Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 2 years agoControversial new designs for Newry swimming pool signed off by Council
A controversial improvement plan for Newry swimming pool has been approved this week with the council now seeking a contractor for...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoHeated debate over Ulster Scots councillors’ ‘no show’ at this year’s ‘Leid Week’ event
A council has committed to an annual ‘Leid Week’ event despite concerns raised of non-attendance by Ulster Scots councillors. Newry, Mourne...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoAmended plans for Newry theatre agreed – at much greater cost and further delays!
An amended design for Newry’s new multi-million pound theatre has been approved this week but with further delays and increased costs...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry Council agree free parking to help flood-hit businesses – but decision week too late
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood-hit businesses. But...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry Leisure Centre users ‘unhappy with facilities’
Newry Leisure Centre (NLC) members are being left “incredibly frustrated” at being unable to gain access to its facilities, councillors have...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoOver 20 council properties in use have asbestos but it’s refusing to tell public which ones
Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product,...
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Banbridge
/ 2 years agoAnger as DfI now saying ‘no money’ for safety measures on A1 ‘death trap’ road
A Stormont department’s refusal to prioritise safety measures on the “death trap” A1 carriageway has been criticised as “utterly depressing”. Newry,...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoAlmost 100 Newry council confidential items despite open trial system
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has kept almost 100 debates behind closed doors since it launched a new “successful” trial...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncil backs ban on disposable vapes as use by children increases
A Northern Ireland council has given its support to banning disposable vapes as elected reps say they are being “targeted to...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoLong-running dispute by Newry Council workers ends after agreement reached
A long running employment dispute at Newry Mourne and Down District Council has reached agreement today (Friday). The council has been...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoLong-running employment dispute nearing an end at Newry Council
A long running employment dispute at a Northern Ireland council could be on the verge of a “broad agreement” after eight...
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South Armagh
/ 2 years agoCross border action against criminals targeting pensioners in south Armagh
A south Armagh councillor has praised a new cross border community policing strategy following reports of criminal gangs from the Republic...
