News

23 June 2020 During the emergency response to the worldwide outbreak COVID-19, our elected members, officials and key partners continued to work in the background, progressing vital regeneration projects for both Newry and Downpatrick.

22 June 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Councillors’ Equality and Good Relations Reference Group met on Friday 19 June 2020.

19 June 2020 Ardglass woman, Nuala Wills will now be able to open a new business in her home village, thanks to grant funding approved by the South East Area Fisheries Local Action Group (SEA FLAG).

19 June 2020 The management teams of the Ring of Gullion, the Mournes and Strangford and Lecale Areas of Outstanding Nature Beauty (AONBs) have teamed up with the Woodland Trust, to invite interested members of the local farming community to sign up for a Resilient Farms Development virtual workshop on Thursday 25 June at 7pm.

15 June 2020 Additional Waste Materials to be Received at HRCs from 15 June 2020 A number of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area reopened on Monday 18 May following the latest guidance from the Northern Ireland Executive.

15 June 2020 As we emerge from lockdown and assess the impact it has had on our lives, businesses and communities, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is thinking of lots of new ways to rebuild, reopen, rethink and regrow, to safely deliver our services, meet your needs and make things better.

12 June 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to launch a new online grant application process for Financial Assistance Grants and Funding.

5 June 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Laura Devlin has called for urgent action to protect our tourism assets.

5 June 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Laura Devlin has opened an Online Book of Condolence for residents of Newry, Mourne and Down to extend their sympathies to the family of George Floyd.

3 June 2020 Now is the time for businesses for look for opportunities to win new work!  In efforts to continue the availability of tailored support to local businesses, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new ‘Tender for Growth’ programme to support businesses to access advice in the preparation of tenders, helping them to compete more effectively for public and private sector contracts.

1 June 2020 Councillor Laura Devlin (SDLP) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s sixth Annual General Meeting held on Monday 1 June 2020.

28 May 2020 At a special virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday 27 May, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey gave special recognition to 30 inspirational community organisations and individuals from across the district for the work they do within their communities.