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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Opposition Proposes 1000 Litres of Oil for Every Home to Deal With Cost of Living Crisis

The SDLP has proposed a radical new scheme designed to support the majority of households in Northern Ireland, which rely on home heating oil, and are facing a shockingly difficult winter of increased prices and cold homes. The scheme would see 1000 litres of home heating oil provided to all domestic consumers across Northern Ireland […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

ABC Council Strike Action Suspended

Joint statement by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Joint Trade Unions (Unite the Union, GMB & NIPSA). Following positive negotiations between Management and the Joint Trade Unions an agreement in principle has been reached and approved by Elected Members, it is agreed to suspend strike action from 0001hrs on Thursday 22 September, […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down

Deal Struck in ABC Council Regarding Ongoing Strike Issues

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council held a Special Hybrid meeting of Council on Tuesday 20 September, at 6.30pm, to approve the conciliation agreement brokered by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA), between management and the Joint Trade Unions (JTUS). Following a vote, elected members approved the proposal for a bespoke local pay offer to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down

Majority of Elected Reps Back Deal to End ABC Council Strike

The majority of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon district Councillors have supported a deal to help bring strike action within the borough to an end. Speaking following the meeting Sinn Féin Councillor Liam Mackle said: “We are delighted that, at tonights council meeting, a majority of councillors supported this deal which will hopefully bring an end […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

We Need a Fitting National Tribute to Elizabeth the Faithful – Lockhart

Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the outpouring of sorrow at the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is reflective of the love and affection for The Queen, that must be encapsulated in a lasting national tribute to celebrate her historic reign. Carla Lockhart said: “Never before in my lifetime […]

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Crime Scamwise

Police Warn Public Against Fraudsters Operating Cost-of-Living Scams

Police are warning the public to be on their guard against fraudsters operating cost-of-living scams. The warning comes after a scammer contacted a local resident claiming to be from an energy company offering to pay them a grant. The scammer claimed they needed their bank details to pay money into their account. Thankfully, the person […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Condemns Bessbrook Pond Littering

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has condemned the recent littering in Bessbrook Pond.  The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I was contacted this week by a number of residents who highlighted the amount of litter that had been left in the pond.  “When I went to see the reported litter at the pond I was disappointed to see […]

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Alliance Motion Seeks Funding for Albert Basin Park and Other Active Travel Projects 

Newry, Mourne and Down Council will debate a motion that calls for an officer to be made responsible for identifying funding for cross-border tourism and active travel projects.  The motion, brought forward by Alliance Councillor Cadogan Enright, specifically names a number of projects the council officer will seek funding for through the Shared Island Fund. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Casey Highlights Concerns Around Newry Leisure Centre

Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has expressed concerns around the standard of and access to facilities in Newry Leisure centre. The Newry City Councillor said: “In recent months we have been inundated by constituents concerned about the standards of hygiene and access to facilities on the site. “Given the fact that this State of the […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

TUV Claim Energy Profits From NI Subsidising Republic’s Consumers

TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed ESB claiming that their recent profits in Northern Ireland have been used to facilitate the easing of financial pressures in the Republic of Ireland. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “With the Dublin PM boasting (https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/09/16/esb-profits-should-to-be-used-to-help-bring-down-energy-bills-varadkar/ ) that the soaring profits of ESB (€390m in 6 months) will be used […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Politics Portadown Upper Bann

Crucial Meeting Could Bring ABC Strike Action to an End

Sinn Féin Councillor and Group Leader on ABC Council, Liam Mackle, has said all political parties must unite behind pay deal. Speaking in advance of tonights special council meeting – as requested by the Sinn Féin grouping – he said: “Tuesday night is an important night. A crucial vote will take place which could result […]

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Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Must Tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin has urged the health minister to address staff shortages at Brackenburn Clinic. The Mid Ulster MLA said: “The health minister revealed that over 500 people were on a waiting list as of April this for Brackenburn gender identity clinic with many now on the waiting list for years. “The minister […]