The Latest Breaking News from Castlereagh

Lisburn Castlereagh Council spends almost £700k on Judicial Reviews in two years

One Belfast law firm received highest amount from local authority

Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh ratepayers could pay extra to recycle in neighbouring council

"If we did share, would we be asking our ratepayers to pay for use of another council's site or would we have a gentleman's agreement?"

Belfast Live · Jun 15, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh Council gets first Sinn Fein deputy mayor

"Just over four years ago I was elected to this council and if I am honest I never thought I'd see out the term, but I am still here"

Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2023

Lisburn and Castlereagh Council mustn't 'shrug off' potential gas explosion at public park

"I shudder to think what could have happened if this leak had been left unreported for much longer."

Belfast Live · May 3, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh councillor calls for Stormont to be scrapped

"But what I think perhaps should happen now is that the NI assembly should be closed down and the 11 councils should be given their Executive and functioning powers."

Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2023

Co Down man who helped bring peace to Europe commemorated in his home town

Viscount Castlereagh was a former foreign secretary, who negotiated with the heads of Europe following the Napoleonic wars.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh Council CEO faces criticism for bin consultation delay

"It is only right and proper that a consultation is started the sooner the better, I don't understand why a consultation would have to be after the election."

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh to review sick days management across NI councils

Mental health now top reason for days off at local authority

Belfast Live · Mar 15, 2023

Lisburn Castlereagh row flares over King's coronation top up fund

"A lot of people won't see a coronation again, this is a once in a lifetime celebration."

Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023

Lisburn & Castlereagh 'change of heart' on controversial bin policy down to 'people power'

"I would plea to all Lisburn and Castlereagh residents to make sure your voices are heard and to make sure the 12 week consultation delivers a new bin policy, that will have the support all our residents."

Belfast Live · Mar 10, 2023