The 11 NI Councils are :
In October 2019, Council acknowledged ‘the scale of the climate crisis and the impact it will have on people and communities in Northern Ireland’ and resolved to establish an all-party working group on climate change resilience exploring how we can mitigate this crisis and protect our citizens from the existing and future effects of climate breakdown and investigate measures the Council can take to limit its impact on climate change.
Ards and North Down Borough Council recognises that in the context of a global climate emergency, there can be no more ‘business as usual’ and that we must fundamentally change the way we plan, manage and operate so that both the Council and the Borough as a whole can become more sustainable. We are determined to seize every opportunity to deliver services and enhance our Borough in ways that are practical and resource-efficient.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is one of the eleven Local Government Districts (LGDs) in NI. The council has 41 democratically elected members representing 7 District Electoral Areas (DEA’s). The borough has a population of 218,656 residents (2021 Census), representing 11.5% of the total NI population. It is the second largest council area in NI.
Belfast signed its climate emergency declaration in October of 2019, and is due to set a target date in 2021 for the city to reach Net Zero emissions. Produced by the ESRC Place-Based Climate Action Network for the Belfast ClimateCommission, this Net Zero roadmap is designed to feed into Belfast’s deliberations on its target date for Net Zero, and to inform how it can work towards an ambitious target in the coming years, including through the adoption of a green recovery programme.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is proud to present its Corporate Strategy which provides the vision and direction for the Council in the years ahead.The Council is mindful of the issues that must be addressed now and in the future as a result of this pandemic and this Strategy provides a road map as to how the Council can help address major issues such as support for local businesses, helping to improve the health and well-being of our citizens and how we can make our own technologies and processes better and more efficient.
The Derry City & Strabane District Council area serves a population of 150,100.The landscape of the council area includes mountain ranges, rivers, agricultural land, and coast offering vital habitats for species, destinations for tourism and recreation, a rich cultural heritage as well as settlements for local communities.Urban areas include the regional city of Derry connected to a number of vibrant towns and villages including Strabane.In addition, the Council area includes the border with neighbouring Donegal County Council covering some 140km.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council covers an area of approximately 3,000 km2 and is home to 119,000 people. The district is the largest in Northern Ireland in terms of land mass and the smallest in terms of population. This is a key feature of the region but also a challenge in relation to how the Council delivers services. The district is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with a unique mix of tranquil Lakelands, heather clad mountains, ancient boglands, forest parks, historic towns and villages, and a rich cultural heritage.
In September 2021 a Notice of Motion was passed by full council declaring a climate emergency: ‘This council notes with concern the findings of the IPCC (2021) report regarding climate change. This latest report shows the science on climate change is clear and the climate emergency is real. We as a council therefore resolve to play our part and do what we can to work towards the targets set by the governments of the UK and Ireland of net zero carbon emissions and declare that this is a climate emergency’.
Straddling two counties and stretching from Swatragh in the north to Fivemiletown in the south, the Mid Ulster District covers an area of 1714 km² and has a population of over 148,500, living in a mix of urban and rural communities. The Mid Ulster district is served by 40 Councillors elected in 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs):Dungannon ,Carntogher, Clogher Valley, Cookstown, Magherafelt, Moyola and Torrent. We are the centre of manufacturing and engineering here. Manufacturing, construction, retail and agri-food are among our most significant economic sectors, accounting for 25% of our employment.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) is leading by example and working in partnership with local communities to develop a sustainable borough, safeguarding the future of our economy, society and environmental assets. Our aim is to be a strong, vibrant, safe and inclusive community where people work together to improve the quality of life for all.The Mid and East Antrim Climate and Sustainability Policy has given a commitment that Council will carry out its activities and functions in a manner which avoids potentially negative environmental impact and states that the principles of sustainable development will be fully considered throughout all activities.
Council’s Net ZERO / Decarbonisation Sustainability Ambition Statement
The Council developed a Sustainability and Environment Statement which summarises their position and their commitment to taking positive action moving forward.