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The Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2017-18 is released
A report entitled “Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2017-18” was published today by the Department for Communities (DfC).
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Chair appointment to the board of Libraries Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has extended the first term of appointment of the Chair of the Board of Libraries NI.
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Extension of appointments to the Board of National Museums NI
The Department for Communities has extended the first term of appointment of the following Trustees of the Board of National Museums NI from 1 November 2018 until 30 April 2019. They have served on the Board since 1 May 2013.
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Extension of appointments to the Management Committee of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
The Department for Communities has extended the first terms of appointment of Mr Stan Brown, Professor Louise Harra and Mr Patrick McGurgan from 1 November 2018 to 30 April 2019.
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Family Resources Survey for Northern Ireland 2016-17 published
The summary report entitled ‘The Family Resources Survey Report, Northern Ireland, 2016/17’ (containing statistics for the period April 2016 to the end of March 2017) was published today.
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Universal Credit to begin in Antrim area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the Antrim area from Wednesday 5 December 2018.
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Universal Credit to begin in Ballymena area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the Ballymena area from Wednesday 5 December 2018.
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Interim Response to the Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment assessment process
An Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) process was carried out by Walter Rader who examined the operation of the PIP assessment process in NI since its introduction in June 2016.
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Extension of appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment in Northern Ireland
The Department for communities has extended the term of appointment of the Interim Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) Mr Andrew Haley from 1 May 2018 until 28 February 2019. Mr Haley has been Interim chair from 1 September 2016. Mr Haley’s first term...
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Northern Ireland once again seek World Cup success in Mexico
Northern Ireland World Cup hero and Street Soccer NI Ambassador, Gerry Armstrong, was on hand today to send off a squad of 18 players who, next week, will represent Northern Ireland at the Homeless World Cup in Mexico City.
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Improving linkages in Newtownards and Holywood
The appearance of eight laneways in Newtownards and Holywood are to be improved with a £105,000 investment.
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Extension of Appointments to the Charities Advisory Committee
The term of appointment of Mr Lindsay Todd has been extended from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019. Mr Todd has been a member of the Charities Advisory Committee since 1 August 2014.
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Member appointments to the Board of the Arts Council NI
The Department for Communities has extended the first term of appointment of two Members to the Board of the Arts Council NI.
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Universal Credit to begin in Cookstown area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the Cookstown area from Wednesday 14 November 2018.
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Universal Credit to begin in north Belfast area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the north Belfast area from Wednesday 14 November 2018.
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Probation order for £10,000 benefit fraud
A woman was convicted at Belfast Crown Court today for claiming over £10,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.
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Boost to businesses in Newry and Warrenpoint
The Department for Communities has announced £270,000 funding to assist businesses in Newry and Warrenpoint.
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Further public realm improvements for Downpatrick
Irish Street in Downpatrick is to receive a significant upgrade following a £687,000 investment in the town’s public realm.
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Universal Credit to begin in Larne area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the Larne area from Wednesday 31 October 2018.
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Universal Credit to begin in Lisburn area
Universal Credit will be introduced in the Lisburn area from Wednesday 31 October 2018.