🐕 Do you own a dog? 🐶

Local dog owners are being reminded to ensure their pet has a valid licence.

Find out how to get a dog licence, how much it costs and how long it is valid for: bit.ly/3yqrOrm

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⚽ The Mayor has hosted a civic reception to celebrate the outstanding success of Ballymoney Ladies FC. 🏆

The team are unbeaten for nearly five years and have won a league and cup double for four seasons in a row.

Read more: bit.ly/4aoAtYs

⚓ With the return of the newly rebranded Rathlin Sound Festival, check out what's in store for Ballycastle's annual celebration of local people, culture and heritage.

Taking place May 24th - June 2nd.

Read more: bit.ly/4dHV4Ki

🎄The deadline for applications to the Christmas Festive Fund 2024 is fast approaching🎄

The Fund will support community associations from towns, villages and hamlets to help celebrate Christmas.

🗓CLOSING DATE: Friday 31st May @ 12noon

To apply visit: grants.ccgbcapps.com/applications

Council's Civic Headquarters will light up blue tonight to raise awareness on World Neurofibromatosis Day 2024.

For more information go to shorturl.at/ezK57

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Council’s Destination Tourism Team is highlighting a free LiveSmart environmental initiative for tourism businesses.

The trade clinic will take place on Tuesday 28th May at Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre.

Read more & book here: bit.ly/4amjqXa

The Mayor has hosted a reception for local teenager Lauren Bond in recognition of her dedicated campaigning and political work.

Read more here: bit.ly/3K475Mt

To celebrate 30 years of work with The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society, the Mayor hosted a civic reception for Dessie Stewart and his wife.

Dessie was given the illustrious Stoakes Award for his years as Society Honorary Agent in Portrush.

Read more: bit.ly/4bGNCx0

Over £10k raised for Mayor's Charity RNLI!

The Mayor will hold his final collection for RNLI at Portrush Raft Race on 25th May.

Read about previous Mayor and Deputy Mayor RNLI fundraising events here: bit.ly/3K6Y4Cp

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Council is undertaking an equality impact assessment on its Draft Memorials Policy.

For draft EQIA consultation document, survey & links visit: bit.ly/4bF43tF

The closing date for the receipt of comments is 5pm on Tuesday 11th June 2024.

It's #DementiaActionWeek 🫶

Find out more about what's going on across #teamNORTH & what we're doing to care for our patients living with dementia ♥️

Our colleague Orla Mathews highlights the latest innovations including our new Dementia Activity Trolleys & resources for staff.

📢 Citizens' Survey 2 now open

Let us know what you think about the services Council provides and you could win a £100 Causeway Coast and Glens Gift Card to spend at over 200 local business.

FULL DETAILS 👉 bit.ly/4bDz2qj

The Northern Ireland Executive has announced new legislation to provide free period products to anyone who needs them.

Products are now available for collection at local libraries.

Read more here: bit.ly/4aAotn3

Council is excited to invite visitors to our inaugural Youth Market.

Starting this Saturday, come to The Diamond in Coleraine and check out the young makers and artisan producers displaying their budding talents.

Read more: bit.ly/4bNWwsX

Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan has hailed the 2024 North West 200 as a 'fantastic success'.

He added: 'With massive crowds enjoying the thrilling racing, glorious sunshine and fantastic entertainment, 2024 proved to be one of the most memorable years of this storied event.'

The Mayor & Deputy Mayor have both participated in filming for the much-loved Escape to the Country programme, with Cushendall providing a stunning backdrop for the shoot.

The episode will be aired on BBC1 at 3pm today,
read more here: bit.ly/3QDIpOI

Council will be supporting Foster Care Fortnight all this week.

Cloonavin will light up turquoise to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care can transform lives.

The Mayor has welcomed members of Age Concern Causeway to a civic reception in Cloonavin.
They have secured funding for 3 years from the National Lottery, which will enable them to continue their work within the community.

Read more: bit.ly/3Uz7xHy

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will feature in an upcoming episode of popular show Escape to the Country.

Council was delighted to support the production team in showcasing the beautiful scenery in Causeway Coast and Glens.

The episode will air on Monday, 13 May on BBC1 at 3pm.

Talented local artisan Eleanor-Jane McCartney is to feature in an new Sky Arts show.

The glass artist, who has been supported by Council under the Go Succeed programme, will showcase her skills as part of Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir.

See more: bit.ly/3UEfxqq