Alderman Hazel Legge has been appointed President of the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, on 3 July 2026.
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Their Majesties’ The King and Queen, hosted a special reception to honour the vital contributions of individuals working in local government.
ROYAL RECEPTION
PwC UK and NILGA are delighted to announce the launch of the Local Government Change Academy.
Local Government Change Academy
Local Government Associations from Across the UK Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Democratic Participation
CIVILITY IN PUBLIC LIFE
Regenerating communities, protecting the environment, and creating sustainable opportunities.
Social Value in Action
The Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) is the council led representative body for local authorities in Northern Ireland.
Alderman Hazel Legge has been appointed President of the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, on 3 July 2026.
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Through its membership of the CoR-UK Contact Group, the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) helped create an important opportunity to showcase the strength and contribution of local government in Northern Ireland, in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and its award-winning Food Heartland initiative.
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Location: Online Time: 6.00 PM – 9.00 PM
Location: Mossley Mill, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Time: 10.30am (10.00am registration)
NILGA is the "Go To" Body for councils in Northern Ireland. NILGA promotes, develops and champions local government by developing regional (all council) and specific (one or more local councils) approaches to key issues affecting the sector while also identifying new investment for councils and running best practice events.
