Communities Minister announces £150,000 seasonal funding for homeless services

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has today announced he is providing a £150,000 goodwill grant to fund festive dinners and small gifts for people experiencing homelessness.

Bluetongue positive findings from further testing in County Down

Preliminary results of testing carried out by DAERA on a Co Down herd, where two suspected cases of Bluetongue virus were recently identified and confirmed as BTV-3, have revealed suspected presence in a further 44 cattle.

Department submits Proposal for Application Notice for Outline Planning Application at Fort George

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced his department has submitted the Proposal for Application Notice (PAN) in relation to an application for Outline Planning for the Fort George site in Londonderry.

Minister Kimmins welcomes completion of £780,000 road improvement scheme for Dungannon Road, Portadown

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed the completion of a £780,000 road improvement scheme for Dungannon Road, Portadown which has also delivered a number of road safety upgrades including a new PUFFIN crossing for the area.

Department for Communities protects some of Northern Ireland’s hidden gems

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the recent designation of several new historic monuments and buildings across Northern Ireland.