Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 12 months agoScrutiny concerns as councillor ‘refused’ speaking rights
Concerns over a lapse in democratic scrutiny have been raised following a dispute over a council committee chairperson “refusing” another councillor...
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Newry
/ 12 months agoCouncil calls for Minister’s decision to end hybrid working as ‘anti-family’ and ‘undemocratic’
A Northern Ireland council is to challenge an order from the Department for Communities for councillors to get back into chambers...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoNo fixed penalties for black mould landlords despite new Council powers
An absence of fixed penalties for black mould landlords has been highlighted by a DUP representative as new council tenancy powers...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoFears over fly-tipping rise as dumping costs in Newry district increase
A councillor has raised fears of a spike in fly-tipping as commercial costs for household recycling centres increase across the district....
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Newry
/ 1 year agoNewry Cathedral urging parishioners to sign petition after Mass to object council’s new £20m HQ
Parishioners of a Newry Cathedral are being urged to petition the council against its development of a new £20m civic centre....
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Newry
/ 1 year agoMajor hotel grant programme to launch in Newry after four year delay due to Covid
A major financial tourism package is set to be launched in Newry, Mourne and Down after a four year delay due...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoTempers flare as cost concerns again raised around Mournes Gateway project
Cost concerns over the £44m Mournes Gateway project have flared as an agreement with the National Trust was brought to council...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoNewry Council increase rates by 6.41% amid concerns over capital project costs
Newry Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has struck a rates increase of 6.41% amid concerns capital project costs could “hit...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoStaff recruitment problems in planning department ‘deterring investment’, council told
Councillors have raised concerns that recruitment issues with planning department staff is deterring investment. A meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoBusinesses voice cost of living concerns as council fails to settle invoices on time
A Co Down councillor has raised cost of living crisis concerns for small business owners who are not being paid on...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoPolice confirm investigation into damage at 300-year-old Newry canal structure
A PSNI investigation has been launched into alleged unlawful damage caused to Newry Canal. The 300 year old canal structure, listed...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoBBC decision to axe Farm Gate radio segment causes concern in Newry council chamber
A Northern Ireland council is to lobby the BBC on concerns it is isolating the rural community by axing a long...
