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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the Executive has agreed an increase of 5% to the basic allowance for local councillors with effect from 1 April 2025. The Minister also said that he will amend the legislation to permit his department in future to determine the rate of the basic allowance to be paid […]
A Sinn Féin delegation has met with senior council officials to push for action on Newry’s cleanliness. The delegation included Dáire Hughes MP, Cllr. Valerie Harte, Cllr. Geraldine Kearns, Cllr. Cathal King and Cllr. Aidan Mathers. Speaking after the meeting, Newry and Armagh MP, Dáire Hughes, said; “We’ve seen a marked decline in cleanliness across […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Newry Mourne and Down District Council’s response to the Department of Health’s public consultation on hospital reconfiguration. Councillor Feehan has criticised the Department of Health’s failure to engage with the local community regarding proposed changes to the status of Daisy Hill Hospital. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “In […]
New government data analysed by CompareNI.com has shown 10,684 noise complaints in Northern Ireland in 2023-24. This report analyses noise complaints received by all 11 councils between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.* During this period 10,684 noise complaints were received in Northern Ireland, this is a decrease in the total number of complaints received compared […]
By Donal McMahon Staff turnaround at a Northern Ireland council has resulted in “emails in the ether” causing major delays for planning applicants. The apparent unexplained loss of planning data has only just come to light according to a Downpatrick rep. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee was […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 17 – 23 March 2025. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste. The campaign helps households develop the tools they need to cut food waste at […]
Responding to complaints that Newry Mourne and Down District Council has once again refused to answer questions or release information on how much it cost to carry out the repairs on the swimming pool in Newry or who is paying for them. Nicola said this information should be a matter of public record and ratepayers […]
By Donal McMahon The DUP has called on President Donald Trump to rescue Northern Ireland’s seafood industry in the wake of Brexit. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed this week to lobby DAERA (Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Minister Andrew Muir (Alliance) to work in parallel with his UK counterparts on […]
There will be some disruption to traffic in across Newry, Mourne and Down this St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, with a number of parades and processions taking place. In Downpatrick, the Downe Old Car Club Cavalcade will begin at midday on Ardglass Road, travelling along Edward Street, John Street, Irish and Market Street for dispersal […]
Everyone is welcome to this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick on Monday 17 March. As the home of St Patrick, the annual celebration is the cornerstone of Newry, Mourne and Down’s cultural calendar. It showcases the best of our local arts, heritage, food and music. Our traditional carnival parades, with street […]
Sinn Féin has selected Crossmaglen native Martin Hearty for co-option to replace Aoife Finnegan as Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area on Newry Mourne & Down Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in South Armagh Martin said: “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne & […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to roll out a new ‘Make it Local’ campaign designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district to help foster a thriving, resilient and sustainable community and local economy. The ‘Make it Local’ campaign will […]
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