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Newry Chamber has described today’s announcement of £15m in funding for flood-hit businesses by Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP as “a positive start.” The announcement came at the end of a meeting in Newry organised by Newry Chamber between Mr. Heaton-Harris, business leaders, representatives of the businesses affected, the Council CEO and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson said, “A week after the flooding emergency hit parts of our district the scenes faced by many of our businesses and residents are no less shocking. “I know that so many of you join me as Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in expressing our solidarity […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “Yesterday we met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him the British […]
Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]
The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]
Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]
A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]
A DUP councillor has said the social media account of a bar she owns was ‘hacked’ after the account itself made a comment celebrating the damage done to homes and businesses during devastating floods in Newry. The comment posted by an account with the name ‘Blackwater Bar’ under the video said: “Good enough for Newry […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has defended its response to the recent disastrous floods in Newry City. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a Council spokesperson said: “Working as part of a multi-agency response, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff have been at the scene of the flooding providing assistance throughout the emergency […]
If your home is flooded internally due to the heavy rainfall, you can contact Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Environmental Health Department and ask about their emergency payments scheme. A householder could receive a one off payment of £1,000 following an inspection by an Environmental Health Officer. The £1,000 is an offer of practical […]
Despite the scale of the challenges facing our city and the wider area, the majority of Newry City is open for business today as usual. We would encourage you to support our local businesses, who need it now more than ever so please shop local. The Chamber has been focusing on securing support from central […]
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