“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 North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has said she is pleased after the majority of Councillors backed her amendment reaffirming support for Belfast Zoo and its long-term sustainability. Councillor McAllister was speaking after bringing the amendment to Belfast City Council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee. The amendment, backed by all parties except Sinn Féin, called […]
Alliance Councillor for North Belfast Nuala McAllister has said whoever shot a man in Ardoyne speaks for no one in the community. Councillor McAllister said: “This shooting is totally unacceptable. To carry out the attack in a house where a woman and four children lived is despicable and must be condemned in the strongest possible […]
Alliance Councillor for North Belfast, Nuala McAllister has said that now is the time to kickstart the new Belfast that citizens deserve, after plans to revitalise Belfast City Centre took the next steps in City Growth and Regeneration Committee tonight. Councillor McAllister said: “Belfast city centre has the potential to be the heart of everything […]
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Michael Long has said he is disappointed after the SDLP voted against an amendment stating Brexit is not an orange or green issue. Councillor Long was speaking after Sinn Féin brought a motion to Belfast City Council calling for clarity from the British and Irish Governments over what would trigger an […]
The Alliance Party has backed Belfast City Council’s calls for the PSNI to take robust action against those who continue to be involved in aggravated trespass at the Avoniel Leisure Centre site, ensuring reports of intimidation and threats are properly investigated. The Party made the call as the Leisure Centre entered into another day of […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has called on Belfast City Council to make it financially easier for local people to tackle concerns over high hedges. As it stands, where mediation fails in dealing with concerns around high hedges – which can often be a real nuisance and sense of frustration and stress for people affected – […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has successfully proposed a public consultation into the removal of all flags on public property throughout the city. Botanic Councillor Mr McDonough-Brown was speaking after members of the Council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee backed the idea, agreeing to consult with members of the public on the issue. Further details of […]
Deputy Lord Mayor, Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds, together with Air Marshal Sean Reynolds and Wing Commander Noel Williams RAF (Retd), launched the 2019 Battle of Britain Wings Appeal at Belfast City Hall, with service personnel and veterans in attendance. Cllr McReynolds said, “I was pleased and delighted to be able to launch the RAF Associations’ […]
Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor, Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds, has signed a book of condolence at Belfast City Hall in memory of Nora Quoirin, after her body was tragically discovered in Malaysia. Speaking afterwards, Peter said: “This is a tragedy that has touched the hearts of many over the past two weeks, especially here in Northern […]