Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]
By Donal McMahon Development of a new £7m south Down community hub has taken a significant step forward this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities (AHC) committee has opened a call for expressions of interest in evaluating the site. The Warrenpoint Health and Well-being Hub site at Clonallon Park is due […]
Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]
A Newry business who has been closed for more than five months due to flood damage has been asked to repay the £7,500 flooding grant given to her by Newry, Mourne and Down District council. Loretta Gallagher’s textile business operates on the first floor of a building at Sugar House Quay. She told UTV that […]
A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]
Newry Arts Festival, now in its third year, specialises in bringing an array of renowned acts, original work and innovating talks to the city of Newry. This year’s festival will run over Easter week between 1-7 April, offering a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity through a programme of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama in […]
On Sunday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day in Newry and Downpatrick promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This a significant time for Newry, Mourne […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting applications to a Flooding Hardship Scheme, which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE). The purpose of the Flooding Hardship Scheme is to provide support to businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding in October/November 2023 […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has said that the number of potholes on rural roads is a matter of real concern. The Newry City Councillor said: “A number of people in rural areas such as Meigh, Killean, Killeavy and others have raised their concerns about the number and size of potholes on local roads. “Of […]
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson has urged the council to seize the exciting opportunities that exist for communities across the ABC council area. The group leader of the Sinn Féin council team spoke after the party held their local strategy planning day. Councillor Nelson said: “There are huge, transformative opportunities available for ABC, and it […]
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