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Public Consultation: Draft Heritage Strategy:

As part of the development of the Heritage Strategy, we wanted to hear the voices of our communities, regional stakeholders, industry professionals and all parties interested in heritage within the ABC Borough.

Between 22^nd December 2025 and 16^th March 2026, we asked a number of key questions to assess whether the draft Heritage Strategy addressed the key priorities of heritage within the ABC Borough, if the vision, objectives and themes were achievable, relevant and enhance heritage in the borough.

We received 109 responses, offering deep insights into this co-created strategy and helped developed the next phase of the Heritage Places Project.

Who Took Part?
65% of respondents were residents of the borough, showing strong personal interest and 17% responded on behalf of an organisation, project, or group. A large majority of respondents were from the BT60 area postcode with BT32 closely following. 

Summary of Key Findings:

• 69% of respondents agreed that the draft Heritage Strategy reflected their views on what the priorities for heritage should be in the next ten years in the ABC Borough
• 70% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the proposed vision is achievable and reflective of heritage needs within the Borough.
• 64% of respondents felt that the document was easy or very easy to read.
• 79% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the objectives are relevant and capable of enhancing heritage in the Borough.
• 80% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Establish & Advocate would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.
• 81% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Protect & Invest would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.
• 83% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Engage & Support would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.

"Organisations need simple, straightforward support to navigate all the endless hurdles on projects- a focused easily contactable, responsive team that is proactive in their support”.

"It's an ambitious vision. The proposed strategy moves in the right direction"

We considered all suggestions, ideas and thoughts and used your feedback to help inform and shape the final version of the Heritage Strategy.

We hope to launch the Heritage Strategy for the ABC Borough in late spring/early summer 2026.

We asked for your thoughts and opinions as to your experiences at the Armagh Georgian Festival. 

We received a wealth of feedback and thoughts from those who attended the events. This information is gratefully appreciated and will help with future plans. 

Survey feedback has been collated and will be reviewed for planning the 2026 events. A winner has also been picked in relation to the ABC giftcard and has been notified, pending receipt of voucher. We appreciate your time and consideration - thank you. 

We asked for your thoughts and opinions in relation ot the Halloweeh Ghost Tours 2025. 

The responses received were overwhelming positive with enthusiasm for the event. 

The results have been compiled into a report for internal review which will assist with 2026 programme.