Legamaddy Eco Warriors  |  21 March 2011
Down District Council’s Danielle Begley and Rebecca McGreevy were tasked with the unenviable job of judging a competition to design a new playground and garden at St Patrick’s Primary School, Legamaddy.

Public Notice  |  28 February 2011
Helicopter Lifting in Progress (See Map) for Slieve Binnian Path Repair.

Recycling Movie Event  |  21 February 2011
The Saint Patrick Centre played host to a novel movie event which saw over 60 Down district residents, young and old, come together for a special screening of the hit film Dirty Dancing in exchange for glass bottles or jars.

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING CIVIC AMENITY SERVICE AT LAY BY BESIDE ST COLMANS H.S.  |  04 February 2011
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Civic Amenity Service normally located in Ballynahinch (Crossgar Road, beside lay by at St Colman's H.S) from 11.00 - 12.00 has now been relocated to the lay by at Windmill Gardens, Ballynahinch.

Get involved with the World’s Largest Wildlife Survey!  |  24 January 2011
Why not make the most out of your garden visitors by getting involved with the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch on 29th and 30th January 2011.

CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER - It’s a Wonderful Life for Glass Bottles!  |  07 December 2010
In a throw back to the past, where an old jar could get you a seat at the movies, Down District Council would like to invite residents of the district to a highly anticipated free movie screening of the 1946 film, It’s a Wonderful Life.

DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL ACHIEVES TOP MARKS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY  |  18 November 2010
Down District Council has received an award in recognition of the local authority’s outstanding performance in the recent Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

Yellow Woods Challenge is Back!  |  12 November 2010
Down District Council is delighted to announce the return of the Yellow Woods Challenge! Designed to help young children learn about the environment and sustainable development, the Yellow Woods Challenge supports both the Woodland Trust...

NEWCASTLE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CONTROL CONVENTION  |  22 October 2010
The Building Control Northern Ireland Convention has taken place at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, Newcastle bringing together Councillors, Building Control and Environmental Officers from across Ireland, in addition to government off...

Recycler of The Month  |  14 September 2010
Down District Council’s Environmental team has once again been out and about in the district in search of households that fully utilise their blue bin, recycling all of their paper, light card, plastic bottles and cans. This month the r...