Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council6 days agoHow much are rates going up in your council area?Belfast and Derry City and Strabane have the biggest increases, while Fermanagh and Omagh have the lowest.6 days ago18 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Where can I see Christmas lights switch-ons in Northern Ireland?It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?15 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Councillor suspended over 'intimidatory' behaviour towards staff memberCouncillor Gary Hynds has agreed to issue an apology for the incident which took place at a council meeting behind closed doors.28 Oct 202523 Sep 2025Stray dog at centre of campaign will not be put downA council says it will not have a stray dog put down despite the fact it believes him to be of a banned type.23 Sep 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 202513 Mar 2025Maze Prison regeneration 'limited to health and safety'Plans to regenerate the site near Lisburn have been in limbo for almost 12 years due to a political row.13 Mar 202514 Feb 2025How much are your district rates after rise?Belfast City Council has the highest percentage uplift of 5.99%, while Ards and North Down and Causeway Coast and Glens came in the lowest at 3.65%.14 Feb 20256 Dec 2024Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm DarraghBelfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.6 Dec 2024...
