Lyons: Public Libraries Consultation launched
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is asking people for their views on a new Public Libraries Policy for Northern Ireland.
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Blacks Gate completion latest boost for social housing delivery - Lyons
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the completion of one of the largest social housing projects delivered in Northern Ireland in recent years.
Minister pledges continued support for veterans as he attends Invictus event
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has joined veterans and their families at an event to mark the participation of members of the armed forces in the Invictus Games.
Records from 2004 and 2005 made publicly available online for first time
Public records dating from 2004 and 2005, as well as earlier years, have been added to the CAIN (Conflict Archive on the Internet) website.
Lyons announces next stage of £9million Grassroots Facilities Programme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the next stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund Grassroots Facilities Programme.
Suspended sentence for 31-year-old woman convicted of benefit fraud at Laganside Crown Court
A woman has been convicted at Laganside Crown Court for fraudulently claiming £30,646.82 in benefits.
Suspended sentence for 60-year-old woman convicted of benefit fraud at Dungannon Crown Court
A woman has been convicted at Dungannon Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £52,200 in benefits.
Minister meets veterans taking part in Help for Heroes sports event
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has met armed forces veterans taking part in a sporting event designed to support health and wellbeing after active service.
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Community facilities fund receives another £1.97m for up to 68 projects
A further £1.97 million has been added to Northern Ireland’s Community Infrastructure Fund, taking the programme’s total value to £10.29 million.
£8.32m fund targets improvements at 243 community facilities
A Northern Ireland-wide programme is supporting upgrades intended to make local venues more welcoming, accessible and energy efficient.
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