- Local Councils reduced to elevenThe Stormont Executive has agreed a plan to cut Northern Ireland's local authorities from 26 to 11 by 2011.
- New community websiteA new comunity safety website has been launched - Safer Magherafelt
- Available GrantsGOOD RELATIONS GRANT AID ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. The terms 'Good Relations' has replaced 'Community Relations'. 2. The Programme for Government 2008-2011 states that the over-arching aim is to build a peaceful, fair and prosperous society in Northern Ireland with respect for the Rule of Law and where everyone can enjoy a better quality of life now and in the future
- Meadowbank Sports ArenaThe Council have recently been awarded a grant of £397,536 by the Big Lottery Fund in respect of a New Opportunities for PE and Sport, Stage two grant application.

