Ards and North Down Borough Council

Bins and recycling

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

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.

Planning: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the office is closed to the public - SEE BELOW.

How we shape the borough through planning.

Arts and Heritage

Information on arts and heritage in Ards and North Down

Borough Magazine

Latest edition of the Borough Magazine.

Building control

The council is responsible for enforcing building regulations

Capital Projects

Information about investment projects in Ards and North Down

Car parking

Information on council run car parks

Community

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

Community planning

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

Environmental Health

Find out more about the Environmental Health service

A Fairtrade Borough

A simple way to make a difference

Grants

Information on Council grants.

Harbours

Information about harbours in Ards and North Down

Leisure

Information on leisure centres, activities and sports development

Performance Improvement

Information about the Council's Performance.

Pets, pests and pollution

Information and advice about pets, pests and pollution

Play parks, pitches and playing fields

Play parks, sports pitches and playing fields in the Borough

Public Rights of Way

Public toilets

Details of locations across Ards and North Down

Parks and Open Spaces

Find out about award-winning parks and open green space facilities across the Borough

Support Local

Support our local towns