Comber Greenway Widening Scheme

The next phase of the proposed upgrade works along the Comber Greenway will commence on Monday 22 January 2024. This scheme starts approximately 180 metres north-west of its junction with the Ballyrainey Road, and will extend approximately 1.4 kilometres south east until the termination of the Comber Greenway at the Belfast Road junction.

Further financial support for flooded businesses announced

Details of further financial support for businesses severely affected by the flooding in late October and November have been announced by the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Update on agency cost reduction drive

Northern Ireland’s health service is continuing its push to reduce agency staff costs.

Consultation begins on options for increasing fees for Private Streets

Following a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP on 20 September 2023, the Department for Infrastructure has launched a consultation today on options for introducing an increase to Private Streets Inspection fees.

Appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland

The Department for Communities has announced the re-appointment of the Chair, Andrew Haley, and one Member, Roisin Donnelly, to the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment NI from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2027. They have both served on the MAG since 1 June 2019.