Immensely proud of the 15000 (est) people who went to Belfast city centre today to show their stance against racism

The August NILGA News is now available! This issue provides an update on the NILGA Executive, we look at LG financing and sustainability in preparation for the NI Partnership Panel meeting and provide LG information, updates, opportunities & more. nilga.org/media/2648/202…

Gold medallists Rhys McClenaghan and Jack McMillan are cheered by crowds in Newtownards as the borough's Olympians are celebrated. Read more here: bbc.in/3AE8sQk

Great to see the Fellowship go from strength to strength. I wish this year's fellows well for the year ahead. I've already had a chat with several of you - looking forward to meeting more at the Launch event!

Fantastic opportunity for businesses in the Belfast 5G innovation region 🔽

Here’s an interesting short podcast from BBC giving advice on how to deal with online abuse. Elected members might find it a useful 7 minute listen. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

We’ve all witnessed the worst real world impact of bad information-riots in NI,and elsewhere in the UK. It is not overstating it to suggest that bad information is one of the greatest challenges of our time. It negatively impacts relationships,how we live and the choices we make

The second #JargonBuster video in our Enforcement series #planning #engagement #enforcement

📢 We are hiring! 📢 We are looking for a Climate Resilience Researcher who has passion and experience supporting people and places to prepare for our changing climate. Learn more about the role and apply here: nienvironmentlink.org/opportunities/…

BREAKING: Communities minister confirms Stormont will follow Westminster's lead when it comes to winter fuel payments for pensioners. bbc.in/3TbdV81

✌️ParalympicsGB athlete Claire Taggart is into the Boccia Quarter Finals! Taggart lost her final Pool match but with the Top Two qualifying goes into the last eight. In Wheelchair Rugby, David Ross and his GB team mates beat Denmark with one group game to go. #PowerOfSport

Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast - 1st visit. Utterly extraordinary. Every bit as impressive as the hype lives up to. Probably not a local hangout but this is for the whole world.

🚨 New Pivotal report published this morning The report looks back at the first seven months of the restored Northern Ireland Executive and suggests priorities ahead Read it here pivotalppf.org/cmsfiles/Publi…

The first #JargonBuster in our Local Development Plan series #planning #engagement #LDP

❗️NEW: Stormont Executive agrees Programme for Government. 🎤Our Chief Reporter James asks why it has taken so long to get to this stage and how well Ministers think the institutions have delivered. 🗣First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL,

Innovation City Belfast has appointed Dr Adrian Johnston MBE as the city’s new Innovation Commissioner. Adrian will work with ICB to build upon Belfast’s existing strengths and seek to position the city as a global home for innovation. Read more here: smartbelfast.city/story/new-belf…

Such a privilege to be there on Wednesday to watch as Lesley Wilson, our Community Arts Officer at LCCC won the prestigious 2024 NILGA Local Government Employee of the Year Award. Thanks to Lesley for all of the incredible work you do in our community arts team 👏🏻

Looking forward to working with Lord Mayor Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Micky Murray & mayors of Derry Strabane Cncl, LCCC & NewryMourneDown on this initiative, promoting diversity & inclusion across all our council areas. x.com/dcsdcouncil/st…