Long calls for urgent action following repeated East Belfast flooding

Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has expressed serious concerns at the lack of action by Water Service and Road Service in the wake of repeated flooding incidents in many parts of East Belfast. Naomi Long MLA said: “Over the course of the last 2 to 3 years I have been in repeated contact with […]

Long – ‘attack on minibus was an attack on community relations’

Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has condemned the attack on a youth group’s minibus on Wednesday night. The youth group from the Short Strand were playing a football match in Victoria Park in the East of the city while their minibus was attacked. None of the children aged 12-14, nor their leaders were injured […]

Ballyclare West project great news for the area – Ford

Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has stated that the Ballyclare West relief project launched today by private developer KPL, is great news for South Antrim. The project that was unveiled today will provide new housing, community facilities and create a by-pass road. It is hoped by the developer that they will get planning permission […]

Long welcomes Orde comments on shared future

Alliance Deputy Leader and Community Relations Spokesperson Naomi Long MLA has welcomed the comments by outgoing Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde, that there needs to be more priority given to building a shared future, tackling segregation and better community relations. Naomi Long MLA said: “I am glad that Sir Hugh has chosen the issue of […]

Lo says ending division would let us tackle tuition fees

On the day that A-Level results were announced, Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that tackling segregation would help release cash that could be used to reduce or remove university tuition fees. Currently £1 billion every year is spent on maintaining division in Northern Ireland. Anna Lo said: “We need to […]

Alliance praises young people on A-Level results

Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has congratulated students here on their A-Level results and said that these results show that standard of teaching across Northern Ireland is extremely high. Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo added that people should consider further education and vocational courses as well as looking at higher education options. […]

Event showed why improved public transport is needed

Carrickfergus Alliance Councillor Stewart Dickson has said Tall Ships festival has highlighted the need for more funding to be devoted to public transport. He said less should be spent on roads to ensure our bus and rail services can receive further funding. Cllr Stewart Dickson said: “The Tall Ships event was a massive success for […]