Ards and North Down Borough Council
INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANT 2023/24
For opportunities taking place between 1 May 2023 - 31 March 2024
The Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Individual Artist Grant has been established to enable artists to take part in a course/residency/development opportunity to enhance professional development across all artforms.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:
Resident or...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking views on the second edition of its Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP). The Plan will cover the period 2022-2032 and sets out what can be done locally to help protect, restore and enhance our habitats and species over the next 10 years.
The LBAP aims to conserve biodiversity through local partnerships, considering both national and local priorities by involving local people and local community and conservation organisations...More
Overview
Ards and North Down Borough Council have appointed AECOM to prepare a Concept Plan for Floodgates Park, Newtownards. The purpose of the plan is to re-imagine the area as a public space for residents and visitors to enjoy, with minimal interventions to retain its existing character (with most of the existing vegetation being retained and additional planting proposed). The proposed path network is based on existing informal paths through the site with slight enhancements. Please...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
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ARTS BURSARY: TYRONE GUTHRIE CENTRE 2023/24
This bursary award is for a one-week Studio Residency at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig. A maximum of 4 professional artists will be awarded for the 2023/24 financial year. Applicants may only submit one application form.
One of the available bursaries will be prioritised for an artist with a disability. Ards and North Down Borough Council are committed to supporting artists with...More
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ARTS BURSARY: BALLINGLEN ARTS FOUNDATION 2023/24
This bursary award is for a two-week Studio Residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation. Only one award is available for 2023/24*. Applicants may only submit one application form.
*Awards are subject to budget approval.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible you must meet all the following criteria:
Resident within the Ards and North Down Borough Council Area.
A practicing...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
Introduction
A total of €5.68m has been ringfenced for Ards and North Down Borough Council from the PEACEPLUS Programme (2021-2027). The funding must be used for community activities and capital projects which contribute to building peace and reconciliation for Ards and North Down.
To secure this funding, a PEACEPLUS Action Plan, informed by the views and project ideas of local people in Ards and North Down has to be developed. We need your help to...More
Introduction
A total of €5.68m has been ringfenced for Ards and North Down Borough Council from the PEACEPLUS Programme (2021-2027). The funding must be used for community activities and capital projects which contribute to building peace and reconciliation for Ards and North Down.
To secure this funding, a PEACEPLUS Action Plan, informed by the views and project ideas of local people in Ards and North Down has to be developed. We need your help to...More
Ards and North Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) runs bike marking events with PSNI throughout the year.
The bike marking process
Bikes will be printed with a unique ID code and registered to the PSNI's database. This will take approximately 2 minutes.
It’s part of a PSNI crime prevention initiative to crackdown on bicycle thefts.
The aim of the PCSP is to engage and empower communities and develop solutions in partnership to tackle crime, fear of...More
As a valued participant in our experience, food and/or walks programmes we want to offer you the opportunity to get involved in some promotional activity happening next year.
Please complete the questionnaire (It should take less than two minutes) and a member of the Tourism Development Team will be in touch.
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Ards and North Down PCSP has an overall purpose of the Policing and Community Safety Partnerships is to help make communities safer, and to ensure that the voices of local people are heard on policing and community safety issues.
The PCSP is currently reviewing its Action Plan for 2022/2023 and would like to know more about the things which have worked well and being a challenge on your projects. Please answer the questions below.
If you are delivering more than one project please...More
The first Ards & North Down Food and Drink Destination Plan was published in 2018 with a lifespan of three years. The document set out the path to a single ambition where Ards and North Down Borough is established as a premier food tourism destination on the island of Ireland. Please see link below.
This plan is now in need of replacement and the content of the new plan will be shaped by the businesses that have formed the Ards & North Down Food and Drink Network, external trade and...More
Thank you for attending Aspects Festival 2022. As someone who booked a ticket (s), we welcome your feedback through this short survey.
All those who leave their email addresses are automatically entered into a draw for two tickets to attend The Ulster Consort's, A Ceremony of Carols at Bangor Abbey on Thursday 1 December at 7pm.
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Overview
Ards and North Down Borough Council have appointed AECOM to prepare a Masterplan for the Commons. The purpose of the plan is to re-image the area as a great destination that can strengthen the market positioning and appeal of Donaghadee. Through offering a differentiated, compelling and appropriate experience it will add to both Ards and North Down as well as the wider Northern Ireland Tourism offer.
Why your views matter
This consultation process is a way to ensure...More
The playground at Cherryvalley Drive in Comber is scheduled for refurbishment. ANDBC is exploring the possibility of relocating the playground to a site in Muckers Field adjacent to the Skate Park and Youth Shelter. The aim of this consultation is to ascertain the views of local residents in the Comber area with regards to either keeping the playground at Cherryvalley Drive or relocate it to a site in Muckers Field. The new playground will be delivered at the preferred location.
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The experience programme 2023 provides an opportunity for businesses to test potential visitor experiences.
Before you complete the following Expression of Interest you should read the conditions of acceptance document which can be found via the link below - Terms and Conditions
The Experience Programme for 23/24 remains subject to confirmation of 23/24 budgets.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council will be appointing Consultants in Autumn 2022 to undertake a review of the Bangor Masterplan.
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure initiatives.
In order to shape the review of the Masterplan, the Council will facilitate an informal drop-in session and online survey for members of...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be appointing Consultants in Autumn 2022 to undertake a review of the Donaghadee Masterplan.
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure initiatives.
In order to shape the review of the Masterplan, the Council will facilitate an informal drop-in session and online survey for members of the public prior to the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be appointing Consultants in Autumn 2022 to undertake a review of the Comber Masterplan.
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure initiatives.
In order to shape the review of the Masterplan, the Council will facilitate an informal drop-in session and online survey for members of the public prior to the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be appointing Consultants in Autumn 2022 to undertake a review of the Holywood Masterplan.
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure initiatives.
In order to shape the review of the Masterplan, the Council will facilitate an informal drop-in session and online survey for members of the public prior to the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council will be appointing Consultants in Autumn 2022 to undertake a review of the Newtownards Masterplan.
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure initiatives.
In order to shape the review of the Masterplan, the Council will facilitate an informal drop-in session and online survey for members of the public prior to the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council would love to hear your opinion about the Star Gazing event at Burr Point on Thursday 22nd September 2022.
This questionnaire should take no more than 5 minutes of your time.
Any data you give will only be used for the purposes of improving future events. It will not be shared with anyone else under any circumstances.
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