Betting Laws Outdated Says Ritchie
“Representing a constituency which has a substantial horse racing industry, I want to see an updating of legislation involving greater regulation of the betting industry which is currently being undermined by offshore gambling.
“The funding of racing in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland depends on returns from the betting industry and in both jurisdictions the amount of funding has decreased significantly due to the amount of business which is being directed offshore, and because some of the larger bookmaking chainsxa0are taking advantages of loopholes in the system to avoid making a fair contribution.
“Those issues need to be addressed urgently as it is having a detrimental impact on jobs for people in the horseracing industry.
“Presently, the law enables unlicensed individuals to lay bets and pay no gross profits, tax or any associated costs on their winnings. and as a result smaller bookmakers and gambling establishments in our rural towns are suffering greatly.
“Action must be taken now to change outdated legislation and thus ensure that our horseracing industry has a sustainable future,” she added.]]>
Threat To Bangor Coastguard Station Continues
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/shipsandcargoes/consultations/mcga-currentconsultations/hm_coastguard_proposals_for_modernisation_consultation_2010.htm
Opposition to the consultation proposals is mounting by the day and local Northern Ireland politicians are pulling out all the stops to prevent the service from becoming unhinged and lives being put at risk. Two County Down MP’s have been battling to save the future of the Banqor Coastguard station from closure.
Down Rural Area Partnership Grants Available
www.eugrants.org to find out more details.
“There are four xa0different sections: Diversification into non-agricultural activities; Technical support fund: and Capital and Resource fund. xa0There has been tremendous interest in Tourist Opportunities over the last few years with over 1500 jobs created through the Tourism Projects. There is help for encouragement of tourism activities and there is yet more that can be done given the correct incentives. A new category is the conservation and upgrading of the Rural Heritage. If you are interested – apply now – the door could be open for you in 2011!”
Telehone:xa0Down Rural Area Partnership – 028 91 820748.
http://www.downruralareapartnership.com
The Partnership is managing the grant scheme under Axis 3 which is part of the NI Rural Development Programme xa02007-13.]]>
O'Neill: Ratepayers Angry At Velodrome Funding Fiasco
SDLP Down District Chairman Councillor xa0Eamonn O’Neill said ratepayers are angry that government has axed funding for a state-of-the art cycling velodrome in Downpatrick.
Down District Council has already spent £50,000 in preparation for the velodrome following reassurances that funding for the project were ring-fenced.
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