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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Alliance Call for Annesborough Road Improvements

Alliance representatives Eóin Tennyson MLA and Councillor Peter Lavery have called for steps to be taken to improve road safety and cleanliness in the Annesborough Road area of Lurgan. Mr Tennyson said, “Action needs to be urgently taken to improve road safety in the Annesborough Road area of Lurgan.  Residents have been in contact with […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Calls for Action on Abandoned Banbridge Property

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for action to be taken on an abandoned property in Banbridge. The Grove Meadows property has been abandoned since 2010 and residents are concerned it has become a health hazard. Mr Tennyson said, “Action is required to locate the owner of this abandoned property in Grove Meadows and force […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

Infant Mental Health Service Celebrates 10 Years

The Southern Trust Infant Mental Health Team, i-CAMHS is marking ten years of service. i-CAMHS was originally set up as part of the Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as the first in Northern Ireland to directly provide intensive specialist support to children under three years old and their parents or primary care givers. […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

World Milk Day a Reminder of Benefits of Dairy

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 […]

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Agriculture Banbridge Business Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

Welcome for Fane Valley Renovations

Local MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her delight at the commencement of renovations to Fane Valley Stores in Banbridge. Commenting the DUP MP said: “It is fantastic that renovation works have started on what is a much used Fane Valley Store. I know for many it is the go to place for supplies.  This investment […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

FBIS a Welcome Opportunity to Support on Farm Investment

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 […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Vehicle Theft in Lurgan

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 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Nine Parks and Open Spaces in ABC Borough Secure Coveted Green Flag Awards

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 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Education Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

John O’Dowd Commends Queen’s University for Supporting Staff and Students

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. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Unacceptable Lack of Support for Households Relying on Oil – John O’Dowd

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 […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Action Need on Derelict Westacres Flats, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said action needs to be taken to redevelop the derelict complex of flats in the Westacres housing development in Craigavon. The complex has been uninhabited for many years and has become an eyesore for residents. Mr Tennyson said, “Concerned residents have been in touch with me expressing their frustration about […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Disappointed on Lack of Action for Craigavon Footpath Connection

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has expressed his disappointment that the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed it has no plans to install a footway connection between Balteagh Avenue and Lakelands in Craigavon in the near future. Confirmation was obtained via a written question submitted to the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. Mr Tennyson said, “I’m deeply disappointed […]