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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
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    9h
    Minister @gordonlyons1 delivers £61.5million for new affordable housing. ✅ An innovative initiative 🏠 300 high quality homes 
💷 Affordable rent for lower income households

The Affordable Rent programme has the potential to be truly transformational. 🤝

#Delivering
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    Communities NI
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    Minister @GordonLyons has launched the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland’s (@PRONI_DFC) five‑year strategy for 2026-2031, ’Building our future by preserving our past’. 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/lyons-lau…
    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Director of PRONI David Huddleston pictured at the launch of PRONI’s five-year strategy.
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
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    Please be advised of the following River Notice for Friday 19 June. 👇
    DfC River Notice graphic featuring a background of Belfast’s River Lagan, with white text on a purple rectangle that reads: “River Notice. Friday 19 June 2026. Notice is hereby given that Bryson Energy have been given approval to hold a Dragonboat Races event from 0900hrs to 1900hrs on 19/06/2026. The event will take place between Allstate and Bryson Lagan Sports Club. River users are asked to exercise due caution around the event and give the participants a wide berth where possible. The River Warden’s boat will be on duty to ensure that river users comply with the River Lagan Tidal Navigation and General Bye-Laws (NI) 2007 applicable to this Notice.”
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    @CommunitiesNI
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    The competitive atmosphere was electric on Saturday as the UK Pipe Band Championships took over Grove Park, North Belfast.🥁

As Chieftain for the Day, Minister @gordonlyons1 had the privilege of presenting prizes to the very best of the participating bands. 🏆

A huge
    Bands playing at the UK Pipe Band Championships 2026 in Grove Park.
    Minister Lyons delivering his keynote address at the UK Pipe Band Championships 2026 in Grove Park.
    Minister Lyons awarding a prize at the UK Pipe Band Championships 2026 in Grove Park.
    Minister Lyons awarding a prize at the UK Pipe Band Championships 2026 in Grove Park.
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 16
    📣 Transformative news for housing… Minister @gordonlyons1 is partnering with @Maple_and_May to deliver 300 high-quality homes for lower income households across Northern Ireland. 🤝 Wondering how? Deidre from Maple and May has you covered…🎥 @Choice_Housing, @NIFHA,
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 16
    Minister @gordonlyons1 has launched the first-ever Affordable Rent programme for lower income households in Northern Ireland. 🏠 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/lyons-lau…
    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Deirdre Steele, Head of Maple and May, have hailed Affordable Rent as a pioneering initiative that will help hard pressed people and families by delivering high-quality homes at an affordable rent for lower-income households
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 16
    Incredible music 🎶 Healthy competition 🤝 Evening sun 😎 
The UK Pipe Band Championships took over Grove Park on Saturday! The event promoted cultural expression, tourism and community participation, all while showcasing Northern Ireland on an international stage.🥁🔥

#DFC
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 15
    Please be advised of the following River Notice for Wednesday 17 June. 👇
    DfC River Notice graphic featuring a background of Belfast’s River Lagan, with white text on a purple rectangle that reads: “River Notice. Wednesday 17 June 2026. Notice is hereby given that Queens University Belfast have been given approval to hold a Concrete Canoe Race event from 1630hrs to 1900hrs on 17/06/2026. The event will take place between QUB Boat Club and Bryson Cutters Wharf. River users are asked to exercise due caution around the event and give the participants a wide berth where possible. The River Warden’s boat will be on duty to ensure that river users comply with the River Lagan Tidal Navigation and General Bye-Laws (NI) 2007 applicable to this Notice.”
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 15
    Minister @gordonlyons1 has introduced The Charities (Amendment) Bill to the @niassembly. The Bill, which has passed its First Stage, will amend the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, seeking to modernise and strengthen the regulatory framework governing charities in Northern
    Purple DfC graphic containing a white DfC logo and an image of Minister Lyons, with Belfast City Hall in the background. There’s white text that reads: “The Charities (Amendment) Bill. First Stage. Minister Lyons has introduced the Charities (Amendment) Bill, which will amend the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.” There’s a white circle around “First Stage”, to show the current stage of the Bill.
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 13
    Minister @gordonlyons1 has congratulated people from Northern Ireland who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their contributions across the arts, sport, music, housing, charity, and voluntary and community sectors. 👏 Find out more:
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    Communities NI
    @CommunitiesNI
    Jun 12
    Please be advised of the following River Notice for Saturday 13 June. 👇
    DfC River Notice graphic featuring a background of Belfast’s River Lagan, with white text on a purple rectangle that reads: “River Notice. Saturday 13 June 2026. Notice is hereby given that Belfast Rowing Club have been given approval to hold a Belfast Sprint Regatta event from 0900hrs to 1700hrs on 13/06/2026. The event will take place between Governors Bridge and Belfast Rowing Club. River users are asked to exercise due caution around the event and give the participants a wide berth where possible. The River Warden's boat will be on duty to ensure that river users comply with the River Lagan Tidal Navigation and General Bye-Laws (NI) 2007 applicable to this Notice.”
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    nidirect
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    Jun 11
    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 nidirect.gov.uk/advice-help
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    NI Executive
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    Jun 10
    Statement from the Executive on disorder executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/statement…
    Text: As Executive Ministers, we collectively and unequivocally condemn the disorder, violence and intimidation we witnessed in our communities last night.
Events on the streets here caused significant harm to communities, spread fear and risked innocent lives. No community benefits from these actions.
The incident in north Belfast on Monday was deeply shocking. While we understand the strength of feeling about what happened, it is now subject to legal proceedings, and justice must be allowed to run its course.
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    Text: Everyone has the right to protest peacefully. What we witnessed last night went far beyond that. Sadly, there are those intent on wreaking destruction on the very communities they claim they are trying to protect. They are weaponising the genuine hurt, concern and anger that people are feeling for their own misguided purposes.

Racism, intimidation and violence are wrong wherever they occur. There can be no justification for attacking homes, burning family cars, damaging businesses, and damaging our public transport and our roads. It furthers no cause and benefits no one.

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    Text: The eyes of the world are watching us this week and the actions we take, as individuals and  as a society, will shape how we are viewed and how our communities move forward.

Our thoughts are with all those who have been directly affected by the violence and disorder of recent days. We also commend the professionalism, bravery and dedication of our police and emergency services in responding to the disorder last night to protect the public and keep people safe. Our minority ethnic communities are a valued part of our society, many of whom are vital to our health and public services and our economy.

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    Text: As an Executive, we remain united in our commitment to building a safe, prosperous and welcoming Northern Ireland for all.

We also continue to appeal for calm and urge everyone to reject violence, reject division and allow the rule of law to prevail.

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