The Children’s Council
The Regional Interactive Guiding Hub & Training Society (RIGHTS) was established to create local and regional children’s councils to enable child participation within each community. The Għargħur Local Council was the first in Malta to hold a council meeting under this new initiative. This effort provided a platform for children to engage in local governance, […]
Art for All – 2025
On May 28th the Eastern Regional Council organise the third edition of the Art for All showcase, held in the hall of the St. Julian’s Primary School.
Custom Wooden Bins for Waste Separation at Local Events
The Eastern Regional Council has invested in the following two fully customised wooden bis structures together with ten fully customised matching bins. These bins are being used at local feasts and events organised throughout the localities that make part of the Eastern Regional Council.
Collaboration with Piscopo Gardens
The Eastern Regional Council successfully collaborated with Piscopo Gardens on 5 educational school visits across our Region, benefiting 305 Year 3 students. The participating schools are; Stella Maris College Gżira, St Clare College Pembroke, St Joseph Junior School Sliema, Sacred Heart College St Julian’s and St Catherine’s High School Pembroke.
Easter Competition and Awards 2025
The Eastern Regional Council in collaboration with the Swieqi Local Council hosted the 4th annual Easter Competition Awards together with their Easter Activity Fun event. Those interested in submitting their application for the Easter Competition were expected to create an Easter-related craft from recycled or upcycled items. We have received around 30 applicant’s crafts for […]
Eastern Regional Football Tournament
On the 26th of April 2025, the Eastern Regional Council organised its first ever Regional Football tournament. This tournament was organised in collaboration with Sportify Sports Academy and in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation.
New bins at Top of the World Ħal Għargħur
The Eastern Regional Council is proud to announce that on Thursday 27th March 2025, 20 wooden bins were installed along the scenic trail at Top of the World Ħal Għargħur. Following discussions, Mc Donald’s Malta generously sponsored us and Ħal Għargħur Local Council these bins. The co-branded bins have been securely placed in key locations […]
School Starter Pack – Third Edition
The School Starter Pack Project is an annual initiative, successfully conducted for three consecutive editions, with plans for a fourth in the 2025-2026 scholastic year.
Easter Competition and Awards 2024
The third edition of the Easter Competition saw a remarkable surge in participation, prompting the Eastern Regional Council to debut the Easter Competition Awards ceremony.
Bee Signs
Bees are keystone species crucial for biodiversity and global food security, making their conservation imperative. The Maltese Honeybee, unique to the Maltese Islands and known for its darker coloration, plays a significant role in pollination and ecosystem health.
The Eastern Region Calendar 2025
In this year’s annual regional calendar, the Eastern Regional Council proudly features a captivating collection of historical photographs from the Eastern Region, spanning the 1910s to the 1960s. Carefully sourced from the National Archives of Malta and contributions from local residents, these images provide a window into the region’s rich cultural heritage and storied past.
Christmas Card Competition
Our Christmas Card Competition for under-14s was a fantastic showcase of young talent! We received wonderful entries from across the region, each capturing the spirit of the season with unique interpretations of our festive themes: Traditional Maltese Christmas, Christmas in the Eastern Region, and Christmas with Local Fauna. The creativity and passion shown by our young artists made it a challenge for our esteemed panel to select the winners.
Bolol Reġjonal
“Bolol Reġjonali” showcases 12 paintings, one representing each locality in the Eastern Region of Malta.
The Eastern Region Calendar 2024
As the Region of Culture 2024, the Eastern Regional Council has chosen to highlight the vibrant culture of the Eastern Region in its annual calendar for the year 2024.
Bird Nest Boxes
The Eastern Regional Council has recently commissioned 12 Bird Nest Boxes, crafted in consultation with BirdLife Malta, adhering to the outlined specifications by the organisation.
60+ Years Residents
Are you ready to make a splash and embrace a healthier lifestyle? From the beginning of November until the end of May, residents aged 60 and above residing within the 12 localities under the Eastern Regional Council are invited to enjoy the heated pool at Neptunes W.P.S.C. for free!
School Starter Pack Project – Second Edition
Following the huge success regarding the first edition of the School Starter Pack Project the Eastern Regional Council decided to redo the project for the second year running. Since the young generation is the future the Eastern Regional Council priorities such investments for the following age group, as it’s vital for the younger age groups to be educated & made environmentally aware.
The Eastern Regional Calendar 2023
For 2023, the Eastern Regional Council decided to create its first calendar. This calendar includes the paintings of Ms. Lara Vella from the ‘’Bolol Regjonali’’ project, a detailed national waste collection schedule, together with other relevant waste management information.
Treasure Hunt
🌟 Embark on an Exciting Adventure with the Eastern Regional Council’s Treasure Hunt! 🌟 Calling all young explorers and adventure enthusiasts! Get ready for a thrilling journey that will take you on an unforgettable expedition through the wonders of the Eastern Region. Join us in this interactive and engaging Treasure Hunt, where you’ll solve clues, follow fascinating […]
Nudging Active Travel
In November 2020 the Central Regional Council signed a contract proving collaboration with University of Malta, supported by Transport Malta, the Ministry of Health, the Environment and Resources Authority, the Planning Authority and the Office of the President of Malta. The objectives of the project are:Identifying and mapping safe travel;Raising awareness about the need for […]
Kisbiet Minsija
Last year, the Eastern Regional Council (then the Central Regional Council), supported a project called ‘Kisbiet Minsija’. This community project involved interviews done with women over the age of 70 who have a story to tell about a milestone moment in their lives which they felt proud of. Their stories were then used to produce [...]
The Write Way
‘The Write Way’ project aims to provide a space where the participants can engage with therapeutic writing (writing for wellbeing). Evidence indicates that therapeutic writing (writing for wellbeing) and reflection can be beneficial for individuals affected by traumatic experiences by increasing understanding, insight, and integration. Through a variety of safe interventions (mostly writing, as well […]
Art4All
In September 2021, the Eastern Regional Council was approached by WOT Art’s Director and Tutor, Mr. Ryan Galea to collaborate and support a project titled ‘Art for All’. Art for All aims to invests in children’s creative and interpersonal skills. Over the last few decades, the proportion of students receiving arts education has globally shrunk […]
Starter Pack – First Edition
Sustainability has become a household conversation and through various awareness campaigns the public is continuously learning new ways on how to live a more sustainable life. To continue increasing awareness about the importance of sustainability, the Eastern Regional Council has created and financed a project titled ”School Starter Pack Project”; where a total of 23 […]
Bolol Reġjonali
The Eastern Regional Council in collaboration with Malta Post, will issue a series of personalized stamps, highlighting flora and iconic sites pertaining to each locality. The composition of the stamps is based off commissioned paintings by Ms. Lara Vella. Each locality within the Eastern Regional Council will have a painting dedicated; including an endemic/indigenous plant […]
