Statement on the High Streets Task Force

Junior Ministers Gary Middleton and Declan Kearney, joint chairs of the Executive’s High Streets Task Force, have issued a statement following its first meeting:




Lyons brings forward new regulations in first step of transition for local agriculture

Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has brought forward to the Northern Ireland Assembly new regulations aimed at ensuring the continued smooth delivery of direct agricultural support to farmers in 2021.




Mallon committed to delivery on Derry-Londonderry and Strabane Region City Deal.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the signing of the Heads of Terms for Derry-Londonderry and Strabane Region City Deal.




Appointment of Chairperson and Members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

The Minister of Education has announced the appointment of the following public appointments to the board of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).




£310,000 road improvement scheme for C554 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown

A resurfacing scheme on the C554 Sixtowns Road will commence on Monday 1 March 2021.