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Feb 12

Advice NI encourages Tax Credit claimants to seek independent advice before claiming Universal Credit

With the Department for Communities currently issuing thousands of Migration Notice letters each month to people on Tax Credits as part...

Jan 26

Housing Executive rent levels set to rise for 2024/25

In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 1 April...

Jan 24

Councillors updated on MEA village projects including new greenway between Cullybackey and Galgorm

A Mid and East Antrim councillor has called for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to “take responsibility” for greenway maintenance...

Jan 16

People urged to keep themselves safe as public workers set to strike

Departments have reiterated the call for people to keep themselves safe on Thursday (18th January) with snow and ice forecast and...

Jan 2

Bereaved parents urged to check eligibility for financial support

Bereaved parents whose partner died between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 are being urged to check if they are eligible for backdated...

Dec 4, 2023

Questions asked over impact on vulnerable people applying for Universal Credit

Questions have been asked on the impact of the process on those applying for government benefits, particularly on those who are...

Nov 7, 2023

New modern £210K public convenience facility now in Glenarm

Karen O’Neill (Department for Communities Regional Development Office), Francis Wilson (Vice Chair, Glenarm Village Committee), (Eamon...

Oct 30, 2023

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - supported by the Department for Communities – is delighted to launch a Shop Front Revitalisation...

Oct 29, 2023

Shared Lives launches providing support for older people in Northern Ireland

Members of the Shared Lives NI for Older People reference group. A service providing support for people aged 65 and over who may be...

Oct 25, 2023

£300 Cost of Living Payment coming soon

Millions of UK households will receive the second Cost of Living payment of £300 soon - set to land in bank accounts over the coming...

Oct 16, 2023

Residents’ views sought on plans for former St Patrick’s Regeneration site in Ballymena

Plans for the interpretative area include the construction of a replica Clock Tower that once stood on the site. Residents are being...

Oct 3, 2023

£485K investment announced for town centres across Mid & East Antrim

The Department for Communities has announced an investment of £485,000 in a range of revitalisation projects for Carrickfergus, Ballymena...

Sep 30, 2023

Final phase of ‘Move to Universal Credit’ for NI benefit claimants to begin in October

The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next month for those in receipt of tax credits...

Sep 27, 2023

Ballymena couple recommend ‘Rent to Own’ scheme as smart start move to home ownership

Pictured is Pamela and Mark Surgenor with their daughters Bella aged 5 and Bonnie aged 3. A Ballymena couple have found a helping hand...

Sep 21, 2023

Celebration for success of Special Olympics Ulster athletes at World Summer Games

Department for Communities Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle, CEO Special Olympics Ireland Matt English with broadcaster Denise Watson and...

Sep 12, 2023

MEA Councillor’s make u-turn on asylum cash but £50,000 lost

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has lost £50,000 in funding for asylum seekers and refugees after turning down almost twice the sum...

Sep 1, 2023

Alpha Housing to build new family homes in Ballymoney

Pictured (L-R) at the sod cutting event to officially mark the commencement of work at Alpha Housing’s new development is DB Contract’s...

Aug 13, 2023

Historic landmarks and hidden gems to be showcased during European Heritage Open Days 2023

Galgorm Cottage is a thatched property previously used as a police station in 1724. The Department for Communities is encouraging the...

Aug 8, 2023

Ballymena Jobs & Benefits Office forced to close

Ballymena Jobs and Benefits Office based has been forced to close due to what has been described as "a premises-related health and safety...

Jul 14, 2023

Concern as councils axed in cost saving measure from fuel poverty scheme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Paul Michael BEM has voiced concern over the transfer of the Affordable Warmth scheme to the Northern...

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