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9 February 2026   Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is looking forward to welcoming nominees, guests and community representatives to the Civic Awards 2026 celebration on Friday 20 February.

2 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.

26 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recognised the achievements of 40 staff from across the organisation who took part in the 2025/26 Leadership Development Programme at the Downshire Civic Centre in Downpatrick.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support.

19 January 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has officially launched the Council’s Annual Civic Awards 2026, calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the people who make a real difference across the district.

9 October 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, has launched a Dragons’ Den–style initiative as part of this year’s Local Democracy Week.

19 August 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a major £1.

15 August 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Assessment of Performance was approved by its Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 14 August 2025.

22 July 2025 The final Committee meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 in the Council Chamber Monaghan Row, drawing to a close a significant chapter in the building’s civic history.

30 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council officially launched its Local Development Plan 2035 – draft Plan Strategy on Friday 27 June 2025 at the Burrendale Hotel, setting out a bold new vision for the future development of the district.

2 June 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its Annual General Meeting on Monday 2 June 2025.

1 April 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne held a special reception on Thursday 20 March, to honour employees who have reached an impressive milestone of 40 years of continuous public service.