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Belfast announced as a European City of Sport 2026

The decision by ACES – Worldwide Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation - to award the city the prestigious accolade, alongside 20 other cities, follows a two-day visit by a judging panel earlier in November.

Christmas in Belfast

Find all our Christmas events, holiday opening hours and service changes, and tips for recycling your festive waste.

Holiday arrangements

Information about bin and box collections, opening times for our recycling centres, and other venues and services during the Christmas and New Year period.

Current vacancies

We have job opportunities available for everyone, find out more and apply now.

City Hall

Information for visitors to Belfast City Hall including opening times, location, accessibility and Changing Places facility.

Find My Nearest

Use our Find My Nearest search to find out where your closest council service or venue is, including our parks, car parks and bottle banks.

Pest control

Our pest control service offers appointments for rats and mice. If you have evidence of rats or mice, make an appointment for our pest officers to inspect the area.

Planning and building control

Find out how to apply for planning permission or view all current planning applications. Or you can request a site inspection or report a dangerous structure.