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06/12/2016
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Two Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court.
Katie Potts claimed Income Support totalling £8,768 while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was fined £300 and ordered to pay an offenders levy of £15.
Sara Gormley claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £2,978 while failing to declare employment. She was fined £250 and ordered to pay an offenders levy of £15.
They are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Call For NIHE To Reverse Decision Over Tower Blocks In West Belfast
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is being called to reverse its decision to not refurbish tower blocks in west Belfast.
Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann said the failure to decide on the future of Divis Tower is short sighted.
Many residents are living in freezing conditions with poor heating or no insulation.
Mr McCann said: "I visited Divis Tower with the Communities Minister two weeks ago, and he was able to see the conditions first hand.
"I have also been campaigning for the Housing Executive and department to take action but the decision of the Housing Executive Board last week kicked that into touch.
"This is a disgraceful decision especially when one considers that Divis Tower is a much sought after place to live.
"I will be asking that this decision by the Housing Executive be reversed and investment cleared to bring Divis Tower up to a standard which makes it liveable for its tenants."
Minister Approves Nursery Unit At Cranmore Integrated Primary School
The establishment of a 26 part-time place statutory nursery unit at Cranmore Integrated Primary School in Belfast has been approved.
Education Minister Peter Weir confirmed it would come into effect on 01 September 2017 or as soon as possible.
Minister Weir said: "I have carefully considered the impact of this proposal and am satisfied that the establishment of a statutory single nursery unit at Cranmore Integrated Primary School is the most appropriate way forward for pre-school provision at this particular setting.
"The out workings of this proposal will result in a net increase of two additional places to help facilitate the placement of target-age pre-school children in this area."
(CD/LM)
Two women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court.
Katie Potts claimed Income Support totalling £8,768 while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was fined £300 and ordered to pay an offenders levy of £15.
Sara Gormley claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £2,978 while failing to declare employment. She was fined £250 and ordered to pay an offenders levy of £15.
They are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Call For NIHE To Reverse Decision Over Tower Blocks In West Belfast
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is being called to reverse its decision to not refurbish tower blocks in west Belfast.
Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann said the failure to decide on the future of Divis Tower is short sighted.
Many residents are living in freezing conditions with poor heating or no insulation.
Mr McCann said: "I visited Divis Tower with the Communities Minister two weeks ago, and he was able to see the conditions first hand.
"I have also been campaigning for the Housing Executive and department to take action but the decision of the Housing Executive Board last week kicked that into touch.
"This is a disgraceful decision especially when one considers that Divis Tower is a much sought after place to live.
"I will be asking that this decision by the Housing Executive be reversed and investment cleared to bring Divis Tower up to a standard which makes it liveable for its tenants."
Minister Approves Nursery Unit At Cranmore Integrated Primary School
The establishment of a 26 part-time place statutory nursery unit at Cranmore Integrated Primary School in Belfast has been approved.
Education Minister Peter Weir confirmed it would come into effect on 01 September 2017 or as soon as possible.
Minister Weir said: "I have carefully considered the impact of this proposal and am satisfied that the establishment of a statutory single nursery unit at Cranmore Integrated Primary School is the most appropriate way forward for pre-school provision at this particular setting.
"The out workings of this proposal will result in a net increase of two additional places to help facilitate the placement of target-age pre-school children in this area."
(CD/LM)
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14 May 2014
Housing Executive To Improve Multi-Storey Tower Blocks
Almost 1,900 households could benefit from a new maintenance and investment strategy being developed by the Housing Executive in relation to multi-storey tower blocks. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced plans for the improvement of the Housing Executive’s 32 multi-storey tower blocks.
Housing Executive To Improve Multi-Storey Tower Blocks
Almost 1,900 households could benefit from a new maintenance and investment strategy being developed by the Housing Executive in relation to multi-storey tower blocks. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced plans for the improvement of the Housing Executive’s 32 multi-storey tower blocks.
24 May 2018
Judge Rules Against Decision For £55m Belfast Tower Block
A High Court judge has ruled against a planning decision to build a new £55 million office block in the Markets area of Belfast. Residents and campaigners had longed campaigned against the decision by Belfast City Council, which involved developing 26,000 square metres of offices within a 14-storey tower in the historic Market quarter.
Judge Rules Against Decision For £55m Belfast Tower Block
A High Court judge has ruled against a planning decision to build a new £55 million office block in the Markets area of Belfast. Residents and campaigners had longed campaigned against the decision by Belfast City Council, which involved developing 26,000 square metres of offices within a 14-storey tower in the historic Market quarter.
09 August 2018
Woman Dragged Behind Divis Tower In Attempted Robbery
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a woman was dragged behind Divis Tower in an attempted robbery. At about 5.20am on Wednesday, 08 August, a woman was walking past Divis Tower in West Belfast when she was approached by three men.
Woman Dragged Behind Divis Tower In Attempted Robbery
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a woman was dragged behind Divis Tower in an attempted robbery. At about 5.20am on Wednesday, 08 August, a woman was walking past Divis Tower in West Belfast when she was approached by three men.
06 August 2015
Crumlin Social Housing Scheme Opened
A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
Crumlin Social Housing Scheme Opened
A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
15 January 2015
Man Arrested Over October Murder
Police investigating the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October have arrested a 61-year-old man. Mr Gibson was found in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October. He had been shot in the stomach and thigh. He died later in hospital. Police arrested a man in west Belfast on Thursday morning in connection with the murder.
Man Arrested Over October Murder
Police investigating the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October have arrested a 61-year-old man. Mr Gibson was found in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October. He had been shot in the stomach and thigh. He died later in hospital. Police arrested a man in west Belfast on Thursday morning in connection with the murder.
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