Newry and Mourne District Council, Down District Council and Louth County Council have formed a new strategic alliance after signing up to a tri-partnership Memorandum of understanding. The agreement will see the councils working together on ed renewable energy and green technology environmental projects, tourism and recreational programmes, sustainable economic growth and job creation, emergency planning and shared resources. Co-operation activities may involve delivering joint projects and funding applications and the sharing of services. The signing of the Charter took place on Wednesday (October 8). It marked the extension and consolidation of the Memorandum of Understanding which was agreed in 2011. Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council Daire Hughes welcomed the agreement saying: “This is an historic day which will lead to improved opportunities for each of the Councils involved and provide a wide platform for cross border collaboration. My Council has for many years been committed to furthering cross border development and today represents an important step forward in consolidating co-operation among public authorities on the island of Ireland.”
Newry Democrat
14th October 2014
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