Housing development is named North’s ‘best kept’

WINDSOR Place in Coagh has been named as Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Small Housing development at the 2023 Best Kept Awards NI.

The Co Tyrone housing development also picked up the Ellen McGowan Award, which is presented to the Housing Executive entrant that has achieved the highest mark from the judges.

In a further accolade for the Red Hand county, Stewartstown was named as Most Improved Town or Village.

The judges cited the welcome signs on all approach roads, beautiful planters and tidy gardens revealed that every house was making an effort which is testament to a great community spirit within the village.

Now in its 66th year, the Best Kept campaign attracted participants from all corners of the North.

Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC) chair, Doreen Muskett, said, “Windsor Place impressed the judges by the efforts put into this tiny cul-de-sac. It comprises a beautiful entrance, its gardens are very well maintained, pavers and driveways are completely free of weeds and just past the entrance is a beautiful shrubbery.

“This beautiful Co Tyrone development is very well-kept and set in very peaceful surroundings.

“Congratulations also to Stewartstown for their Most Improved win. Entries for 2023 were of a high standard and judges had great difficulty in selecting the eventual winners.

“All of this year’s entrants truly embody the spirit of the Best Kept Awards, showcasing their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents and preserving the natural beauty of their living environment.”

Organised by the NIAC and sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport, the awards celebrate the dedication and hard work of volunteers, Improvement Groups and Councils who have made outstanding contributions to improving their local environment.