Green Health

In conjunction with Healthy Cities & Belfast City Council, WBPB developed a Green Health map. The map focuses on the take 5 talking benches and the locations of the green areas were selected on that basis. The map will act as a tool for health and social professionals to support opportunities for residents of all abilities to become more physical active. A consultation event was organised by WBPB on 21st March ’23 in St Comgalls with groups from across west Belfast to develop ideas behind the map and design. The map was launched alongside the environmental awards launch on 17th October in Falls Pavilion.

Active Travel / Greenway

The WBPB continue to lobby for a West Belfast Greenway which will provide safe cycling and walking infrastructure. The WBPB believe that embedding health and wellbeing within the built environment will develop healthy lifestyles A feasibility study has been completed by DFI appointed consultants which has divided the works into 4 phases with associated costings. WBPB continue to lobby for the better active travel network throughout west Belfast.