Yearly Archives: 2026

The Lord Mayor and a lady standing in front of the autism reality experience bus.

Autism Reality Experience bus visits the ABC borough

The Autism Reality Experience (ARE) bus has just completed a tour of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough, in partnership with the Southern Health...
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Chris Corken, Head of School of Science, Engineering and Construction at Belfast Metropolitan College, welcome eleven new trainee planners at a recent event marking the start of their apprenticeships

Council welcomes first-ever apprentice to its Planning Department

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has welcomed a new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning Trainee. Lana White has secured a unique opportunity...
District Rate agreed for 2026-27

Council agrees district rate for 2026-27

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has agreed a 2.79% increase in the district rate for the incoming financial year (2026-27) – one...
Pictured at the filming of the video are Gwen Bartley - ABC PCSP, Stephanie Rock - ABC Age Friendly, Constable Cassells - PSNI, Claire McCartan and David Hammerton - ABC Seniors Network and Ken Irwin - HGV Driving Instructor.

Video urges older pedestrians to Stop, Look and Listen

In 2025, there were 56 deaths on Northern Ireland’s roads; 16 of these deaths were pedestrians; nine of these pedestrians were aged over 65...

Council to host conference addressing online misogyny and violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls continues to be a very serious concern in our society - and one that affects everyone. It is a...
A group of people standing outside a building holding a sign that says Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership.

Lurgan job fair returns to connect jobseekers with real opportunities

Jobseekers across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough are invited to take the next step in their career journey as the Labour Market...
Two women standing beside fireplace

Royal Reception recognises local government staff

Their Majesties’ The King and Queen, hosted a special reception at St. James’s Palace on the evening of Tuesday 03 February to honour the...

Big Apprenticeship Event highlights growing demand for work-based learning

Southern Regional College’s Big Apprenticeship Event, held on Tuesday 3 February at Craigavon Civic Centre has witnessed a continued strong demand for apprenticeships and...
The dog which was put to sleep by a vet to prevent further suffering.

Banbridge woman banned for five years from keeping dogs

A Banbridge woman has been banned from keeping dogs for five years, after causing cruelty to a dog, which resulted in the animal being...

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...