Final meeting held in Newry council offices

THE final committee meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was held on Wednesday, 25 June in the council chamber Monaghan Row, drawing to a close a significant chapter in the building’s civic history.

This milestone moment marks the beginning of what the council calls a "phased decant" from their long-standing offices in Newry, which is being repurposed to support the expansion of local health services at Daisy Hill Hospital.

A photographer was on-site to capture the occasion, recognising the building’s pivotal role in shaping the area’s growth and development over many decades.

Reflecting on the moment, Council Chairperson Councillor Philip Campbell said: “This meeting symbolises the end of an era for our council and the start of an important transition.

"The Monaghan Row offices have served us well, but it is clear that modern, flexible and accessible accommodation in Newry, is now essential to deliver a wide range of modern services to our residents into the future.”

The council continues to operate its Downshire Civic Centre in Downpatrick.

While arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of service in the Newry area, the council says it "remains focused on moving forward with delivering the long-term civic solution that supports improved ways of working, increased collaboration and more accessible public services".