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7 July 2026 After almost a year with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, university placement students Seanna McGowan and Jack Deery are encouraging other undergraduates to follow in their footsteps. The placement scheme allows students to gain hands-on, degree-relevant...

1 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its annual meeting on Monday 1 June 2026.  Councillor Glyn Hanna (DUP) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Doire Finn (SDLP) elected as Deputy Chairperson. In his inaugural...

23 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell was delighted to host a memorable evening of recognition and celebration at the Chairperson’s Civic Awards 2026 on Friday 20 February at the Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch. The...

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. This will be a special evening dedicated to recognising the people who make a real...

2 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.8%. At the Council meeting on Monday 2 February 2026, a new domestic rate of 0.4999 pence for 2026/2027 was agreed. The new Non-Domestic Rate for 2026/27 is 31.0337 which represents an increase of...

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. The Programme supported 40 delegates to develop...

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. Chairperson, Councillor...

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.   This...

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. The event on Friday 17 October, will see twelve schools, each represented by four...

19 August 2025 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a major £1.2 million street cleansing investment to enhance the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces across the district. The £1.2 million investment will deliver both immediate improvements and...

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. Throughout the past year, the Council has remained focused on delivering high-quality services across the...

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. This milestone moment marks the beginning of a...