59 staff have been honoured for their long service in a very special ceremony held by the council.
The event was held at our headquarters at Lagan Valley Island and was hosted by the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh, Councillor Kurtis Dickson. Colleagues, and members of the council’s senior management team gathered to celebrate the service of these employees.
The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh said: “On behalf of the council, I want to congratulate you on this achievement. I also want to thank you for your dedicated service. Reaching this special milestone is a wonderful accomplishment. I am delighted to have the opportunity to share this moment with you today and to celebrate your commitment and loyalty to public service over many years.”
David Burns our Chief Executive added: “At Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, we are so fortunate to have a wonderful workforce. Every day, the staff here work tirelessly to deliver essential services that improve the lives of local people. They support economic growth, help enhance community wellbeing and contribute positively to society in so many other ways. They go above and beyond and I am proud to be here today to honour some of our longest serving members of staff. Their commitment and energy over many years has helped our vision become a reality, making Lisburn & Castlereagh the best place to live, work and visit.
Avril Boggs, Marketing Coordinator, who attained 26 years’ service, said: "I’ve seen much progressive change within the council area over the past 26 years. My career has led me to work in a number of different roles within Corporate Services, Building Control and Leisure services. Everyone acknowledged here today has made a huge difference to the lives of people who reside within the area. It has been a privilege to work with so many great individuals and teams.”