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Housing Executive Community Conference a Huge Success

Last week the Housing Executive held their annual community conference in Belfast’s Girdwood Community Hub. This was the first time in three years that the conference was able to take place in person. Welcoming people from neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland, local community groups had the opportunity to connect with people face to face. The conference […]

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Boylan Slams Fare Surge For Morning Bus Commuters 

Sinn Féin MLA and infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan has slammed the increase of fares for morning commuters that is set to be introduced on Monday. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “With the early bird scheme set to be axed on Monday, workers in 15 towns and cities are set to face a 30-75% increase in the […]

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We Will Study The Detail Of New Protocol Deal – Beattie

UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said:  “We will study what has been released in detail with the attention and careful consideration that it deserves.  We will be reflecting on whether the proposals take into consideration the concerns that we have raised and whether it truly provides long-lasting solutions. “Let me be clear.  We are not here to […]

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TUV Calls For Unionist Parties to Reaffirm Joint Unionist Declaration When Approaching Windsor Framework

TUV Leader Jim Allister MLA has called on the unionist parties to reaffirm the joint unionist declaration when approaching the Windsor Framework and its affect on the NI Protocol. Mr Allister said: “Among all the spin a critical consideration is how far, if at all, the existing Protocol has been superseded. A ‘framework’ will not […]

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Brownlow Footpaths Need to be Maintained-Mallon

Sinn Féín representative Jude Mallon has called on DFI roads to properly maintain and clean the footpaths and black path network in Brownlow, Craigavon. Mr Mallon said : ‘The footpaths and black path network in Craigavon are as important as the road network and should be maintained to a high standard. ‘If we want to encourage children to walk to school and get more of us […]

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On-Street Parking Charges in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn to Increase

Given the ongoing pressure on public funding, and the need to support the carbon reductions in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, on-street parking tariffs in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn will increase from 1 April 2023.  The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry were last increased […]

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Housing Executive Rent to Increase by 7%

In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 4 April 2023, Housing Executive rents will increase by 7%. Rent pays for the housing services provided by the Housing Executive. This below-inflation increase will provide funding for essential maintenance, improvements and investment while also […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

‘Lets Maximise Darkley Forest Potential!’ – McKernan

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for further investment in Darkley Forest ‘to maximise its potential.’ Mrs McKernan said, “Like many locals I love visiting Darkley Forest for a good walk and enjoy its natural beauty.  It’s development has really had a positive impact on so many in terms of health and well-being. Anytime […]

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McKernan Slams State of Darkley Roads

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has slammed the poor state of the roads leading to Darkley saying they are ‘an utter disgrace’. McKernan said, “The two roads leading into Darkley are an absolute disgrace and I call on DfI Road Service to come out and see the road for themselves and explain if they think this […]

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Senator Chambers Calls on Minister Ryan to Publish the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review

Senator Lisa Chambers has called for the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review to be published as soon as ready for publication, regardless of the continuing impasse in Northern Ireland.   This comes after the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said he will not public the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review as a result of the lack of an executive in […]

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Council Asked to Explore Blue Green Fund for Crieve Road Footpath – Harte

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has requested that the council engage with DFI to explore ways to progress the delivery of a footpath on the Crieve Road in Newry. The Newry City Councillor said: “The Sinn Féin team has been lobbying the Dept for Infrastructure for a number of years now to try and address […]

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Clady Footpaths Must Be Restored Properly After Broadband Works

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has called on the Department of Infrastructure to restore footpaths in Mourneview following local disappointment at how they have been left following broadband works in the area. McKernan said: “After visiting Mourneview, I completely understand how disappointed and angry residents feel after works to improve broadband in the area has left […]