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Lord Mayor Greenfield Announces Extension to SHSCT Adult Learning Disability Carers’ Get Active Card

Newly elected Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield announces extension to eligibility and duration of the Carers’ Get Active Card Pilot Scheme. Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the collaborative initiative offers a 20% discount to normal membership fees across all […]

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Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Be Aware and Garden With Care

With summer fast approaching, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is  urging green-fingered residents to take care while gardening and look out for potential accidents, risks and injuries. With many people spending more time in their glorious gardens, Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of dangers before attempting DIY garden projects. Here are […]

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Alliance Party Selects Jessica Johnston as New Lagan River Councillor

The Alliance Party has selected Jessica Johnston as their new Councillor for the Lagan River area.  Ms Johnston replaces Eóin Tennyson, who was recently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Speaking after the party held a selection convention on Wednesday night, the Upper Bann MLA said:  “I want to congratulate Jessica Johnston on her selection […]

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Your Local Community Centre – Here for All Your Needs

Do you know where your nearest community centre is? Do you use it? Do you know what activities are on offer? Do you know that you can hire a room for your own needs whether for a birthday party, a church group, a dance class or anything else you might have in mind? Community Centres […]

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Remember to Licence Your Dog – or Face a Fine Urges Council!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is reminding all residents that if you keep or own a dog you must obtain a dog licence from Council. It is compulsory for all dog owners to have a current dog licence for their dog – otherwise they could face a fixed penalty fine of £80 or […]

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Red Arrows and Red Hot Chilli Pipers Headline Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Banbridge

ABC Council is set to host a mega military and musical spectacular as it leads the region in organising this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Banbridge on Saturday 18 June (10.30am-5.15pm). Visitors throughout Northern Ireland are expected to come out in force to the County Down town for an epic day of celebrations designed […]

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Sign-Up For the Annual Craigavon Lake Run!

Spring into action and get your trainers at the ready for the fun-filled annual Craigavon Lake Run! Taking place on Wednesday 1st June 2022 from 6.45pm, South Lake Leisure Centre will be the venue for this year’s event. Participants can take part in the 1k family fun run, 5k, 10k or 10k wheelchair races. Sponsored […]

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Unite Strike Action to Disrupt Key Services Across NI

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is advising residents of significant disruption to some key services over the next fortnight as Unite the Union plans further industrial action by its members in an ongoing nationally negotiated pay dispute. The planned strike action is expected to cause major disruption to essential public services across NI […]

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Lord Mayor Welcomes Opening of Brownlow Community Hub

Brownlow Community Hub in Craigavon opened, Wednesday 13 April, as one of four new regional centres offering assistance to Ukrainian refugees as they arrive in Northern Ireland.  The centre, facilitated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, will be open on a weekly basis every Wednesday from 9.30am – 4.00pm, offering those attending access […]

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Go the ‘Eggstra’ Mile For Recycling This Easter!

With Easter just around the corner, many of us are stocking up on delicious chocolate eggs and tasty treats! In the U.K we buy more that 80 million Easter eggs and it is estimated that over 8,000 tonnes of waste is generated from this packaging each year – including single-use plastic. Armagh City, Banbridge and […]