Newry, Mourne & Down CEO rejects 'caving in' to judicial reviews

Newry, Mourne & Down CEO rejects 'caving in' to judicial reviews

The alleged regularity of legal cases conceded by the council was raised in the chamber and referred to the planning committee

Newry council CEO rejects ‘caving in’ to judicial reviews

A council CEO has rejected a suggestion of “caving in” to judicial reviews amid a DUP call for a report on courtroom challenges. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is currently facing a judicial review over its controversial plans for its new £35m civic centre with proceedings issued in November 2025. The alleged regularity of legal cases conceded by the council was raised in the chamber and referred to the planning committee. Mournes DUP c…