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28 November 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte has announced the names of the charities that she will support during her term in office.

24 November 2023 Chairperson Cllr Valerie Harte in conjunction with PIPS Hope and Support Charity hosted a Civic Reception on Wednesday 8 November to honour the extraordinary accomplishments of the ‘Red Hot Chilli Dippers’, a group of exceptional young individuals aged between 14 and 16 years of age who recently made history by becoming the youngest ever group to swim across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland.

24 November 2023 National Tree Week is an annual event, brought to you by The Tree Council and partners, dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees and tree care.

24 November 2023 The Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has been organising a number of youth-focused presentations throughout the district to raise awareness of the risks associated with drug use.

22 November 2023 Clanrye Group is delighted to launch Get Work Ready across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area for individuals who are unemployed / who are ready for work and for those who are currently employed and who wish to upskill.

22 November 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has secured a Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award, underscoring its commitment to championing sustainable, healthy, and locally sourced food.

17 November 2023 A Newry, Mourne and Down District Council spokesperson said, “Following a meeting with representatives from ASDA, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is committed to working with the company on immediate solutions to the devastating flooding at the Downpatrick store.

14 November 2023 Preparations for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Christmas lights switch-on events are underway.

14 November 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has congratulated St John Bosco Youth Club, Newry, which claimed a prize at the IPB Pride of Place Community Awards.

13 November 2023 Rowallane District Electoral Areas (DEA’s) in partnership with County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN) recently held their first historical tour of Rowallane.

10 November 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can advise on the latest information for businesses impacted by the flooding emergency: £7,500 Grant Payments To receive their payments, businesses are asked to fill in an information form available here: www.

10 November 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2023-Monday 13 November to Friday 17 November 2023 Focusing in on the global theme of “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here”, Newry, Mourne and Down Dis-trict Council is partnering with key organisations to deliver a week -long initiative of exciting events to ensure that local businesses and residents receive all the necessary support they need to take their businesses to the next level.