Dickson presses Minister on green economy

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster whether her Department will implement a strategy to develop the green economy. He asked the Minister about the issue in an Assembly Question. Stewart Dickson said: “We need to focus on growing our green economy. It has massive […]

Long seeks reassurances on Bangor Coastguard Station

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long spoke in the Westminster Hall debate today on coastguard modernisation proposals and sought reassurances that the Belfast Coastguard Station in Bangor would be maintained on a full-time basis. Naomi Long MP said: “It is vital that the Northern Ireland Coastguard Station is maintained at its current level and in […]

Long calls for greater recognition for the UK’s six million carers

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has given her support to this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June) to recognise the contribution made by those people in East Belfast and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. Naomi Long MP said: “Thousands of people in East Belfast sacrifice […]

Muir welcomes funding bids to upgrade North Down Coastal Path

North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the decision by North Down Borough Council to seek funding to upgrade the final sections of the North Down Coastal Path. Last Tuesday Council agreed to seek funding from NI Environment Agency and Sustrans to allow walkers and cyclists to travel from Holywood to Bangor along a […]