News

Published on 10 July 2025

Information on waste collections and opening hours for Council services and facilities over the July 2025 bank holiday period.

Published on 13 June 2025

The formal legal proceedings in the case of the abandoned dog, known as Max, commenced on Friday 30 May.  This was to decide whether the applicant has a right to take part in the next stage of the case, which will determine if Max is a banned Pit ...

Published on 11 July 2025

Mayor Amanda has officially launched the Mayor’s Cup 2025. This exciting new charity football tournament, supported by Choice Housing, is being held in aid of Action Cancer, the Mayor’s chosen charity.

Published on 11 July 2025

Our talented Parks and Amenities team has created a truly special flowerbed at Lagan Valley Island, in honour of Mayor Amanda’s chosen charity, Action Cancer. This vibrant display featuring Echeveria Alternanthera Bright, Begonia Nonstop Pink, and ...

Published on 10 July 2025

Health and wellbeing are a priority for us and we have recently delivered 13 projects across its area with support from the UK Government. We worked in partnership with the Drumbo community to develop a village plan, which included the ‘Drumbo Trim ...

Published on 10 July 2025

With schools out for summer, Park Life 2025 has launched in full swing, drawing large crowds to Lisburn & Castlereagh’s award-winning parks. This year’s free family fun programme is bigger than ever, with events taking place across Wallace Park, ...

Published on 04 July 2025

Global leader in pharmaceutical packaging testing, Sepha has begun construction on its new headquarters, which supports international growth and innovation on the Comber Road, Dundonald. Sepha will become the anchor tenant at this new development with ...

Published on 02 July 2025

The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Alderman Amanda Grehan, and elected members have marked the bravery and sacrifice of all those who lost their lives at the Battle of the Somme.

Published on 02 July 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has announced the successful applicants of the 2025/26 Project Support Programme. The programme supports local initiatives aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour, tackling ...

Published on 30 June 2025

Our Arts Service, in partnership with Creative Lives, has launched a new initiative designed to empower and upskill local artists in the development of their professional practices. This comprehensive programme will offer vital support in areas ...

Published on 27 June 2025

The recent Thrive programme has been a resounding success in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area with 30 graduates attending a ceremony at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn today (27 June). The programme provided pathways to employment for individuals with a ...

Published on 26 June 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched an Over 50s Summer Scheme. The programme, which runs to 4 August offers a diverse range of activities designed to encourage older residents to stay active, connected, and engaged throughout the summer ...

Published on 23 June 2025

Our Mayor, Alderman Amanda Grehan, officially launched her charity for 2025/26, partnering with leading, local cancer charity Action Cancer.  In the year ahead, her focus will be on promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection across the ...

Published on 23 June 2025

Today (23 June) Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Alderman Amanda Grehan led the annual ceremony at Lagan Valley Island to honour the Armed Forces of the past, present and future.   The Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony was ...

Published on 20 June 2025

305 schools across NI will be awarded prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flags this year, 20 of which are based in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area. This brings the total number of schools flying Green Flags up to 563, or just over 50% of all ...

Published on 20 June 2025

We have kicked off our summer programme of artisan food and drink events with Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market  Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market will return to the Dark Walk over the summer on Saturday 28th June and Saturday 26th July from 10am ...

Published on 20 June 2025

Royal Hillsborough has won the coveted title of ‘Best Kept Small Town’ at the 2025 all-Ireland Best Kept Town Awards, which took place at Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, in Dublin recently.  With shortlisted category winners from across the island ...

Published on 19 June 2025

The incredible talent of young people from across the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area was celebrated today at the 42nd Annual Schools’ Arts Awards. The special ceremony, held at ISLAND Arts Centre, recognised the outstanding achievements of ...

Published on 13 June 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council held a solemn act of remembrance to mark the 37th anniversary of the Lisburn Half Marathon bombing.

Published on 13 June 2025

It’s World Refill Day and we’re celebrating the occasion by giving residents the chance to win a refill stainless-steel insulated water bottle and a recycled cotton shopping bag!  World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic ...