Our Mayor
Mayor – Ald D Hilditch, MLA
Deputy Mayor – Cllr P McKinney
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It is my great honour to again be elected First Citizen of the Borough of Carrickfergus. Our long, rich history is one which I cherish and will seek to promote and enhance over the coming months.
I have been closely involved in a number of Council-led projects which have significantly added to facilities in our area and served to boost our civic pride. Examples include our excellent Community Centres, the European Blue Flag award to the Marina, the introduction of Council Open Days and the achievement of the nationally prized Charter Mark by Council’s Cleansing and Building Maintenance Sections.
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It will be my privilege to lead the Council as we seek to add still further to these achievements during my term of office. I foresee exciting developments in relation to town centre re-generation and the delivery of further Peace monies for local projects. No doubt the District Policing Partnership will continue to make a very constructive contribution to the improvement of our environment as Council representatives and individuals from the community work in close association with our local police. With a strong track record on Ulster in Bloom we will endeavour to present Carrickfergus in its traditional floral splendour, to attract further success.
I am very conscious that Council looks to our many community groups to help us in so many areas of activity. I plan to meet many such groups over the coming months in order to further develop the benefits of partnership working.
I look forward with great enthusiasm to my year of office during which I hope to meet and work with a wide cross section of the people in our Borough.
Alderman David Hilditch MLA
Mayor of Carrickfergus
For more information about the Mayor Alderman David Hilditch MLA or the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Patricia McKinney, contact Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre by Email or T:+ 44 (0) 28 9335 8002.
Council Chamber
The Council normally meets on the first Monday of each month at its chambers within Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Building.
The Council’s Role
The Council plays three distinct roles. These are:
- A Direct Role – to deliver services within its own area.
- A Representative Role – to act as representatives on other panels and Boards.
- A Consultative Role – to represents its electorates’ views on the services provided by central government and other statutory agencies.
The Council’s Remit
This list provides an overview of the Council’s remit and areas of responsibility:
Carrickfergus Borough Council is responsible for:
Refuse Collection and Disposal
Recycling and Waste Management
Civic Amenity Provision
Grounds Maintenance
Street Cleansing
Cemeteries
Public Conveniences
Environmental Improvement
Building Design and Maintenance
Building Control-Inspection and Regulation of New Construction
Community Centres
Tourism
Dog Control
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Enforcement Byelaws Litter etc.
Sundry Licensing
Sports and Leisure Services
Forum Leisure Complex
Food Safety
Health & Safety
Environmental Protection
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds
Consumer Protection
Arts, Heritage and Cultural Facilities
Estates Management
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Additional services:
Economic Development
Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Community Development
Community Safety
Sports Development
Summer Schemes
Regional Rate Services
Carrickfergus Borough Council is NOT responsible for:
Collection of Rates
Education
Personal Social Services
Roads
Public Housing
Water
Sewerage
Libraries |
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Planning
Street Lighting
Transport
Fire Service
Police Service
Trading Standards
Drainage |
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