DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL CONTINUES TEST PURCHASE PROGRAMME
04 March 2010

Officers from Down District Council’s Environmental Health Section continued their programme of test purchase exercises in the district throughout February.

COUNTY DOWN IN FILM
04 March 2010

Down County Museum invites you to take a fascinating glimpse into County Down’s past with the screening of Down in Film at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 March

TRI-COUNCIL FISHERIES DELEGATION MEET MINISTER
04 March 2010

Representatives from the Tri-Council Fisheries Working Group met with DARD Minister, Michelle Gildernew, last week to continue their efforts to ensure a stable future for the local fishing industry.

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2010
04 March 2010

Down District Policing Partnership is encouraging members of the public to nominate a Police Officer or Neighbourhood Policing Team for the upcoming Policing with the Community Awards 2010.

OH, WHAT A WONDERFUL CARNIVAL PARADE AWAITS …
03 March 2010

At the heart of Down District Council’s St Patrick’s Festival this year is the prestigious Cross-Community Carnival Parade, the focal point of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Wednesday 17 March in Downpatrick.

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’.

ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL IS LAUNCHED IN DOWNPATRICK
18 February 2010

Downpatrick is preparing to host its well established St Patrick’s Festival when thousands of visitors will converge on this historic town, steeped in the ancestral roots of St Patrick.

DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL BIDS A FOND FAREWELL TO THEIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE
16 February 2010

Down District Council has bid a fond farewell to its Chief Executive, Mr John McGrillen after 10 years of dutiful service with the Council.

RECYCLER OF THE MONTH
16 February 2010

Congratulations to Mark Murray from Newcastle who is Down District Council’s recycler of the month and wins a £50 prize courtesy of EMO.

Down District Council Strikes Rate For 2010-2011
12 February 2010

At a special Council meeting on Wednesday 10 February 2010, Down District Council struck its rate to meet the cost of services it will provide in the next financial year.

DSD MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH PROGRESS AT BALLYMOTE SPORTS AND WELL BEING CENTRE AND THE BALLYMOTE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
12 February 2010

SEED COUNCILS LAUNCH PROGRAMME TO ASSIST LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS
10 February 2010

Food companies across the south east of Northern Ireland are to benefit from an innovative new programme designed to bring more local food products to local markets.

CROSS-COMMUNITY PARADE THEME CELEBRATES BIODIVERSITY
10 February 2010

The St Patrick’s Day Cross-Community Carnival Parade in Downpatrick is one of the highlights of Down District Council’s annual St Patrick’s Festival, which will be held this year from Friday 12 to Wednesday 17 March.

DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
04 February 2010

KILLYLEAGH ROAD SAFETY EVENT
27 January 2010

Down District Community Safety Partnership, in partnership with the PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and NI Ambulance Service will host a road safety event on Saturday 30 January from 11.00am.

SPORTING HEROES AT DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM
27 January 2010

Down County Museum is calling on all sports enthusiasts and fans in Down to contribute to a new exhibition which will open at the end of April.

RITCHIE CALLS FOR PUBLIC’S VIEWS ON THE REGENERATION OF DOWNPATRICK
27 January 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 ROUND OF RURAL FUNDING OPENS FOR ARDS / BANBRIDGE / DOWN / NORTH DOWN
22 October 2009

Enterprise Minister 'Positive' about District's Economic development potenial.
23 September 2009

‘US & THEM’ Workshop focuses on Sectarianism
07 May 2009

YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE OVER COUNCIL CHAMBER!
12 March 2009

Don't ‘Waste your Love this Valentine's Day!'
18 February 2009

Pupils hard at work creating valentine cards from recycled materials!

Flood Recovery Information
22 August 2008

Dealing with the aftermath of a flood can be daunting. Tackle the work safely while you bring things back to normal