Mayor's Diary

Chatty Carriages Helping to Build Connections and Tackle Loneliness

Tue, December 20, 2022

Translink has teamed up with the Causeway Loneliness Network including the social work team and mental health practitioners within Causeway GP Federation to host Chatty Carriages

Translink ‘Just the Ticket’ for Festive Travel

Tue, December 13, 2022

With the countdown to Christmas underway, Translink is encouraging more people to get on board and choose bus or rail for shopping, socialising and enjoying festive days.

Mayor’s best wishes for new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Mon, June 27, 2022

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has offered his best wishes to the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Schools in Causeway Coast and Glens Celebrate Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards

Mon, June 20, 2022

Children and teachers from across the area were hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in recognition of their environmental work at the annual Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards.

Mayor’s congratulatory message for Derry footballe

Mon, May 30, 2022

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has congratulated Derry’s senior footballers following their Championship success.

Real Deal Charter presented to Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Mark

Tue, May 24, 2022

Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market is delighted to announce that it has been presented with the 'Real Deal' Charter.

Mayor’s Iron Maiden story shared on American podcast

Fri, May 20, 2022

What sort of music would you associate with a Mayor?

New qualifications for telling tales

Fri, May 06, 2022

On Saturday 30th April ten trainees completed a National Open College Network Level 2 qualification in Storytelling with a storytelling showcase at Ballycastle Golf Club.

Council meeting update

Thu, May 05, 2022

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 3rd May 2022.

Stay safe this Easter

Fri, April 15, 2022

The Police Service of Northern Ireland, in partnership with Translink and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, are working together to keep everyone safe across the Easter period.

Council meeting update

Thu, April 07, 2022

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 5th April 2022.

Poots visits Armoy and Mosside on Causeway Coast

Tue, March 08, 2022

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited the rural towns of Armoy and Mosside to see how £2.3million funding from the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme funds will be invested.

Council meeting update

Thu, March 03, 2022

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 1st March 2022.

Council meeting update - Tuesday 1st February 2022

Thu, February 03, 2022

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 1st February 2022.

New phase of world famous international walk launches in Ulster

Mon, January 10, 2022

A new phase of a walking trail which links Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with the world-famous Appalachian Mountains in the US has been launched in a bid to attract more international visitors.

Council meeting update - Tuesday 4th January 2022

Thu, January 06, 2022

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

A Christmas message from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Fri, December 17, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has paid tribute to the resilience of local communities in a special Christmas message.

Council meeting update - Tuesday 7th December 2021

Thu, December 09, 2021

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 7th December 2021.

Council meeting update - Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Thu, November 04, 2021

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 2nd November 2021.

Further regeneration investment in Portrush

Fri, October 08, 2021

Portrush is to get a new recreation grounds thanks to a £3.32m investment from the Department for Communities (DfC) and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Council meeting update - Tuesday 5th October 2021

Wed, October 06, 2021

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 5th October 2021.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens visits Vincent’s to celebrate Second Hand September

Thu, September 30, 2021

Councillor Richard Holmes visited his local Vincent’s in Cushendall in celebration of Second Hand September.

Council meeting update - Thursday 9th September 2021

Thu, September 09, 2021

A full meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was held on Tuesday 7th September 2021.

Causeway Coast and Glens businesses urged to offset their carbon footprint

Tue, September 07, 2021

Small and medium sized companies across Causeway Coast and Glens are being urged to join Northern Ireland development charity, Self Help Africa, in planting a million new trees both here in Northern Ireland and in Africa, while offsetting their carbon footprint.

Manchester United’s Tour Set to Kick Off in Portstewart

Tue, July 20, 2021

United’s first game will be played at the home of Portstewart FC at Seahaven (Mullaghacall) in St John’s Close, Portstewart.

Remembering the Battle of the Somme

Thu, July 01, 2021

The participation of Ulstermen in the 1916 Battle of the Somme arguably led to the formation of Northern Ireland as we know it today.

Council meeting update

Wed, June 30, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council paid tribute to the organisation’s staff at the full meeting of Council held on Tuesday 29th June 2021.

Celebrating 50 years of Armoy Primary School

Mon, June 21, 2021

Councillor Richard Holmes visited Armoy Primary School on Friday 18th June 2021 for a special celebration to mark the school's 50th anniversary.

Mayor shows support for Armoy Road Races

Fri, June 18, 2021

The Mayor, Councillor Richard Holmes, visited Portballintrae on Thursday 17th June to meet with representatives of Armoy Road Races, which return to the village on July 30th and 31st.

Councillor Richard Holmes selected as Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Tue, June 08, 2021

The new Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has been confirmed as Councillor Richard Holmes

Council meeting update

Wed, June 02, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council opened this month’s full Council meeting with a special message to mark Volunteers’ Week

Council meeting update

Thu, May 06, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has welcomed the launch of Council’s NI 100 programme to coincide with Northern Ireland’s 100th anniversary.

Mayor appeals for a safe Easter during Council meeting address

Wed, March 31, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has called on everyone to celebrate Easter safely this year.

Council meeting update

Wed, March 03, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council welcomed a decision to establish a Women’s Working Group as he opened this month’s full Council meeting.

Council meeting update

Wed, February 03, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council opened this month’s Council meeting by paying a warm tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore following his death.

Mayor's business from February's Full Council Meeting

Tue, February 02, 2021

As we begin a new month, I want to remind everyone that we must still adhere to ongoing coronavirus restrictions and health advice.

Mayor's business from December's Full Council Meeting

Tue, December 01, 2020

This is a crucial time in the fight against coronavirus, with further restrictions in place as part of a two week circuit breaker.

Mayor's business from November's full Council Meeting

Tue, November 03, 2020

Council marked a significant civic milestone this month with the receipt of Letters Patent from the Royal College of Arms in London, officially granting the Borough's Coat of Arms.

Mayor's business from October's full Council meeting

Wed, October 14, 2020

I want to begin by looking back to Recycle Week, and the news that during the lockdown period our residents recycled almost 20% more waste in their blue bins.