Wilson welcomes recycling centres decision

Alliance Councillor Scott Wilson has welcomed a decision by Ards and North Down Council to open its recycling centres on bank holidays. The decision will see four of the Council’s facilities, including at Balloo and Holywood, open on a number of holidays throughout the year. “The original decision to close on bank holidays was disappointing […]

Blair welcomes court ruling on waste incinerator

South Antrim Alliance MLA John Blair has welcomed news the proposed waste incinerator in Mallusk will not go ahead after a court ruling. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal over planning permission for the facility off the Hightown Road. Permission had been approved by the Department for Infrastructure last year but in May, the […]

McReynolds welcomes Council agreement to investigate new sustainability positions

Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has welcomed a Belfast City Council agreement to investigate the creation of new positions to help deliver on its commitments to sustainability. At today’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, it was agreed to investigate the creation of new Council positions to deliver a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Belfast City Council. […]