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@CommunitiesNI

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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⏳ Final days to respond! Have you shared your views on Northern Ireland’s licensing and registered clubs laws? The second statutory review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2021 closes on Monday 9 November at midnight. Follow the link in the comments below to share your views. 👇 #DFC #Delivering
A graphic featuring an image of a contactless card payment, the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Time is running out! The second review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2021 closes on Monday 9 November 2026 at midnight.”

ALT A graphic featuring an image of a contactless card payment, the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Time is running out! The second review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2021 closes on Monday 9 November 2026 at midnight.”

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🗣️ Don’t delay…share your views today: communities-ni.gov.uk/consul…

Second review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021

The Department has commenced a review of the changes made to the legislation regulating the retail sale and supply of alcoholic drinks in licensed premises and registered clubs which came into...

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📞 Minister @GordonLyons1 launches new campaign to encourage people to Make the Call. The Make the Call service helps to connect people to both financial and other supports that boost capacity and well-being. Follow the link below for info about how the service currently helps more than 11,000 people each year with individualised advice through phone and outreach services. 🤝 #DfC #Delivering #MakeTheCall
A still from the Make the Call campaign showing a single mother watching her children do their homework. Posed by actors.

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Lyons launches new campaign to encourage people to Make the Call

Lyons launches new campaign to encourage people to Make the Call

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an advertising campaign for his Department’s Make the Call service.

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👀 ICYMY! ⚽️ The seven projects that have progressed to the next stage of Minister @GordonLyons1's £9 million Grassroots Facilities Programme are: @CreweUTDFC @Colin_Valley @CookstownYouth Dungiven Celtic Youth Football Club @NFCKesh @CausewayCouncil @BelfastCC 👏👏 More info in the comments below. 👇  #DFC #Delivering #NorthernIrelandFootballFund #Grassroots 
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Minister @GordonLyons1 announces next stage of £9million Grassroots Facilities Programme: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/l…
Lyons announces next stage of £9million Grassroots Facilities Programme

Lyons announces next stage of £9million Grassroots Facilities Programme

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the next stage of the Northern Ireland Football Fund Grassroots Facilities Programme.

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👀 Minister @GordonLyons1 launches first international exhibition in @PRONI_DFC: Voices Across the Atlantic! 🇺🇸 The exhibition is a major event in the #USANI250 commemorations and will be displaying, for the first time on the island of Ireland, significant documents on loan from the @LibraryCongress, @USNatArchives and the @UkNatArchives . 📍 'Voices Across the Atlantic: The Ulster Legacy in America' is now open at PRONI until 31 March 2027. 🎟️ Free to visit 👇 Find our more info in the comments below… #DfC #Delivering #America250 #PRONI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Gillian Doherty, PRONI archivist and Sajay Menon, Vice Consul at the launch of PRONI's first international exhibition

ALT Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Gillian Doherty, PRONI archivist and Sajay Menon, Vice Consul at the launch of PRONI's first international exhibition

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Minister @GordonLyons1 launches first international exhibition in @PRONI_DFC: Voices Across the Atlantic: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/l…

Lyons launches first international exhibition in PRONI: Voices Across the Atlantic

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially opened the Voices Across the Atlantic exhibition at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.

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New policy framework to strengthen voluntary and community sector launched by Minister @GordonLyons1. 🤝 The Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Policy Framework provides a strategic approach to the Department's annual investment of approximately £4.5 million in voluntary and community sector infrastructure support. Follow the link in the comments below for more info. 👇 #DFC #Delivering
Denise Hayward, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now; Celine McStravick, Chief Executive, NICVA; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA; Kevin Traynor, Finance and HR Manager, Rural Community Network; Valerie McConville, Chief Executive, CO3.

ALT Denise Hayward, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now; Celine McStravick, Chief Executive, NICVA; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA; Kevin Traynor, Finance and HR Manager, Rural Community Network; Valerie McConville, Chief Executive, CO3.

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Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched a new approach which will strengthen the capacity, resilience and effectiveness of the local voluntary and community sector: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/l…

Lyons launches new policy framework to strengthen voluntary and community sector

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new approach which will strengthen the capacity, resilience and effectiveness of the local voluntary and community sector.

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⏰ History arrives at @PRONI_DFC tomorrow! 🇺🇸 ‘Voices Across the Atlantic: The Ulster Legacy in America’, is PRONI’s first international exhibition and it opens at 12pm tomorrow. 3️⃣ Here are 3 exciting documents on display at the exhibition that show the impact Charles Thomson had on the founding of America. 📅 Opening: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 12pm 📍 Location: PRONI, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Belfast, BT3 9HQ 🎟️ Free to visit

Mark your calendars and come explore our shared history! #DfC #Delivering #USANI250 #America250 #PRONI @GordonLyons1 @America250 @USNatArchives @LibraryCongress @UKNatArchives
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📲 Visit our #USANI250 page for more info: usa-ni250.co.uk/

USA-NI:250

Join Minister Gordon Lyons MLA for a landmark celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence recognising the significant contribution Northern Ireland has made to...

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Claiming benefits? You may qualify for a £100 digital pre-paid card to help with your oil heating costs under our Home Heating Oil Support Scheme. #DFC #Delivering #HomeHeatingOil
A graphic featuring the purple DfC logo, blue text that says, “Home Heating Oil Support Scheme”, an image of a home with an oil tank in the garden and white text that reads, “Getting Benefits? You may qualify for the Home Heating Oil Support Scheme.”

ALT A graphic featuring the purple DfC logo, blue text that says, “Home Heating Oil Support Scheme”, an image of a home with an oil tank in the garden and white text that reads, “Getting Benefits? You may qualify for the Home Heating Oil Support Scheme.”

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Apply online for home heating oil support

If you live in Northern Ireland, you may be eligible to apply online for a £100 digital pre-paid card to help with the cost of home heating oil. Only one digital card will be allowed for each...

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Supporting essential roof repairs to St Molua’s Church. 🧱 
Another example of how Minister @GordonLyons1’s Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund is improving community facilities across Northern Ireland. #DFC #Delivering #NICIF #EastBelfast
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ℹ️ Join our information events on the Private Sector Home Improvement Grants public consultation. 🗓️ Session details: 3 Nov: 1pm – 3pm | Online 10 Nov: 10am – 12pm | @PRONI_DFC, Belfast 12 Nov: 1:30pm – 3:30pm | @FermanaghHouse, Enniskillen 25 Nov: 7pm – 9pm | Online #DfC #Delivering #Housing
A picture of houses with the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Private Sector Home Improvement Grants in Northern Ireland. Join an in-person or online consultation session to have your say. Book your place: 3 Nov: 1pm-3pm | Online. 10 Nov: 10am-12pm | PRONI, Belfast. 12 Nov: 1:30pm-3:30pm | Fermanagh House, Enniskillen. 25 Nov: 7pm-9pm | Online.”

ALT A picture of houses with the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Private Sector Home Improvement Grants in Northern Ireland. Join an in-person or online consultation session to have your say. Book your place: 3 Nov: 1pm-3pm | Online. 10 Nov: 10am-12pm | PRONI, Belfast. 12 Nov: 1:30pm-3:30pm | Fermanagh House, Enniskillen. 25 Nov: 7pm-9pm | Online.”

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Consultation on Proposals for the Review of Private Sector Home Improvement Grants

The Department for Communities is asking for your views on proposals to improve Home Improvement grants, including the Disabled Facilities Grant and grants for home repairs. The proposals aim to make...

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Today marks the start of #TalkMoneyWeek! 💬💷 Led by the @MoneyPensionsUK, this year's theme is 'It All Counts' - encouraging everyone across Northern Ireland to open up about money and take control of their finances. Improving financial wellbeing doesn’t always require massive changes: ✅ Check your entitlements with Make the Call ✅ Check your State Pension forecast ✅ Access free, independent debt advice services 🎬 Watch Minister @GordonLyons1’s full message! 👇 #DFC #Delivering #MakeTheCall #FinancialWellbeing
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A successful month of making a positive difference for communities across Northern Ireland. ✅ Watch the highlights in October’s #DfCDownload! 🎥 #DfC #Delivering @GordonLyons1 @WeAreWST @RadiusHousing @ArtsCouncilNI @NIVeteransComm @LibrariesNI @PRONI_DFC
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