Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said the current rates revaluation of businesses will cause considerable difficulty for many. Andrew Muir said: “Across Northern Ireland, around 74,000 businesses will have their Net Annual Valuation reassessed to allow for their annual rates bill to be calculated. Land and Property Services has now published the draft list of […]
There are far more pressing infrastructure needs in Northern Ireland than a proposed bridge to Scotland, Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir was speaking after the UK Government said work was under way to look at the idea, with rumoured routes being to North Down, East Antrim or North […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has called on the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to provide up to date information to motorists on MOT testing. Mr Muir said: “The most recent statement about MOT testing on the nidirect website is dated 27 January and states all testing is suspended. This is not accurate as testing […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has urged the Infrastructure Minister to ensure a review into residents’ parking schemes reports promptly. Minister Nichola Mallon recently replied to an Assembly Question posed by North Down MLA Mr Muir detailing a review is currently being undertaken after the introduction of the first such scheme in South Belfast. […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said a robust plan to safely resume MOT tests is needed, after most MOT tests in Northern Ireland were cancelled due to defective equipment. The Driver and Vehicle Agency has said it may take weeks or months to repair or replace defective lifts at MOT centres, which have […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson, Andrew Muir MLA, has called for the Infrastructure Minister to clarify the situation for motorists whose vehicles are due to undergo a vehicle test. Andrew Muir said: “It is understandable that some test centres have had to close and others have restricted the number of tests they can carry out while potential […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has announced the party’s spokespersons for the new Assembly mandate, saying the party’s representatives will continue working to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland. Chris Lyttle will continue as Alliance Education spokesperson, chairing the Assembly’s Education Committee, while Paula Bradshaw will remain as Health spokesperson and also take up […]
Alliance has selected Andrew Muir as its new North Down MLA. Mr Muir will replace Stephen Farry following the latter’s election as North Down MP. The 43-year-old has served as Councillor for the Holywood area since 2010 and will resign the positon before taking up the role as MLA early next week. A keen runner, […]
Ards and North Down Borough Council Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news that Cairn Wood has now transferred into public ownership with NI Water recently writing to Councillor Muir to confirm that it was transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on 1 April 2019. Commenting on the development, Councillor […]
Holywood Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has referred the on-going malodours in the vicinity of the Kinnegar area to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, requesting assistance in eliminating the regular foul smells, for good. Commenting on the issue, Councillor Muir said: “A number of years previously NI Water made a multi-million pound investment in Kinnegar Waste […]