BEST INITIATIVE’ AWARD FOR COUNCILLOR CURRAN  |  24 February 2010
Down District Councillor Dermot Curran has received national recognition at the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) Awards, scooping the award for ‘Best Initiative by a Local Councillor’.

RITCHIE CALLS FOR PUBLIC’S VIEWS ON THE REGENERATION OF DOWNPATRICK  |  02 February 2010
Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie MLA has called on the people of Downpatrick to express their views on proposals for the regeneration of the town centre.

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN  |  01 January 2010
At this time of year, with Christmas festivities well underway, the New Year is always a time to reflect upon the experiences and memories over the past twelve months and plan for the future. Since taking up the role as Chairman of Do...

TOP TIPS FOR RECYCLING THIS CHRISTMAS  |  21 December 2009
We all tend to go a bit over the top at Christmas and often buy much more than we really need.

WHOSE CHRISTMAS LIST ARE YOU ON?  |  21 December 2009
Being on someone's Christmas list is not always a good thing, especially when that someone intends to take rather than give.

Community Repaint Initiative  |  11 December 2009
So you have finished decorating just in time for Christmas, now what do you do with that left over paint? Last year 380 million litres of paint (retail and trade) were sold in the UK.

Downpatrick's Christmas Cracker  |  18 November 2009
Come and join in the festive mood at Downpatrick's Christmas Cracker in St Patrick Square from 7.00pm on Friday 27 November, where you will find a fantastic selection of Christmas goodies for all to enjoy.

Public Exhibtion of Saintfield Design Proposals  |  11 November 2009
Saintfield Town Regeneration Steering Committee, with support from Down District Council, is hoping to progress an environmental improvement scheme for Main Street, Saintfield.

ENTERPRISE MINISTER ' POSITIVE' ABOUT DISTRICT'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POTENIAL  |  23 September 2009
A delegation from Down District Council met with the Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster on Wednesday 16 September to discuss the economic development and tourism potential of Down district.

ELECTRONIC LAND REGISTRATION - PUBLIC CONSULTATION  |  24 August 2009
Land & Property Services (formerly Land Register Northern Ireland) is holding a public consultation exercise on proposed changes to legislation governing land registration