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Council Motion Sends A Clear Message Of Solidarity To Palestinian People!

Speaking after Newry Mourne & Down Council agreed to a motion to both endorse the recent findings of Amnesty International which concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza  and also  declaring  Newry, Mourne & Down District an Apartheid-Free Zone, Councillor Cathal King said that the only way to stop the slaughter in […]

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Councillor Raises Municipal Cemetery Work Damage Concerns

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that senior Council officers must ensure that any work carried out at Council Municipal Cemeteries  are done so in a sensitive and respectful manner. The Councillor who is Chairperson of the Newry City District Electoral Area,  made his comments after his colleague Councillor Valerie Harte raised concerns about […]

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Workers Party: Newry Civic Hub Plans Raise Serious Concerns!

By Nicola Grant The proposed Civic Hub project by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council raises significant concerns that cannot be ignored. As a representative of the Workers Party, I believe it is my duty to highlight these issues and advocate for the priorities of the people of Newry.   Compliance with Planning Policies   […]

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Newry: £40m Civic Centre and Theatre Approved

By Donal McMahon A “transformational” £40m double investment in Newry city centre has been approved. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) new £17m civic centre and £23m theatre and conference centre were signed off by the planning committee on Wednesday (Dec 18). The local authority faced almost 2,600 objections to the building of its […]

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Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness of Unwelcome Sexual Attention Faced by Women and Girls in Public Spaces

A new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness of the unwelcome sexual attention that women and girls experience has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Women and girls can experience various types of sexual violence in public spaces, from unwelcome sexual remarks and […]

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Chairperson Hosts Winning Pupils in Schools Environmental Poster Competition

At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]

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Newry: Update on Current Works and Facilities at Newry Leisure Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can provide the following update on current upgrade and repair works at Newry Leisure Centre. The Council is pleased to advise that repair works to Newry Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall and village changing areas are progressing as planned. To date all tiles within both pools have been replaced […]

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City Centre Park Ready To Move To Planning Stage -Mathers

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that news the Newry City Centre Park project is now ready to go to the planning stage, is welcome. The Sinn Féin elected representative explained, “The Environmental Agency (NIEA) has completed  out its  investigations and surveys so the project is ready to go to the planning stage early […]

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Gender Based Violence Concerns Highlighted At Council – Quinn

The growing concern in relation to gender based violence was highlighted at a recent meeting of Newry Mourne and Down Council. The Council acknowledging what Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn described as the ‘epidemic of gender based violence against women’ agreed to support Councillor Quinn’s motion which will see the Council writing […]

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Petition Created Following Concerns Over Newry Leisure Facilities

Workers Party Newry and Armagh rep Nicola Grant has created a petition to raise awareness of the disruption of facilities at Newry Leisure Centre. The petition follows discontent on social media about the lack of facilities at Newry Leisure Centre and a protest arranged regarding gym facilities not being repaired. Speaking to Clanrye News and […]

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Newry: Health Hub Delayed Until 2029

By Donal McMahon A “disappointing” new two year delay to developing the £88m Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC) has been criticised as “bad business”. The updated 2029 timeframe has been revealed this week by the Southern Trust during a special meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC). The ‘health hub’ project […]

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Newry: Low Fines For City With Worst Street In Ireland For Dog Poo

By Donal McMahon A Co Down rep has criticised low levels of fines for littering and dog mess amid a two and a half year investigation into “the worst street in Ireland” for pet fouling. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee was presented with an update this week on its enforcement improvement […]