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Nicola Grant Workers Party representative once again calls on Newry Mourne & Down District Council to shelve plans to build a new Civic Centre. She said given the levels of debts and financial liabilities the council has accumulated of £91.7million it would not be financially prudent to continue with this vanity project. In recent years […]
Tomorrow Newry Mourne & Down councillors vote on the controversial £18m Newry Civic Centre plans. PBP call on them to stop it going ahead. PBP Newry & Armagh representative Marc Mac Seáin comments: “At least £10m of the unnecessary costs for this controversial White Elephant will come from area residents, who’ve already had significant rates […]
By Donal McMahon The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants” into the district. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee approved a proposal on Monday (June 16) to become a ‘City of Sanctuary’. This would see the […]
By Donal McMahon A South Down forest park has taken a significant step forward to being Northern Ireland’s first tree top walk attraction. Castlewellan Forest Park is promoted on Tourism NI’s website as having one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe with incredible panoramic views Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) […]
By Donal McMahon Restoration works for Newry Ship Canal have been approved. The 300 year old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals in Europe. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee signed off on a budget for […]
By Donal McMahon A collective unionist attempt to ‘call in’ a council’s bi-lingual sign strategy has failed to gather support amid concerns of “persistent inequality”.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved joint Irish and English gateway signs for almost 90 communities in its authority. In opposition the DUP walked out of the chamber […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Ardmore Road has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 0.65 kilometres of the Ardmore Road on the outskirts of Newry, commencing from its junction with A28 Belfast Road to a point 650 metres along Ardmore Road. The Infrastructure Minister […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]
The SDLP Opposition will this week demand a clear, coordinated response from the Executive on the appalling riots of the past week, including greater resources for the PSNI, enhanced hate crime legislation and timelines for publication of refugee integration and racial equality strategies – as well as asking the police and monitoring bodies to confirm […]
By Donal McMahon The PSNI has been alerted after a whistle-blower raised ‘concerns’ over an issue at a Northern Ireland council. Police have confirmed that they are ‘aware’ of the issue at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) which the local authority says it is taking ‘seriously’. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to welcome back the popular Carlingford Lough Ferry as it resumes its full daily service, offering a fast, scenic and convenient connection across Carlingford Lough. This vital link, running seven days a week between Greencastle, Co Down and Greenore, Co Louth and return, not only shortens travel […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has officially launched its Be Active Summer Programme 2025, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 16 June, for what promises to be a fun-filled and action-packed summer across the district. The programme, which runs throughout July and August, is designed to keep children and young people active, engaged […]
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