Ards and North Down Borough Council
Prior to 1 April 2015 this body was called Ards and North Down District Council and also known as North Down and Ards District Council.


In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions common to other UK councils - see this page for list of local council responsibilities in Northern Ireland. Please ensure you are sending your FOI request to the appropriate body" Local lighthouse authority
A local lighthouse authority is a statutory harbour authority, a local council or other body with responsibility for maintaining lighthouses, buoys or beacons in a specific area. Local lighthouse authorities are supervised by  general lighthouse authorities. This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.