Commemorating Commonwealth Day The council has announced a special ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day, highlighting the shared values and global connections between member nations. The event was led by the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, alongside The Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, […]
Showcase of Modern Technology for People with Sight Loss RNIB Northern Ireland recently brought the RNIB Technology Fair 2025 to Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn, featuring a broad range of assistive devices and innovations. The event aimed to empower individuals with sight loss by providing access to the latest accessible
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in Northern Ireland highlighted the latest assistive technology for people with sight loss this week at Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn. Hosted on Wednesday, 26 February, the RNIB Technology Fair 2025 welcomed around 500 attendees eager to discover innovative devices and solutions.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has announced the launch of its new Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan for 2024–2026, funded by the Public Health Agency. This updated strategy builds on the inaugural plan, which has been running for four years, and aims to strengthen community engagement while promoting active
A Proud Send-Off The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, recently led a send-off event for local skiers Lucy Best and Caolan McConville as they prepare to participate in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. The gathering at the Council headquarters highlighted the athletes’ commitment, resilience
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has announced a new funding initiative, known as the Change Fund, aimed at ending violence against women and girls. The fund launches as part of a seven-year strategic framework by the Northern Ireland Executive Office to tackle gender-based violence and harm. This initiative follows the
The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, has expressed profound sympathy following the death of Reverend William John Beattie. Reverend Beattie previously served as a councillor for Lisburn District Council and Lisburn Borough Council. Reverend Beattie’s Dedication to Public Service Originally from Ballymena, Reverend Beattie relocated
Maghaberry Village Benefits from Upgraded Parking Maghaberry’s local businesses are welcoming newly completed efforts to enhance a central car park in the village. This initiative comes as part of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s £2.3 million Small Settlements Scheme, backed by the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has announced a special sponsor networking session for the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards 2025, held at the Haslem Hotel in Lisburn. Alderman Amanda Grehan hosted the gathering, which aimed to bring together key sponsors and highlight their shared enthusiasm for celebrating local business
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has confirmed its commitment to the United Nations Fast-Track Cities Initiative by signing the Paris Declaration to help end new diagnoses of HIV. The move places the council among global cities working towards eliminating HIV transmissions by 2030. This decision was made at the Corporate
