The 11 local councils are responsible for a number of services, including waste collection, street cleaning, local planning, leisure services and parks. The DUP is currently the largest party in local government with 122 councillors. It suffered losses in both the last Assembly and local government elections. Belfast City Council is the largest local government area in Northern Ireland with 60 councillors to be elected. No party has overall control but Sinn Fein is currently the largest party in Belfast City Hall.

Source: The Herald May 18, 2023 01:57 UTC