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Villages, Towns and Cities sow the seeds for a blossoming summer as 2023 Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition is launched

Groups of volunteer community gardeners have been busy preparing for a season of blooming success in cities, towns and villages across Northern Ireland as the 2023 Translink Ulster in Bloom awards were launched this week at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey.

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Local government body raises concerns about abuse of candidates during election campaign

The Northern Ireland Local Government Association has raised concerns about the abuse and intimidation of candidates in this year’s local council election campaign.

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Local Government Employee of the Year 2023

The 2023 Local Government Employee of the Year has been announced.

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Ulster in Bloom, Translink

Community and council gardeners from across Northern Ireland were presented with awards for the sought-after Translink Ulster in Bloom accolade, which recognises the work carried out by gardening enthusiasts and council teams in local cities, towns and villages.

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Over three-quarters of councillors in Northern Ireland subjected to abuse or intimidation, new survey reveals

Over three-quarters of local councillors in Northern Ireland (76%) have experienced abuse in their role, while a further 52% have said they have been intimidated by members of the public and ‘trolls’, new figures reveal.

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Enterprise NI and local government join forces to support micro and small businesses

Enterprise NI announces an opportunity for three micro or small businesses to exhibit at the upcoming Local Government Conference.

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