Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

12/06/2026

A great moment from Mayor Higginson’s visit to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland as he joins Kerry Anderson to hear more about the people and passion behind the HEMS service.

During the visit, where he officially launched Air Ambulance NI as his Mayoral Charity for the year ahead, the Mayor was delighted to chat with the HEMS team and learn more about their lifesaving work.

Find out more: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/mayor-higginson-champions-service-with-air-ambulance-ni-as-mayoral-charity

12/06/2026

Translink has returned to scheduled timetabling - details in their post below ⬇️

12/06/2026

Help and advice is available on the nidirect website following the recent disorder - more information in the post below 👇

There is help and advice available following the recent disorder.
This includes information about:
• housing
• how to report a crime
• benefits and financial support
• schools and exams
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/advice-help

11/06/2026

Our Mayor, Cllr Brian Higginson has officially launched his Mayoral Charity for the year ahead, announcing a partnership with Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, the region’s dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

During a visit to the charity’s operational base, the Mayor met with members of the HEMS team, toured the facilities and saw the distinctive red helicopter up close.

Mayor Higginson heard directly from clinicians and staff about the critical care they deliver at the scene of emergencies across Northern Ireland, often in the most challenging and time sensitive situations.

The Mayor said he is proud to support a service that any one of us may need at any time, praising the dedication, skill and compassion of the doctors, paramedics and volunteers who respond to trauma incidents on average twice a day.

The Mayor’s fundraising efforts throughout the year will directly support these vital missions and help ensure the team can continue reaching patients when every second counts.

Read the full story here: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/mayor-higginson-champions-service-with-air-ambulance-ni-as-mayoral-charity

10/06/2026

Plans have been agreed to make recordings of Committee meetings available online.

This means residents will be able to watch meetings back within a few days, at a time that suits them.

It’s another step to make Council business more open and accessible.

Read more here: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/council-enhances-transparency-with-expanded-access-to-committee-meeting-recordings

10/06/2026

🚨 Early Closure Notice – Household Recycling Centres 🚨

Due to operational reasons, all Household Recycling Centres will close early at 3pm today (Wednesday 10 June 2026).

This affects the following sites:
📍Carryduff Household Recycling Centre, 8 Comber Road, Co Down, BT8 8AN
📍Drumlough Household Recycling Centre, Dromara Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6QA
📍The Cutts Household Recycling Centre, Derriaghy, Co Antrim, BT17 9HN

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

10/06/2026

Have your say on Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Draft Land and Property Asset Management Strategy.

Find out more and share your views here: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/consultation-on-draft-land-property-asset-management-strategy

09/06/2026

📢FURTHER UPDATE ON CLOSURES - 9th June
Due to planned protests in the local area this evening, the following centres have made the decision to close early tonight:

✅Glenmore Activity Centre from 7pm onwards

✅ Kilmakee Activity Centre from 6.45pm

✅ Dundonald International Ice Bowl from 5.30pm onwards

✅The Vitality Gym at Billy Neil MBE Country Park from 5.30pm onwards

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

CUSTOMER NOTICE - 9th June
Due to planned protests in the local area this evening, Dundonald Ice Bowl has made the decision to close tonight from 5.30pm onwards. The Vitality Gym at Billy Neil MBE Country Park will also close early.

Customers who had a booking for this evening should contact the Sales and Bookings team in the morning at [email protected].

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

09/06/2026

Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh appeals for calm and responsible leadership

The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Brian Higginson, has appealed for calm and responsible leadership in light of the concern being felt across communities today.

Mayor Higginson said: “Like many people across Northern Ireland, I was deeply shocked and disturbed by the horrific attack which took place in North Belfast. The footage circulating has caused understandable alarm and concern, and my thoughts are with the victim and their family.

I want to appeal for calm, for responsible leadership, and for everyone to act in a way that helps protect community safety and good relations across Lisburn and Castlereagh. People have a right to expect that community safety remains a priority and that legitimate concerns are listened to and addressed. However, those concerns must be expressed through democratic and lawful means.”

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council continues to encourage residents to act responsibly, to prioritise safety, and to support efforts to maintain calm across the area.

09/06/2026

📢 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched £520,000 of new community funding to help local groups upgrade, maintain and develop their facilities.

Two funding streams open on Tuesday 9 June as part of the Council’s DEA Local Investment Plan 2026–27:

• Community Facilities Fund: £450,000 allocated for larger capital improvements such as structural repairs, accessibility upgrades, digital enhancements and external works.

• DIY & Technical Assistance Fund: £70,000 allocated for smaller refurbishments and support with professional or technical expertise.

These programmes aim to help community organisations improve services, strengthen connections and ensure facilities remain accessible, sustainable and fit for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 30 June at 12 noon.

For more information please visit: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/lisburn-castlereagh-city-council-launches-520-000-community-funding-for-facility-upgrades