SDLP Councillor Rory Farrell has said that Stormont’s new anti-poverty strategy must include “targeted interventions” for Derry and Strabane. The…
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey
Durkan: Winter energy support scheme needed for struggling households
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has appealed to both the Communities and Economy Ministers to work together to…
Ferguson: Solutions needed to end gender pay gap
SINN Féin’s Ciara Ferguson has expressed frustration at the continuation of the gender pay gap in the north, despite wages…
‘Energy price hike should lead to home insulation focus’
THE SDLP’s MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has urged the Housing Executive and housing associations to increase investment in home energy efficiency,…
‘People need assurances over heating homes this winter’
SDLP social justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called for assurances from the Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey that the Winter…
Council launch tender for Harbour Square Public Artwork
DERRY City and Strabane District Council have begun the tender process to appoint an artist to design and manufacture a…
Guildhall protest to demand action by Communities Minister
A PUBLIC protest will be held at Derry’s Guildhall this week to demand action from Sinn Fein Communities Minister Deirdre…
Durkan criticises £2million underspend on welfare mitigations
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has criticised an underspend of £2 million by the Department for Communities…
Ferguson welcomes £3m boost for local communities
SINN Féin’s Ciara Ferguson has welcomed news that an extra £3 million will be made available to support local communities…
Durkan: Arts strategy must focus on tackling regional imbalance
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called on Minister Deirdere Hargey to address regional disparity existing and persisting in…