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Department sells part of Fort George to Health Trust
The Department for Communities (DfC) has sold a portion of the Fort George site in Derry/ Londonderry to the Western Health & Social Care Trust.
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Publication of Summary Report: 2021 Review of Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
The Department for Communities has published the Summary Report relating to the 2021 Review of the Caravans Act.
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Sports stars inspire 700 primary school children to become 'more active, more of the time' at Department for Communities' Celebration of Sport
Northern Ireland footballer Joely Andrews and Belfast Giant Josh Roach helped inspire some 700 primary school pupils to become ‘more active, more of the time’ at this year’s Department for Communities’ Celebration of Sport.
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Publication of the Duncairn Gardens Development Study for Belfast
The Department for Communities has published a development study for the Duncairn Gardens area of Belfast.
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Discovery phase for ‘Move to UC’ to begin in April
The next phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation will begin in Northern Ireland next month with the launch of a discovery exercise based in both a rural and an urban location.
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Public consultation launched on a prospective Scheme of Delegation for decisions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has today launched a public consultation on a prospective Scheme of Delegation for decisions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
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Competition to appoint Members to the Board of National Museums NI
The Department for Communities has launched a competition to appoint six Members to the Board of National Museums NI.
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Appointments of Councillor Members to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has announced the appointment of three new Councillor Members to the Board of Libraries NI from 1 March 2023 until the date of the local council elections in 2027 (subject to their re-election in 2023 Local Government elections):
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Carve out a career in built heritage
An innovative educational programme aimed at preserving traditional building skills needed for protecting our historical built environment has today reopened for applications.
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Competition to appoint a new Chief Commissioner for the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has launched a competition to appoint a new Chief Commissioner for the Charity Commission NI.
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New laws mean changes for private tenants and landlords
New laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland will come into effect from 1 April 2023.
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Rural villages receive £110,000 funding boost to explore regeneration projects
Ten villages have secured funding to explore regeneration projects aimed at breathing new life into rural communities across Northern Ireland.
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Housing Executive rent levels set for 23/24
In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 4 April 2023, Housing Executive rents will increase by 7%.
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‘Ask for ANI’ domestic abuse scheme to be piloted in JBos
A scheme which allows domestic abuse victims to receive emergency help is to be piloted in Jobs and Benefits offices (JBos), the Department for Communities has said.
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DfC to host cost-of-living information event in Newry
A cost-of-living information event will take place in Newry next week, organised by the Department for Communities and supported by a range of community organisations and partners.
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Bereavement benefits for parents extended to cohabitees
Benefits designed to help parents with the financial impact of losing a partner are to be extended to cohabiting partners from tomorrow, (Thursday 9 February), the Department for Communities has said.
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Gracehill takes step closer to becoming Northern Ireland’s first Cultural World Heritage Site
A bid to secure Northern Ireland’s first cultural world heritage site and elevate it alongside the likes of the Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China has been welcomed.
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DfC to host cost-of-living information event at Coleraine Town Hall
A cost-of-living information event will take place in Coleraine next week, organised by the Department for Communities and supported by a range of community organisations and partners.
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DfC to host cost-of-living information event in West Belfast
A cost-of-living information event will take place in West Belfast this week, organised by the Department for Communities and supported by a range of community organisations and partners.
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Extension of appointments to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has announced an extension to the second term of appointment of the Chair of Libraries NI, Prof Bernard Cullen, from 1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023. He has served as Chair since 1 November 2014.