Chief Medical Officer welcomes findings from young people’s survey on smoking, alcohol and drugs

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has cautiously welcomed findings from the latest ‘Young Persons Behaviour & Attitudes Survey 2019: Substance Use’ bulletin but said there is no room for complacency.




Getting things done – Perth Road #dundeewestend

I recently received concerns about overflowing litter bins on Perth Road east of Harris Academy, following the return of the school last month.

I raised this with our local environment manager and received the following helpful response :

“This has now been attended to and should no longer be a problem.”




Minister encourages businesses to access support to prepare for EU Exit

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged businesses across Northern Ireland to access EU Exit support from Invest Northern Ireland and InterTradeIreland.




Minister opens £1Million Covid Safe Sports Pack Fund

Communities Minister Caral Ni Chuilin today announced the opening of a £1M fund to assist with the safe return to sport.




Road improvement scheme for Pond Park Road East, Lisburn 

A £290,000 road improvement scheme on the Pond Park Road East, Lisburn will commence on 28 September 2020.