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Archaeology
Northern Ireland's archaeology ranges from sites and monuments to maritime remains. The Department’s Historic Environment Division works in
The sale and supply of alcoholic drinks at 'special events' in Northern Ireland
Views are invited on some policy changes the Department is considering with a view to benefiting the organisers of 'Special Events', the hospitality
Consultation on the 2021 Review of the Caravans Act (NI) 2011
The Department for Communities has a statutory duty to review the Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 every 5 years. The last review took place in
Hargey reduces entertainment licence renewal fees
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a reduction in fees for the renewal of entertainment licences to alleviate the hardship being
Consultation on Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland
In December 2019, the Department for Communities launched a public consultation on the regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland.
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Publication of Summary Report: 2021 Review of Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
The Department for Communities has published the Summary Report relating to the 2021 Review of the Caravans Act.
Hargey welcomes first steps to live music returning
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed today’s (1 July) decision to relax restrictions on live music.
Shipwrecks
Thousands of shipwrecks lie off the coast of Northern Ireland. Shipwrecks reveal information about life, technology, trade and warfare at the
Equality screening archive April to June 2023
NIHE rent increase (2023/24) The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023The Social
Historic Environment Advice and Guidance in the Planning Process
The planning system has a key role in the conservation of our archaeological and built heritage. Appropriate development planning, development
What is the private rented sector?
The private rented sector offers an alternative to home ownership and rented social housing in Northern Ireland.
Architectural Drawings Collections
The Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland holds and extensive drawings collection. This includes drawings and plans of monuments, mostly
Betting, gaming, lotteries and amusements
Legislation in relation to gambling (other than the National Lottery) in Northern Ireland.
Hargey to reform gambling laws
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced plans to deliver the first significant changes to gambling laws here in over 35 years.
Archaeological Discoveries are ‘Unearthed’
A new publication entitled ‘Unearthed’ has been published which summarises some of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Northern
River Lagan dredging project
The Department for Communities is the navigation authority for the 4.8km stretch of the River Lagan between Stranmillis Weir and the Harbour
Urban Development Grants: Portrush
The Portrush-specific UDG scheme is one of the key regeneration measures that has been identified as being crucial to the town’s long-term
Hargey launches innovative employment scheme
An innovative new scheme has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to help create jobs and meet the needs of employers.
Protecting Rathlin Island’s historic environment
The Department for Communities has recently designated a number of historic sites around Rathlin Island.
Social Security fraud
One of the strategic responsibilities of the department is delivery of social security benefits. The Department pays benefit to those who are