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Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for action to tackle anti-social behavior taking place in the carpark at the Tesco site in Craigavon. The carpark in question is open to vehicle users 24 hours a day which has led to noise complaints of revving engines, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Mr Tennyson said, “Action […]
Local DUP MP Carla Lockhart has commended her colleague, the Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, for bringing forward an increase of 40% to student maintenance loans from the 2023/24 academic year. Welcoming the move, the Upper Bann representative said: “Student days are meant to be the best days of your life, but if you are […]
The brand new, state-of-the-art, and truly unique play park at Oxford Island was officially opened last week with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon’s Lord Mayor. Opened to the public earlier in the year and enjoyed by families far and wide, the new Oxford Island play park was officially opened by Lord […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said comments by the President of the British Veterinary Association regarding access to animal medicines reinforces the need for the Government to act to address the problems caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking to MPs in Westminster, the DUP DEFRA Spokesperson said: “The reality is that in Northern […]
Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and community groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on […]
Former UUP Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, has written to the Secretary of State calling on him to award the agreed pay increase to nurses when he provides clarity on the 22/23 Budget. The text of the letter is as follows: Dear Secretary of State, As you will be aware until the end of last […]
Any commitments made to tackle the climate emergency in Northern Ireland are hollow without an Executive to deliver, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. The party’s Climate and Energy Spokesperson was speaking as COP27 gets underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. “Last year, a number of local Ministers attended COP26 in Glasgow talking up their […]
Three businesses within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently scooped top awards at the highly prestigious Retail Industry Awards – with a fourth business also picking up a highly commended honour! The Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector and winners were selected […]
Charlene Stoops has been confirmed as the new Deputy Chief Executive at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Charlene, who hails from Armagh, brings over 20 years public sector experience to the role, with particular expertise in leading strategic planning, performance management and service transformation. During her career, Charlene previously held the role of […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery. Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]
The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]
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