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Welcome to the news area, listed below are the latest news articles, click on the headline for full story.
FRESH (Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Self-esteem and Health)
31 August 2010
Bangor Castle Leisure Centre will be hosting the FRESH programme from the end of September and interested young people are invited to join up. FRESH is a free, community based, healthy lifestyle programme for overweight 12-14 year olds. The programme runs twice a wee...
McCausland visits 50 metre pool site
27 August 2010
Sports Minister, Nelson McCausland, today attended the sod cutting ceremony at the site for Northern Ireland’s first 50 metre swimming pool. Speaking at the event in Bangor the Minister said: “This project marks the first phase of a Major Facilities Development program...
Farrans Awarded Bangor Pool and Leisure Contract
18 August 2010
North Down Borough Council has awarded Farrans Construction Limited the contract to build Northern Ireland’s first 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool. The pool will be built as part of a new state-of-the-art leisure complex at Valentine Playing Fields in Bangor. The ...
Get On Your Marks for the Bangor 10K
17 August 2010
North Down Borough Council and North Down Athletics Club are encouraging runners of all abilities to get ready for the Bangor 10K Road Race, which hits the streets of the town on Saturday 25 September 2010. This popular race from the 1990s was revived in 2005 and each yea...
Surveying to Start on Online Access Guide
16 July 2010
North Down Borough Council has commissioned DisabledGo, an award-winning disability organisation, to produce an online guide detailing accessibility information on more than 300 local venues throughout the Borough. The team of surveyors fr...
Peace III - Phase II Action Plan Consultation Survey
15 July 2010
The Peace III programme has entered Phase II with the public being encouraged to complete the following survey to help shape the next stage of the programme. Please follow the link below to complete the survey. Phase II Action Plan Consultation Survey
‘BIDS’ To Provide Boost to Local Town Centres
09 July 2010
Following the recent announcement that Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) will be introduced to Northern Ireland, North Down’s Mayor, Councillor John Montgomery, met with the Town Centre Manager to explore the opportunities this could present for Bangor. Discussi...
Thieves Target Mementos at Clandeboye Cemetery
09 July 2010
North Down Borough Council is advising visitors to Clandeboye Cemetery to be vigilant after having received reports that flowers, plants, vases and flower holders have been stolen from a number of graves. During the past month six...
Peace III Phase II - Public Consultation
01 July 2010
Please follow the link to download the documentation. Peace III Phase II Public Consultation
Local Schools Fly Flag for Environmental Achievement
24 June 2010
Local Schools Fly Flag for Environmental Achievement Bloomfield and Holywood Primary Schools have secured Green Flag status from Eco Schools Northern Ireland for their outstanding environmental achievement. ...
Councillor Alderdice Submits Resignation to North Down Borough Council
23 June 2010
At the Council meeting on 22 June 2010, Councillor David Alderdice submitted his resignation from North Down Borough Council. He explained that this was due to his professional commitments within the NHS, where his work load has increased considerably over the past year. ...
Recycling Centre : Summer Opening Hours
01 July 2009
Balloo Recycling Centre and Holywood Civic Amenity Site: Summer Opening Hours Both Council Recycling Centres are CLOSED on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 July 2010. From Thursday 1 April 2010, Summer opening hours will operate at the Council's Recycling Centres at Ballo...
Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy
02 March 2009
All children, young people and vulnerable adults who live in, or visit the Borough of North Down should be supported in order to fulfil their potential in life. That is Council's fundamental aim in producing this updated policy for the protection of children and vulnerable...
National Fraud Initiative
24 September 2008
North Down Borough Council is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. It may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud. The Local Government Audito...
