UTV Projects

UTV broadcasts to people across Northern Ireland and holds the record for the highest number of votes cast for one project.

Over the past five years of the People’s Millions competition we have seen some great projects in Northern Ireland. Previous winners include river trails, play parks, a project to provide horticultural training, community gardens and many more.

Carnmoney Hill Community Green Space

The project will regenerate an isolated car park in Carnmoney Hill, an area used for bonfires and as a dumping ground. The site is at the entrance of 'Rathfern Wood' (a community woodland created with the help of local residents) and once finished will provide a wildlife haven and community amenity. The land is owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). It is proposed that a lease agreement will be drawn up between NIHE and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The aim of the project is to provide local access to a green space within this densely populated urban area.

Carryduff Community Playground

The project will transform an unused piece of land in Carryduff into an accessible cross community playground, promoting participation in physical activity and community life. The aim is to build community spirit and encourage community involvement and ownership.

Greening the Glen Road

The project will work with the local community in making environmental and landscape improvements to a 1.5 mile stretch of the Glen Road (from Kennedy Way to near Suffolk Road) in Belfast. The land is owned by the DOE, Belfast City Council, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, and the Belfast Education and Library Board. Written permission to work on this land will be requested from these organisations. The aim is to involve the community, especially young people, in making the Glen Road more attractive, bringing local people together as well as reducing the level of vandalism in the area.

Skipperstone Glen

The project will improve an area of river at Skipperstone Glen, Whitehill in Bangor by cleaning and replacing natural vegetation, removing illegal dumping and providing a trim trail. The project aims to provide a safer, cleaner environment for the residents making local amenities more accessible, encouraging exercise and improving relationships within families and the community through providing a local community facility.