Council strikes district rate for the year ahead

February 10, 2022

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has struck its district rate for the incoming year (2022/23). Both the domestic district rate and the non-domestic district rate have been increased by 3.64%. For a residence valued at £180,000 within the council area, the agreed district rate element represents an increase of £1.73 a month, or an increase of £20.70 in the year.

The rate allows the Council to strike a balance that recognises the challenging financial context and the need to continue to invest in communities.  It will enable a budget that helps deliver what matters. It will also provide the funding required to commit to much needed investment in facilities such as Dundonald Ice Bowl, 3G pitches at Laurelhill and Lough Moss, improved full fibre connection across the Council area and a range of community and environmental initiatives.

Household and Business Rates consist of a Regional Rate which is set by central government and a District Rate which is set by the Council. The Regional Rate has not been set at this time.