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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the ongoing provision of milk to schoolchildren under the School Milk Scheme is a great benefit to local schoolchildren, and encouraged other schools not taking part in the programme to consider participation. Speaking today, on World School Milk Day, Carla Lockhart said: “From birth, milk is the food […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA of the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche four. £10 million has been allocated towards this tranche. Commenting, the DUP MP said: “Farmers across Northern Ireland will welcome this opportunity for financial support towards […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of a vehicle theft that occurred at the Kiln Vale area of Lurgan on Saturday 15th October. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “Sometime between 2am and 10am, it was reported that entry was gained to a black Ford Kuga that was parked in the area. The vehicle was later […]
Nine parks and open spaces across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon secure coveted Green Flag Award status this year. Organised by leading environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, the Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for environmental quality management for parks and open spaces, and continues to go from strength to strength […]
John O’Dowd has described the announcement by Queen’s University that it will provide £8 million of cost of living support for students and staff as ‘excellent news’. The Sinn Féin MLA said: “It is excellent news that Queen’s University has announced that it will support their staff and students during this cost of living emergency. […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the British Government has not given sufficient support to households relying on home heating oil. O’Dowd said: “Households relying on heating oil was obviously not a priority for the Tory government when they announced their disgraceful energy support package recently “A £100 payment is insulting. Over two […]
Local MP Carla Lockhart has hosted an online advice session with the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, to offer useful advice and tips for people amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the cost of living crisis. Speaking after the webinar, Carla Lockhart said: “My office is being contacted on a daily basis by constituents who […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has thanked all those who have contributed to the work of Craigavon Foodbank, at an event to mark the tenth anniversary of the charity. Carla Lockhart said: “Ten years ago as Mayor of Craigavon Council I launched the Foodbank. At that time it was the vision of a small number […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Disability Sport NI’s inclusive physical activity programme ‘Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) In Action’ is named overall winner for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Held last month, the APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by […]
It’s a disgrace households are still awaiting clarity about when they will receive financial support, despite energy price increases, Alliance Energy spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after a range of energy price increases took hold, including a 56 per cent rise in bills for Firmus Energy customers, and households […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has secured progress from the Department for Infrastructure towards the resurfacing of Avenue Road/Belfast Road, one of the main arterial routes into Lurgan. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The road surfaces of both Avenue Road and Belfast Road are well below an acceptable standard for any road, let alone one with […]
At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]
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