Cllr Brian Higginson

At Friday afternoons Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council AGM, I was honoured to have been elected as the Chairman of the Corporate Services Committee.

My sincere thanks to my DUP colleagues for their nomination and support for taking on this role.

Councillor whose daughter rushed to hospital fearful over ambulance station plan

Purdysburn ambulance station land "under review, to determine if it is surplus to requirements"

Carryduff Community Clinic

That's my Community Clinic set up and ready for constituents calling this afternoon, I'll be in Killynure Community Hub Carryduff between 2 till 4pm, remember no appointment necessary, just call in and I'll endeavour to help you with any issues.

I'm pleased to get the scout field Football pitch at Carryduff park reopened again after a fair bit of lobbying LCCC on this issue, it's been unused for around a year now, pitches are at a premium in the DEA, I'm committed to Working For All in Castlereagh South.

Man United's Belfast mascot makes history alongside Bruno Fernandes

Youngster Bobby Moore led the team out alongside skipper Bruno Fernnandes after a video clip of the Belfast boy celebrating a Manchester United goal went viral earlier this year.

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, let’s embrace the theme of “Empowering Autistic Voices.” Let us recognize the unique talents and perspectives of autistic individuals.
#WorldAutismDay 🌍💙
#BeKindToDifferentMinds

Football pitch delay leads to DUP call for movement on portaloo A Co Down football pitch has been kept off limits to hundreds of local people due to council delays in providing public toilets.

A Co Down football pitch has been kept off limits to hundreds of local people due to council delays in providing public toilets.

Last night at @lisburnccc full council meeting, I raised the issue in making Carryduff Park Football Pitch available for use,the delay has been down to procurement, I've been assured that this process is nearing an end and that new goalposts,toilets, pitch markings are agreed.

Happy St Patrick's day everyone ☘️

St. Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to illustrate the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to the Irish people during his missionary work in the 5th century.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council bin collection services are operating as normal this St Patrick's Day (Monday 17th March 2025).

Carryduff Household Recycling Centre will be open from 9am to 3pm.
Last entry is 10 mins before closing time.

Carryduff Community Clinic

Tomorrow afternoon I will be holding my weekly Community Clinic in The Killynure Community Hub Carryduff, between 2 & 4 pm.

If you need advice or assistance with any issues, please call in.
#castlereaghsouth
#PuttingCommunityFirst #workingforall

£6.5m paid out in childcare support a boost for working families.

Across Northern Ireland, 15,375 children are now registered for support through the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.

The DUP promised action on childcare support for working families, and we have delivered.

A triangle diagram showing what you think food banks provide vs what food banks actually provide. At the top of the triangle is 'food'. At the bottom of the triangle is everything else that food banks provide, that people may not know about. This includes food, hope, advice, cups of tea (and biscuits), support, a listening ear, warmth and kindness.

Food banks provide so much more than food. 💚

🏃‍♀️💜 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 & 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦 🏃‍♀️💜
At Lough Moss Leisure Centre Carryduff, Thursday 20th March from 7-9pm

💻To register, please email pcsp@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk - 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.

Newtownbreda man returns home to join Northern Ireland’s newest energy revolution, 'promising every customer will share in our success as we grow' Bringing a wealth of experience from senior roles in customer-centric and community-focused organisations, Andrew Crozier’s career has spanned Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Australia

Newtownbreda man returns home after joining Northern Ireland’s newest energy revolution

Happy World Book Day! 📚
Check out your local library in Carryduff and Newtownbreda and all it has to offer!📖📚

Our libraries are fantastic assets which are utilised by all age groups and which support the community in a number of ways.
#worldbookday2025

Attending the March meeting of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, working too deliver community initiatives for Castlereagh South.

Masked males armed with knife threaten occupant during burglary

Police say a sum of money, jewellery and a handbag have been reported stolen

Working For All in Castlereagh South.
My Contact Information If You Need To Contact Me For Advice or Assistance.

I have reported this bench which has been ripped out of the ground in the wee green at Killynure Gardens/ close
to the Housing Executive this morning, they will have someone out to assess the damage and fix it.