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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Healthcare Recognition Payment Due in August

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed indications from Health Minister Robin Swann MLA that the one off special recognition payment for healthcare workers will be issued in August. The DUP MP has been engaging the Minister over recent months to progress the payment as soon as possible. Commenting, the Upper Bann DUP representative said: […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Calls for Clarification on Energy Support Payments for NI

The Upper Bann MLA spoke after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Mr Tennyson said uncertainty remained about what would happen in Northern Ireland, due to the lack of an Executive. “With energy companies increasing their prices repeatedly, households are facing a winter […]

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Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

Northern Ireland Still Lagging Behind on Electric Vehicle Charging Provision

Northern Ireland is still lagging behind when it comes to the introduction of electric vehicle charging provision, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after it was revealed the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) was still only engaging in discussions with other Departments on the issue. Responding to an Assembly question, the DFI stated it was still […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Providing Support for Ukrainian Families

Southern Trust staff have been working in partnership to provide support and advice in weekly Welcome Centres for Ukrainian families with the objective of providing advice and support and where necessary to signpost to other services. Families escaping the Russian invasion in Ukraine are welcomed each Tuesday and Wednesday by a group of agencies in […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following a Number of Cars on Fire in Portadown

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a number of cars on fire in the Derrycarne area of Portadown, during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “At around 1.50am officers received a report of four cars on fire in the area. “On arrival, two of the cars […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Arrested in Lurgan Following Assault

A 31-year-old male has been arrested following a report of an assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “Shortly before 4am officers received a report that a serious assault had occurred in the Victoria Gardens area and an injured male was located there. “A second male, […]

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

Scandalous Energy Profiteering Must Not be Allowed to Continue! – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called on the British Government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. Mr O’Dowd said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof while ordinary […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Progress of Protocol Bill Welcome – Lockhart

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill through Third Reading in the House of Commons. The Bill will now proceed to the House of Lords. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “This is an important staging post in the process towards making this Bill effective law. This legislation can address […]

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Community Constituency Government International Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Passport Delays Continue, as MP Advises ‘apply early!’

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged anyone requiring a new passport or passport renewal to apply early to avoid disappointment. The DUP representative has been inundated with constituents requests for help in securing passports ahead of travel, with delays in processing continuing to cause problems. Carla Lockhart said: “For several months now the processing […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes Planning Consent for Grace Generation Church

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that planning approval has been granted for the transformation of the former Coach Nightclub in Banbridge, which will be led by Grace Generation Church. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The church family at Grace Generation church has such a passion for the people of Banbridge and the […]

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

Unprecedented Demand for Building Regulation Applications Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]

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Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Arson in Loughbrickland

Police are appealing for information following a report of arson in Loughbrickland on Saturday, 23rd July. Sergeant Berry said: “It was reported shortly after 7.20pm than a van was on fire in the Greenan Road area which has caused significant damage. Thankfully, no one was inside the van at the time and there are no […]