Coleraine Borough Council facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coleraine Borough
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| Area | 486 km2 (188 sq mi) Ranked 13th of 26 |
| District HQ | Coleraine |
| Catholic | 28% |
| Protestant | 65.3% |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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The Coleraine Borough Council was a local government group in Northern Ireland. It looked after an area mostly in County Londonderry, with a small part in County Antrim. This council helped manage local services for the people living there.
Its main office was in the town of Coleraine. Other towns in the area included Garvagh, Portrush, Portstewart, and Kilrea.
In May 2015, Coleraine Borough Council joined with three other councils. These were Ballymoney Borough Council, Limavady Borough Council, and Moyle District Council. Together, they formed a new, larger council called Causeway Coast and Glens District Council. This change was part of a plan to reorganise local government in Northern Ireland.
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How the Council Worked
The Coleraine Borough Council was made up of four main areas. These were Coleraine East, Coleraine Central, The Skerries, and Bann. People living in these areas voted for representatives to be on the council.
Council Members and Parties
The council had 22 members, also known as councillors. These councillors came from different political parties. The last group of councillors included:
- 8 from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
- 6 from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
- 3 from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
- 2 from the Alliance Party
- 1 from Sinn Féin
- 2 who were Independent (meaning they didn't belong to a specific party)
Choosing the Mayor
The council had a special way of choosing its Mayor and Deputy Mayor. These important roles were rotated among the main political parties. This meant that the Ulster Unionist Party, the Democratic Unionist Party, and the Social Democratic and Labour Party took turns holding these positions. This system helped ensure different groups had a chance to lead.
Elections and Changes
Local council elections were usually held regularly. However, the elections planned for May 2009 were postponed. This happened because the government was planning to create new, larger councils. Although these plans changed later, the next elections for the district councils took place in 2011.
Representing the Area
The area covered by Coleraine Borough Council was also part of a larger voting area. This area, along with the nearby district of Limavady and part of Derry City Council, formed the East Londonderry constituency. This constituency elected members to the Westminster Parliament in London and the Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast.
Population of the Area
In 2011, a census (a count of all people) was taken in Northern Ireland. This census showed that the area once managed by Coleraine Borough Council had 79,067 residents.
