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8 February 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published its second Corporate Plan, which covers the two-year period from 2021-2023.

4 February 2021 The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Cllr Laura Devlin has opened an Online Book of Condolence for the residents of Newry, Mourne and Down district to extend their sympathies to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

1 February 2021 A Public Opinion Survey is being conducted regarding the future of the Former Barracks Site in Forkhill.

29 January 2021 The Newry, Mourne and Down Fairtrade Steering Group recently renewed its Fairtrade District status for another two years with both the UK Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade Ireland.

27 January 2021 The Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Council Panel turned its focus today to how tourism and regeneration elements of this transformative programme of regional investment will help drive economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19, as plans for the deal near completion.

26 January 2021 Following careful consideration of the government’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the cancellation of this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parades, that were due to take place on Wednesday 17 March 2021 in Downpatrick and Newry.

18 January 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance towards the programme area outlined below: • Community Engagement • Community Events and Festivals • Community Major Capital Scheme • Community Summer Schemes • Irish Language • Local Biodiversity Enhancement • Minor Works for Community Facilities • Minority Communities • Service Level Agreement • Sports Capital Minor Works • Sports Development Minor Capital Items • Sports Facility Capital Scheme   Opening date: Monday 18 January 2021 Closing date: As advised on grant management system and theme guidance    Application and guidance notes for return can be reviewed online via: http://newrymournedown.

15 January 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans to restore the key heritage features of Castlewellan Forest Park to help maximise its tourism potential have taken a huge leap forward with construction commenced at the Bothy Yard and the Council submitting a Planning Advice Notice for other areas in the Park.

15 January 2021 Open Call from January 2021 – 31 March 2021 South East Area Fisheries Local Action Group (SEA FLAG) invites final applications for grant aid under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-2020, co-funded by the European Union and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

15 January 2021 A cluster of twenty Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) tourism providers from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have successfully completed the first tier of a Tourism Training Programme.

15 January 2021 The Newry City Centre Regeneration Programme Board met on the 7 January 2021 where a full agenda was discussed that included a report on the establishment and the structure of the Albert Basin Pak Project Board, a request for funding to appoint a design team to develop concept plans for the park and the recommendation to appoint the consultant for the Newry City Centre Regeneration public consultation.

11 January 2021 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Laura Devlin has urged all residents to comply with the Stay At Home regulations and help save lives as concerns grow over pressures on the NHS.