Decision Maker

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Stephen Reid CEO Ards & North Down Council

Ards and North Down Borough Council is a local authority in Northern Ireland. It was established in April 2015, a result of merging Ards Borough Council and North Down Borough Council under restructuring program. The council serves an arduous yet fulfilling duty of providing a range of public services, from waste collection to tourism development, for approximately 160,000 residents. These services span across various towns including Bangor, Donaghadee, Comber, Newtownards, and Holywood. The council operates diligently to ensure the borough remains a vibrant, welcoming, and prosperous region for all residents and visitors.