8,000 jobs for ABC borough by 2026

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Economic & Regeneration Committee councillor Joe Nelson, Deputy Lord Mayor councillor Sam Nicholson, BBC Presenter Annita McVeigh and Roger Wilson, Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

By Iveren McCallion

Up to 8,000 jobs are to be created in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon by 2026, the council's revealed.

The jobs will be supported by a quarter-of-a-billion pounds pledged through public private partnership initiatives. 

Council leaders showcased development prospects to around a hundred UK investors at an event in London last night.

The presentation included investment opportunities in hotels, retail, leisure and offices.

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