CLANRYE NEWS News items from all the local community groups.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published its second Corporate Plan, which covers the two-year period from 2021-2023. These are unprecedented and difficult times and the COVID-19 pandemic is greatly impacting upon everyone. The Council has therefore taken the decision to develop an interim two-year plan to ensure it can adapt and respond in […]
The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Cllr Laura Devlin has opened an Online Book of Condolence for the residents of Newry, Mourne and Down district to extend their sympathies to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Councillor Devlin said, “Captain Sir Tom was an inspiration to us all during lockdown, his […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a further £13m funding to Co-Ownership to provide assistance to first time buyers struggling to raise a deposit to purchase their own home. The Minister is allocating this funding in response to an increase in demand for Co-Ownership’s shared ownership product. Co-Ownership is seeing an increase in applications as […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced that customers with theory test pass certificates due to expire will be given priority access to the booking system by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) when practical driving tests are able to resume. Minister Mallon said: “Practical driving tests have been disrupted due to the Executive regulations introduced to help […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the commencement of the public consultation on the second cycle draft Flood Risk Management Plan 2021-2027. The Flood Risk Management Plan is an important step in the implementation of the Floods Directive, and is a requirement under The Water Environment (Floods Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009. The draft plan […]
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has approved adjustments to public transport services in response to new Covid-19 restrictions. From Saturday 26 December 2020, Translink Bus and Rail Services will operate a reduced timetable of essential services. Minister Mallon said: “We are approaching the festive period at the end of what has been a difficult year for everyone. […]
A £350,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A2 Warrenpoint Road dual carriageway (Newry bound) will commence on Monday 11 January 2021. The resurfacing work will extend a distance of approximately 800 metres towards Newry from a point approximately 2 kilometres from Mound Road roundabout. The scheme will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today welcomed the announcement that additional funding of over £200million has been allocated to the Peace Plus programme. In recent months, Minister Murphy has been calling on the British Government to increase their contribution to the programme and has repeatedly highlighted the importance of the fund for peace and reconciliation initiatives. “The […]
Northern Ireland (NI) pet owners should urgently prepare for changes to pet travel from Great Britain (GB) at the end of the transition period, following an announcement yesterday by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Changes to the rules will take effect from 1 January 2021, however, Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), […]
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