Rebecca Black

New powers on dilapidated buildings have ‘potential to transform neighbourhoods’ The Assembly passed the Bill which will give councils more powers to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings and neglected sites. Legislation that will give councils new p... See more

Communities Minister urged to commit to funding for second Belfast Fleadh Gordon Lyons said the Department for the Economy supplied financial support for this year’s event. Disappointment has been expressed at no commitment by Communities Minister Gordon ... See more

Call for a breakthrough budget to help with childcare costs Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley said she is pursuing support for early years and childcare costs. A call has been made for a “breakthrough budget” for early years and c... See more

‘Forensic audit’ announced for Northern Ireland’s water body Rebecca Black, Press Association Fri, 4 September 2026 at 7:58 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A forensic audit has been announced for Nor... See more

Stormont minister reaffirms climate action following record hot summer Rebecca Black, Press Association Thu, September 3, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Stormont minister has reaffi... See more