The NI Housing Executive team for Lisburn & Castlereagh has been recognised for its efforts in supporting the community, especially during the pandemic.

Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh, Stephen Martin hosted the team to formally recognise their work.

Speaking about the team’s contribution to local communities, Mayor Martin commented: "Our local NI Housing Executive team work together with elected representatives, housing providers, statutory bodies, community groups but most importantly tenants to ensure that our community is as well served as is possible when it comes to housing need.

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"Our council & elected members have a strong working relationship with NIHE through their Freeman of the City status, the Housing Forum & our Community Planning Partnership.

"During the course of the pandemic NIHE locally have went above and beyond as essential workers to manage so many issues arising from the uncertainty we all faced.

"I want to say thank you to Des Marley & the whole team because it's important to recognise the often unseen difficult work they do that goes on behind the scenes on behalf of all of us."