PEACEPLUS programme

The design reflects the importance of peace-building activity, but also the importance of actions that will contribute positively to the economy, building prosperity and adjusting to the new environment and challenges we face.

PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan

The Mid and East Antrim PEACEPLUS Partnership launched its Local Action Plan in early March 2026, setting out how £5,085,224 will develop more inclusive communities. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and £748,000 of funding for The Executive Office.

It was developed following extensive consultation and codesign with local communities to ensure priority projects and actions address their needs and issues identified.  We are now working in partnership with community, voluntary and social enterprise sectors from across the Borough. The shared goal is to deliver 15 impactful programmes - benefiting nearly 6,000 participants and making local communities better for all.

Projects within each programme will address shared priorities and challenges, build meaningful relationships and support the development of thriving communities. They align with the PEACEPLUS themes of:​

1. Community Regeneration and Transformation
2. Thriving and Peaceful Communities
3. Building Respect for all Cultural Identities

The Local Action Plan is a clear roadmap for shared responsibility, supporting a future where everyone in Mid and East Antrim can benefit.

Cick here to view more detail on this action plan.

To talk to our team please email:peace@midandeastantrim.gov.uk 

PEACEPLUS Partnership

We have established a new PEACEPLUS Partnership. The partnership is made up as follows:

• 11 nominated Elected Members
• 5 nominated Statutory Representatives
• 7 Social Partners representing the different geographical parts of our area
• 4 Social Partners representing Section 75 interests or other PEACEPLUS target groups

The PEACEPLUS Partnership will oveersee the design and implementation of a co-designed Action Plan for the borough.

PEACEPLUS Social Partner Vacancies

We will be recruiting for 2 social partners on our PEACEPLUS Partnership on Monday 20 April 2026.  

As a social partner you will play a significant role in the implementation of the co-designed PEACEPLUS Action Plan.

The role is voluntary however, all travel expenses and caring expenses will be available for each member.

The partnership will meet 6 to 8 times per annum and each meeting would require a time commitment of approximately 2 hours per meeting.

Members may be required to participate in sub-committees and assessment panels.

Meetings will be a mix of virtual and face to face.

PEACEPLUS Social Partner Applications

Applications are invited from nominees living or working within Mid & East Antrim.  Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 8 May 2026.

In particular we are seeking social partner applications from PEACEPLUS Target Groups.

These include community representatives, including volunteers, from constituted Community and Voluntary Sector organisations who provide services within our council area and who could represent PEACEPLUS Target groups i.e. gender, age, disability, religious belief, LGBTQIA+.

Social Partners must demonstrate an understanding of peace and reconciliation issues.

More information about the PEACEPLUS Programme

The Programme is a funding partnership between the European Union, the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive and will be administered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

A local community action plan is only one element of the PEACEPLUS programme, for more information of the PEACEPLUS programme please visit SEUPB PEACEPLUS overview webpage.

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