Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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News
/ 3 weeks agoSEN placements: ‘There are a lot of children in the wrong place’
A Co Armagh councillor has criticised the Education Minster’s for saying that no children with special educational needs (SEN) are currently...
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Richhill
/ 3 weeks agoRichhill Women’s Institute told to remove recently installed PVC windows for timber
There was sympathy for Richhill Women’s Institute (WI) at a recent ABC Planning committee meeting, as the PVC windows they fitted...
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Portadown
/ 3 weeks ago‘One repeat offender’ may be responsible for ‘spreading faeces’ in Kernan Cemetery toilet vandalism
In light of repeated vandalism incidents at Kernan Cemetery, in Portadown, where toilets are being left in an appalling condition, maintenance...
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Banbridge
/ 4 weeks agoCouncil asked to consider listing of Victorian ‘stink’ pipe
ABC Planning & Regulatory Services committee members have been asked to consider the listing of a historic ‘stench pipe’ at Mossvale...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoArmagh firm given green light to extend manufacturing premises
Armagh company, AW Control Systems Ltd – also known as AW Controls – have been granted permission for an extension to...
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Portadown
/ 1 month agoConcerns HMO approval in Portadown might turn area into Belfast-style ‘Holylands’
A planning application for a new house of multiple occupancy (HMO) on the Tandragee Road, Portadown, has been approved – a...
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News
/ 1 month ago3G pitch and floodlighting boost for Craigavon primary school
Tullygally Primary School will soon boast a new 3G pitch with associated sports facilities, having been granted planning permission for the...
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Armagh
/ 1 month agoPlans granted for major upgrade to facilities at Armagh city supermarket
Permission has been granted for a major upgrade scheme that will see facilities enhanced at a filling station site at 2,...
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Markethill
/ 1 month agoFamily home in Markethill granted HMO permission despite neighbours’ objections
Planning approval has been granted for the change of use of a house in a residential area into a House of...
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Banbridge
/ 2 months agoApplication for caravan park withdrawn due to proximity of red kites
A planning application for a caravan park on lands close to 27 Closkelt Road, Ballyward, has been withdrawn. The applicant wanted...
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Loughgall
/ 2 months agoGreen light for major revamp of Loughgall FC grounds
Planning permission has been granted for a major revamp of Loughgall Football Club’s facilities, with a new 336-seat home stand in...
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Markethill
/ 2 months agoEmotional tributes in council to Markethill road crash victim Daniel McCallister
ABC councillors have paid emotional tributes to Daniel McCallister (18) who died in hospital last Wednesday (September 18) following a two-vehicle...
