08/09/2015
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Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at was convicted at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
51-year-old Mary Glennon claimed Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support and Rates Relief totalling £13,305 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for three years.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Council Slammed Over Decision To Close Recycling Centres On Bank Holidays
The Alliance Party has hit out at the Council over its decision to close the majority of recycling centres in Northern Ireland on bank holidays.
Alliance Cllr Scott Wilson raised concerns after the DUP and UUP failed to support the party's amendment aimed at keeping recycling centres open.
Cllr Wilson said: "For many the bank holiday provides an ideal time to get rid of any unwanted items around their home and often is one of the only opportunities to make use of the local recycling centre.
"As a Council that is aiming to increase our recycling rate, we should be doing everything we can to encourage local residents to use the sites available, not making it more difficult or stressful for them. Instead, we allowed huge traffic jams to build as the centre struggled to cope with demand at other times across the week.
"While it was agreed in March, the implementation of this policy has made life more difficult for local people. I am not happy with the outcome and will continue, along with my party colleagues, to work with officers to find a new better solution and an end to closure on Bank Holidays."
Children's MRI Scanner Will Save Lives - McLaughlin
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has said the installation of the children's MRI scanner at the Royal Belfast hospital for Sick Children will undoubtedly save lives.
The Chairperson of the Health Committee said: "I would like to pay tribute to the people who have campaigned and raised money to see this project come to fruition.
"The scanner will now be operational in two months and given this is the most up-to-date technology it will help diagnose disease earlier and therefore give patients a better chance of recovery."
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A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at was convicted at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
51-year-old Mary Glennon claimed Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support and Rates Relief totalling £13,305 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for three years.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
Council Slammed Over Decision To Close Recycling Centres On Bank Holidays
The Alliance Party has hit out at the Council over its decision to close the majority of recycling centres in Northern Ireland on bank holidays.
Alliance Cllr Scott Wilson raised concerns after the DUP and UUP failed to support the party's amendment aimed at keeping recycling centres open.
Cllr Wilson said: "For many the bank holiday provides an ideal time to get rid of any unwanted items around their home and often is one of the only opportunities to make use of the local recycling centre.
"As a Council that is aiming to increase our recycling rate, we should be doing everything we can to encourage local residents to use the sites available, not making it more difficult or stressful for them. Instead, we allowed huge traffic jams to build as the centre struggled to cope with demand at other times across the week.
"While it was agreed in March, the implementation of this policy has made life more difficult for local people. I am not happy with the outcome and will continue, along with my party colleagues, to work with officers to find a new better solution and an end to closure on Bank Holidays."
Children's MRI Scanner Will Save Lives - McLaughlin
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has said the installation of the children's MRI scanner at the Royal Belfast hospital for Sick Children will undoubtedly save lives.
The Chairperson of the Health Committee said: "I would like to pay tribute to the people who have campaigned and raised money to see this project come to fruition.
"The scanner will now be operational in two months and given this is the most up-to-date technology it will help diagnose disease earlier and therefore give patients a better chance of recovery."
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24 July 2018
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Ards and North Down Council has approved plans to open its recycling centres on bank holidays. The decision will see four of the Council's facilities, including at Balloo and Holywood, open on a number of holidays throughout the year. Alliance Councillor Scott Wilson welcomed the decision.
Council Approves Plans To Open Recycling Centres On Bank Holidays
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31 July 2013
Belfast Council Rolls Out New Recycling Scheme
About 55,000 homes in Belfast are to benefit from a new recycling scheme that will seek to maximise the amount of waste households can recycle. The changes will be rolled out between August and November and will affect inner-city homes currently on a black recycling box collection, as well as apartments with communal recycling facilities.
Belfast Council Rolls Out New Recycling Scheme
About 55,000 homes in Belfast are to benefit from a new recycling scheme that will seek to maximise the amount of waste households can recycle. The changes will be rolled out between August and November and will affect inner-city homes currently on a black recycling box collection, as well as apartments with communal recycling facilities.
21 February 2019
NI Council Secures Almost £186K For Household Recycling Centres
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has secured £186,200 funding for household recycling centres in the district. The investment, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), will mean an additional 365 tonnes can be recycled each year.
NI Council Secures Almost £186K For Household Recycling Centres
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has secured £186,200 funding for household recycling centres in the district. The investment, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), will mean an additional 365 tonnes can be recycled each year.
11 November 2014
Belfast Council Engages With 'New' Residents
Belfast City Council has begun contacting residents who will be living within the new city boundary from next year. A special edition of the Council's 'City Matters' magazine is being distributed next week to 23,000 households in the current Castlereagh, Lisburn and North Down areas.
Belfast Council Engages With 'New' Residents
Belfast City Council has begun contacting residents who will be living within the new city boundary from next year. A special edition of the Council's 'City Matters' magazine is being distributed next week to 23,000 households in the current Castlereagh, Lisburn and North Down areas.
13 April 2011
Banbridge Recycling Decision Challenged
A recent decision made by Banbridge District Council regarding its recycling services is to be challenged by one of Northern Ireland's leading recycling companies. Bryson Recycling have been providing recycling services in Banbridge for 10 years and argues that the council's decision against the best interests of Banbridge residents.
Banbridge Recycling Decision Challenged
A recent decision made by Banbridge District Council regarding its recycling services is to be challenged by one of Northern Ireland's leading recycling companies. Bryson Recycling have been providing recycling services in Banbridge for 10 years and argues that the council's decision against the best interests of Banbridge residents.
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