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By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter A recommendation to approve the issue of service-level agreements (SLAs) to three local arts organisations, for the purpose of delivering community arts engagement, was approved at a recent ABC Economic Development & Regeneration Committee meeting. In the coming months, the Tourism, Arts & Culture (TAC) Department of Armagh City, […]
By François Vincent A planning application for the conversion of a former schoolhouse into a dwelling in Middletown has been turned down, in part because the 1830s building was once a ‘Fever Hospital’ where many would have died, making it a site of major archaeological value. The application was for the conversion of the derelict […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that a solution must be found to the parking issues on the Dalton road in Armagh. The Armagh City Councillor said: “The Dalton road is one of the busiest roads in Armagh, but at school pick up times in particular it becomes extremely congested. “This congestion is […]
Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has praised the Foley PTA for their successful Christmas grotto. The Cusher councillor said: “A massive congratulations to all those involved in the Foley parents association in organising the excellent Christmas grotto last week. “They put in a tremendous effort and delivered an event that was hugely successful and enjoyed […]
Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are once again running the Warm Hub Scheme to help keep residents connected, warm and safe during the winter months. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout December, January and February, the Warm Hub Scheme will run in Portadown Town Hall and the […]
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon tonight voted to approve a proposal from Cusher TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe to erect a statue in memory of our late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The vote was approved by a healthy majority with 25 councillors supporting the proposal and just 15 opposing it. Councillor Ratcliffe who is the […]
Halloween is a time for frightful fun and spooky celebrations, for dressing up and trick or treating, for bobbing for apples and being ‘wowed’ by fireworks – a super exciting time of year for the young and the young at heart! However, as well as all of the enjoyment, activities and entertainment, it is also […]
Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the ABC Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women are to […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has hailed the local turnout for the inaugural ‘Chieftain’s Walk’ in support of the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation. The Armagh City Councillor said: “We were joined by a large number of people in Armagh city this weekend for our first Chieftain’s walk, an event we now hope to hold annually […]
Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I am dismayed by the loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill, an announcement which means that people will have to travel over 20 miles to Craigavon Area Hospital. Many people within the constituency of Newry and Armagh will now have to travel considerable distance for […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that the people of Armagh deserve proper leisure facilities. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a meeting with council officials at the Orchard Leisure Centre: “Myself and Cllr. Sarah Duffy met with senior council staff at the leisure centre today to make it clear that the current […]
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