Business

Ards and North Down Borough Council wants to support local businesses through this pandemic as much as possible. Officers are collating information, advice and guidance, which can be accessed from andbusiness.co.uk. Our Economic Development team is also available to discuss specific business queries. Contact (028) 9147 3788.

Tenders

Each year the council invites companies and businesses to submit tenders

Environmental health

Environmental Health officers protect the public from environmental health risks

Recycling commercial waste

We offer a range of commercial waste and recycling contracts

Integrated Strategy 2018 - 2030

The Integrated Strategy for Tourism, Regeneration and Economic Development for Ards and North Down

Markets

Markets are part of the character of our towns and help to make them special places to visit

Belfast Region City Deal

City Deals are bespoke packages of funding and decision-making powers negotiated between central government and local authorities.

Economic Development

Advice for businesses in Ards and North Down

Rural development

Ards and North Down Rural Partnership has advice about funding and support schemes

Rates

Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties

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Vacant Commercial Property Improvement Scheme

Funding available for external property improvement works (shops and businesses)

Pavement Cafe Licensing

Guidance to assist with the administrative procedures associated with Pavement Cafe Licensing

Town centre marketing campaigns

Town centre marketing assets

Town Branding Guidelines

Brand identity guidelines for towns within the borough

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Town Centre Christmas Marketing

Assets to support Christmas marketing campaigns

Town Centre Masterplans

Bangor Regeneration

An exciting and ambitious regeneration journey

Whitespots Country Park Development

A unique biodiverse landscape rich in heritage

Portaferry Renewal: Ropewalk Scheme

Providing community and economic benefit for Portaferry

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Event Management Toolkit

An online resource to assist with planning and managing events within the Borough.

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