Yearly Archives: 2023

Kindness Post Box

‘Kindness Post Box’ messages bring joy to those who need it most

Have you ever heard of a 'Kindness Post Box'? If not, read on to discover something that will brighten your day. A Kindness Post Box...
Take a guided walking tour of the Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh any Thursday-Saturday at 11am, Sunday at 2pm from Thursday 15 June until Sunday 10 September 2023.

Unearth Hidden Gems with Armagh Guided Walking Tours and Archbishop’s Palace Tour

Grab your trainers and learn more about the city, its history and heritage. The Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh is undoubtedly one of the most...
Household waste updates

Bank Holiday Waste Collections and Recycling Centre update

Household bin collections will operate as normal on Bank Holiday, Monday 8 May 2023 with the exception of the Banbridge area where there may...
Participants on the Green Gym Project pictured potting seeds in Edenvilla Park’s polytunnel.

Horticulture Programmes Help Residents Thrive

Independence and confidence have grown for 30 local Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon residents thanks to two inclusive community gardening and horticulture schemes. Led by Armagh...
Coronation Tea Party 2023

Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor’s Coronation Tea Party

It was a packed house at the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor’s Coronation Tea Party yesterday afternoon as 400 local people came together...
Election Closure for count notice

Closure of Banbridge Leisure Centre for Election Count

Banbridge Leisure Centre will be used as a count venue for the local council election taking place on Thursday 18 May, with the following...
Household waste updates

Bank Holiday Waste Collections and Recycling Centre update

Household bin collections will operate as normal on Bank Holiday, Monday 1 May 2023. *Please note all ABC Council recycling centres will be closed on...
Uk Pipeband image

Lurgan Park set for the sights and sounds of the UK Pipe Band Championships

The pipes will be calling when bands from far and wide will fill Lurgan Park  from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 10 June 2023...
Pictured at the launch of the Business Watch Initiative is Annette Blaney, PCSP Project Co-Ordinator, Gilbert Lee, Vice Chair of PCS, Lisa Sherman Crime Prevention Officer and Philip Woods, Business Owner.

Business Watch scheme launched locally to help prevent crime

A scheme aimed to increase the prevention of business related crime and reduce the fear of crime in the community was recently launched with...
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon, Cllr Paul Greenfield and programme applicant John O'Neill discuss renovation plans for 5 Bridge Street, Banbridge, which will see the transformation of the property to bring it back into commercial use.

Work Officially Underway For Council’s Empty to Occupied Programme

Last week Lord Mayor Greenfield visited Banbridge Town Centre as the first project under the £1.1 million borough-wide Empty to Occupied Programme officially got...