Local government

Ards and North Down: Your gateway to coastal charm and business excellence

Ards and North Down is a region brimming with natural beauty, rich heritage, and vibrant communities. This feature explores the…

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Councils to receive Regional Balance funding

In January 2025, the Department for the Economy (DfE) announced the allocation of a £45 million Regional Balance Fund over…

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Celebrating 10 years of Derry City and Strabane District Council

Ten years ago, Derry City Council and Strabane District Council embarked on an exciting new chapter, merging to form the…

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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to mark 10-year anniversary with series of special recognition events

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is set to mark its 10-year anniversary with a series of special events to acknowledge…

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Department for Communities to decide councillors’ basic allowances moving forward

The response by the Department for Communities (DfC) to the 2021 Review of Role and Responsibilities of Councillors in Northern…

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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: Leading Northern Ireland’s cleantech revolution

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is leading the charge in clean technology development across Northern Ireland, placing innovation, sustainability…

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Councils struggling with decreasing income and rising expenditure

Northern Ireland’s local councils are grappling with rising financial pressures, declining income, and growing workforce challenges, according to the Local…

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council: Driving growth for a sustainable future

Following a local government reform, designed to empower councils in Northern Ireland, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council was officially established…

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