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St Columb’s Park Avenue Re-Opens After £385,000 Scheme
The Department for Communities (DfC) has recently completed regeneration work on the £385,000 upgrade of the St Columb’s Park Avenue in Derry City.
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Northern Ireland once again seek success at Homeless World Cup in Cardiff
The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park was a fitting setting today to help send off a squad of 16 players who, this week, will represent Northern Ireland at the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff City, Wales. The tournament will run from 27th July –...
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UTV visit PRONI to observe the digitisation of archived material
Last June, the Department announced a new partnership agreement between the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive and ITV which aims to safeguard the extensive catalogue of UTV archive material, dating back over the past 59 years.
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Appointments and reappointments to the board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has appointed three new Members to the Libraries NI Board from 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2023: • Mr Neil Bodger • Mrs Wendy Osborne OBE • Mr John Peto
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£632,000 public realm improvement works to boost Ballymena town centre
A significant improvement scheme for Greenvale Street, one of the best known streets in Ballymena town centre, will begin at the end of July.
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New Roof Taking Shape at Carrickfergus Castle
Works to replace the roof of the Great Tower or Keep at Carrickfergus Castle enter a new phase this week with the arrival on site of the oak timber that will form the new roof.
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New Appointments and reappointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment in Northern Ireland
Mr Andrew Haley has been appointed as Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) from 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2023. He was previously the Interim Chair from 1 September 2016 to 31 May 2019 and had been a Member from 1 May 2014.
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Major improvements to Portrush completed ahead of sporting showcase
Ahead of The 148th Open in Portrush a series of improvements to the town centre have completed as part of a £17million regeneration programme.
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Consultation launched on proposed changes to the Definition of Affordable Housing
The Department for Communities has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the definition of Affordable Housing.
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Department responds to Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman investigation.
A spokesperson for the Department for Communities said: “The Department notes the proposed investigation by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) into the administration of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). PIP in Northern Ireland is administered in accordance with the same statutory framework that is...
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Northern Ireland Netball Team Countdown to World Cup
A reception took place in Belfast today for the Northern Ireland Netball Team ahead of their appearance at the World Cup in July
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Reappointment of the Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has reappointed Mr Tom McGrath for a third term from 1 June 2019 to 31 July 2019.
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87% of people who “Made the Call” say the service has had a positive impact on their lives
87% of people surveyed who had used the Department for Communities Make the Call Wraparound Service said it has had a positive impact on their lives.
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800th anniversary of PRONI’s oldest document
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is celebrating the 800th anniversary of its oldest document.
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New appointments and reappointments to the Charities Advisory Committee
The Department for Communities has appointed Mr David Murphy as the Chair to the Charities Advisory Committee from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. He has been a Member since 1 September 2016.
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Department for Communities to hold PIP Information Sessions
The Department for Communities is to hold a series of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) information sessions. This follows on from the Department’s published response to the Independent Review of the PIP Assessment process (Walter Rader report) which included a commitment to coordinate a series of...
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Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody helps mentor local young people
A group of young leaders and young ambassadors from the Uniting Communities Programme have come together with Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol to share life experiences at Girdwood Community Hub today.
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£300k Social Investment Fund to Secure the Future of Northern Ireland’s Historic Buildings Launched
A £300k social investment loan fund is now available to support organisations in Northern Ireland to deliver positive economic and social impact to communities through the re-use of historic buildings.
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Department announces outcome of consultation on sale and supply of alcoholic drinks at 'special events' in Northern Ireland
Following a recent consultation, the Department for Communities (DfC) has concluded that a change to current law would beneficial.
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Universal Credit Roadshow in Enniskillen
A Universal Credit information roadshow has taken place in Enniskillen.