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Co-Ownership scheme reaches 10,000th household milestone
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has congratulated Co-Ownership on supporting 10,000 households to continue on their home ownership journey.
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Delivering more social housing a priority – Hargey
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today reiterated her commitment to delivering more social homes to the areas where they are needed most.
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Prevention to remain focus in addressing homelessness – Hargey
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said today that her focus is on preventing homelessness during a visit to a housing project funded by her Department.
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Hargey – steps underway to make gambling safer
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that measures she is introducing through the Assembly will help make gambling safer.
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Ministerial Platform Article - Housing reform for all
I am acutely aware of the demands on our housing system.
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Communities Minister removes significant barrier to employment for parents
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced upfront childcare costs which will remove a significant barrier to employment for parents on low incomes.
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Hargey announces £37m housing project for Upper New Lodge
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a £37million housing regeneration project for north Belfast that will result in the creation of 123 new homes.
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People who ‘Make the Call’ £90 a week better off, on average
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has acknowledged her Department’s Make the Call service which last year supported 9000 people in accessing £42 million in unclaimed benefits.
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Ending of the House Sales Scheme for tenants of Registered Housing Associations
The Department for Communities is reminding tenants of Registered Housing Associations that the House Sales Scheme will end on 28 August 2022 as detailed in the Housing (Amendment) Act (NI) 2020.
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Minister Hargey proposals to increase affordable housing options
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a consultation on a proposed new affordable rent model that will increase affordable housing options here.
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Hargey announces continuation of “no eviction” agreement for Covid-19-related arrears in social housing sector
Social housing tenants who are financially impacted by Covid-19 will not face eviction if they are in rent arrears because of the pandemic, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced.
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Library fines to be removed – Hargey
Fines for overdue library books are to be removed with immediate effect, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced.
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Hargey announces major funding boost for Banbridge
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a £5.5m public realm scheme for Banbridge town centre.
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Hargey announces further funding boost for Dromore Town Centre
A £250,000 revitalisation scheme to support local businesses in Dromore has been announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey.
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Hargey announces £3 million to support communities
An additional £3million is to be made available to local communities through the Community Support Programme, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced.
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Hargey announces further regeneration investment in Portrush
Portrush is to get new recreation grounds thanks to a £3.32m investment from the Department for Communities (DfC) and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
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Minister Hargey increases funding to support delivery of new homes
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has approved additional funding of up to £15million to ensure stability in the social housing construction sector following recent volatility in the costs of materials.
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Communities Minister Hargey demands retention of Universal Credit £20 uplift lifeline
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has written again to the British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to demand the British government retain the £20 Universal Credit Uplift which is due to be withdrawn next week.
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Hargey committed to deliver for older people
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said promoting the wellbeing of older people and ensuring they can enjoy life to the fullest must remain a priority.
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First substantial changes to licensing laws in 25 years to take place in October
The first changes from new legislation to reform liquor licensing laws here will come into effect on 1 October 2021, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced.