Northern Ireland round-up: Stormont gets back to business facing a planning backlog; Ballymena flood project announced

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 11 January-17 January, 2020
Stormont gets back to business facing a planning backlog
Northern Ireland’s new power-sharing government, back in business at Stormont after a three-year hiatus, has been urged by the RTPI Northern Ireland to show more political support for planning.
The Planner
RTPI and Hong Kong institute strengthen their alliance
RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) as the two organisations work to strengthen their relationship.
The Planner
Be a planning radical at The Planner Live
Got something original to say and a burning desire to tell your fellow planners? We’re looking for four RTPI members to give five-minute speed presentations at The Planner Live on 29-30 June 2020.
The Planner
Ballymena flood project announced
NI Water has announced a £2 million flood alleviation scheme in Ballymena, County Antrim.
Belfast Telegraph
A fibre broadband company has announced that it is rolling out its services to more towns across County Down including Castlewellan, Newcastle and Ballynahinch during the first half of this year.
Belfast Telegraph
Thumbs down for Lisburn social housing
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has refused a development of 79 social homes on Brokerstown Road in Lisburn against the advice of officials but following a local outcry.
Belfast Live
River Faughan tree-planting boost
Almost half a million pounds of lottery money is to be made available for tree planting and other work to revitalise the banks of the River Faughan near Derry.
BBC News
Dundonald development approved
Lisburn City & Castlereagh Council has approved a mixed-use development of 119 homes and 18 industrial units at Dundonald.
Belfast Live
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