At a Special Council meeting held on 12th February 2026, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has struck the District Rate for 26/27 at a below inflation increase of 3.35%.
For householders in the Borough, the effect of the increase will equate to £0.40 weekly or £20.58 per annum, based on a domestic property with a rateable value of £124,728.
In setting the District Rates for 26/27, both Council Officers and Elected Members, have worked diligently to agree a smaller than expected increase for residents, despite significantly increased operating costs.
As one of the most stunning areas of Northern Ireland, during the last 12 months Council has continued to improve Causeway Coast and Glens, including significant planned investment in PEACEPLUS projects across the entire Borough from the Glens and Layd Path Cushendall to coastal areas such as the Girona Causeway Coastal Path.
Considerable investment has also been made to improve the football facilities in Burnfoot, with works nearing completion later this month. These projects represent just a small percentage of ongoing or planned investment within Causeway Coast and Glens.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Oliver McMullan added: “As a Council we are committed to ensuring residents have value for money, hence we have worked hard to deliver this below inflation District Rate increase of 3.35%.
“During 2026 residents of Causeway Coast and Glens will continue to benefit from Council investment with projects such as the exciting and sustainably built new Ballycastle Leisure Centre nearing completion – an investment of £16.4 million.
“The small rates increase will help ensure services across our Council area continue to be maintained, including frontline operations and continued investment in the services and facilities that matter to our residents.”
The Regional Rate, which represents just over half of rates bills is agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive and has yet to be announced.
The District Rate pays for a wide range of public services, including:
• Arts, Events and Recreation
• Building Control
• Leisure / Community Centres
• Environmental Health
• Tourism
• Waste Management
To see how every £1 of your District Rate is spent by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, please see the chart below:
Pie chart illustrating how every £1 of your District Rate is spent by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.