Constant inaction from the Executive Office is allowing the abuse of flags, memorials, language and heritage to continue to perpetuate divides here rather than promote our common cultures, Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said. The South Belfast representative was speaking ahead of bringing an Alliance motion to the Assembly on Monday (March 22). It calls […]
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 […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said that flags must all now come down swiftly out of respect to the entire community. The South Belfast Assembly Member stated: “It is widely recognised that the ‘marching season’ ends on the final Saturday of August. Even those for whom the display of flags and emblems are an important […]
Alliance Strabane representative Scott Moore has said some parties are more interested in demarcating territory than doing what is right for all. Mr Moore was speaking after a local branch of Sinn Féin erected a number of Irish tricolours on lampposts along the Lifford Bridge on the River Foyle, as well as along a weekend […]
The Alliance Party met with senior PSNI officers at Police Headquarters on Friday morning, outlining a range of concerns about the recent issues around bonfires and flags. The delegation included Councillor Michael Long, Councillor Michelle Kelly and Councillor Eric Hanvey as well as Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA and Policing Board member John Blair MLA. […]
The Alliance Party has called for all flags to be removed from street furniture at a special meeting of Belfast City Council tonight, a move that was defeated by the DUP, UUP, PUP, PBP and Green Party. Describing it as “poor leadership” from those who refused to back the Council taking legal action requiring the […]
The Alliance Party has called for all flags to be removed from street furniture at a special meeting of Belfast City Council tonight, a move that was defeated by the DUP, UUP, PUP, PBP and Green Party. Describing it as “poor leadership” from those who refused to back the Council taking legal action requiring the […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has called on all parties to agree the removal of banners on street furniture, to remove the “intimidating atmosphere” many create. South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said the recent erection of banners supporting ‘Soldier F’ in various locations across Northern Ireland, as well as a number of other banners such as […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Yvonne Boyle has called for those behind the flags supporting ‘Soldier F’ which have appeared across the Causeway area to remove them. The local Councillor said the banners – one of which is in a dangerous position for traffic in Coleraine – are not an appropriate way to express tensions over legacy […]
Alliance Policing Board member John Blair MLA has said the erection of banners in support of ‘Soldier F’ is creating a chill factor in many areas. Mr Blair was speaking after a meeting between an Alliance delegation and senior PSNI officers. It follows the display of a number of such banners across Northern Ireland. “Alliance […]