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01/07/2004
Bangor named Ireland's 'Best Kept Town'
Bangor has been named as Ireland's best kept town following an awards ceremony in Belfast.
Commenting on the achievement, Stephen Peover, Permanent Secretary of DOE, congratulated Bangor and North Down Borough Council on the news.
"I would urge more communities to take part in the competition," Mr Peover said. "It enhances the quality of life of the residents of Northern Ireland and attracts visitors from further afield. I am confident that the improvements made to towns and villages will be long lasting and will generate pride in local communities for many years to come."
Since 1996, the Best Kept schemes, in the North and South, have come together with the top towns in each jurisdiction, competing on an all-island basis.
The ‘Best Kept Towns’ competition is organised in Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council and by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in Dublin.
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Commenting on the achievement, Stephen Peover, Permanent Secretary of DOE, congratulated Bangor and North Down Borough Council on the news.
"I would urge more communities to take part in the competition," Mr Peover said. "It enhances the quality of life of the residents of Northern Ireland and attracts visitors from further afield. I am confident that the improvements made to towns and villages will be long lasting and will generate pride in local communities for many years to come."
Since 1996, the Best Kept schemes, in the North and South, have come together with the top towns in each jurisdiction, competing on an all-island basis.
The ‘Best Kept Towns’ competition is organised in Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council and by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in Dublin.
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