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Council Chairperson Donates to Local Foodbanks at Christmas

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, has provided a monetary donation to seven local foodbanks within the community to support residents who are most in need this Christmas. Foodbanks across our district provide lifelines for those facing financial struggles, offering not just sustenance but also practical support for those in need. […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Pledge to Share the Road to Zero

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is joining a growing list of organisations who are committing to road safety by pledging to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ and they are encouraging others to do the same. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, said: “Too many people are sadly killed or seriously […]

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Newry Council: Almost 100 Council Confidential Items Despite Open Trial System

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has kept almost 100 debates behind closed doors since it launched a new “successful” trial scheme to take agenda items out of confidential sessions. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officers advised elected reps (21 Aug 2023) of a system to bring more discussions into the public eye, […]

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Newry Leisure Centre Members Frustrated at Failing Facilities

By Donal McMahon Newry Leisure Centre members are being left “incredibly frustrated” thanks to being unable to gain access to its facilities, councillors have been told. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was due to commence essential maintenance works at its city swimming pool last year, but the plans were shelved following an angry reaction by […]

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Newry Council to Support Child Counselling

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council may be set to generate financial support for young people suffering from “emotional difficulties”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to contact schools in its district to detail the “challenges” they face gaining therapy resources for children. However, a move by a qualified academic counsellor in […]

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Haughey Praises Foley PTA Christmas Grotto

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 […]

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£16.2 Million Confirmed for Newry City Park

Funding of £16.2 million has been unlocked for Newry City Park, helping realise one of the City’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Outline Business Case (OBC) for the park has now been approved by the Department for Communities and a Contract for Funding issued — opening access to £16.2 million […]

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Further Bank Closures Will Bring Great Concern to Local Communities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the latest round of bank closures across the north will bring great concern to local residents. The Newry City councillor said: News that Ulster Bank will be closing 10 of its branches, resulting in the loss of 21 jobs and that Barclays will be closing their branch […]

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Launch of Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Will Stimulate Digital Innovation

Small and micro businesses and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from funding to help accelerate their digital transformation ambitions. The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) was officially launched today, Wednesday 29 November, at a special event in Riddel Hall at Queen’s University. The event highlighted how the scheme is set to […]

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NMD Council Call For Emergency Volunteers In Wake of Flood

By Donal McMahon A Co Down drive for emergency volunteers is to be launched in the wake of an unprecedented flooding “disaster”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed a proposal this week to bolster a “weakened” community resilience team and replicate it across all seven of its district electoral areas (DEAs). Elected reps were […]

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Warm Hub Scheme to Run Throughout Winter Months

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 […]

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Cross Border Policing Strategy to Combat Pensioner Burglaries

By Donal McMahon A South Armagh Councillor has praised a new cross border community policing strategy following reports of criminal gangs from the Republic targeting pensioners in his constituency. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has this week approved a report of a €30k investment from the Republic’s Department of Justice to support an […]