1. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?
2. How do I find information on registering to vote?
3. What is the d'Hondt system?
4. What can I put in my Blue Bin?
5. How are my rates fixed?
6. What functions is Strabane District Council not responsible for?
7. What are the opening hours of Strabane District Council offices?

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Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?

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If you were born in Northern Ireland before 1997 you should apply to the General Register Office in Belfast. If you can pay by a valid Maestro/Visa/Mastercard application can be made online by visiting www.nidirect.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 200 7890 if calling from within the UK or on 028 9151 3101 if calling from outside the UK and can pay by a credit or debit card.. Applicants applying by post should contact their local Registration Office to obtain an application form or download one from the above website. Certificates for persons registered after 1 January 1997 are available from any Registration Office in Northern Ireland. Fees for certificates can be viewed on the above website.

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How do I find information on registering to vote?

A

For information on registering to vote contact the Electoral Office on Tel: 028 90 446688

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What is the d'Hondt system?

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The d'Hondt method is a world-renowned method for allocating seats in party-list proportional representation. It is used in countries such as Argentina, Spain, Chile, and Finland. It is also used in the Northern Ireland Assembly for allocating ministerial positions. The method is named after Belgian mathematician and civil lawyer, Victor d'Hondt.

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What can I put in my Blue Bin?

A

newspapers
magazines
cardboard
plastic screw top bottles
aluminium and steel cans

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How are my rates fixed?

A

Rates are set in two ways, regionally and locally. The regional rate is set by the Department of Finance and Personnel and is used to provide public services such as roads, water and education. It currently accounts for more than half the total rate set for domestic use and 64% for non-domestic use. The local rate is set annually by district councils and provides vital services such as refuse collection and disposal, street cleansing and recreation.

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What functions is Strabane District Council not responsible for?

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Agriculture - Tel. 02890 520100
Drains Tel. 02871 382982
Electoral Registration - 02890 446688
Housing - Tel. 02871 382637
Pavements Tel. 02871 382982
Planning Tel./ 02882 254000
Rates - Tel. 028 82 254777
Roads - Tel. 02871 382982
Sewers - Tel. 02871 312221
Social Security - 02871 381000
Street lights - 028 82254158
Water Pollution - 0800 807060

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What are the opening hours of Strabane District Council offices?

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Council Offices Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday:
9.00a.m. - 1.00p.m.
1.30p.m. - 5.00p.m.

Registration of births, deaths, marriages & civil partnerships
Monday - Friday:
9.30a.m. - 12.30p.m.
2.00p.m.- 4.30p.m