Sports Fund Hardship Fund issues £2m in awards

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that the Sports Hardship Fund which was designed to help clubs and organisations maintain the facilities they own or lease during the Covid restrictions, has issued awards to over 900 clubs totalling £2million.

Mallon announces £2.8 million flood alleviation scheme in East Belfast to commence

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £2.8 million flood alleviation scheme on the Glenbrook River in the Cregagh Road / Montgomery Road area of East Belfast is due to commence on 22 February 2021.

Breakdown of vaccination figures issued

The Department of Health is today publishing a more detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s vaccination numbers.

Telephone CEV vaccination booking goes live

Telephone vaccination booking is now available for people who received a shielding letter because they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19.

Hargey announces 50 Heritage organisations to receive funding

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that more than £5million of awards are being offered to 50 heritage and 41 individuals through The Heritage Recovery Fund to stabilise the sector and prevent the loss of important historical assets. The fund is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund on the Department for Communities’ behalf.