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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has commenced a major regeneration project for Silverwood Golf and Leisure Complex, in Lurgan, as part of an initial consultation in relation to leisure and recreational investment in the area. The project aims to explore opportunities that will ensure access to high quality and publicly accessible recreational facilities […]
Sinn Féin ABC councillor Liam Mackle has welcomed confirmation that legislation to protect people from the Bedroom Tax and Tory welfare cuts will be extended. Cllr Mackle said: “I welcome the extension of legislation which protects ordinary people from the Bedroom Tax and cruel Tory welfare cuts. “It will also close loopholes which ensure that […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed progress on the Covid-19 recognition payment to independent health care staff. Speaking in the Assembly this week Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed over £1m had been paid out so far. However, Mrs Kelly said there were still thousands of staff waiting to receive their payment […]
A shared history community project in Kilwilke, Lurgan has breathed new life into the area, thanks to funding from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Peace IV programme. North Lurgan Community Association worked with a range of local groups in North Lurgan and wider Lurgan area to deliver a programme of engagement events and […]
Sinn Féin ABC councillor Liam Mackle has offered his congratulations to Clann Éireann on their victory in the Armagh Senior Football Championship. Cllr Mackle said: “I wish to congratulate Clann Éireann on their historic and dramatic win over Crossmaglen in Sunday’s Armagh Championship Final. All the hard work and preparation that went into the campaign […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC Council) has unveiled details of its Business Awards which will officially recognise, reward and profile its most industrious, hardworking and enterprising organisations. At a virtual event at the end of a jam-packed Enterprise Week, it was announced that the ABC Business Awards will be held in February […]
There has been a lot of publicity recently around Natasha’s Law – the new Food Safety Law that is now in place requiring food retailers to provide full details of the ingredients and allergens in all pre-packaged food. This publicity has heightened public awareness around an issue that can have a major impact on many […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd said ‘reckless threats’ by the Tories to trigger Article 16 would be disastrous for the local economy. He also called on the DUP and Tories to ‘step back from the brink’ and for the Joint Committee to be urgently convened. The Upper Bann spokesperson said: “Both the Tories and the […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said she’s extremely concerned by the situation unfolding at Craigavon Area Hospital. Ambulances are being diverted away from the hospital and patients were told not to attend except in life-threatening situations on Sunday evening. The Upper Bann MLA said: “The pressures at Craigavon Area Hospital and across the […]
To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is taking place this week, International Speaker & Author Prof Niall McKeown and Clare McGee, Innovate NI and delivery Agent for Council’s Transform your Business Programme will be speaking on ‘Why & How Digital Innovators Win’. Dr Janet Gray MBE, World Champion Water Skier will share her top tips […]
This morning, Almac announced the creation of 1,000 jobs over the next three years within Northern Ireland – and the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr has welcomed the news. “I am absolutely delighted to hear of this incredible recruitment drive by Almac that will see the pharmaceutical giant take […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council is encouraging communities to improve their local environment by planting flowers and shrubs. Local constituted community groups across the Borough are invited to apply for a grant up to a maximum of £250 to purchase bedding plants and shrubs. Council will purchase the bedding plants or shrubs on behalf […]
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