Over 50s Council

A consultative forum that consists of a group of people aged 50 and over who live within the Borough. The group meets quarterly and provides members with the opportunity to be representative of the older age group. It allows them to:  

have their say on local issues
participate in decisions which affect their lives
meet new people and build relationships
work with organisations to develop an Age Friendly Programme that will enable people of all ages to live healthy and active later lives.

The Over 50s Council continues to make a difference in Ards and North Down by supporting age-friendly initiatives, including the design of the Considerate Parking Campaign, walkability audits, and intergenerational projects such as Weaving Worlds Together. Through consultations and evaluations, members have helped ensure the views of older people are reflected in local decision-making.

The Over 50s Council had an important role to play in the creation of the second Age Friendly Strategy, and in particular the actions that members of the Age Friendly Alliance have committed to undertake to be Age Friendly.  Age Friendly and the Big Plan - Ards and North Down Borough Council

If you are aged 50 or over and would like to join the Over 50s Council or find out about other opportunities across the borough, please complete the application form Over 50s Council Membership Form (Word doc, 54 KB)(opens new window) and return it to agefriendly@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk