Council News

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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...

Shape the future of Craigavon, Lurgan and Portadown

Connected by place, inspired by people. Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Community Planning Partnership is inviting residents, local businesses, and community groups to help shape...

Celebrating female entrepreneurship as Spark It ABC programme concludes

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council proudly marked the successful conclusion of its recent female entrepreneurship initiative, Spark It ABC, with a vibrant...
Cllr Jessica Johnston, Deputy Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir, SEUPB Chief Executive Gina McIntyre, Ulster Wildlife Chief Executive Dawn Miskelly and Jim McGreevey from Peatland Heritage at the launch of the PEAT+ project, at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. Picture by Jonny Campbell

€19.2 million cross-border peatland restoration project launched

A major €19.2 million cross-border project to restore peatlands, enhance biodiversity and combat climate change has been officially launched on World Wetlands Day (2nd February) at...

Expression of Interest Trading Pitch – Open Air Music Concert

We are staging a live music concert in Market Square, Armagh on Monday 16 March 2026 (trading times 5.30pm to 10pm).  This is part...

Heart healthy Valentine’s and mid-term activities!

This February we’re supporting healthier and happier hearts with these lovable Valentine’s and mid-term activities! Share the love with your better half, your one...
Patrons who attended the successful Supper Dance at the Armagh City Hotel, organised by ABC Council’s Community Development department, ABC Age Friendly and supported by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Dancing away the January blues in Armagh

It was jiving room only at the Armagh City Hotel last week for the first in a series of tea-dance and supper-dance events across...