Mid Ulster Council

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[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani welcomed former Taoiseach and Senior Fellow at Harvard, Leo Varadkar to Dungannon as keynote speaker for this evening’s closing workshop in a series of Constitutional Change factfinding sessions for Elected Members.

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

#SavetheDate Talk Money Week Online event, Tues 3 November - join via Microsoft Teams to get support and advice throughout the day to help feel more in control of your money.

Full timetable at:
https://t.co/QJLmGJR4QX

[Department for Infrastructure @deptinfra]

Today’s theme for Emergency Preparedness Month is ‘Household Resilience’.

The Building Resilience in Communities (BRIC) Project, funded by DfI Rivers Directorate, and through support from multi-agency partners has recently launched the ‘5 Steps to be Ready’ campaign. This regional campaign encourages everyone to take a few steps to be more resilient and have access to useful contact numbers during emergencies.

To download the campaign poster or for more information please visit https://t.co/mjy5EIF8u0 or email [email protected]

#BeReadyNI

Day 28 of #30Days30WaysUK

@metofficeNI @metoffice @nidirect @joanmccaffrey1 @DefraGovUK @niwnews @CommunityPlaces @NI_LGA

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

The @OfficeforSandS is offering funding up to £10,000 for projects that deliver product safety community training.

Applications are particularly welcome from charities, voluntary organisations and community groups.

Apply by 30 October 2026.

Find out more ⬇️.

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

Community group? Charity? Local organisation?

Apply for up to £10,000 to deliver a product safety community training project.

📅 Deadline: 30 October 2026 OPSS community funding for product safety - https://t.co/NqW00VBemU

#ProductSafety #CommunityEngagement

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Mid Ulster businesses! Have your say on what it's really like to run a micro or small business here by completing the NI Enterprise Barometer- the largest annual survey of NI's small, micro & self-employed businesses. Take the survey at: https://t.co/EzpH7eCTut
@EnterpriseNI

[Enterprise NI @EnterpriseNI]

What’s it really like to run a micro or small business in Northern Ireland?
The NI Enterprise Barometer 2026 gives businesses across Northern Ireland the opportunity to have their say.
Take the survey now: https://t.co/TlnmY1Pb1C

Supported by eConX.

#YourVoiceMatters

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Mid Ulster businesses! Have your say on what it's really like to run a micro or small business here by completing the NI Enterprise Barometer- the largest annual survey of NI's small, micro & self-employed businesses. Take the survey at: https://t.co/EzpH7eCTut
@EnterpriseNI

[Enterprise NI @EnterpriseNI]

What’s it really like to run a micro or small business in Northern Ireland?
The NI Enterprise Barometer 2026 gives businesses across Northern Ireland the opportunity to have their say.
Take the survey now: https://t.co/TlnmY1Pb1C

Supported by eConX.

#YourVoiceMatters

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Improvement works at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (MUSA) will commence on Monday 10 August and are expected to take approximately 10 weeks, during which parking availability will be temporarily reduced on a rolling basis.

Please carpool when possible and allow extra time for parking.

[Electoral Office NI @eoni_official]

📢 2027 Combined Election Polling Place Consultation

Have your say on proposed Polling Places for the 2027 Assembly & Council Elections.

View & respond: https://t.co/kgSlC2sT9M

Closes 2 Oct 2026.

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Mid Ulster Local Economic Partnership (LEP) has today, Wednesday 29 July, announced the launch of an Action Plan, marking a significant investment in the district’s future growth and prosperity.

Read more at:
https://t.co/BCoyegIPkz

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

New Facilities Officially Open at Mid Ulster Sports Arena - made possible through the Council’s Capital Investment Programme (£2.4m) and Sport NI's National Lottery funded Multi Facility Fund (£1.2m).

➡️https://t.co/mj2I1T0l2z

@_SportNI @DSNIofficial

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

The @daera_ni Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/27 is now open! Information on the mandatory pre-application virtual workshops, next one on Tuesday, 7 July at 7pm, details of the grant scheme, further workshops & application process, at: https://t.co/X2ab9I2O7X

[DAERA @daera_ni]

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/27 is open:
👉£4m capital grants for rural micro businesses
👉50% support up to £7.5k for capital equipment to boost sustainability or growth
🗓️Apply by 12noon 30 Jul
🔗More at: https://t.co/6WCNWQjEEJ @nidirect @mea_bc @CCAGBusiness

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

We are expecting disruption to our services as a result of industrial action by the BMA planned for Thurs 25 June and Mon 29 June 2026.

Patients and service users should attend all scheduled appointments unless contacted by the Trust to advise otherwise.

https://t.co/xHupHhPLTu

[nidirect @nidirect]

There is help and advice available following the recent disorder.
This includes information about:
• housing
• how to report a crime
• benefits and financial support
• schools and exams
https://t.co/8xTRROLbE9

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Becoming → Being → Beyond: Evolving As An Employer Of Choice In Mid Ulster

📅 18 June 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown.

Hosted by @JP_Biz.

Find out more & register your free place at: https://t.co/HhXXkxllBd

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Mid Ulster District Council has appointed a new Chair and Deputy Chair for 2026-27.

Councillor Deirdre Varsani (SF) is the new Chair, with Councillor Eva Cahoon (DUP) named as Deputy Chair.

Both appointments are for one year.

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

We're partnering with @LibrariesNI to provide a temporary study and borrowing space in @hilloftheoneill following the temporary closure of Dungannon Library - open Mon. - Sat., offering Wi-Fi, study space and a selection of books for local users and students during exam season.

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

📢 We’re Hiring | Solicitor Vacancy

We’re recruiting for a Solicitor to join our busy Legal Services team in a new permanent role and the closing date for applications has been extended to Thursday 28 May at 12 noon.

Find out more and apply today at https://t.co/3Hn1ZfBgHd

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

The @healthdpt Minister has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that the Tobacco and Vapes Act has now passed into law. Find out what this means for NI ⬇️.

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🚭The Health Minister has welcomed the Tobacco and Vapes Act passing into law.

🙌 Minister Nesbitt said: “The Tobacco and Vapes Act is a landmark public health milestone, creating a smoke free generation for our children and young people."

👉 More info: https://t.co/yy85UBjcDV

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Ahead of the long bank holiday weekend, we're sharing this important wildfire safety advice from @NIFRSOFFICIAL regarding wildfires and how to remain responsible when visiting the countryside this spring and summer.

See ⬇️ for more.

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

Firefighters are continuing to tackle the wildfire at Sandbank Road, Hilltown. Please stay safe & avoid the area.

If you are visiting the countryside, remember:
➡️Extinguish cigarettes & BBQs
➡️Avoid lighting open fires
➡️Don’t leave litter behind

If you see a fire, call 999.

[Mid Ulster Council @MidUlster_DC]

Important information below from @nidirect regarding protests planned at a number of locations over the next few days. Find out more ⬇️.

[nidirect @nidirect]

Protests are planned at a number of locations in Northern Ireland over the next few days.
You should allow extra time for journeys due to potential traffic disruption.
Information on any traffic issues will be available on the @TrafficwatchNI website: https://t.co/tw5lrQ9VXq