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Published on 23 October 2026

Service updates - Adverse weather (Storm Boelo) on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October.

Published on 30 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is pleased to announce that two further projects have  secured support through the Future Growth Grant Programme, marking another important  milestone in the ongoing regeneration and economic growth of ...

Published on 26 October 2026

A new exhibition exploring creativity, community and renewal has opened at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. ‘Honouring Brokenness’ by The Golden Thread Group was officially opened on Saturday 24 October by Councillor Sharon Lowry, Chair of ...

Published on 26 October 2026

Lisburn 2gether Special Olympics Club has been recognised on the all-island stage after winning the Cities Category in the ‘Inclusive Communities’ section of the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026. The awards, held on Saturday evening, celebrate the ...

Published on 23 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is joining the Food Standards Agency in celebrating ten years since the introduction of mandatory display of Food Hygiene Ratings in Northern Ireland. Since October 2016, food businesses across Lisburn and ...

Published on 23 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is delighted to once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to help local families, champion reuse and reduce waste through the Pre-Loved Christmas Toy Scheme.  Now in its fifth year, the scheme invites ...

Published on 22 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is proud to support the Northern Ireland International Cross Country Championships through its Major Events Fund, helping to bring some of the region's premier athletics events to Billy Neill MBE Country Park. ...

Published on 21 October 2026

We've unveiled a memorial in Castle Gardens, Lisburn, to honour past and present employees of the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Published on 21 October 2026

More than 500 students from post-primary schools across the Lisburn & Castlereagh area explored the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the inaugural STEM in Action: Lisburn & Castlereagh event. The ...

Published on 19 October 2026

Residents and visitors to Carryduff Park are set to benefit from a major improvement project as Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council announces the start of works to install new lighting throughout key areas of the popular community park.  The ...

Published on 12 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has confirmed that its Chief Executive, David Burns, has informed the Council of his decision to resign to take up the position of Chief Executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Mr Burns will leave ...

Published on 07 October 2026

More people could soon be encouraged to shop, dine, meet friends and enjoy days out in Lisburn City Centre and Royal Hillsborough following support for a new free weekend parking pilot. The proposed scheme follows the success of previous free parking ...

Published on 07 October 2026

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Future Growth Grant and Future Investment Grant programmes, providing funding opportunities to support business growth, property investment and the regeneration of Lisburn City Centre. Future Growth Grant ...

Published on 07 October 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is encouraging residents, community and voluntary groups, local organisations and schools to take part in Good Relations Week 2026, a Northern Ireland-wide celebration of diversity, inclusion and community ...

Published on 02 October 2026

More than 60 people attended the Dromara Community Conversation on Wednesday evening, bringing together local residents, community representatives and partner organisations to discuss what matters most to the future of the village. Delivered through ...

Published on 30 September 2026

Ten entrepreneurs from across the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area have been shortlisted for this year’s Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, with the finalists now preparing to pitch their business ideas for the chance to secure investment and ...

Published on 30 September 2026

Positive Ageing Month 2026 has officially launched, celebrating the invaluable contribution older people make to communities across Lisburn and Castlereagh. Under this year’s theme, ‘On Your Doorstep’, the campaign will showcase activities, ...

Published on 29 September 2026

Lisburn City Centre will once again turn pink this October as businesses come together in support of Action Cancer's Paint the Town Pink initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is proudly supported by Action Renewables. First championed ...

Published on 28 September 2026

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is inviting residents, sports clubs, schools and community organisations to have their say on its Draft Pitches Strategy 2026-2031 and Beyond. The 12-week public consultation will run from 28th September until ...

Published on 28 September 2026

Four decades after first opening its doors, Dundonald International Ice Bowl has celebrated its 40th birthday with a day of ice skating exhibitions, prize giveaways and lots of family fun, bringing together generations of people who have made the venue ...