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The tax gap for the 2019/20 tax year has remained low at 5.3%, statistics published today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed. The annual Measuring Tax Gaps publication estimates the difference between the total amount of tax expected to be paid and the total amount of tax actually paid during the financial year. […]

The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has expressed surprise and regret at the explanation given by Irish President Michael D Higgins for his decision to decline the invitation to the forthcoming church service in Armagh that will be attended by Her Majesty the Queen. Mike Nesbitt said: “Up to this […]

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has raised concerns over how new planning guidance could further restrict housing building in the countryside and has urged the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to revisit the guidance and engage with councils over their significant concerns. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “More must be done to address the shortage […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Peace IV Animation Fund is supporting a cross-community project allowing local people the opportunity to develop their creative skills in a series of art and craft workshops linked to our rural heritage and the landscape of the Mournes.   The Moneydarragh Makers Project was hosted in Moneydarragh Hub during […]

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy welcomed the opening of ‘Brian’s Wood’ at An Tobar wellness centre in Silverbridge.  Speaking after the event minister Murphy stated: “I am delighted to see this asset become open and available to the people of South Armagh. The benefits of this site go much further than […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to ‘Step It Up’ this Recycle Week in the biggest and best Recycle Week ever. Recycle Now and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against climate change and take action to protect our environment through even better […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has described the work primary school pupils are doing to improve our environment as inspirational. He made the comments during a joint visit with the Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to an Eco-School. Eco-Schools is the world’s largest environmental education programme, which is delivered here by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB), with […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Assessment of Performance 2020-21 was considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 16 September 2021. The Chairperson of the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee, Councillor Oonagh Hanlon said, “I am pleased to present this year’s Assessment of Performance.  2020-21 has been a year like […]

Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has provided financial assistance to a charity helping local people impacted by road traffic collisions. The Road Ahead Support Group project aims to ensure support is available to vulnerable people and families across Newry, Mourne and Down affected by road traffic collisions. In particular, the […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched a targeted consultation on a taxi fares review as part of her ongoing plans to assist the taxi industry as they rebuild following the Covid restrictions. The Department has today written to all stakeholders, including the Consumer Council, to seek their views on proposals to increase the maximum taxi […]

Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt has described as ‘uncharacteristic’ the decision by the Irish President Michael D Higgins not to attend a service to mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary. Mike Nesbitt MLA said: “The news that President Michael D Higgins has declined an invitation to attend a service at Armagh Cathedral alongside Her Majesty The Queen to mark the Centenary of […]

Irish President Michael D Higgins has come under fire for declining an invitation to attend a church service marking Northern Ireland’s centenary. The event which is to be attended by the Queen has been criticised by the President for being “politicised.” He said his issue was the title of the service, which started out as […]