Finlay: '˜Town has bright future'

Alderman Finlay said: “Ballymoney has been affected in recent years by economic and social trends which have led to a decline in the local retailing scene, with a resultant closure of some shops.

“However, I believe that Ballymoney has a bright future as a shopping town, and, while politicians have limited influence over the strategic decisions of the business world, I am doing all in my power to attract new retail outlets to the town centre.

“In particular, I believe that this is a time of opportunity for Main Street, which is in many ways the iconic face of Ballymoney. Some retailers on the street are retiring, but I am optimistic that their places will be taken by new businesses,” he concluded.