Ards & North Down Council Team
Cllr Barry McKee
Cllr Barry McKee is the Green Party Councillor for Bangor West. Barry is a lifelong resident of Bangor, educated at Ballyholme Primary & St Columbanus’ College. Barry progressed to study Music at Queens University Belfast and graduated in 2005.
Barry works as a Social Care worker at Praxis Care with adults with learning disabilities. Barry is also a workplace organiser for GMB – Britain’s General Union. He is a volunteer with Assisi Animal Sanctuary.
Contact: barry.mckee@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk / 07968 526963
Cllr Lauren Kendall
Lauren went to school and still lives in Holywood, has an Open University Degree in Economics and English Literature, Professional Certificate in Accounting, L5 Leadership in Health and Social Care, and a Masters of Public Administration from University of Ulster.
Lauren previously worked as a Law Searcher, has worked in the community & non-profit/charity sector for over 15 years, including as a senior social care manager supporting people with learning disabilities and now works within the environmental/conservation sector.
Cllr Stephen Dunlop
Cllr Stephen Dunlop represents Bangor Central having been elected in May 2019.
Stephen served as Town Centre Manager for Bangor and is well known in the area through his association with the successful Open House Festival.
Stephen is committed to the reimagination of Bangor including delivering on the redevelopment of Bangor seafront.
