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Final phase of ‘Move to Universal Credit’ for NI benefit claimants to begin in October
The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next month for those in receipt of tax credits...
Sep 30, 2023
Ballymena couple recommend ‘Rent to Own’ scheme as smart start move to home ownership
Pictured is Pamela and Mark Surgenor with their daughters Bella aged 5 and Bonnie aged 3. A Ballymena couple have found a helping hand...
Sep 27, 2023
Celebration for success of Special Olympics Ulster athletes at World Summer Games
Department for Communities Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle, CEO Special Olympics Ireland Matt English with broadcaster Denise Watson and...
Sep 21, 2023
MEA Councillor’s make u-turn on asylum cash but £50,000 lost
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has lost £50,000 in funding for asylum seekers and refugees after turning down almost twice the sum...
Sep 12, 2023
Alpha Housing to build new family homes in Ballymoney
Pictured (L-R) at the sod cutting event to officially mark the commencement of work at Alpha Housing’s new development is DB Contract’s...
Sep 1, 2023
Historic landmarks and hidden gems to be showcased during European Heritage Open Days 2023
Galgorm Cottage is a thatched property previously used as a police station in 1724. The Department for Communities is encouraging the...
Aug 13, 2023
Ballymena Jobs & Benefits Office forced to close
Ballymena Jobs and Benefits Office based has been forced to close due to what has been described as "a premises-related health and safety...
Aug 8, 2023
Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme
Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...
Jul 14, 2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next Transport Academy. Those selected will have the option of working...
Jul 6, 2023
Successful JobStart youth employment scheme relaunched by DfC
An employment scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment has been relaunched by the Department for Communities following...
Jun 28, 2023
Vacant unit gets welcome revamp thanks to Town Centre Property Repurposing Pilot Grant Scheme
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna with Natalie Jackson from Fairhill Shopping Centre. A vacant unit in Fairhill...
Jun 28, 2023
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland turns 100
A treasure trove of documents spanning more than 800 years has been unveiled to mark the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland’s...
Jun 24, 2023
New road completed at St Patrick’s Regeneration Site, Ballymena
(L-R) David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities; Roy...
Jun 23, 2023
Co Antrim man fined £2,000 for damage to an ancient monument
Historic Environment Division image showing some of the damage at the Scheduled Monument near Moorfields, Co Antrim. A man has been fined...
Jun 12, 2023
Gracehill World Heritage bid enters new phase with submission delivery to UNESCO
(R-L) Manus Deery, Assistant Director, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division with Dr David Johnston, Chair of...
May 31, 2023
New £6million road “key to unlocking regeneration potential” of St Pat’s nearing completion
All images: Padraig Merron The construction of a new £6million road in Ballymena, which began almost 12 months ago, is on schedule and...
May 28, 2023
Department for Communities welcomes new Concussion Guidelines for grassroots sport in NI
Department for Communities has endorsed new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport aimed at protecting the wellbeing of young...
May 1, 2023
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