24/09/2024
Council Approves Dual Street Language Sign In Portadown
A dual street language sign for Woodside Gardens in Portadown has been approved by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.
Alliance Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council group leader Councillor Peter Lavery welcomed the approval and said it will be the first ever bilingual English and Irish sign in the town. Cllr Lavery said: "It is regretful that our local MP Carla Lockhart appeared at the Planning Committee meeting to speak against the request when all residents living in Woodside Gardens were in favour of the application.
"Our Council plays a vital role in creating the space for people to express their culture in a manner that is respectful to all. The community have acted in good faith by making sure the application went through the appropriate channels and I commend their efforts to see the dual language street signage obtained."
Alliance Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council group leader Councillor Peter Lavery welcomed the approval and said it will be the first ever bilingual English and Irish sign in the town. Cllr Lavery said: "It is regretful that our local MP Carla Lockhart appeared at the Planning Committee meeting to speak against the request when all residents living in Woodside Gardens were in favour of the application.
"Our Council plays a vital role in creating the space for people to express their culture in a manner that is respectful to all. The community have acted in good faith by making sure the application went through the appropriate channels and I commend their efforts to see the dual language street signage obtained."
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