Stories By Francois Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter
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Dungannon
/ 8 months agoCalls for action over scourge of graffiti in Dungannon
Calls hav been made to tackle the scourge of graffiti taking over Dungannon. Councillor Clement Cuthbertson has called on Mid Ulster...
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Richhill
/ 8 months agoEfforts promised to solve flooding and drainage issues near Richhill Recreation Centre
Fresh efforts have been promised in a bid to solve flooding problems at New Line in Richhill. ABC strategic director of...
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Dungannon
/ 8 months agoImpassioned plea over provision of enhanced respite care in Southern Trust area
A lack of enhanced respite care provision in the Southern Trust area was raised in a council chamber by the aunt...
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Portadown
/ 8 months agoCalls for further speed limit cut on busy Portadown road as house-building continues
Roads officials are to be lobbied in a bid to have the speed limit reduced further in an area of Portadown...
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Portadown
/ 8 months agoCouncillor slams ‘seven figure overtime bill’ while Portadown pitch ‘neglected’ due to budget
A Portadown councillor has flagged up a “seven figure overtime bill” by ABC Council as he slammed a complete failure to...
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Lurgan
/ 8 months agoDepartment and ABC Council criticised over blockage at River Blackwater
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) came in for a lot of criticism, at a recent Development Committee meeting of Mid Ulster...
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Armagh
/ 8 months agoReverent tributes as highly-respected senior Council officer set to leave role
Glowing tributes were paid to ABC head of Community Development, Seamus McCrory, at a recent Economic Development & Regeneration Committee meeting,...
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Armagh
/ 8 months agoConcerns raised over council staff absenteeism and organisation’s retention rates
Concerns have been raised over absentee rates within Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. At last Thursday’s (March 14) Performance & Audit...
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News
/ 8 months agoHybrid Council meetings u-turn broadly welcomed but scepticism remains
A move by Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, to introduce legislation enshrining the principle of flexibility around council meetings – giving local...
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Loughgall
/ 9 months agoGosford and Loughgall Country Parks to close to facilitate events
Gosford Forest Park and Loughgall Country Park will be closed to members of the public to facilitate large-scale events later this...
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Armagh
/ 9 months agoParking at Lurgan football ground is like ‘Duffy’s Circus’ – same issue in Armagh
A request by Councillor Peter Haire to address car-parking and road safety issues in the vicinity of Glenavon Lane in Lurgan...
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Dungannon
/ 9 months agoWashing Bay factory granted extended operating hours much to residents’ bemusement
There was near unanimity at a recent Planning Committee of Mid Ulster District Council, to allow DMAC Engineering, Annagher Road in...
