Residents in Northland Village, Dungannon, have submitted a request for street signs in Ulster-Scots and English. This marks the first such application for a residential area in Mid Ulster. Previous requests in the district have involved Irish and English signage only.

A survey of Northland Village residents requires a 51% majority in favour for approval, in line with council policy.

Surveys for Irish and English signs are under way at Lurgyroe Drive in Ardboe.

In Knocknagin Road, Desertmartin, a survey issued 46 letters last February. Eight householders supported Irish and English signs, 18 opposed, and 19 did not respond. Support stood at 31% among those who replied, below the 51% threshold.

On Kingarve Road, Dungannon, 66 letters went out, with 47 returned. Twenty favoured the signs, 27 opposed, for 43% support.

All 10 householders in Chestnut Grove, Aughnacloy, responded to their survey. Eight supported Irish and English signs, two opposed, achieving 80% approval. Bilingual signs will be installed there.

Ongoing surveys cover Ballymaguire Road in Stewartstown, Ballyvaddy Road in Dungannon, and The Oaks in Ballinderry. Results go to the Environment Committee meeting on May 12.