Welcome to Cookstown District Council
If you live or work in the Cookstown District Council area and are looking for information, then look no further. Cookstown Council will help you discover the best things about Cookstown and has information on just about everything you need to know including news and events, business information and programmes, places to visit, things to do, leisure and sport, Council services and facilities, local partnerships, legislation and more.
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Latest news and events
New Law Bans Under 18's From Using Sunbeds
From 1 May 2012, any business found to be permitting under 18s to use, buy or hire sunbeds may be prosecuted. District Councils will be responsible for enforcing the new legislation.
Don't Get Fined - Buy Your Dog Licence Online
From 7th May Cookstown District Council will be providing its residents with a new quick and convenient way to obtain new dog licences and renew existing dog licences online. Owners can now fill in, pay for the licence, and receive their licence and tags by post.
Dungannon’s Pete McCallan Crowned Ulster’s Strongest Man
16 brave men battled each other and the elements this Bank Holiday Monday 7th May, as the ‘Ulster’s Strongest Man’ competition, organised by Cookstown District Council and sponsored by Signworks came to the town.
No Microchip - No Licence
From April 2012 it will be a condition for receipt of a dog license, that the dog in question has been fitted with a microchip by a recognised Veterinary Surgeon. Cookstown District Council has entered into a partnership arrangement with the Dogs Trust to enable all dog owners to obtain a FREE Microchip from their local vet, in the intervening period up until December 2012.
SENSOR – CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM MODEL SF80190
Sensor Safe Ltd contacted Limavady Borough Council’s Environmental Health Department concerning a potential safety issue with their Carbon Monoxide Alarm SF80190.
Help available for business rates
Information on various rate relief schemes for businesses. There are a number of reliefs available to business ratepayers. The guide on this website outlines the various reliefs and allowances available and how to apply for them if you are eligible.
Put Your Business on the Map
Cookstown District Council is currently updating the District's Business Directory and is offering businesses from across the Cookstown District the opportunity to be included.
Olympic Torch and Paralympic Flame Celebrations
Cookstown District Council will be organising events this summer to welcome and celebrate the arrival of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and the Paralympic Flame into our District – come along in June and August to see this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Information Evening to mark Community Relations Week 2012
To celebrate Community Relations Week 2012 in Cookstown an event is being held to provide up to date accurate information concerning changes to benefits and housing allowances.
Sport and Leisure Programme for April to June 2012
April to June 2012 activities, classes and courses have been scheduled at Cookstown Leisure Centre. Please click on the Sport and Leisure Programme to download a brochure. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact Reception on 028 8676 3853.
