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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

More Help Needed to Tackle Rising Fuel Costs – Savage

Newry SDLP Councillor has called for more assistance from the government as rising fuel costs put a further squeeze on already struggling local families. He said: “Fuel prices have crept up steadily over the summer months and with back to school just around the corner this is adding an additional burden to families who are […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Health Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

McNulty Demands Action From Council on Albert Basin Park Funding!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the “complete lack of urgency” from Council in applying for funding from the PeacePlus Programme to support the development of the Albert Basin Park. Mr. McNulty was speaking after meeting with local campaigners who have made very serious claims that the public are being […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Health Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Targeting £7.5m of New EU Cross-Border Programme

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A Northern Ireland council targeting £7.5m of a new EU cross-border programme could face a controversial last minute amendment to seek funding for a city park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has approved an application to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) this week during its enterprise, […]

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Newry Group Claims Sinn Fein and Council Management Misleading Public About The Park

A Newry based community group has slammed Newry,Mourne and Down District Councillors and Sinn Fein for a lack of support around funding for a city centre park in Newry City. Newry 2020 statement on the events of last week: “Last Monday, Alliance attempted to get the council to apply for Peace Plus Funding to complete […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Upper Bann

New Bereavement Suite Opens In Craigavon Area Hospital

To help bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, Craigavon Area Hospital’s maternity unit has opened a new bereavement suite. The ‘Butterfly Suite’ provides a homely space where families can create precious memories with their baby or grieve their loss, in a safe and comfortable environment. The hospital had a designated room for parents […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

NMD Council Set to Develop Homeless Strategy

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council could be set to generate a new homelessnesses strategy following a councillor’s claim of a record spike of over 160% in social housing waiting lists. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been tasked to consider its role in dealing with “unprecedented levels” of households in the district in temporary […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

NMD Council to Engage With Shared Island Unit Following Depts Refusal to Move on £50m Open Bridge

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to engage with the Shared Island Unit following a Stormont department’s refusal to move on a £50m open bridge plan. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to lobby the Republic of Ireland government body to fill a financing gap, following a refusal (in a […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

All Options For a Lifting Bridge Must Be Exhausted – SDLP

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has called for an urgent meeting between Council and the Shared Island Unit to exhaust all opportunities to secure gap funding for a lifting bridge on the new Southern Relief Road. He made the call at the August Monthly Council Meeting in response to a letter from the Permanent […]

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Positive News on Funding for Newry City Park – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers Has welcomed the positive update on funding for the Newry City park.  The Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we received a positive update from senior council officials on funding for the Newry City Park project. “After working with the Department for Communities, they are now awaiting final confirmation, which we […]

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£16m of Albert Basin Park Funding To Be Released

By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont Westminster

Daisy Hill Future Group Meet with Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May

The Daisy Hill Future Group met with Peter May, the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and his senior advisors on Wednesday 26th July to discuss the Southern Trust’s plans to stabilise the medical workforce and ensure continuity of services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Future Group’s representatives sought this meeting with the leadership […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Hospital Expert Panel Established

By Kevin McAteer A new group is being established to work with the Southern Health Trust to implement the ongoing stabilisation plans for acute inpatient medical services at Daisy Hill Hospital, and to support the development of a longer term plan for the future of the Newry Hospital. The stabilisation plans, which were agreed at […]