Condmenation of vandalism caused to wreathes laid at the war memorial in Omagh.

Roads Service have included proposals for a footbridge at King James' Bridge on their work schedule.

Welcome for the final approval for a Small Business Rates Relief Scheme by the Finance Minister at Stormont.

A welcome for the announcement by Environment Minister Edwin Poots that he is to bring forward Bills in the Northern Ireland Assembly on High Hedges and Clean Neighbourhoods. Both these pieces of legislation would give significant new powers to local Councils to act on issues which are important to many people and many local communities.

Welcome for the establishemnt of a new Development Association for the residents of Deverney Park in Omagh. The group had its first meeting on Monday in the Hosptial Road Community Centre and I was pleased to be able to attend and lend my support to the newly established group.

Welcome for the announcement of a £2.4 million expansion plan for the Ulster American Folk Park.

A call for people to support Nurses’ Day 2009 which is celebrated across the world on 12th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Condemnation of those involved in attacking two buses in the Hospital Road area.

News that Omagh Community Radio group have been nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award for their work with Strule FM.

Reaction to the news that the Western Trust has said resdients of Gortmore House will be allowed to stay but that no new residents will be admitted.

Comments following the news that Woodlock Joinery in Omagh has ceased trading.

Welcome for the fine handed out to Northern Ireland Water for polluting a tributary of the Drumragh River.

I have been recognised as Northern Ireland's first Twittering Councillor by the "Cllr Tweeps" website which aims to log every Councillor across the United Kingdom who is using the social networking site 'Twitter'.

Condemnation of thieves who broke into the Paramedic station on the Donaghanie Road, took car keys from one of the lockers and then tried to burn the car near Fintona

There must now be questions over the Health Minister's committment to Tyrone and Fermanagh after the announcement that acute services are to be withdrawn from the Tyrone County Hospital

Welcome for the announcement by Finance Minister Nigel Dodds of an £8million support package for local Councils in Northern Ireland to help minimise predicted increases in rates bills.

I was part of a Council delegation which met with the Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy last week. I raised the ongoing review of the Regional Development Strategy with the Minister and asked about Omagh's position within this review.

Response to the attempted robbery which took place on High Street in Omagh on Thursday night.

Reaction to the report published by the NI Audit Office into absenteeism in Local Government. The figures showed that Omagh District Council had an average absenteeism of 12.98 days per year over the 2005-2008 period, a decrease of 2.06 days from the previous three years.

Welcome for the announcement made by the Finance Minister Nigel Dodds that households in Northern Ireland who are in receipt of Income Support or Pension Credit will receive an extra £150 payment this year. This money would provide a much needed boost to many households who are struggling to cope with rising fuel costs.

Last Thursday (16th Oct) saw the 5th annual Local Democracy Week event organised by Omagh District Council

The Ministry of Defence's successful appeal against rate bills in Londonderry could have implications for Omagh District Council.

Over the next few weeks the Council will be carrying out a clean-up of chewing gum stuck to pavements in the town. Alongside this 'rap it and bin it' chewng gum wrappers will be handed out with the sale of gum in shops across the District.

Reaction to the news that local manufacturing plant Terex Finlay may have to make up to 100 workers redundant.

I have added the text of a motion which was proposed by myself and my two colleagues, and agreed by the Council at its meeting last night.

At the monthly meeting of Omagh District Council on Tuesday there will be a debate on a proposal which could see Councillors voting on every prosecution taken by the Council

I have submitted a request for the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association to make a presentation briefing Omagh District Councillors on a number of issues including the proposed Opportunity Omagh development on the Derry Road. The request was made at the monthy meeting of the Environmental Services Committee.

I warmly welcome the news that the Department of the Environment has delayed the issuing of approval for the application on the former Desmonds site until the Minister has had a chance to review the application and inform himself of the concerns raised.

Statement after Planning Service recommended approval to build over 100 residential units, including a 4 storey building on the former Desmonds site.

Welcome for the decision by Planning Service to recommend approval of the application for the new Hospital Road Community Centre. The decision will come before the Planning & Public Services Liaison committee of Omagh District Council at the beginning of September.

Omagh has massive potential to be a tourist hub for the southwest of Northern Ireland. Figures published by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board show that the Ulster American Folk Park was the 10th most visited attraction in Northern Ireland with over 150,000 visitors in 2007.

Householders should be on their guard after there a number of burglaries within the Omagh area in which cars were stolen after the keys had been taken from houses.

I have recently taken part in the annual Parliamentary Shield football tournament where the three devolved administrations in the UK along with Westminster compete against each other.

Condemnation of a number of random attacks in the St Julians area where items including a children's trampoline were slashed with a knife.

Figures just released show that only around 20% of the 0ver 60s eligible to apply for a Translink Smartpass have returned their applications.

Condemnation of the attack on the day centre on the Deverney Road

Free travel for over 60s will be introduced in October, but anyone who qualifies can apply now.

Statement reflecting on the lobbying for the transfer of the Lisanelly and St Lucia barracks sites in Omagh to the Northern Ireland Executive.

Comments on Omagh's high placing in the NI recycling league table.

Response after another shop in Omagh was robbed at knifepoint.

Response to the fire at the disused Nestle site on the Derry Road and the possibility it may have been started deliberately.

Funding from the Arts Council is available for local bands to provide musical instruments.