Ards and North Down Borough Council

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Services and Information

Bins and recycling

Information about waste, recycling, bin collection dates and how to order a new bin in Ards and North Down

Leisure

Information on leisure centres, activities and sports development

Planning

How we shape the borough through planning

Community

The council considers investment in the local community to be a critical part of its purpose and corporate vision

Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships

The Registrar registers births, deaths and marriages, and performs marriages and civil partnerships in Ards and North Down. By appointment only.

Capital Projects

Information about investment projects in Ards and North Down

Community planning

Community planning involves different agencies in Ards and North Down working together

Building control

The council is responsible for enforcing building regulations
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Borough Magazine Autumn/Winter 2018

View the latest edition of the Borough Magazine

Pets, pests and pollution

Information and advice about pets, pests and pollution

Arts and Heritage

Information on arts and heritage in Ards and North Down

Grants

Grant information and applications

Play parks, pitches and playing fields

Play parks, sports pitches and playing fields in the Borough

Car parking

Information on council run car parks

Public toilets

Details of locations across Ards and North Down

Public Rights of Way

A Fairtrade Borough

A simple way to make a difference

Performance Improvement

Information about the Council's Performance.

Harbours

Information about harbours in Ards and North Down

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Highlights

Jayne Moore Capital Sports Development Officer, Sport NI; Alix Crawford, Chairperson for the Mae Murray Foundation; Mayor of Ards Down, Councillor Richard Smart, visit Groomsport beach

Accessible inclusive beach for Groomsport

Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce that funding of over £68,000 has been secured to enable works to commence for the provision of an accessible inclusive beach in Groomsport, Co. Down.

Ollie and Tess await the arrival of Milkshake Live in Bangor

Milkshake Live! On its way to Bangor

McKee Clock Outdoor Arena on Saturday 20th April 2019

Cover of the Food and Drink Destination Plan

Food Destination Business Survey 2019

Are you a food and/or drinks producer or a hospitality provider? If so, we want to hear your opinion on how we can help make the Ards and North Down region a premier destination for Food & Drink.