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Land & Property Services (LPS) has published further information on the rate relief available to business premises impacted by the recent flooding. The rate relief measures will include 100% relief for non-domestic rates on flooded properties as well as support to help businesses temporarily relocate. Further information can be found on the nibusinessinfo website at https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/emergencyraterelief. […]
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a decision to increase maximum taxi fares. Maximum fares will increase by 9.5% during the day and 19.5% at all other times (see notes to editors). Drivers may charge less than the maximum if they wish. This increase is being put in place in the context of challenges about the […]
Ulster Unionist Party Representative Councillor David Taylor has commented on the announcement from the Secretary of State that £15m funding will be made available to help those impacted by recent flooding incidents. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement of financial support by the Secretary of State is a welcome development, however it is very clear that additional support […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McNulty said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted. Justin […]
The SDLP has selected Killian Feehan as its new councillor for the Newry area. Mr Feehan was confirmed by SDLP members in the area this week. He fills the vacancy left by outgoing councillor Michael Savage on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said: “Killian has […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the British government to provide adequate financial assistance to those who have been devastated by the flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA met with a number of local businesses in Newry City Centre that were flooded last week. “This week […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed the passing of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the bombing and blockade of Gaza. The Newry City councillor said: “I welcome support for a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the devastating loss of life in Gaza and access to urgent humanitarian aid. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the first steps in distributing the funding package aimed at flood affected businesses and aiding with clean-up costs. In a visit to Newry yesterday Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said up to £15m of support will be made availablein Northern Ireland. The first step for the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has urged anyone with information on a number of burglaries in Newry to bring it forward to the police. The Newry City councillor spoke after masked men forced their way into two homes on the Ballyholand road and in Mount Pleasant. Valerie Harte Said: “It’s believed that two masked men […]
The Department of Health (DoH) has published quarterly Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland. This publication presents quarter end figures regionally and by Health and Social Care Trust in respect of total numbers waiting, and those waiting over nine weeks, for a CAMHS assessment. Key facts and figures:
The Aontú representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has said that in the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Newry, and indeed Downpatrick, Portadown and other places, unless compensation and financial assistance is swift many businesses will not survive. Ms Loughran said: “I want to express my deep concern for homeowners and the owners of […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McGrath said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted. Colin McGrath […]
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