Alliance spokesperson on welfare, Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed the announcement of an extension of welfare mitigations to the bedroom tax, but says more clarity is needed. Kellie Armstrong said: “This announcement of an additional £23 million to protect people from the bedroom tax is welcome news to the 38,000 households who would be affected. […]
Alliance Councillor for Bangor Central Karen Douglas called for anyone with information about the death of a 17 year old man in Bangor to contact the police. Councillor Douglas said: “The death of this young man in Market Street is devastating for his family and friends and I would offer them my deepest sympathies. […]
The focus now needs to be on protecting Northern Ireland from the worst parts of Brexit, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking as the UK prepared to leave the EU today (Friday), moving into the transition period in which the future relationship between the two is decided. “Our departure from […]
The Alliance Party has selected Sharon Lowry to replace Tim Morrow, who has resigned as Councillor for Castlereagh East, which comes under Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Mrs Lowry, who has lived in Dundonald for 11 years, works as the Alliance Party General Manager, and previously worked for the Northern Ireland Local Government Association […]
Alliance’s Tim Morrow has stepped down as Councillor on Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Tim served as Councillor for Castlereagh East for 9 years, including a very successful year as Mayor during 2017/18. Mr Morrow said: “It is with great sadness that I am stepping down from Council. I have had a very challenging, […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has warned that the huge increase in Emergency Department waiting times requires all parties to show they are prepared to make tough decisions around health transformation on behalf of the public. The South Belfast MLA stated: “The appalling waiting times now experienced at hospital Emergency Departments, sometimes over 24 hours, […]
The people of Northern Ireland rejected Brexit in 2016 and continue to do so, Alliance’s Naomi Long has told fellow MEPs. Alliance Leader Mrs Long was speaking during a final vote on the Brexit deal in Brussels, with the withdrawal agreement officially being signed off before Brexit takes place on Friday. Mrs Long voted against […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said it is vital building regulations are changed to ensure Changing Places toilets are included in the design of all public buildings. Mrs Armstrong, Chair of the Assembly’s All-Party on Disability, was speaking after questioning Finance Minister Conor Murphy on his Department’s policy on retrofitting all public and Government buildings […]
At the last meeting of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, (28 January), a DUP member requested that the Lagan Valley Island centre be lit up on 31st January to celebrate the UK leaving the EU. Alliance Councillor Sorcha Eastwood spoke against the request, saying it was disappointing that the building be politicised and that the […]
Alliance Councillor Sorcha Eastwood brought a motion to the last meeting of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, (28 January), on providing suicide awareness training for Council staff. Councillor Eastwood said: “We are all too aware of the need to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Too often, people are reluctant to talk about their mental […]