Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter

Craigavon

/ 3 days ago

Council urged to push for public inquiry into ‘systemic’ cervical screening misreads

Calls have been made for ABC Council to push for a public inquiry into “systemic” cervical screening misreads which have proved...

Dungannon

/ 4 days ago

Renewed calls for speedy resolution to staffing crisis at respite facility

Urgent calls are being made to address the staffing crisis at a much-needed respite facility in Dungannon. Sinn Féin Councillor Nuala...

Banbridge

/ 5 days ago

Council urged to take decisive action over poor state of Gilford War Memorial

Calls have been made for ABC Council to take decisive action to remove stains from Gilford War Memorial, as the marble...

Dungannon

/ 6 days ago

Caledon residents call for unused – but loved – red phone box to be saved

The residents of a small community on the Dyan Road, outside Caledon, have until August 14 to find some new use...

Portadown

/ 2 weeks ago

Department seeking views on baby loss certificates to grieving parents

Councillor Julie Flaherty has welcomed the ABC Council’s draft response to a Department for Communities (DfC) public consultation document seeking views...

Dungannon

/ 2 weeks ago

Moygashel bonfire: Answers demanded as government agencies failed to prevent ‘hate crime’

Controversy over a Loyalist bonfire featuring a small boat and mannequins representing refugees, shows no sign of abating, with Councillor Christine...

Craigavon

/ 2 weeks ago

Invest NI outlines major £10m investment plans for Mandeville Industrial Estate in Craigavon

Invest Northern Ireland has signalled its intent to make the £10 million Mandeville Industrial Estate in Craigavon a development priority. Invest...

Dungannon

/ 3 weeks ago

Applicant given one month to comply with council requests for Dungannon farm diversification plans

An applicant and his agent, who have been repeatedly asked to provide additional information in relation to farm diversification plans, have...

Lurgan

/ 4 weeks ago

Green light for 46 new homes in Derrymacash despite neighbours’ objections

A planning application for the construction of 46 dwellings in Derrymacash, Lurgan, has been approved, despite some objections from nearby residents....