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‼️ The department has announced an extension to the Public Consultation seeking views on proposals for a new approach to delivering physical regeneration in our villages, towns, and city centres. The Consultation on the Shaping Sustainable Places Programme will now close on 21…
📣 Minister @GordonLyons1, @DAERA_NI Minister @AndrewMuirNI and @DeptInfra Minister @LizKimminsSF have announced a public consultation seeking views on proposals for a new approach to delivering physical regeneration in our villages, towns and city centres. 👇 Read more: 🔗…
Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced his support for Revitalise Phase 3; the successful town centre regeneration programme aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing the vibrancy of our high streets. 👀 Want to find out more?: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/lyons-ann…
#FlashbackFriday! Did you catch Minister @GordonLyons1 touring the historic Templemore Baths? 🤔 @GLL_UK @HeritageFundUK @BelfastCC @Better_UK @Better_NI
Minister @GordonLyons1 toured the historic Templemore Baths to see the results of a £17 million restoration project. The visit also provided the Minister the chance to see @GLL_UK's ongoing work to deliver modern health and leisure facilities for the local community. 🏊🏋️
Minister @GordonLyons1 recently met with Knockloughrim Accordion Band - recipients of the @ArtsCouncilNI’s 2024/25 Musical Instruments for Bands Programmme. 🪗 The Minister saw the band’s newly purchased accordions in action and heard how the funding is supporting young people…
Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has met @TourismIreland to discuss how plans to showcase Ulster’s links with the US, during the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, can help promote tourism in Northern Ireland. #US_NI250
⏳ The deadline is fast approaching… Don’t miss your chance to apply for the three-stranded Musical Instruments Programme - funded by our department and supported by the @ArtsCouncilNI. 🎶 Apply now: artscouncil-ni.org/funding
Applications closing soon, don't miss out! The Musical Instruments Programme, is broken down into 3 strands. 🎼Individual Professional Performing Musicians Programme🎼 Deadline: Noon, Monday 28 July 2025 Grants of up to £10,000. This is designed to provide support for…
Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched the Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund while at @UlsterAHS. Find out more: 🔗 communities-ni.gov.uk/news/communiti…
Minister @GordonLyons1 officially opened a new 3G pitch for @Wellington_Rec, which will help more people within the local community get more active, more often! ⚽️
A year on since the launch of the Heritage, Culture and Creativity (HCC) Programme, Minister @GordonLyons1 has published an HCC Programme Framework document. The Framework provides the context, purpose and direction of the HCC Programme, and sets the scene for the public…
Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has met Lady Mary Peters and Wendy Phillips, President of @AthleticsNI. The Minister heard about the rising popularity of athletics in Northern Ireland, and the opportunities and challenges facing the sport in the time ahead.
Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced his department’s support for a £171,050 project to bring an empty gap site on Larne Main Street into community use as a pop-up park. 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…
What a weekend for Northern Ireland! ⛳️ Hundreds of thousands of spectators from around the world travelled to experience the 153rd @TheOpen at @RoyalPortrush. 🎥 Sports Minister @GordonLyons1 was in attendance to promote Northern Ireland and explore ways to inspire the next…
🚨 Please be advised of the following River Notice for Tuesday 22nd July.💧
📸 Minister @GordonLyons1 met treble @TheOpen winner @Sir_NickFaldo while at the 153rd Open Championship at @RoyalPortrush and discussed potential opportunities for getting more adults and young people involved with golf. ⛳️ 🏆 #TheOpen #TheOpenChampionship #TheOpen2025
Minister @GordonLyons1 has met with spectators and golfers at the 153rd @TheOpen Championship at @RoyalPortrush. ⛳️ 👇 Read more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/communiti… #TheOpen #TheOpenChampionship #TheOpen2025
Minister @GordonLyons1 has welcomed the new Partnership Agreement between the @NIExecutive and the Voluntary and Community Sector, which marks a significant step forward in strengthening collaboration, trust, and shared purpose across both sectors. Read more: 🔗…
.@communitiesni has published the Department’s response to the consultation on a registration threshold for charities in NI. Read the news in full: communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/regis…
Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (@CMAgovUK) announcement that Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a social housing funding boost. Read the full story here: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…
Today is the day! Minister @GordonLyons1 sends his best to our local golfers competing for the Claret Jug. ⛳️🏆 #TheOpen2025
