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The official X channel of the Department for Communities (DfC) NI, headed by Minister @GordonLyons1. Managed by the DfC Press Office.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined January 2016
⏳The countdown is on…. Only one week remains until the Claret Jug returns to @RoyalPortrush for the 153rd @TheOpen Championship!. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss any exclusive content as the excitement builds over the next week…. #TheOpen
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A reminder about Benefit Payment Dates for July’s Public Holidays.👇.
ℹ️ Benefit Payment Dates for July Public Holidays. If your payment is due on 14/15 July, you will still be paid by that date. All benefits operate on different payment systems, but you will not receive your payment later than the day it would normally be due.
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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. 🏊🏋️
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Minister @GordonLyons1, has announced the appointment of Professor Mark Scott as the Chair of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC). Read more:. 🔗
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.@communitiesni has published analysis relating to Personal Independence Payment Daily Living activity scores, for new claims and existing claimants. Breakdowns are available for age, gender, medical condition and geography as at 30th April 2025. This information was compiled
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🗣️ Have your say!. Take part in the @CharityCommNI’s public consultation on its draft Strategic Plan 2026-29 by following the link below. 👇.
Have your say! The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategic Plan 2026–29. 🔗 Share your views: .#CharityNI #HaveYourSay #NICharities #charity #charities #CharitySector
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Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has welcomed the official opening of a new extension to Carnagat Community House in Newry. Read the full story below. 👇. @CarnagatCA #DepartmentForCommunities.
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💰£350,000 for shopfronts in @MEA_BC!. Hear from Minister @GordonLyons1 and @ActiveFeetPod owner, Nicola Keating, about the impact of our Shopfront Revitalisation Scheme. 🏪
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📢 Please be advised of the following River Notice for Friday 11th July. 🚣
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#ICYMU . 📸 Minister @GordonLyons1 attended @WhiteabbeyPS’s first cross-community Festival of Football, where he encouraged and celebrated pupils for their participation in sport! ⚽️
🎥 Catch Minister @GordonLyons1 as he celebrates Primary School pupils at @WhiteabbeyPS’s cross-community Festival of Football. (Stay to the end to see the pupil’s put the Minister through his paces! 👀🏃♂️). #DepartmentForCommunities #Sport #GetActive
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Modelling data for Northern Ireland was compiled and published by @CommunitiesNI following the introduction of the UK Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on 18 June 2025. That analysis has been updated and published to reflect the UK Government’s
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#FlashbackFriday . 🎥 Minister @GordonLyons1 has been out and about meeting volunteering organisations, band members, and regeneration groups - hearing how he can help make a real difference in communities across Northern Ireland! 💭🤝
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📸 Minister @GordonLyons1 met with Bowtown Community Group and saw firsthand their dedication to supporting community growth as well as the challenges their community continue to face.
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Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced the completion of the regeneration projects funded through the Portrush Urban Development Grant (UDG) programme. 👀 Want to find out more? Follow the link below:.
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Minister @GordonLyons1 welcomed @TEAM_TSNI to Parliament Buildings, ahead of their participation in the 25th World Transplant Games in Dresden from 17-24 August. 👏. Sport is for everyone - and receiving a transplant should never be a barrier to getting active and enjoying all
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Minister @GordonLyons1 has hailed the successful delivery of a shopfront improvement scheme in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. Read more:. 🔗
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ℹ️ Benefit Payment Dates for July Public Holidays. If your payment is due on 14/15 July, you will still be paid by that date. All benefits operate on different payment systems, but you will not receive your payment later than the day it would normally be due.
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🗣️ Minister @GordonLyons1 is calling on you to take part. Help shape @NIExecutive’s Anti-Poverty Strategy by sharing your ideas and experiences. Let's work together to tackle Poverty in society. 🔗
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