The Council has two Disability Champions whose role is to champion disability across the Council by driving positive actions and acting as a contact point for issues relating to disability.

Elected Member Disability Champion - Councillor Mandy Girvan

Councillor Girvan has 14 years experience working with young people with disabilities. She may be contacted on 07917 543661 or by writing to her c/o Mossley Mill.

Officer Disability Champion – Helen McBride

Helen is the Council’s Corporate Improvement Manager and is responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of the Council’s Equality Scheme. Helen may be contacted on 028 9034 0038, by e mail at hmcbride@newtownabbey.gov.uk or by writing to her at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA.