SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed progress on the redevelopment of the Triangle area of the Waterside. McLaughlin has…
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Anderson seeks ministerial meeting over arts support
SINN Féin’s Martina Anderson plans to convene a cross-party meeting with the Communities Minister to discuss the challenges facing the…
Durkan: Decision not to expand heat payment ‘baffling’
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has expressed his dismay over the exclusion of the clinically vulnerable, low incomes…
Durkan slams ‘shambolic’ handling of Winter Fuel Payment
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has criticised the continued delays around the Winter Fuel Payment which has been…
Coronavirus: Emergency funding for North’s arts sector delayed
A decision on how £7.75 million of emergency funding for arts and entertainment organisations in the North of Ireland will…
Durkan: Cuts to in demand advice sector ‘astounding’
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said it is appalling that the advice sector is facing a funding…
Durkan: Don’t renew Capita PIP assessment contract
SDLP Social Justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan has urged the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey not to renew her Department’s contract…
Durkan fury over £2m underspend in Covid grant
A £2 million underspend on a Covid-19 support scheme for those on low pay and claiming benefits “is evidence of…
Additional recovery grants available for Derry and Strabane
LOCAL retail, hospitality and cultural businesses who haven’t yet availed of Business Recovery and Revitalisation grants can now apply for…
Mayor welcomes extra funding for Recovery Revitalisation Programme
THE announcement of additional funding from the Department for Communities and the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs through…