Council News

Come along and enjoy some Culture in the Park in Banbridge!

A vibrant, family-friendly event that celebrates the rich diversity of shared cultures within our community will be taking place in Solitude Park, Banbridge on...

Local businesses come together to support community through circular economy model

A remarkable collaboration among local businesses has recently demonstrated the power of community spirit and corporate social responsibility, supporting the local community through a...
ABC Council staff, NWP staff and volunteers help create the No Dig beds at the Kinnego Bushcraft Community Garden in Oxford Island.

Ready, steady, grow at Kinnego Community Garden

With the first signs of Spring finally beginning to appear, an exciting new programme of both weekly and monthly gardening workshops are planned for...

Event highlights the remarkable community support available to those in need

An event highlighting the vast network of organisations who are dedicated to the needs of the most vulnerable residents in the borough of Armagh...
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...
Large group of people outside beside tree

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...