The Latest Breaking News from NMDDC

Newry Ukraine charity urges council support ahead of 'new wave' of refugees

"They need help and we should be preparing for a surge of refugees coming as the winter closes in, we should not be seeing assistance centres across Northern Ireland tightening up their operations."

Belfast Live · Oct 23, 2022

Northern Ireland councils set for social supermarket funding talks

The facilities will provide food products discounted up to 70% for people affected by the cost of living crisis.

Belfast Live · Oct 17, 2022

Newry and Mourne Council Christmas lights budget raises energy price concerns

"I can only hope that once the bill comes in from the Christmas period, that we are not looking for tens of thousands more as we are in uncertain times"

Belfast Live · Oct 13, 2022

Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group could end up a "talking shop", Cllr warns

No invites sent yet for body that is to hold first meeting at end of month

Belfast Live · Sep 20, 2022

Newry BMX track controversy continues as Council yet to make final decision

"Surely BMX Ireland along with NMDDC can find an alternative location that isn’t in a housing estate"

Belfast Live · Aug 5, 2022

Newry, Mourne and Down Council slated for “culture of confidentiality”

"The council is spending public money and it should be transparent about that, but worryingly it seems to be going out of its way to do the opposite"

Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022

Newcastle Centre to undergo major work as part of leisure centre development

Renovation work will maintain structure of listed building

Belfast Live · May 13, 2022

Northern Ireland councils facing energy bill increases of hundreds of percent, official says

"The large increases have not been factored into the 2022/23 budgets"

Belfast Live · May 8, 2022

Castlewellan forest park earmarked for possible social farm scheme

Funding for the feasibility study is already in place

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022

Newry Mourne and Down District Council says no plan for full return to chamber

"I suggest we should all be back next month"

Belfast Live · Apr 13, 2022