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Published on 30 May 2025

The Council has published Frequently Asked Questions to provide an update in relation to the abandoned dog known as Max.

Published on 05 June 2025

Today we elected our first female Mayor, Alderman Amanda Grehan (Alliance). Speaking at the Annual Meeting, Mayor Grehan said: “It is truly an honour for me to take on this important leadership role.  I couldn’t be more excited about the ...

Published on 05 June 2025

A new exhibition titled ‘In Their Own Words’ has officially opened at Lisburn Museum, in partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project. The exhibition explores the stories and experiences of local LGBTQIA+ activists and prominent community members, ...

Published on 05 June 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has announced ambitious plans to redevelop its much-loved Play Park at Wallace Park, Lisburn. The move marks a significant investment in the future of children’s play and inclusive outdoor recreation. Located ...

Published on 04 June 2025

The local community has welcomed the official opening of an exciting new 3G soccer pitch at Laurelhill Sports Zone. The facility will provide schools and clubs with a state-of-the-art venue for training and matches. John McQuillan Contracts commenced ...

Published on 03 June 2025

Councillor Jonathan Craig, Leisure and Community Wellbeing Chair Committee, recently broke ground to kick off an exciting new archaeology project in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast! From 3 June to 26 June 2025, experts from QUB’s Centre for ...

Published on 02 June 2025

This year’s programme is jam packed with activity schemes and sports camps to keep children entertained throughout the summer months. It’s the perfect guide for busy parents looking to get their little ones active! The Council’s summer scheme is open ...

Published on 31 May 2025

The Georgian village of Royal Hillsborough came alive on Saturday 31 May with a vibrant celebration of heritage, community spirit, and local enterprise. At the heart of the day was a historic moment for Hillsborough Fort, as 13 newly appointed warders ...

Published on 23 May 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has officially launched its summer programme of events, Park Life 2025. Packed full of free family events, the summer long programme is taking place across some of the area’s most popular parks: Wallace Park, Moat ...

Published on 22 May 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council held an annual Garden of Reflection service today (Thursday 22nd May) at Lagan Valley Island. The service gave local families a chance to remember lost loved ones including babies born asleep, babies lost through ...

Published on 22 May 2025

A new walking trail honouring Lady Mary Peters has been officially opened by the Olympic gold medallist and the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh, Councillor Kurtis Dickson.

Published on 22 May 2025

We recently hosted the final Entrepreneurs Network meeting of its 2024/25 schedule entitled ‘High Performance Thinking for Business Leaders’ in the impressive surroundings of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.   Over 75 local businesses attended ...

Published on 20 May 2025

The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is one of 20 organisations across the UK selected to take part in Going Places — a landmark £5.36 million exhibition programme led by Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries. As part of ...

Published on 15 May 2025

A special evening at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum on 13 May 2025 marked the launch of a new book: Veteran Life: Untold Stories of the People Behind the Uniform. The publication captures the real-life experiences of veterans and their ...

Published on 15 May 2025

Enterprise support service to exhibit at Balmoral Show from 14-17 May at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn Northern Ireland’s dedicated business support service, Go Succeed, will be attending this year’s Balmoral Show to offer expert support and ...

Published on 14 May 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is calling on local sports clubs, organisations, and community members to have their say on the future of local sports pitches across the area.  The Council is developing a Playing Pitch Strategy to ensure ...

Published on 14 May 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has agreed to promote the Rural Communities Cancer Project, aimed at tackling cancer inequalities and helping to raise awareness of cancer locally among those in rural areas, particularly the farming community. ...

Published on 13 May 2025

We have officially launched a fresh round of its Community Investment Fund (CIF) to support ambitious community projects across the area. Organisations can now apply for grants of up to £350,000 to support transformative projects that will make a ...

Published on 10 May 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh was transformed into a breathtaking canvas of colour and creativity on Saturday 10 May, as thousands flocked to witness the annual Mayor's Carnival Parade and Family Fun Day. Under a glorious canopy of sunshine tailor-made ...

Published on 09 May 2025

We are delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new City Centre Events Guide for Summer 2025. Packed with over 30 free events taking place in Lisburn from May to September this vibrant programme promises something for everyone. Whether you’re ...