In a statement, SDLP councillor Michael Savage, a former chief executive of the . Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is a local authority in Northern Ireland that was established on 1 April 2015. The SDLP leadership is having discussions with its party councillors in Newry and Mourne after the council agreed to retain the name of a park called after an IRA man. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) . Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; News. [1] Election results [ edit] [3] Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes. Newry And Mourne District Council 'Lusitania' owner pays tribute to those who helped recover artefact Lifeboat davit is the largest artefact recovered from wreck of the liner sunk in WW1 Sat Aug 25. Slieve Gullion SDLP councillor, and trustee of St Oliver Plunkett Youth Club, Pete Byrne said: "This whole process from the beginning has been . The SDLP in Newry has said it is 'shocked and disappointed' that Kevin McAteer has decided to become an independent councillor, the chair of the local branch has said. She retired in 2016. . It replaces Down District Council and Newry and Mourne District Council and covers most of the southeast of Northern Ireland. Newry councillor, Michael Savage (SDLP) has officially taken on the role at Monday night's AGM in Downpatrick. Local councils must apply individually or collectively to the OZEV for the funding and it will then be matched by Minister Mallon. In Newry there are nine candidates chasing six seats. Email: Rice, Michael. [6], Comhairle Ceantair an Iir, Mhrn agus an Din, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 14:13, 2019 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council election, European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, https://www.newrymournedown.org/new-council-chairperson-appointed-at-2021-agm, "The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is the European convention for the protection and promotion of languages used by traditional minorities", "NI Census 2011 - Key Statistics Summary Report, September 2014", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newry,_Mourne_and_Down_District_Council&oldid=1138940072, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 14:13. Email: Reilly, Henry. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ( Irish: Comhairle Ceantair an Iir, Mhrn agus an Din) is a local authority in Northern Ireland that was established on 1 April 2015. SDLP councillors in Newry, Mourne and Down have "reaffirmed their pro-life position" during a debate on abortion. The SDLPs vision is a reconciled people living in a united, just and prosperous new Ireland. Laura Devlin, SDLP Councillor for The Mournes and current Chairperson of Newry Mourne and Down District Council, has spoken out following the death of her friend and former colleague Michael Carr. SDLP councillors in Newry, Mourne and Down have "reaffirmed their pro-life position" during a debate on abortion. Concerns raised over 40,000 budget for events marking occasion, Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts. It's the SDLP's. The Chairperson of Council is Councillor Michael Savage (SDLP). A FORMER chair of Newry & Mourne Council has been remembered as a "healing force" who commanded respect throughout the community of south Armagh. They also add they are committed to the delivery of Phase One of the Albert Basin Park by 2023. . Laura works for Colin McGrath MLA in South Down. The naming of the County Down park after the IRA man has been controversial since it . The 2019 election saw Sinn Fin pull ahead of their SDLP rivals. In a statement, SDLP councillor Michael Savage, a former chief executive of the party, said the 14 representatives on the council are "unapologetically pro-life" after voicing their opposition to calls for abortion on demand to be introduced to Northern Ireland. Joined the TUV having recently resigned from the UUP. The district was originally called "North Down . The SDLP councillor who has sat in the chamber since 2001 was appointed unopposed at the local authority's AGM on Monday June 11. Resigned from the UUP over disagreements with the new party leadership on social issues. Mrs Donnelly was elected to Newry and Mourne Council in 2005. The playground . NEWRY SDLP councillors Michael Savage and Gary Stokes have paid tribute to their former colleague Sean Gallogly who passed away on Thursday. It replaces Down District Council and Newry and Mourne District Council and covers most of the southeast of Northern Ireland. Y esterday, it was revealed that the shadow Newry, Mourne . Elected to the former Down Council following the rationalisation of local government, Mr Curran was later elected to Newry, Mourne and Down district council when it was formed in 2014. It comes just weeks after the SDLP changed its position to allow its members a conscience vote on abortion. Elections to Newry and Mourne District Council were held on 21 May 1997 on the same day as the other Northern Irish local government elections. But it will be the seat being vacated by . SDLP Council Group Leader Pete Byrne told Newry Times, "Over the last week myself and SDLP assembly and council [] SDLP Councillor Michael Savage will be named as the new Chair of Newry Mourne & Down Council at the Council's AGM on June 6th. "We voiced our opposition to a motion from Alliance councillor Patrick Brown which in our view was calling for abortion on demand to be introduced to Northern Ireland. The 2019 election to the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, part of the Northern Ireland local elections that were held on 2 May 2019 returned 41 members to the council via Single Transferable Vote. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he was "shocked and deeply . Rates bills to rise in two more council areas. Sandra Hughes. New Newry Mourne and Down councillor to be first from Chinese community. 18:51 2 Feb. Laura is the partys Spokesperson on Tourism and hospitality. She held the role of Deputy Mayor with the Newry and Mourne Council in 2011 and 2012. The first elections to the authority were on 22 May 2014. The Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP) ( Irish: Pirt Sisialta Daonlathach an Lucht Oibre) [9] is a social-democratic [6] [10] [11] and Irish nationalist [10] [12] [13] political party in Northern Ireland. Ask the GP: Could taking statins affect your dreams? The SDLP MLA said Mr Toner was also a "proud GAA man". Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have paid tribute to former Newry and Mourne Council Chairman, James Savage at this months full Council meeting on Wednesday night. Duties and Responsibilities. Two Newry, Mourne and Down councillors urged people to show . Laura has a keen interest in Tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation. The new Newry, Mourne and Down council has faced similar controversy over its name. They managed to compensate by making a gain in Crotlieve, where incumbent Green and Independent councillors stood down. They are: Crotlieve. Michelle Hurd Husband, The first elections to the authority were on 22 May 2014. With some adjustment for voter community background, I project the 2014 results as: SF 17244 (40%) SDLP 9671 (22%) UUP 8183 (19%) DUP 4341 (10%) Inds 2955 (7%) UKIP 374 (1%) Alliance 175 (0.4%) Newry, Mourne and Down District Council selects new chairman "Families across our district are facing the biggest cost of living crisis in living memory and mothers are skipping meals to feed their children and thousands continue to languish on a waiting list for a place to call home" It comes after the SDLP said on Tuesday that councillors should be aware the party "does not support the naming of public spaces after those involved in the violence of the past". The SDLP's vision is a reconciled people living in a united, just and prosperous new Ireland. He served as chair of the now defunct Newry & Mourne Council in the mid-1980s and was part of a delegation invited to the US in 1995 by Teddy Kennedy and Tip O'Neill. The SDLP councillor who has sat in the chamber since 2001 was appointed unopposed at the local authority's AGM on Monday June 11. But, in a vote at Newry and Mourne District Council on Wednesday, the SDLP opted to take no immediate action. In order to ensure that the new administrative division does not constitute an obstacle to the promotion of the Irish language, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was obliged under the terms of Article 7.1 (b) of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, to progressively implement the bilingual policy throughout the whole of the newly enlarged district. One elected representative said they would eat grass at Council meetings to save money and ensure the events go ahead. The SDLP is a proud member of the Party of European Socialists (PES). This amendment has the potential to scupper this motion and the celebrations of the King, if the money is not found within this years budget.. "The people of this district need hope and they need a district that they can be proud of" To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The decision by Kevin McAteer to leave and become an independent means the SDLP is no longer the joint biggest party on the council, a title which is now taken outright by Sinn Fein. The overall turnout was 55.25% with a total of 69,339 valid votes cast. Newry, Mourne and Down District councillors had unanimously agreed a motion for the money to be ring-fenced for the May time celebrations, but an argument flared amid concern that at least some of the cash may have to come from next years budget. Councillors have voted to retain the name of a play park in Newry, called after an IRA man. The SDLP Newry Mourne and Down Councillors have called for a firm timetable on the reopening of suspended services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. Colored Lighter Fluid, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (Irish: Comhairle Ceantair an Iir, Mhrn agus an Din) is a local authority in Northern Ireland that was established on 1 April 2015. Suspended by the DUP after being arrested. "We wanted to reassure our party members and supporters in this district that we remain true to the values of being a pro-life party. Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, Viable device found after west Belfast security alert, Tributes paid to Larne businessman following farming death, North's boxing heroes return from Commonwealth Games with record-breaking gold medal haul, Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to face public parole hearing, Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder. Mr Carr represented. Laura works for Colin McGrath MLA in South Down. The first elections to the authority were . Chair of Council Year 2 SDLP Councillor L Devlin Deputy Chair of Council Year 2 UUP Councillor H McKee Chair - ENTERPRISE, REGENERATION & TOURISM Year 2 Alliance Councillor A McMurray . She has been a member of the SDLP since 1999 and has worked for the party on a full-time basis for over 17 years. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is divided into seven District Electoral Areas to which Councillors are elected. Mournes DUP councillor, Glyn Hanna responded: I am disappointed by this amendment. Newry, Mourne and Down District 2.1 Introduction Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Good Relations Strategy (The Strategy) provides the strategic direction to ensure Newry, Mourne and Down Council area is welcoming, accessible and inclusive to all. A new cross-border partnership established to foster economic growth along the key strategic route between Dublin and Belfast has today announced its inaugural political leadership team who will help drive employment opportunities, address barriers impacting trade and encourage the delivery of better transport infrastructure. The once dominant SDLP lost a seat in Newry Town to Independent candidate and former Sinn Fein councillor Davy Hyland. Pat Toner, a long-serving SDLP councillor from Forkhill, was buried yesterday in the village of his birth, following his death at the weekend, aged 83. John was re-elected to council in 2019. SAVAGE TO BE NEW COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has said he will be named as the new Chairperson of Newry Mourne and Down Council at the Council's AGM on June 6. Manchester United bidders move to the next stage of takeover process', Remo Freuler admits Everton's visit is biggest game of season for Forest. Karen McNamee. First Count: G. Graham, (PROT) 1,754 D. E. Haughian, (SDLP) 1,309 H. Reilly, (UUP) 1,178 A. P. Crawford, (SDLP) 950 W. A. Coulter, (UUP) 634 From 2016 Johns main priority has been Health Provision in the Down Area and he has used his position in council to tackle and engage with the Health Trusts in relation to this. 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