Menu
01/10/2018
Six Councils Submit Major City Deal Proposal
Six Councils have submitted a joint proposal to the UK government for a new city deal to create up to 20,000 jobs with an investment of £1bn.
City Deals provide funding and decision making powers to councils in an effort to boost the local economy.
The councils – Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid and East Antrim, and Newry, Mourne and Down – have worked in conjunction with universities and colleges on the proposals. They are jointly calling on funding from the Treasury.
The proposal has been submitted to the Norther Ireland Secretary, Karen Bradley and focuses on four key investment pillars – digital and innovation, infrastructure, tourism-led regeneration and skills and employability.
It is understood that the decision is made by the Chancellor Philip Hammond, who will provide details of funded projects and how much funding each project gets in the Autumn budget.
Belfast Lord Mayor Deirdre Hargey has said that negotiations with government will now be "ramped up".
(MH/CM)
City Deals provide funding and decision making powers to councils in an effort to boost the local economy.
The councils – Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid and East Antrim, and Newry, Mourne and Down – have worked in conjunction with universities and colleges on the proposals. They are jointly calling on funding from the Treasury.
The proposal has been submitted to the Norther Ireland Secretary, Karen Bradley and focuses on four key investment pillars – digital and innovation, infrastructure, tourism-led regeneration and skills and employability.
It is understood that the decision is made by the Chancellor Philip Hammond, who will provide details of funded projects and how much funding each project gets in the Autumn budget.
Belfast Lord Mayor Deirdre Hargey has said that negotiations with government will now be "ramped up".
(MH/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 November 2020
Covid Restriction Limbo Continues
Talks on the next move for NI's current Covid-19 restrictions have entered their fourth day. Ministers had been expected to announce an end to or extension of the restrictions at the start of this week, but to date three separate proposals have been vetoed by the DUP.
Covid Restriction Limbo Continues
Talks on the next move for NI's current Covid-19 restrictions have entered their fourth day. Ministers had been expected to announce an end to or extension of the restrictions at the start of this week, but to date three separate proposals have been vetoed by the DUP.
26 January 2015
Belfast To Dublin Airport Rail Line Considered
Plans are being considered for a direct railway line between Belfast and Dublin Airport. Irish Rail is understood to be considering the introduction of a new line allowing those travelling from Belfast to the airport to use the railway.
Belfast To Dublin Airport Rail Line Considered
Plans are being considered for a direct railway line between Belfast and Dublin Airport. Irish Rail is understood to be considering the introduction of a new line allowing those travelling from Belfast to the airport to use the railway.
23 July 2010
Report Recommends More Irish Road Tolls
A report by a local government group across the border has called for more tolls on national roads as part of a package to save €500 million. The Local Government Efficiency Review Group approved the report, which was published earlier this week, at a meeting in Farmleigh, Dublin.
Report Recommends More Irish Road Tolls
A report by a local government group across the border has called for more tolls on national roads as part of a package to save €500 million. The Local Government Efficiency Review Group approved the report, which was published earlier this week, at a meeting in Farmleigh, Dublin.
11 May 2023
Department For Communities Seeks Input For Funding Proposals
The Department for Communities is seeking input on a series of funding proposals as part of its Budget Settlement for 2023-24 financial year. The proposal follows the announcement by the Secretary of State on the 2023-24 budget allocations.
Department For Communities Seeks Input For Funding Proposals
The Department for Communities is seeking input on a series of funding proposals as part of its Budget Settlement for 2023-24 financial year. The proposal follows the announcement by the Secretary of State on the 2023-24 budget allocations.
26 June 2014
Planning Applications 'Speedier And Fairer' - Durkan
New figures show that 92% of 'Large Scale Planning Applications' are being dealt with within six months, beating the set target of 75%. Turnaround times for planning applications are improving, becoming "speedier and fairer", Environment minister Mark H Durkan said.
Planning Applications 'Speedier And Fairer' - Durkan
New figures show that 92% of 'Large Scale Planning Applications' are being dealt with within six months, beating the set target of 75%. Turnaround times for planning applications are improving, becoming "speedier and fairer", Environment minister Mark H Durkan said.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
