to the Church Tower in the region of £380,000.

It is very concerning that we have been overlooked in the towns plans and this is an opportunity to let our voice be heard.

A copy of the planning letter is included below

Safeguarding Training.

7pm Monday 9 March 2026

St Nicholas, Rev Chris St John

To register your attendance please email Connor Safeguarding Compliance Officer David McGrory at davidmcgrory@connordiocese.org.

It is the policy of the Church of Ireland to Safeguard both children and adults sharing in its ministry and to protect them from of forms of harm, and abuse. At St Nicholas we have adopted these policies and abide by them. If you have any concerns as to the safety of an adult or a child please report it immediately to the PSNI, Social Services or to the church's safeguarding panel.

Safeguarding

Child Safeguarding Panel Members

Rev Chris St John

Raymond Gilbert

Sharon Maxwell

Adult Safeguarding Panel Members

Rev Chris St John

Raymond Gilbert

Karen Miles

Check out safeguarding page of this Website

Some people have recently asked about Counselling. You may find the following link useful:
https://www.christianguidelines.org

Counselling

Get In Touch

028 9336 0061
office@saintnicholas.org.uk

Address

St Nicholas' Parish Halls
3 Lancasterian Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AB
N Ireland