Resident

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. ** NEW FEES - As of 17 June 2019 new planning fees will come into effect. See "Contact Our Planning Office" link within. **

Pets, pests and pollution

Information and advice about pets, pests and pollution

Building control

The council is responsible for enforcing building regulations

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.

Car parking

Information on council run car parks

Community planning

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

Play parks, pitches and playing fields

Play parks, sports pitches and playing fields in the Borough

Performance Improvement

Information about the Council's Performance.

Arts and Heritage

Information on arts and heritage in Ards and North Down

Public Rights of Way

Borough Magazine Summer 2019

View the latest edition of the Borough Magazine

Public toilets

Details of locations across Ards and North Down

A Fairtrade Borough

A simple way to make a difference