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  • North Down Museum Cafe Exhibition EOI Applications 2026

    North Down Museum invites professional artists (solo and group shows), art organisations, and community groups to apply to exhibit their artwork in the Café Gallery space during 2026. Proposals will be considered by designated museum staff. All proposals must be submitted via this online application form. In this form applicants are asked to provide: Current address and contact details of the proposing artist or group coordinator. Background information on the... More
    Opened 20 June 2025

  • Empty to Energised Grant Scheme Questionnaire

    Supporting Thriving High Streets Empty to Energised Grant The deadline for applications has been extended and is due to close at 12noon on Friday 8 August 2025. As part of the Supporting Thriving High Streets Programme, Ards and North Down Borough Council will be piloting a Capital Grants Scheme. The scheme is intended for vacant/derelict property owners in Bangor City and Newtownards Town. The grant scheme will provide financial assistance to vacant/derelict property... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • Glow Up Grant

    Supporting Thriving High Streets Glow Up Grant CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 12NOON ON FRIDAY 08 AUGUST 2025 The Glow Up Grant aims to support businesses to upgrade their shopfront to create vibrant, welcoming streetscapes that attract more footfall to the City and Town Centres, thereby boosting local economic activity and enhancing the overall appeal of our borough. Ards and North Down Borough Council has been awarded £500,000 funding from the Department for Communities for... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • Food and Drink Business Development Programme - Survey Autumn 2025

    Ards and North Down Tourism and Economic Development teams are developing a business support programme for Autumn 2025, specifically tailored for food and drink production businesses. The programme will run from September 2025 to March 2026, offering a range of workshops, learning journeys, and one-to-one mentoring sessions. There is no cost to participate, but full commitment to all elements of the programme is required. Eligibility: You do not need to be a member of Taste Ards... More
    Opened 6 August 2025

  • Customer Information Update

    Ards and North Down Borough Council will be introducing a new Financial Management System. This means that we will be updating some of the processes we currently use when invoicing you for goods and services. As part of this change, we need ensure the information we hold for you is accurate, we would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions. More
    Opened 1 August 2025

  • Taste AND Trading Opportunities & Events EOI 2025

    Taste Ards and North Down is organising and/or attending a range of local food events both within Ards add North Down and at locations beyond our borough boundary throughout 2025. We now invite Expressions of Interest from Taste AND members who are seeking opportunities to trade under the Taste Ards and North Down banner at the following events: Garden Show Ireland | Antrim Castle & Gardens | Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June | 4 Places Creative Peninsula... More
    Closed 30 July 2025

  • Skills and Employment Support Day- 10th September 2025

    AND LMP SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT CLINIC- 10th SEPTEMBER More
    Opened 30 July 2025

  • Skills and Employment Support Day- 17th September 2025

    Donaghadee Primary School Survey More
    Opened 30 July 2025

  • Ards and North Down Community Development Summer Scheme Millisle

    Feedback on Ards and North Down Community Development Summer Scheme Millisle in partnership with Active Youth NI More
    Opened 28 July 2025

  • Shorelife Festival 2025 Expression of Interest

    On Saturday 4 October 2025 Ards and North Down Borough Council will again host the Shorelife Festival that will take place at Mount Stewart and Castle Espie. The festival is a vibrant celebration of all that is wonderful about our shores with free entry, fun activities, local food and drink, storytelling, talks and tours, live music and arts and crafts demonstrations. We are seeking artists and makers to provide demonstrations and/or drop in activity at both venues. Shorelife... More
    Opened 18 July 2025

  • Council IT Equipment at Home

    Digital Services is currently undertaking an audit of assets and require all employees to provide us with details of any Council IT equipment they have at home e.g. Monitors, Docking Stations. (If you ONLY have a Council issued laptop/charger/bag, please answer No to having Council equipment at home). All employees whether they have equipment at home or not MUST complete the survey. Your co-operation will be very much appreciated. More
    Opened 17 July 2025

  • TEFF 25/26 - Feedback

    This survey is to receive feedback from all applicants (successful and unsuccessful) to the Tourism Events and Festivals Fund (TEFF) 2025/26. We welcome your honest feedback to enable us to make the TEFF function the best for you. More
    Opened 11 July 2025

  • North Down Museum Christmas Shop 2025 - Exhibition Space Application

    Introduction Are you an Artist or Maker located in Ards and North Down? Expressions of interest are being invited from Artists and Makers living and working in the Borough to be considered for North Down Museum's Made in AND Pop-Up Christmas Shop 2025. North Down Museum once again would like to support local makers and crafters by providing an alternative opportunity to showcase their work for sale throughout the galleries in the museum, offering a unique local... More
    Closed 10 July 2025

  • Ballygowan Older Children Provision Consultation 2025

    The Ards and North Down Play Strategy 2021- 2032 highlighted the need for older children provision in Ballygowan, this is proposed at Moss Road. The aim of this consultation is to get the views of local residents and young people in the Ballygowan area with regards to which type of facility they would prefer. The preferred facility type will then be delivered at Moss Road. More
    Closed 30 June 2025

  • ANDBC Volunteer Recognition Event – June 2025

    During Volunteer Week, Ards & North Down Borough Council hosted a Volunteer Recognition Event on 5th June at Ards Arts Centre to celebrate and recognise your contributions. We hope you enjoyed the evening. To help us improve future events, we would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to share your thoughts and suggestions in this quick survey. Thank you again for all that you do within your community. More
    Closed 26 June 2025

  • Clandeboye Green Space – Community Survey

    Our Vision: A Sustainable Ards and North Down Our Corporate Plan is dedicated to fostering a Sustainable Borough, where economic, environmental, and social well-being are seamlessly integrated. We are committed to making fair and balanced decisions that proactively address climate change and respond to the evolving needs of our communities. A key priority is enhancing overall well-being by promoting social inclusion and actively reducing inequality. We will cultivate safe,... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • Menu Engineering Masterclass 21 October 2025

    Sign-up for the food and drink network meeting at 9.30am on Tuesday 21 October 2025 and Martin Lynch's Menu Engineering Masterclass which will commence at 10am. Venue is TBC, but will be Bangor or Donaghadee This is for Taste AND Members only. More
    Opened 16 June 2025

  • Individual Artist Grant 2025/26 ROUND 2 (Ards and North Down Borough Council)

    Ards and North Down Borough Council INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANT 2025/26 - ROUND 2 ROUND 2 will be for opportunities taking place between 1 Aug 2025 - 31 March 2026 The aim of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Individual Artists Grant is to enhance professional development across all artforms through funding for short term courses/residencies/development opportunities. Artists aged 21 years or under should apply to the Youth Arts Training Grant . Please be... More
    Closed 9 June 2025

  • Draft Disability Action Plan 2025 - 2029

    Ards and North Down Borough Council is consulting on the 2025 - 2029 draft Disability Action Plan and would welcome your feedback. The consultation period is open from 5th June 2025 to 28th August 2025 at 4.00pm which is 12 weeks in total. You will find the draft action plan below or on our website using the following link: Disability - Ards and North Down Borough Council The Action plan has been converted into easy read format for people with a learning disability and other... More
    Opened 5 June 2025

  • Draft Equality Action Plan 2025 - 2029

    Ards and North Down Borough Council is consulting on the 2025 - 2029 draft Equality Action Plan and would welcome your feedback. The consultation period is open from 5th June 2025 to 28th August 2025 at 4.00pm which is 12 weeks in total. You will find the proposed action plan below or on our website using the following link: Equality and Safeguarding - Ards and North Down Borough Council The Action plan has been converted into easy read format for people with a learning... More
    Opened 5 June 2025

  • Taste AND Meeting 4 June 2025

    Sign-up for the food and drink network meeting at 9.30am on Wednesday 4 June 2025, taking place in the Dusty Miller Room, Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre. Newtownards, BT23 4DB. More
    Closed 3 June 2025

  • Go Succeed Grant Information Session

    Thank you for attending the Go Succeed grant information session. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. More
    Closed 30 May 2025

  • May Day 2025

    Market Research on May Day 2025 More
    Closed 26 May 2025

  • Bangor VIC Survey

    We would love to hear feedback on your visito to Bangor VIC in the trial location. More
    Opened 19 May 2025

  • Travel to Work Survey

    As part of the Council’s commitment to the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, we are conducting this survey to better understand commuting habits which will help us calculate our carbon emissions. More
    Closed 16 May 2025

  • Guided Walks & Tours May 2025- January 2026 - Feedback

    Guided Walks & Tours Feedback 2025 /26 More
    Opened 13 May 2025

  • Proposed Performance Improvement Objectives 2025/26

    We are seeking resident views on the Council's proposed Performance Improvement Objectives 2025/26 More
    Closed 9 May 2025

  • ANDBC Arts Grants Applicant Evaluation 2024-25

    As a recipient of an Ards and North Down Borough Council Arts Grant or Bursary, please complete this evaluation form to tell us about your experience of the activity undertaken. It is recommended that you save your work before submitting the form by clicking the 'save and come back later' button at the bottom of each page. By clicking this button you will be sent a link to access your form progress and will prevent your progress from being lost. More
    Closed 2 May 2025

  • Experience Feedback 2025

    Please provide feedback on the recent experience you took part in. This will help the associated business plan for future similar experiences. More
    Opened 2 May 2025

  • Love Your Food Show 2026

    Applications are sought from Taste Ards & North Down members who meet a set brief and criteria (attached below) whch have been issued specifically for the Love Your Food Show. Applicants are advised to read this document and understand their commitments before applying. Applicants will be expected to contribute fully to the promotion of Ards and North Down as a food and drink destination and play an active part in the concurrent activities planned throughout the final two weeks... More
    Closed 1 May 2025
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