Alliance spokesperson on the environment, John Blair MLA, has welcomed a statement from the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to increase forest cover significantly over the next decade. John Blair said: “I welcome the commitment from Minister Poots to the new afforestation programme, Forests for our Future, which will see 18 million trees […]
Alliance MLA for East Belfast, Chris Lyttle, has welcomed news that resurfacing of the Sydenham Bypass is to start soon. Chris Lyttle said: “The Sydenham Bypass is one of the busiest routes in Northern Ireland carrying people to and from the City Airport and the North Down area. I welcome the announcement that the £400,000 […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned those behind a pipe bomb attack on a house in Castlereagh. Councillor Long said: “Whoever threw this pipe bomb were totally reckless. They did not know if there was anyone in the house in Carncaver Road and obviously did not care who could have been killed or injured. “I […]
“Teaching young people about how to have safe and healthy relationships is not going to put the notion of having sex into their heads – it will however empower them to make educated, informed decisions” says Alliance Councillor Sian Mulholland. Councillor Mulholland was speaking at Belfast City Council during a debate on her motion endorsing […]
Alliance Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor, Peter Mc Reynolds has welcomed support for his motion calling for Belfast City Council to introduce, in liaison with community partners, a school uniform exchange scheme across Belfast. Councillor McReynolds said: “During my time serving the people as Councillor, but especially as Deputy Mayor, I have met with many […]
“Fees for high hedges complaints should be reduced from £350 to £50”, says Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan. This call comes ahead of the next meeting of Belfast City Council’s People and Communities committee on Tuesday 3 March, when high hedge complaint fees is set to be discussed. It follows an Alliance motion earlier last year […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the introduction of minimum-unit pricing for alcohol in Wales, and said that it reinforces the need for priority action in Northern Ireland. The South Belfast MLA stated: “With the introduction of minimum-unit pricing in Wales following that in Scotland, and with the legislation to introduce it already passed […]
The UK Government’s document outlining its priorities for trade talks with the EU is a “manifesto for confrontation,” Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MP has said. The 30-page document states the Government’s aim for a trading relationship with the EU following the transition period at the end of 2020. However, Dr Farry said it was […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said the public needs to be better informed about the crisis relating to MOTs here. Mr Muir was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister announced 52 new lifts have been purchased for MOT centres in Northern Ireland, with the replacement process intended to be completed by July. “It is […]
Immediate and decisive action is needed to address health waiting lists here, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the publication of the latest waiting times by the Department of Health. She said tough decisions would need to be taken to improve the statistics. “There can be no […]