Minister @GordonLyons1 was at Queen's University Belfast 🎓 this week to meet with Lonnie G. Bunch III (@SmithsonianSec), 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, for ‘In Conversation’ - an event exploring the role of museums in divided societies.

Our new Reading Room is now complete and open to the public! 📖
After 6 weeks of construction the Reading Room is now officially open to the public, a day ahead of schedule! All visitors can order out documents to be viewed in the reading room between 9am – 4:45pm today.😊

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has appointed Terence Hann, Rebecca Hutchinson and Ben Murray as Members of the Charities Advisory Committee with effect from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2028. More info: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/appointme…

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has committed to making a ‘real and meaningful impact’ by delivering policies with lasting benefits during his first Communities Committee appearance communities-ni.gov.uk/node/68051

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has reappointed Paul Francey, Antoinette McMillen, Michael Rafferty & John Tohill as Members of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (@NILGOSC).

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Minister @GordonLyons1 recently visited the Ulster Transport Museum to view the latest additions to the historic road racing motorbike collection, part funded by Communities NI.

With less than a month to go until the North West 200 the Minister took the opportunity to meet NW200 chief,

Last month, Communities NI Make the Call service helped these people claim the benefits, supports and services they were entitled to.

Can we help you? #MakeTheCall on 0800 232 1271 or visit: nidirect.gov.uk/makethecall

Minister @GordonLyons1 outlined his ambitions to the Assembly Committee for Communities Committee this morning. The Minister focused on:

▪️ Homes & Housing
▪️ Anti-Poverty
▪️ Employability & Disability
▪️ Sports Infrastructure & Active Participation
▪️ Culture, Arts & Heritage

Construction to begin on Inner Walled City Public Realm project in Londonderry.

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Today, Minister @GordonLyons1 attended the official opening of McConnell’s Whisky Distillery & Visitor Experience (@McConnells_BDC), on site at the Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast. The development is part funded through Communities NI’s Urban Development Grant.

We are hosting a number of pre-consultation workshops on Fuel Poverty throughout April, May and June.

➡️Have your say and find out more at: communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/fuel-…

Minister @GordonLyons1 has set out his commitment to address root causes and impact of poverty, to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

Minister @GordonLyons1 has set out his commitment to address root causes and impact of poverty, to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

Speaking in the Assembly today, Minister @GordonLyons1 announced his intentions to bring increased protections for homeowners.

Belfast Chamber members recently had the opportunity to engage with Minister @GordonLyons1 MLA, Communities NI, at a thought leadership dinner in our Custom House office. #inform #connect #regeneration #cityliving #investment #economy #belfastchamber

We are holding a series of in person and online workshops to discuss the new Fuel Poverty Strategy and a new fuel poverty support scheme.

➡️To find out more including the schedule of events and how to register, please visit: communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/fuel-…

Minister @GordonLyons1 has visited the Ulster Transport Museum to view the latest additions to the historic road racing motorbike collection, part funded by Communities NI.

With just one month to go until the North West 200, the Minister took the opportunity to meet with North West 200 Chief

Preparation has now begun for the physical redevelopment of the Adam Street site on Duncairn Gardens in North Belfast.

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Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 took a step back in time at Ulster Folk Museum today as he toured the Folk Museum near Holywood.

The Minister met with CEO Kathryn Thompson and Chair Gordon Milligan to learn more about the museum’s Reawakening Project.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has had a meeting with Attorney General for NI, Dame Brenda King to hear more about the Attorney’s role and recent additions to her responsibilities.