The Latest Breaking News from NMDDC

Daisy Hill 'blueprint' to be tabled in autumn - says Southern Trust chief

"In terms of the future plan for Daisy Hill, obviously we will not do that on our own, there is a regional blueprint that is being developed"

Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2023

Newry Mourne Council calls on Taoiseach to 'bridge the gap' on Southern Relief Road

"It is deeply disappointing that despite the previous motion passing to contact the permanent secretary, the response from DfI states that they intend to proceed with their decision for a fixed bridge."

Belfast Live · Jul 4, 2023

NI council to crack down on illegal vape sales to school kids following parents' concerns

"In one instance a concerned parent had contacted me after her 13 year old son had been served in a store."

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023

Newry Canal concerns raised over three month wait to remove sunken boat

"Again the council has failed the environment and natural habitat of the canal, it needs to act fast."

Belfast Live · Apr 20, 2023

Newry, Mourne & Down Council and DfI at loggerheads over A1 bypass clean up safety

Meeting organised to iron who is responsible for providing vehicles

Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service admits Newry & Down has 'worst' response times

Cousin of Jody Keenan, who died while waiting 45 minutes for ambulance, asks NIAS chief "what is the ambulance service doing to improve?"

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Newry Canal oil spill source must be found, councillor says

"The waters will need to be tested and a clean up operation done immediately."

Belfast Live · Mar 27, 2023

NI council to remove 'bring bank' bottle bins from caravan sites

"The continued provision of bottle bank provision at caravan sites is in contravention with legal advice regarding commercial waste."

Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2023

NI council to review bus shelter policy as applications left unprocessed 'over two years'

"There have been areas such as Burren looking for a bus shelter for years, school children are getting soaked, whilst these applications and consultations are running for years."

Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2023

Newry Mourne and Down Council taking “backward step” over controversial weed killer

"We need to be doing some serious fact finding, there are alternatives being used across the water."

Belfast Live · Mar 22, 2023