All posts tagged "NMD Council"
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8 hours ago
US firm’s green light for Newry plant which presents ‘clear and immediate danger to human health’
Plans for a US firm to set up a plant recycling catalytic converters has been given the green light despite claims...
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1 week ago
Litter fines performance ‘poor’ as neighbours issue four times as many in month as Newry Council does in a year
A Co Down councillor has slated his Council’s “poor performance” on litter fines, saying the neighbouring local authority issues four times...
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1 week ago
Concerns over cost to ratepayers of WWI Gallipoli commemoration
Concerns have been raised that a council trip to a WWI event could see councillors criticised in the same way the...
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1 week ago
Daughter’s bedtime story prompted councillor to seek mental health help
A councillor has opened up about how his daughter’s bedtime story gave him the courage to get help for his mental...
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3 weeks ago
Newry’s controversial £17m civic centre plans survive ‘call-in’ process
Newry’s controversial £17m civic centre plans have survived a ‘call in’ process in chambers this week in a split decision by...
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3 weeks ago
Public services watchdog drops probe into conduct allegations against Alliance councillor
A public services watchdog has dropped its probe into conduct allegations against an Alliance councillor. Two Newry, Mourne and Down District...
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1 month ago
Medieval church which could hold undiscovered artefacts halts farmland development
A medieval church in Co Down which could hold undiscovered artefacts has caused the refusal of a farmland development. Newry, Mourne...
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2 months ago
Concerns over Council’s ‘City of Sanctuary’ status could encourage ‘illegal immigrants’ into district
The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants”...
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2 months ago
Watchdog drops conduct investigation against council chairperson
A public services watchdog has dropped an investigation into an alleged breach of conduct by a council chairperson. Mournes Alliance rep,...
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2 months ago
Camlough Lake £2.8m water attraction signed off
A south Armagh lake is set for “full delivery” of a major water activity development supported by £2.8m of UK Levelling...
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2 months ago
Police alerted after whistle-blower raises ‘concerns’ at NMD Council
The PSNI has been alerted after a whistle-blower raised ‘concerns’ over an issue at a Northern Ireland council. Police have confirmed...
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3 months ago
Council’s decision to proceed with bilingual street sign policy ‘retrograde step’ in community relations
A decision taken by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to proceed with a bilingual policy in relation to the installation...