Ward in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.504, -6.054 |
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| Dialling code: | 02892 (Lisburn) |
The Lagan Valley electoral ward sits within Lisburn and Castlereagh in Northern Ireland, taking its name from the nearby River Lagan. It occupies part of the gentle river valley between Lisburn and Belfast and combines suburban fringes with rural pockets, popular for riverside walks, towpaths and pockets of parkland associated with the wider Lagan Valley Regional Park.
Historically the valley helped power mills and supported the linen trade that linked the two cities, and today the ward is a commuter-friendly area with local agriculture, small businesses and active community life centred on schools, churches and clubs. Local councillors on Lisburn and Castlereagh tend to focus on planning, greenbelt protection and maintaining the recreational assets that give the ward its scenic character.