SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said it is appalling that the advice sector is facing a funding…
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
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…
‘PIP claimants failed as phone assessments go unrecorded’
SDLP social justice spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has criticised the Department for Communities for its failure to record telephone…
Coronavirus: Ulster University warns of creative sector impact
MORE than one-third of jobs in arts, culture and heritage are vulnerable as a result of Coronavirus restrictions. That is…
Website to help people shop local this Christmas
DERRY City and Strabane District Council have launched a new website to encourage the public to support local businesses in…
Anderson welcomes progress on Galliagh Community Centre
SINN Féin’s Martina Anderson has welcomed progress on the long-awaited Galliagh Community Centre Speaking after visiting the site accompanied by…
Deadline next week for arts and culture funding
THE chair of Council’s Business & Culture committee, the SDLP’s Rory Farrell, has appealed to local arts, culture and heritage…