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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Donal McMahon Potential solutions to lifeguard failures in Newry, Mourne and Down leisure centres have been kept away from the public eye. The local authority this week, provided a detailed report to councillors on the difficulties of attracting new lifeguards due to the “combined effect of the cost of living crisis and the draw […]
Louth County Council are delighted to be in the running for two awards at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards (2023), taking place later this week. In its 20th year, the awards feature a total of 94 Local Authority projects shortlisted over 15 categories. The awards, taking place on Thursday 23rd November at the Crowne […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has encouraged people across Newry and Armagh to attend local rallies ahead of the International day of solidarity with Palestine, next Wednesday, the 29th November. The Newry City councillor said: “Next Wednesday, 29th November, there will be rallies across Ireland to mark the international day of solidarity with Palestine. “At […]
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