Local government legislation – bye-laws

Introduction

Bye-laws are local laws made by the council under an enabling power contained in a public general act or a local act requiring something to be done – or not done – in a specified area. They are accompanied by some sanction or penalty for their non-observance.

If validly made, bye-laws have the force of law within the areas to which they apply. Generally bye-laws are overseen by the relevant government department or confirming authority who has policy responsibility for the subject matter.

Bye-laws are enforced by the council through the magistrates’ court and contravening a bye-law can result in a fine upon successful conviction.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Bye-laws for its leisure & community facilities 

The council has an extensive estate which includes: fooball pitches, play parks, community facilities, leisure facilities, cemeteries, public walks and golf courses. 

This bye-law covers the following areas:

  • public access
  • protection of property
  • protection of flora and fauna
  • protection of the public
  • general management
  • public meetings
  • vehicles
  • sports, games and other activities including drones
  • animals
  • children's play areas
  • enforcement
  • revokations of previous bye-laws

To view the bye-law please click here

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Bye-laws for Lisburn Market

The council is responsible for the management of the weekly Lisburn Market. 

This bye-law covers the following areas:

  • public access
  • authority to use space
  • compliance with statutes
  • trading permits
  • insurance
  • regulation of traffic and prevention of obstruction
  • maintaining cleanliness
  • fire
  • water taps
  • printed materials
  • fines

To view the bye-law please click here

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council The Control of Tattooing, Acupuncture, Cosmetic Piercing, Electrolysis and Semi-Permanent Skin Colouring 

This bye-law ensures the cleanliness of premises and hygiene practises of those that undertake the above treatments.

To view the bye-law please click here

 

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor in Designated Places Bye-Law 

This bye-law covers the consumption of intoxicating liquor in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area.

To view the bye-law please click here