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Extension of appointments to the Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC)
The Department for Communities has extended the second term of appointment of two Directors of the Board of Northern Ireland Museums Council from 1 January 2019 until 30 June 2019.
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Work commences on a new Community Health Building in Strabane
Work has officially begun on site at the construction of a new Modular Community Health Building at Ballycolman in the Strabane Neighbourhood Renewal Area (NRA).
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Extension of appointments to the board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has extended the second term of appoint of three Libraries NI Board Members.
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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 Chair and the following Trustees of the Board of National Museums NI from 1 January 2019 until 30 June 2019. They have served on the Board since 1 January 2014.
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Extension of appointment to the Board of Sport NI
Extension of appointment to the Board of Sport NI
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£698,000 public realm improvements begin at Carrickfergus town centre
A major programme of work to improve the Antrim Street and Lancasterian Street areas of Carrickfergus town centre will begin this week
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Record £37million uptake in additional benefits claimed in Northern Ireland
Over £37million in additional benefits have been generated for people in Northern Ireland who had not previously been claiming them through the work of the Department for Communities “Make the Call” team.
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Regeneration funding breathes new life in to Portrush
Vacant, derelict or under-used land and buildings in Portrush are being brought back to life thanks to regeneration funding from the Department for Communities (DfC).
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Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme opens
The Department for Communities today announced that the 2019 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is open for applications.
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Important information on Employment and Support Allowance payments
A technical issue in the benefits computer system means some Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) customers will receive weekly payments instead of their normal fortnightly payments.
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Department responds to DWP Ministerial Statement on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Following today’s Written Ministerial Statement by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), the Department for Communities can confirm that we have been applying the new guidance to ensure those who are awarded the highest level of support whose needs are unlikely to improve or...
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£335,000 being invested in Enniskillen
Down Street, Cross Street and the Buttermarket in Enniskillen are to be regenerated thanks to further revitalisation funding for the town centre.
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Listed Signal Box to remain at new Portrush Train Station
The redevelopment of Portrush train station is one of the key regeneration initiatives for the town within a programme of works currently underway. Led by Translink, with funding from the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure, the new Portrush station is set to...
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£430,000 public realm funding for ABC town centres
Portadown, Lurgan, Banbridge, Craigavon and Dromore are to see further improvements thanks to funding for the Council area.
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£154,000 funding for Armagh City Centre
Over £150,000 is to be invested in Armagh City centre to enhance its public realm further.
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Major Revitalisation Scheme announced for Omagh town centre
The Department for Communities have announced funding of £238,270 as part of a funding package part funded by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and property owners to carry out improvement works to Bridge Street and the entrance to the Strule Arts Centre.The Scheme will include...
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£1million conservation project at Carrickfergus Castle moves forward
A £1million conservation project at Carrickfergus Castle has taken a major step forward with the award of the construction contract for a new roof to the castle’s Great Tower.
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Children of deaf adults celebrate completion of Homework Support Club
Children of deaf adults have come together at the Armagh Planetarium to celebrate their achievement of completing a 30 week Homework Support Club programme
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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.