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Local government body raises concerns about abuse of candidates during election campaign

  • 17th May 2023

The Northern Ireland Local Government Association has raised concerns about the abuse and intimidation of candidates in this year’s local council election campaign.

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Local Government Employee of the Year 2023

  • 04th April 2023

The 2023 Local Government Employee of the Year has been announced.

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Ulster in Bloom, Translink

  • 10th March 2023

Community and council gardeners from across Northern Ireland were presented with awards for the sought-after Translink Ulster in Bloom accolade, which recognises the work carried out by gardening enthusiasts and council teams in local cities, towns and villages.

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Over three-quarters of councillors in Northern Ireland subjected to abuse or intimidation, new survey reveals

  • 27th February 2023

Over three-quarters of local councillors in Northern Ireland (76%) have experienced abuse in their role, while a further 52% have said they have been intimidated by members of the public and ‘trolls’, new figures reveal.

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Enterprise NI and local government join forces to support micro and small businesses

  • 03rd February 2023

Enterprise NI announces an opportunity for three micro or small businesses to exhibit at the upcoming Local Government Conference.

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Employee of the Year Award

  • 13th December 2022

NILGA and SOLACE are opening today nominations for a Local Government Employee of the Year Award sponsored by the William Johnston Memorial Trust. Nominations close on Friday 13th January 2023.

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