Community Development Officers

Community Development Officer: Joanna Holland
Area: Castlereagh South (Cairnshill, East and West Carryduff, Knockbracken and Moneyreagh) and Castlereagh West (Beechill, Newtownbreda, Galwally, Hillfoot and Minnowburn)
Borough wide portfolio: Development, recruitment and recognition of Volunteers.
Based: Castlereagh Borough Council Offices
Telephone: 028 90494522
Email: Joannaholland@castlereagh.gov.uk

Community Development Officer: Kathy Watters
Area: Castlereagh Central (Upper and Lower Braniel, Lisnasharragh, Downshire, Cregagh and Wynchurch)
Borough wide portfolio: Policy development and best practises for Castlereagh groups
Based: Castlereagh Borough Council Offices
Telephone: 028 90494564
Email: kathywatters@castlereagh.gov.uk

Community Development: Lisa Wilson
Area: Castlereagh East (Dundonald, Carrowreagh, Enler, Grahamsbridge, Ballyhanwood, Tullycarnet and Gilnahirk)
Borough wide portfolio: Capacity building and training development for Castlereagh groups.
Based: Castlereagh Borough Council Offices
Telephone: 028 90494543
Email: Lisawilson@castlereagh.gov.uk


The community development officers aim to develop local community and voluntary groups by:

• Researching and identifying development needs within the community.
• Ensuring that the needs of the community are reflected in planned work programmes and activities
• Working as part of a team with other statutory and voluntary bodies
• Assisting with funding advice and applications
• Develop community skills and training
• Promoting active citizenship, capacity building and volunteering within local communities