Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council7 days agoCouncillor suspended over 'intimidatory' behaviour towards staff memberCouncillor Gary Hynds has agreed to issue an apology for the incident which took place at a council meeting behind closed doors.7 days ago23 Sep 2025Stray dog at centre of campaign will not be put downA council says it will not have a stray dog put down despite the fact it believes him to be of a banned type.23 Sep 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 202513 Mar 2025Maze Prison regeneration 'limited to health and safety'Plans to regenerate the site near Lisburn have been in limbo for almost 12 years due to a political row.13 Mar 202514 Feb 2025How much are your district rates after rise?Belfast City Council has the highest percentage uplift of 5.99%, while Ards and North Down and Causeway Coast and Glens came in the lowest at 3.65%.14 Feb 20256 Dec 2024Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm DarraghBelfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.6 Dec 20245 Dec 2024Events cancelled in NI ahead of Storm DarraghA storm is expected to hit NI on Friday, but before that wind is causing disruption on Thursday. 5 Dec 202415 Nov 2024Northern Ireland set to light up for Christmas Councils are preparing to switch on the twinkly lights - find out when and where in your area.15 Nov 202424 Oct 2024Planning committee rule changes follow Poots reviewA review has made a series of recommendations which have been shared with other local authorities. 24 Oct 2024...