Menu
29/11/2017
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Stephen Sloss claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £3,557 while failing to declare employment. He was given 150 hours Community Service.
John Crumley claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £6,525 while failing to declare employment. He was given 80 hours Community Service.
They are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans Unveiled In East Belfast
Residents in east Belfast are being urged to give their opinions over redevelopment plans for Avoniel Leisure Centre.
The proposals, which also include the restoration and extension of Templemore Baths, are part of Belfast City Council's £105 million Leisure Transformation Programme.
The redevelopment of both sites represents a major part of a £40m investment in east Belfast's leisure facilities.
A public consultation has opened and will continue until Sunday, 14 January.
The Heritage Lottery Fund is contributing £5m towards the £17m investment at Templemore Baths where the focus will be on heritage preservation, spa provision and increased swimming provision.
Chair of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, said: "I would urge everyone to get involved in the public consultation – these are major investments and we want to ensure that they accurately reflect the needs and wants of the people of the area.
"The facilities that will be available at Avoniel and Templemore, once work is complete, along with those on offer at the new Robinson Centre when it opens its doors in 2019, will bring a wide leisure choice to the people of east Belfast.
"In total we're developing seven new centres across the city through our Leisure Transformation Programme. Each centre will provide state of the art leisure facilities while also offering their own unique facilities."
Call for EU to Talk Trade
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has called on EU leaders to move on to discussing the future UK - EU trading relationship in Brexit talks, following reports that the UK has agreed in principle to a financial settlement with the EU.
Mr Nicholson said: "While negotiators on all sides will likely stick to the principle of 'nothing is agreed until everything is agreed', if it is the case that the financial settlement has been agreed between the UK and the EU, this marks a significant step in progress in talks.
"It is in the best interests of all parties that we now move to discussing the future UK-EU trading relationship. This is also key to finding a solution to the border difficulties. If we can agree a bespoke tariff-free free trade agreement, and a new customs arrangement between the UK and the European Union, we can solve a number of problems."
(CD)
Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Stephen Sloss claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £3,557 while failing to declare employment. He was given 150 hours Community Service.
John Crumley claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £6,525 while failing to declare employment. He was given 80 hours Community Service.
They are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans Unveiled In East Belfast
Residents in east Belfast are being urged to give their opinions over redevelopment plans for Avoniel Leisure Centre.
The proposals, which also include the restoration and extension of Templemore Baths, are part of Belfast City Council's £105 million Leisure Transformation Programme.
The redevelopment of both sites represents a major part of a £40m investment in east Belfast's leisure facilities.
A public consultation has opened and will continue until Sunday, 14 January.
The Heritage Lottery Fund is contributing £5m towards the £17m investment at Templemore Baths where the focus will be on heritage preservation, spa provision and increased swimming provision.
Chair of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, said: "I would urge everyone to get involved in the public consultation – these are major investments and we want to ensure that they accurately reflect the needs and wants of the people of the area.
"The facilities that will be available at Avoniel and Templemore, once work is complete, along with those on offer at the new Robinson Centre when it opens its doors in 2019, will bring a wide leisure choice to the people of east Belfast.
"In total we're developing seven new centres across the city through our Leisure Transformation Programme. Each centre will provide state of the art leisure facilities while also offering their own unique facilities."
Call for EU to Talk Trade
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has called on EU leaders to move on to discussing the future UK - EU trading relationship in Brexit talks, following reports that the UK has agreed in principle to a financial settlement with the EU.
Mr Nicholson said: "While negotiators on all sides will likely stick to the principle of 'nothing is agreed until everything is agreed', if it is the case that the financial settlement has been agreed between the UK and the EU, this marks a significant step in progress in talks.
"It is in the best interests of all parties that we now move to discussing the future UK-EU trading relationship. This is also key to finding a solution to the border difficulties. If we can agree a bespoke tariff-free free trade agreement, and a new customs arrangement between the UK and the European Union, we can solve a number of problems."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 June 2017
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called on Belfast City Council to put an end to threats hanging over pools at both the Shankill and Ballysillan Leisure Centres.
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called on Belfast City Council to put an end to threats hanging over pools at both the Shankill and Ballysillan Leisure Centres.
16 September 2016
Consultations Announced For Belfast Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans
Consultation events have been announced by Belfast City Council on proposed designs for a number of leisure centre transformations across Belfast. The council is to invest £105 million in a Leisure Transformation Programme (LTP), to be developed over the next 10 years.
Consultations Announced For Belfast Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans
Consultation events have been announced by Belfast City Council on proposed designs for a number of leisure centre transformations across Belfast. The council is to invest £105 million in a Leisure Transformation Programme (LTP), to be developed over the next 10 years.
19 July 2023
Better Leisure Centres To Host Weekend Of Free Family Events
Belfast's Better leisure centres are set to host a series of free family activities to mark 30 years of GLL. Founded in 1993, GLL is the UK's largest public leisure and libraries co-operative and charitable social enterprise.
Better Leisure Centres To Host Weekend Of Free Family Events
Belfast's Better leisure centres are set to host a series of free family activities to mark 30 years of GLL. Founded in 1993, GLL is the UK's largest public leisure and libraries co-operative and charitable social enterprise.
30 October 2019
East Belfast Leisure Centre Almost Complete
Construction on a £20 million leisure centre in east Belfast is almost complete. Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre is set to open to the public this December on the site of the former Robinson Centre on Montgomery Road.
East Belfast Leisure Centre Almost Complete
Construction on a £20 million leisure centre in east Belfast is almost complete. Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre is set to open to the public this December on the site of the former Robinson Centre on Montgomery Road.
10 April 2014
US Firm To Create 1,000 Jobs In Belfast
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US company Concentrix. The company, currently employing 800 people in the city, has announced an investment of £36m in a move that has been described as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".
US Firm To Create 1,000 Jobs In Belfast
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US company Concentrix. The company, currently employing 800 people in the city, has announced an investment of £36m in a move that has been described as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
