Are you an Artist or Maker located in Ards and North Down?
Expressions of interest are being invited from individual Artists and Makers living and working in the borough to be considered for AND Arts Network. Information will be circulated to members of this Network for artistic opportunities provided by Ards and North Down Borough Council.
We are seeking to build on the already thriving creative scene in the borough and if you are an artist or maker based in the area then we...More
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.
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AND Sustainable Giants are a network of local tourism businesses.
Their Vision is that Ards and North Down is recognised as the most sustainable destination in N. Ireland, to live, work and play.
A collaborative group of businesses and organisations that demonstrate commitment to making Ards and North Down a sustainable destination. Working together, they enrich communities and help local businesses and the environment to flourish.
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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 embarking on a process to undertake a review of the Holywood Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department for Social Development (now the Department for Communities) in 2014.
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.
The review process is conducted in two stages;
Stage 1, which took place...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is embarking on a process to undertake a review of the Donaghadee Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department for Social Development (now the Department for Communities) in 2015.
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.
The review process is conducted in two stages;
Stage 1, which took...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is embarking on a process to undertake a review of the Comber Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department for Social Development (now the Department for Communities) in 2015.
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.
The review process is conducted in two stages;
Stage 1, which took place in...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is embarking on a process to undertake a review of the Newtownards Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department for Social Development (now the Department for Communities) in 2010.
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.
The review process is conducted in two stages;
Stage 1, which took...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is embarking on a process to undertake a review of the Bangor Masterplan which was commissioned by the Department for Social Development (now the Department for Communities ) in 2011 .
The Masterplan is a non-statutory document which provides the framework for the promotion, implementation and timing of urban regeneration, recreation, tourism, and leisure...More
Expressions of Interest are invitted from food and drink producers based in Ards North Down at out-of-borough events. Interested businesses must be a current member of the Ards & North Down Food and Drink Network and fully comply with food standards, insurance requirements and the terms of trading under the Taste Ards & North Down identity.
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Spring into Ards and North Down
Thank you for participating in this series of unique events curated and run by local tourism providers celebrating the season's wakening.
Please let us know your feedback on the events you participated to help with future planning and development.
Thank you
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Please complete the following evaluation in relation to the BeeSafe activities provided to your school. This should only take a few moments of your time.
Once we have received your feedback, someone will be in contact with you to arrange for goodie bags to be dropped off for the pupils that took part.
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Please help us to make our harbours a great place to use, visit and work in.
Your opinion matters to us and we would be grateful if you could take just a few minutes to complete this survey.
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Ards and North Down’s Community Support Steering Group has agreed a WARM welcome here campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to encourage people who may struggle with the cost of heating their home this winter to find out about other warm spaces they could go to.
If you have a WARM space use this form to register it so that we can share the information across Ards and North Down.
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Please complete the following evaluation in relation to the BeeSafe activities provided to your school. This should only take a few moments of your time.
Once we have received your feedback, someone will be in contact with you to arrange for goodie bags to be dropped off for the pupils that took part.
More
Please complete the following evaluation in relation to the BeeSafe activities provided to your school. This should only take a few moments of your time.
Once we have received your feedback, someone will be in contact to arrange for goodie bags to be dropped off for the pupils that took part.
More
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
YOUTH ARTS TRAINING GRANT 2023/24
For opportunities taking place between 1 May 2023 – 31 March 2024.
The Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Youth Arts Training Grant has been established to help improve access to youth arts training or development opportunities for young people.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible you must meet all the following criteria:
Resident within the Ards and North Down Borough Council Area....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 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
Ards and North Down Borough Council
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
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
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