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08/02/2018
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming over £9,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Hugh McLaughlin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,141 while failing to declare employment. He was given a three month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
He is also required to pay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Work Begins On Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme In Co Down
Work has begun on a carriageway resurfacing scheme in Hilltown, Co Down.
A new Puffin crossing will also be installed in the Main Street area of the town to improve road safety for pedestrians.
A total of £60,000 is being invested in the project and the work is expected to be complete by the end of February.
Diversions will be put in place during the works.
Plans to Cut Neighbourhood Renewal By 11% Are 'Unacceptable' - SDLP
SDLP Cllr Tim Attwood has said a proposal from Department for Communities to cut Neighbourhood Renewal by 11% is unacceptable. In 2008/09 the Neighbourhood Renewal Budget was £24/25 million today its around £18 million.
He said: "Neighbourhood Renewal is meant to be the flagship programme to tackle poverty and disadvantage. Now there is an attempt by DFC to completely undermine this important programme.
"Let's be clear, if these cuts are implemented it means some front line organisations will close and important services helping the most vulnerable in our society will be lost. We will be working with community organisations to oppose these cuts and call on DFC to reverse this decision."
(CD)
A man has been convicted for claiming over £9,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Hugh McLaughlin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,141 while failing to declare employment. He was given a three month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
He is also required to pay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Work Begins On Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme In Co Down
Work has begun on a carriageway resurfacing scheme in Hilltown, Co Down.
A new Puffin crossing will also be installed in the Main Street area of the town to improve road safety for pedestrians.
A total of £60,000 is being invested in the project and the work is expected to be complete by the end of February.
Diversions will be put in place during the works.
Plans to Cut Neighbourhood Renewal By 11% Are 'Unacceptable' - SDLP
SDLP Cllr Tim Attwood has said a proposal from Department for Communities to cut Neighbourhood Renewal by 11% is unacceptable. In 2008/09 the Neighbourhood Renewal Budget was £24/25 million today its around £18 million.
He said: "Neighbourhood Renewal is meant to be the flagship programme to tackle poverty and disadvantage. Now there is an attempt by DFC to completely undermine this important programme.
"Let's be clear, if these cuts are implemented it means some front line organisations will close and important services helping the most vulnerable in our society will be lost. We will be working with community organisations to oppose these cuts and call on DFC to reverse this decision."
(CD)
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