by Roger Donnelly
Mid and East Antrim's first Community Plan for has been officially launched at Ballymena's Braid Town Hall.
The 'Putting People First' plan was published in April after a public consultation allowed residents to set out their shared vision for the area.
Their input was key to the creation of a strategy which focuses on improving the wellbeing of citizens and all aspects of life in the Borough over the next 15 years.
There are five priority themes - Sustainable Jobs and Tourism, Good Health and Wellbeing, Progress in Education, Community Safety and Cohesion and Our Environment.
The ambitious plan, led by Council and covering the period from 2017 to 2032, was developed in partnership with a wide range of local people and organisations.
Q Radio's Roger Donnelly first spoke to the Mayor and then to Norman Worthington,from the Community Planning partnership:
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