Communities Minister Hargey announces welfare protections extension

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that payments to protect people from the ‘bedroom tax’ and Tory government welfare cuts will be extended for a further three years.




Poots highlights the need for a Nature Positive, low carbon future for Northern Ireland

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited COP26 in Glasgow on Nature Day, which highlights the importance of nature and sustainable land use as part of global action on climate change and a clean, green recovery.




Hargey announces £37m housing project for Upper New Lodge

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a £37million housing regeneration project for north Belfast that will result in the creation of 123 new homes.




Environment, tourism and public health to benefit from new partnership with National Trust – Poots

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said a new agreement between his department and the National Trust will benefit the environment, recreation, tourism and public health.




£50,000 LED lighting upgrade scheme for Twaddell Avenue

A £50,000 LED lighting upgrade scheme for Twaddell Avenue, Belfast will commence on Monday 25 October 2021.