Minister encourages rate debate

Finance Minister Nigel Dodds is encouraging people to respond to the current consultations to improve the domestic rating system.

Inconsistent approaches to regeneration?

'Changing the Patterns of the Past: Putting People First in the Regeneration of North Belfast' is a new report produced by Participation and the Practice of Rights Project. The report analyses six urban regeneration masterplans covering north Belfast and finds serious problems with them.

Hard to Heat Homes

Do you know any ‘hard to heat’ homes which would benefit from an energy makeover? If so then NIE Energy and DSD may be able to help and are keen to hear from you.

New energy efficiency incentives

Economy Minister Arlene Foster has announced funding worth £4.9million for the Carbon Trust to help local businesses cut their energy costs.

How green is your valley?

Much like the blue flag status awarded to beaches, the Green Flag Award is a means of recognising and rewarding the best green spaces throughout the UK and Ireland and creating a benchmark of excellence for recreational green areas. Northern Ireland has three recipients.

Oxfam Ireland announces new Chief Executive

Oxfam Ireland reveals that Limerick-born Jim Clarken has become its new Chief Executive.

Good for the environment?

Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has vowed the new Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) - launched on 1 July - will forge an effective partnership with business in delivering a strong and safe environment.

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