The PEACEPLUS programme comprises six themes and encompasses 22 investment areas. Strand 3 focuses on cultural diversity and in increasing understanding of and respect for cultural identities. Alongside a dedicated Social Inclusion Officer responsible for the development and monitoring of relationships and needs of minority and newcomer communities (incl. Traveller community).
The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan ‘Thriving Together’ has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums.
This is a programme that explores the historical and contemporary experiences of migration for work and refuge across the UK and Ireland. Through museum visits, film and theatre screenings, guest speakers, and facilitated discussions, participants will reflect
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern IrelandWAC-572346
Suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a shared history and culture programme. This cross-community arts project will engage minority participants in exploring Northern Ireland’s mental health care history, using the Downshire Hospital and Down County Museum’s collection as inspiration. Through inclusive workshops, participants will reflect creatively on personal and shared experiences, culminating in an exhibition at Down County Museum.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern IrelandWAC-573399
Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a responsive peace building programme. This a film-based community programme that explores the journeys of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of settling in a new country. Through curated film screenings, guest speakers, and facilitated discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of newcomer experiences and reflect on integration within their own local communities.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern IrelandWAC-573185
The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to assist the Council in progressing the development and implementation of the preferred operating model for the Newry Theatre and Conference Centre.
The consultancy team will provide strategic, governance, legal and operational guidance to ensure the establishment of an effective organisational structure capable of delivering a high-quality art, cultural and conferencing programme while ensuring financial sustainability.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern IrelandWAC-577963
The Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE, MICE or equivalent) to undertake an intrusive structural condition survey of Warrenpoint Baths and associated structures.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland24 Apr 2026WAC-581175
Competent Contracting companies are hereby invited to tender to deliver Drumaness Mills Football Club – Walking Trail Works PP2008 - Creation of a concrete community walking trail, associated lighting and associated Works to pitch perimeter to ensure DDA Accessible areas throughout the facility.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland28 Apr 2026WAC-577316
Competent Contracting companies are hereby invited to tender to deliver Drumgath GAC – Community Walking Trail PP2010: Creation of a community walking trail and associated lighting Works to Gaelic football pitch perimeter.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland30 Apr 2026WAC-578596
Newry Mourne & Down District Council’s PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction Programmes under Strand 2 – Thriving and Peaceful Communities. A need has been identified through consultation for the delivery of a Market Ready Programme. This programme will aim to work alongside specific groups to promote the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, while engaging local home industries and encouraging the development of new relationships and skills transfer between people working within these sectors.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland1 May 2026WAC-581184
Competent Contracting companies are hereby invited to tender to deliver PP2005 – Dorsey GFC – Walking Trail Project: Creation of a community walking trail, with associated lighting Works to the pitch perimeter.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland7 May 2026WAC-580637
Newry Mourne & Down District Council’s PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Capacity Building and Engagement Programmes under Strand 2 – Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions.
Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Capacity Building Programme. This programme will build the capacity of local organisations/ communities through cross community collaboration and support sustainable service provision within the district. This project will deliver 2 events management training programmes for community groups and volunteers, one will be held within the Newry DEA and one will be held within the Crotlieve DEA.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland11 May 2026WAC-581965
Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme, Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area focusing on ‘what connects us’, Dispelling myths and perceptions and providing understanding on how our past links to our future.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Northern Ireland13 May 2026WAC-583350