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Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply to Enterprise Pathway Programme!

Are you a young entrepreneur based in the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon? Have you completed the ‘Go For It’ Programme recently? Get the support and funding you need to take your self-employment journey to the next level on the Enterprise Pathway Programme. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership in […]

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Lord Mayor Launches Enterprise Week Programme!

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield has launched this year’s Enterprise Week programme aimed at supporting the resilience and growth of local businesses. Enterprise Week, which will run from Monday 14 to Friday 18 November, will see council in partnership with the borough’s enterprise agencies run a week-long series of […]

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Tennyson Calls for Solitude Play Park Reopening

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to reopen Solitude play park in Banbridge as soon as possible. The play park has been closed since the 22nd of August due to extensive damage to the impact surface and broken trampoline. Mr Tennyson has said, “A number of Banbridge families have […]

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Tennyson Welcomes Protection of Citypark in Craigavon

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn planning approval which was previously granted for the construction of a new campus for Southern Regional College in Citypark, Craigavon. Mr Tennyson has said, “I welcome today’s decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn the planning approval for a […]

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Tennyson Calls for Action on ASB at Craigavon Tesco!

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for action to tackle anti-social behavior taking place in the carpark at the Tesco site in Craigavon. The carpark in question is open to vehicle users 24 hours a day which has led to noise complaints of revving engines, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Mr Tennyson said, “Action […]

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Community Groups – Applications Are Open for You to Receive up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and community groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on […]

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Climate Commitments Hollow Without an Executive to Deliver, says Tennyson

Any commitments made to tackle the climate emergency in Northern Ireland are hollow without an Executive to deliver, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said.    The party’s Climate and Energy Spokesperson was speaking as COP27 gets underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. “Last year, a number of local Ministers attended COP26 in Glasgow talking up their […]

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Local Businesses Take Home Top Accolades at Prestigious UK Awards!

Three businesses within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently scooped top awards at the highly prestigious Retail Industry Awards – with a fourth business also picking up a highly commended honour! The Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector and winners were selected […]

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F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio retains Four Star Grading Award for Eighth Year Running!

The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]

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Childcare Costs are Crippling and Urgent Action is Needed, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has branded childcare costs faced by parents and caregivers as ‘crippling’ and has called for immediate action to be taken to ensure that affordable, flexible childcare is accessible for all. Recent figures from Employers for Childcare highlight that over 40% of the workforce in Northern Ireland are parents with […]

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Urgent Clarity Needed on Roll-Out of Energy Support Payments in Northern Ireland, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for urgent clarification on the roll-out of energy support payments in Northern Ireland, following a statement from the Utility Regulator indicating that the timing and delivery of the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme was still at this point unclear. This comes after the passing of Friday 28th […]

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Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Mr Tennyson said his statement […]