Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has today met with representatives of Colleges Northern Ireland to discuss the effective delivery of further education in the future here. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “We had a very productive meeting during which we discussed the future delivery of further education here. We also discussed the need […]
The Alliance Party has selected Cllr Alan Lawther to retain his seat on Antrim Borough Council at next year’s Local Government Elections. He has held his seat in the South East ward since 2005, and is currently the Deputy Mayor, a post he also held in 2009/10. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “I have really enjoyed […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has described a public meeting organised by the South Eastern Health Trust as shambolic and poorly organised. The meeting in Downpatrick was to announce details about the provision of A and E services at the Downe hospital as well as mental health provision in the area. Kieran McCarthy MLA […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has managed to partially close a loophole being used by circuses involving animals. The loophole has allowed them to easily establish circuses at sites across Northern Ireland and was recently exploited when Circus Vegas arrived on the Gransha Road, Bangor. Cllr Andrew Muir stated “When Circus Vegas made their […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has proposed a motion in the Assembly today calling for the Minister to actively promote a system of shared and integrated education throughout Northern Ireland. Here are excerpts of Trevor’s speech. (subject to change on delivery) Trevor Lunn MLA said: “As I speak, our schools are still over 90% […]
Alliance Councillor Judith Cochrane has welcomed the news that the Education Minister, Catriona Ruane, has taken onboard her proposals and made changes to the nursery admissions process for the incoming academic year. These changes should result in more children in their immediate pre-school year receiving a place at nursery. Councillor Cochrane stated, “Naomi Long MP […]
Current Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and Castlereagh Councillor Judith Cochrane have both been selected to stand for the Alliance Party in next year’s Assembly elections in the East Belfast constituency. Cllr Judith Cochrane said: “It is such an honour to stand for the Alliance Party in East Belfast . We have a very proud tradition […]
Alliance Environment Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has challenged the Agriculture Minister in the Assembly over her failure to meet her woodland creation targets. He asked a question to Michele Gildernew in the Assembly yesterday which revealed that only 653 hectares of woodland has been created, which is far short of the 1,650 hectare target by […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has put the hot topic of the need for more shared education on the Assembly agenda on Tuesday. He is proposing a motion to the Assembly calling for the Education Minister to recognise the social, economic and educational benefits of both shared and integrated education Trevor Lunn MLA said: […]
East Belfast Alliance Party Representatives have met with members of the Connswater Community Centre board, Belfast City Council Officials and other key stakeholders in a bid to keep the centre open. Victoria Alliance Councillor Laura McNamee said: “We facilitated a meeting between the Community Centre board, Council officials and local community development professionals to discuss […]