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The officers of the Ulster Unionist Party have today set out the process to select a new Party leader. Members may seek election as leader based on the party standing orders. The closing date for those seeking to stand for election will be 4:30pm on Friday 30th August. An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held on […]
By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]
A recommended pay uplift from the Pay Review Body of 5.5% has been endorsed by the new UK government for NHS England. No clarification has emerged yet on a funding stream for devolved governments to support our pay rounds. In the meantime, UNISON members in England are being consulted on this PRB recommendation. No indication […]
The iconic ‘Brown Bull of Cooley’ has returned to his home overlooking the M1 in County Louth following extensive repairs, Louth County Council have confirmed. The Bull was removed from the roadside site through farmland adjacent to the M1, using heavy lifting equipment, in Autumn 2023 to undergo essential repairs. It was transported to a […]
A final meeting between Support side Trade unions and the Education Authority has taken place on issues of concern for staff on pay protection arrangements post implementation of the pay and grading review. There will now be FAQs which set out the detail of how these staff can, on a voluntary basis be assimilated on […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray has commended the work done by the local National Trust, and reaffirmed his commitment to preserving and regenerating South Down’s natural environment. He spoke following a meeting with Victoria Magreehan and Patrick Lynch at Thomas’ Quarry, Slieve Donard. Mr McMurray has said: “It was great to have the opportunity […]
By Paula Bradshaw MLA Is Northern Ireland lagging behind the rest of the UK and the EU when it comes to protecting vulnerable groups? That’s the question I and the Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office are asking the public. We’re keen to gather the views of as many people as possible as part of […]
Land & Property Services assisted by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency today released the House Price Index report for Quarter 2, 2024. The Index measures change in the price of residential property sold in Northern Ireland (NI). The Index uses Stamp Duty information on residential property sales recorded by HMRC. The NI House […]
SDLP Opposition Housing Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. He was speaking after reports the social housing waiting list has soared to over 47,000 people. Mr McCrossan said the problem would only get worse in the years ahead. West Tyrone MLA Mr McCrossan said: “It has […]
In 2023 the Police Service of Northern Ireland was in crisis because its rank and file, along with senior officers, had lost confidence in their Chief Constable. That was addressed with a replacement Chief Constable in the form of Jon Boucher, a straight-talking and, dare I say it, charismatic policeman. There was also considerable concern […]
Newry Leisure Centre will host a pre-application public consultation event for the Newry City Park project on Thursday 29 August between 3pm and 9pm. Hosted by Tetra Tech Consulting (NI), the event will provide an opportunity to talk to the designers and ask questions about the project. A comment box facility will also be provided. […]
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