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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 £𝟕,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the latest information to support businesses impacted by the flooding emergency here  https://www.newrymournedown.org/update-for-businesses-on-accessing-7500-payments-and-rates-relief-scheme This includes: ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – Group and 1 to1 sessions will take place in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 14 November and in Downpatrick Arts Centre on Wednesday 15 November between 10am […]

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Business Government Infrastructure Stormont

Maximum Taxi Fares to Increase

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Taylor Welcomes Flood Funding

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Emergency Support “First Step on Road to Recovery” – McNulty

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Proper Funding Needed to Help Local Communities Bounce Back – Kimmins

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 […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Palestinian Flag Removed in Newry

The Revolutionary Socialist Republican Party, Saoradh, has raised concerns regarding the removal of a Palestinian flag from the front of Newry Town Hall. The flag had been in place for several weeks to show solidarity with the Palestinian people who are currently being slaughtered in a genocidal campaign by Israel. On Wednesday [8th Nov] it […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

“Businesses Are on Brink, Many May Close If Support Is Not Immediate” – Loughran

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP: Flood Support Must Be Delivered at Pace

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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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

‘Flooding Funding Falls Far Short of What Is Needed to Support Families and Businesses’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the limited funding announced by the British government today is not enough to assist with damage from last week’s extreme flooding and more must be done to help businesses and families. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Much more must be done to help businesses and families repair the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont Westminster

Newry Chamber Welcome £15m Funding for Flood-Hit Businesses as a ‘Positive Start’

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Chairperson Expresses Solidarity to Those Affected by Flooding

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 […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

‘Families and Businesses Need Flood Support Funding Now’ – Brady

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 […]