Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Lurgan
/ 5 months agoLurgan and Portadown pooh-pooh idea as council toilet scheme not flushed with success
ABC Council could be forced to spend more pounds if they want to encourage businesses to allow people in to spend...
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Craigavon
/ 5 months agoCraigavon worst for graffiti in borough as council cranks up pressure on offenders
Craigavon is the worst area in the borough blighted by graffiti – and that’s official! A report on the problem has...
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Banbridge
/ 5 months agoBanbridge Hockey Club in urgent plea for funds to host prestigious European final
ABC councillors have pledged their support as Banbridge Hockey Club are urgently seeking funding in a bid to host the European...
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Craigavon
/ 5 months agoCraigavon GAA club Éire Óg to undertake major clubhouse revamp
Éire Óg GAC in Craigavon is set to undergo a major revamp with plans approved for the extension, reconfiguration and refurbishment...
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Markethill
/ 5 months agoGreen light for Orange hall revamp near Poyntzpass
A planning application for improvements to Tyrone’s Ditches Orange Hall had been turned down a few weeks ago, as access arrangements...
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Craigavon
/ 5 months ago‘Frustration’ over frequency of swimming galas at South Lake Leisure Centre
There have been calls for a better balance when it comes to accommodating both regular swimmers using the 50-metre pool at...
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Portadown
/ 5 months agoPlans to build close to 200 homes in Portadown given thumbs-up
A major housing development of close to 200 new homes has been given the go-ahead in Portadown. The development will be...
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Portadown
/ 5 months agoBirches houses to be retained despite ‘failing to provide quality and sustainable residential development’
ABC Council planning officers have decided to allow a property developer to retain 14 houses already built at The Birches, while...
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Armagh
/ 5 months agoPlans granted for 22 new homes in Milford
Planning approval has been granted for the erection of 22 dwellings on lands between the Monaghan Road and Monaghan Street in...
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Armagh
/ 5 months agoOutgoing Lord Mayor bids ’emotional’ farewell alongside Deputy Lord Mayor
Monday’s (June 3) AGM was an opportunity for outgoing Lord Mayor, Alderman Margaret Tinsley and outgoing Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Sorchá...
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Dungannon
/ 5 months agoCouncil to invite Benburb-based Riverdale FC to discuss pitch provision problems
Mid Ulster representative, Councillor Barry Monteith has asked council officers to invite Riverdale Football Club representatives, to discuss a way forward...
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Dungannon
/ 6 months agoCalls for joint council effort to tackle ‘quad issues’ on Maghery bridge
Councillor Malachy Quinn has called on Mid Ulster District Council to liaise with neighbouring ABC Borough Council to take steps to...