Write a commentSpeaking after attending a recent meeting of the NI Housing Council, Newry and Mourne Councillor Pat Mc Ginn stated that it was important that every effort had to be made to retain and support local Housing Executive Offices.
The Councillor explained "At the recent Housing Council meeting a presentation was given to members on the "Revised Management Structures within Housing and Regeneration" with the focus being on the "Hub" Model. The Newry Office has initially been identified as a Hub location for the Newry and Downpatrick area and hopefully this will be confirmed. This is to be welcomed, however it is important that resourcing levels in Newry and all other Offices are maintained to ensure effective and efficient community services.
Buildings aren't much good if they are not fully resourced" said the Sinn Fein elected representative who added "I have asked Newry and Mourne Council to invite the Housing Executive to attend the appropriate meeting to outline to all elected representaives the vision that it has for its "Hub" Model and its specific relevance to the Newry and Mourne area.
