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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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has asked residents in the Barcroft area of Newry City to be vigilant about possible burglaries in the area. Councillor Mathers said; “Last night a home in Barcroft Park was burgled. I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately. These […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has raked in over £420k in the first six months from its new forest park charges. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging new car park tariffs in April for Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion with a six month review in October. The local authority approved the […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has expressed outrage at the recent incident of illegal dumping in Kilmorey and Heather Park’s. “I have recently been contacted by residents of the greater Church Street area regarding the ongoing spate of dumping and fly tipping across our green spaces. Our parks should be places of enjoyment and relaxation for everyone, […]
The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the news that Belleek Playpark will be extensively upgraded is to be welcomed. The Councillor said, “Belleek had been left with a significantly reduced PlayPark for over two years. As local Councillor I have worked with the Belleek community to ensure that the PlayPark […]
By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]
Newry Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready to light up the district this festive season! Dates are set and Christmas lights will be turned on across its towns and city at Switch On events happening between Thursday 21 November and Saturday 7 December. These evenings will provide everyone with plenty of opportunities to enjoy […]
By Kevin McAteer Newry Council are in the process of developing plans for upgrading the existing grass sports pitch at Jennings Park, Newry. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹: Proposed upgrade of existing grass pitches to new 3G synthetic pitch to accommodate x2 soccer pitches and x1 full size GAA pitch, new floodlighting, ballstop fencing, new pitch drainage system and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor David Lee-Surginor was delighted to attend the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2024 on behalf of the Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne. The Council extends its congratulations to all the nominees for their contributions to the local communities. Cuan Mhuire and the Rural Health Partnership were nominated […]
Speaking in response to the impact of the British budget on farmers, Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis said: “Family farms are the backbone of our agriculture sector and rural economies in the north of Ireland. The British Chancellor’s budget has created anxiety and uncertainty for the farming community in the North. The announcement on changes to the inheritance […]
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