Council News

International Women's Day building light up graphic

Lord Mayor to light council buildings purple in support of International Women’s Day and...

In a vibrant display of solidarity and support, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy will illuminate key council...
Alderman Glenn Barr and Vice Chair of the Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, Joe Quail pictured with the new Community Defibrillator located on Downshire Plaza, Banbridge.

Lifesaving Community Defibrillator installed in Banbridge

Banbridge has taken a significant step forward in community safety with the installation of a new public-access defibrillator, a vital resource that could help...

Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative takes more than 120,000 pills off borough’s streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, has taken more than 120,000 pills off the streets of...
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Council commemorates tenth anniversary of Care Day with tree planting ceremony

In a heartfelt commitment to the wellbeing of local young people in care, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council held a special...
Council agrees district rate for 2025-26

Council agrees district rate for 2025-26

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has unanimously agreed a district rate increase of 3.91% for the incoming financial year (2025-26). For the average...
Three people standing together with the person in the middle holding a sign to promote the employability and skills conference.

Get future ready with the employability and skills conference!

The annual Employability and Skills Conference returns to Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 13 March! The event will focus on helping businesses to ‘get...

The Home of St Patrick Festival Returns to Honour our Patron Saint

- Armagh is the only city in the world with two cathedrals named in his honour - Armagh City – the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland...
A group of people holding signs which say Big Apprenticeships Event and #NIAW 2025

Interest continues to soar in ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeships

Over 920 people attended The Big Apprenticeship Event at the Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre on Thursday 6 February, to explore the opportunities available...
Liz Burke-Jones from Higher Ground Community Gardening Group, Julie Reynolds from Higher Ground Community Gardening Group, Lord Mayor of ABC Borough, Cllr Sarah Duffy, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Deirdre Shannon from Higher Ground Community Gardening Group, and Brian Shannon from Higher Ground Community Gardening Group.

Live Here Love Here award for Dromore environmental group

Dromore’s Higher Ground Community Gardening Group were crowned the ABC Borough Regional Champions at last week’s Live Here Love Here Community Awards. Live Here Love...
Performance Improvement Objectives public consultation

Council launches public consultation for Performance Improvement Objectives

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a public consultation process aimed at gathering views on its proposed Performance Improvement Objectives for...