Balbriggan Town Council refers to the former local government body responsible for the administration and governance of the town of Balbriggan in County Dublin, Ireland. A town council can be defined as a local authority that represents and governs a specific town or urban area within a larger administrative region or municipality.
Historically, Balbriggan Town Council acted as a local decision-making body, overseeing a range of local services and facilities such as housing, planning, roads, parks, and waste management within the town. The council comprised elected representatives, known as councilors, who were chosen by the residents of Balbriggan through regular elections.
The primary functions of Balbriggan Town Council included maintaining and enhancing infrastructure and amenities, addressing local concerns and issues, promoting community development and welfare, and representing the interests of the town's residents.
However, it is important to note that in 2014, the Local Government Reform Act abolished town councils in Ireland, including Balbriggan Town Council. As a result, the functions and responsibilities once held by the town council were transferred to the larger administrative authority, Fingal County Council, which now governs the entire region of Balbriggan.
