Michael Kenwood Local Democracy Reporter
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Michael is a local democracy reporter covering Belfast city council and Ards & North Down council.

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Belfast Live, Irish Independent, Daily Mirror, Belfast Telegraph, The Irish News, Belfast News Letter, Armagh I, Eastern Eye, Asian Trader

998 Articles
almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Co Down hotspot "under siege" due to staycationers and anti-social behaviour

Locals are locked in their driveways and picking up "disgusting" litter, one politician said

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almost 3 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Helen's Bay ‘a town under siege’ says elected representative as council urges talks with ministers

Helen’s Bay is a “town under siege” due to staycationers, parking and anti-social behaviour, according to a local ele...

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Co Down cafes and restaurants that lost outdoor seating need urgent intervention

Ards North Down councillors state Stormont has to intervene on street seating this summer before it's too late

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Lord Mayor says Youth Lyric paved her way to role as first citizen

Mayor Kate Nicholl announces Youth Lyric as one of her charities

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

North Belfast asked what it thinks of plans for Ballysillan Playing Fields

Proposals in the consultation include off-lead dog exercise areas, a pump track and play ‘stations.’

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almost 3 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Belfast City Council to discuss early pregnancy loss and miscarriage paid leave

Belfast Council is to discuss becoming the first government body in Northern Ireland to give paid leave to employees ...

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almost 3 years ago
belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Sunday hours to return for larger stores in Belfast this September

Sunday trading hours for larger stores in Belfast are to return to pre-Covid times this September, after the council ...

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Ards North Down council debate on Israel "student polictics at is worst"

Motion calling on PSNI to drop Israel partnerships falls against overwhelming opposition

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Compromise sought between residents and council over Portaferry tree felling

Ards North Down Council "going back to the drawing board"

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Ards North Down residents to be charged for replacement recycling bins

The council will charge half the market cost

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Poots urged to crack down on bonfire tyres by North Down MLA

Councillor warns of "environmental crime" in Bangor estate

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almost 3 years ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast office block given go ahead after “unsightly” rooftop changed

The developer changed the configuration of the rooftop to find favour from the council

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