Finance Minister responds to Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the additional £155m of funding towards the COVID-19 response but has warned it does not go far enough. 




Co Down communities ‘revitalised’ thanks to major DAERA investment

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA today visited two Co Down villages set to be revitalised by a major investment of £250,000 from his Department.




West End Christmas Fortnight 2020! #dundeewestend

Tomorrow night, we are holding a West End Christmas Fortnight Zoom meeting to have some informal discussion about how this year’s Christmas Fortnight might look given the challenging world 2020 has proved to be.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Christmas Fortnight so, although it will undoubtedly look rather different to the last 19, we are keen to make sure we still celebrate Christmas in the West End and our wonderful shops, schools and community!

If you would like to take part in the Zoom meeting or would like to know more, please e-mail us at christmas2020@frasermacpherson.org.uk – many thanks!



Resurfacing scheme for Knocknashinna Road, Downpatrick

Knocknashinna Road, Downpatrick will benefit from a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme which is due to commence on Monday 20 July 2020.




Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (7 July 2020)

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.