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 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 ...
Published on 13 June 2025
The Council has published Frequently Asked Questions to provide an update in relation to the abandoned dog known as Max.
Published on 13 June 2025
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is proud to announce the launch of a new Neonatal Leave Policy, introduced during Carers Week (9th to 16th June 2025), reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities. This policy ...
Published on 13 June 2025
Foundations of a large building, part of Moira Castle and dating back to the 17th or 18th century, have been uncovered in Moira during a community archaeology dig, led by experts from Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with Lisburn Museum. ...
Published on 12 June 2025
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched a funding package to provide much needed financial support to sports clubs across the council area. Up to £3,000 is available through the Sports Accelerator Fund to assist eligible clubs meet the ...
Published on 11 June 2025
Lisburn & Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is supporting Bike Safe Week 2025 by partnering with the PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, RoSPA, and IAM Roadsmart to host a Bike Safe workshop at Lagan Valley ...
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 ...