'The council has failed in its duty to to consult publicly and consider in good faith the alternative proposals'
Plans to extend a Newry Canal greenway to the border with the Republic of Ireland have been deferred at the 11th hour to asses environmental and safety concerns.
Read more: Newry councillor seeks to 'exhaust' all funding options for Southern Relief Road open bridge plan with Republic. "All of what we have had to engage with the council on this matter has been extremely disappointing and we feel it our duty to consult with our members, because they are certainly talking to us about taking legal advice and judicial review.
In an update on funding, Newry, Mourne and Down Dsitrict Council has stated that it is continuing to work with the lead partner, Louth County Council to complete the project. "This greenway has all been driven by the tourist dollar, there has been no account given to the urgent need to create green infrastructure and to integrate the Narrow Water Bridge into fully and integrated travel.
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