Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) is the local authority responsible for the Lisburn and Castlereagh district in Northern Ireland. It was established in 2015 as part of the reform of local government in Northern Ireland, which reduced the number of councils and gave the new authorities a wider range of responsibilities. The council operates from the Lisburn area and serves residents across the district, which includes both urban and rural communities. The council provides a broad range of statutory and discretionary services. These include bins and recycling, building control and sustainability, environmental health, planning, parks and open spaces, sport and leisure, community grants and support, births, deaths and ceremonies, and business and investment support. It also manages local elections, maintains an asset register, and publishes information on performance improvement, policies, and consultations. As a public-sector body, LCCC is funded through a combination of rates, central government grants, and fees for services. It is governed by elected councillors who set policy and oversee the council's work through committees. The council has a corporate management team led by a chief executive, and it publishes details of its departments, councillors, committee meetings, and minutes. The Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh is a ceremonial and civic role, and the council also operates a Mayor's Charity. The council's official website is a key channel for residents, offering service information, news, and updates. Recent news items have highlighted civic honours, charity fundraising by a former Mayor, and support for local events and STEM education. The council also provides service updates during adverse weather and publishes tender opportunities. In summary, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is a Northern Ireland local authority that combines traditional municipal functions with community planning and economic development, serving the people of the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council was created in 2015 as part of the local government reform in Northern Ireland. The reform, often referred to as the Review of Public Administration, reduced the number of district councils from 26 to 11 and transferred additional functions to the new councils, including planning and community planning. The new council combined the former Lisburn City Council and Castlereagh Borough Council areas, creating a single authority for the Lisburn and Castlereagh district. The council's headquarters are in Lisburn, and it serves a population that includes the city of Lisburn and surrounding towns and villages such as Castlereagh, Carryduff, and Moira. The district is a mix of urban and rural areas, with a strong manufacturing and technology base alongside agricultural land. Since its establishment, the council has taken on responsibilities for a wide range of services. It manages waste and recycling collections, operates leisure centres and parks, administers planning applications, and provides environmental health services. It also supports economic development and investment, and works with community groups through grants and the community plan. The council is governed by elected councillors who are accountable to the local electorate. Elections are held every four years, with the most recent local government elections in 2023. The council has a Mayor who serves a one-year term and acts as the civic leader for the district. The Mayor also selects a charity to support during their term, as seen with former Mayor Alderman Amanda Grehan raising funds for Action Cancer. The council publishes information about its performance, policies, and decisions. It maintains an asset register, a building illumination register, and provides access to information under freedom of information and environmental information regulations. It also runs consultations to engage residents on local issues. In recent years, the council has been involved in various community and cultural initiatives. It has supported events at Larchfield Estate and STEM education programs. It also honours local figures and veterans, as demonstrated by the recognition of Prof Pantridge and Far East veterans. As a public body, the council faces challenges common to local government, including budget pressures, service demand, and the need to demonstrate value for money. It continues to deliver essential services and work towards the goals set out in its community plan.

• 2026

  Former Mayor Alderman Amanda Grehan raises £140,002.25 for Action Cancer.

• 2023

  Local government elections held for the council.

• 2015

  Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council established as part of Northern Ireland local government reform.

A local government authority providing essential public services and community leadership for the Lisburn and Castlereagh district.

• Bins and recycling

  Collection of household waste, recycling, large items, trade waste, and recycling locations.

• Building control and sustainability

  Building regulation approval, site inspections, and reporting dangerous structures.

• Environmental Health

  Services related to dogs, licences, business registration, safeguarding, and noise complaints.

• Planning

  Apply for planning permission or check the status of current applications.

• Sport and leisure

  Wellbeing advice, Vitality Membership, leisure centres, sports activities and lessons.

• Community

  Grants and support for local communities, community plan, age friendly network.

• Business and investment

  Support for local businesses and regeneration opportunities.

• Births, deaths and ceremonies

  Support with life events including births, marriages, civil partnerships, and citizenship ceremonies.

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2. 2Council and performance - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uklisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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