The transition from 26 councils to 11 “super councils” in Northern Ireland, implemented in April 2015 as part of the Review of Public Administration (RPA), was a significant restructuring of local government aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing local decision-making. Below is an analysis of this shift and an evaluation of whether its […]
The “Funding and Delivery of Public Services: Follow Up” report (HC477) from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee contains several key points relevant to the building industry: Infrastructure and Housing Crisis Funding Challenges Reform Recommendations Revenue and Investment Potential From a building industry perspective, this report signals both challenges and potential opportunities, with recommendations that could […]
“On March 8, 2025, we had the privilege of capturing the progress of an exciting building project in Glengormley for DEENA Construction Ltd. Using state-of-the-art drone technology, we recorded high-quality video and photographic footage to document the site’s development. This aerial perspective not only highlights the scale and precision of DEENA’s work but also showcases […]
Time for action, where economic growth new priority. Assessing the length of time to obtain planning approval in Northern Ireland involves analyzing key metrics such as processing times for major and local development applications, alongside enforcement case conclusions. Data is drawn from the latest available Northern Ireland Planning Statistics: 2023/24 Annual Statistical Bulletin (covering April […]