Alliance representatives John Blair MLA and Councillor Patrick Brown have called for long-term plans to protect and enhance Northern Ireland’s treasured landscapes following a visit to the Mourne Mountains. Speaking after they attended a meeting in Silent Valley with the Mourne Heritage Trust, Mr Blair and Councillor Brown said they would continue to work both […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has expressed his condolences after the tragic death of local businessman Denis Lynn. The Finnebrogue Artisan founder and chairman was killed in a quad accident over the bank holiday weekend. Patrick said: “This is devastating news for anyone who knew Denis Lynn, both personally and professionally. “As the founder of Finnebrogue […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has backed an Alliance motion calling for a universal basic income (UBI), the first Council in Northern Ireland to do so. The motion by Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown calls on the Departments of Communities and Finance, alongside the UK Treasury, to design and deliver a UBI for Northern Ireland […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has hit out at attempts by others to “silence” the party on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, after two important motions were sent to committees instead of being discussed in the Council chamber. Councillor Brown was speaking after yesterday’s Council meeting, where he and others proposed and seconded motions on […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew McMurray has appealed to those behind a series of attacks on a memorial at Narrow Water to stop. Councillor McMurray as speaking after poppy wreaths at the site were damaged again. It follows an two attacks over the previous three weeks, including one only days ago. The Co Down memorial commemorates 18 […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew McMurray has said the second attack in three weeks on poppy wreaths at Narrow Water was “a despicable act”.Councillor McMurray was speaking after the Co Down memorial was damaged again, the latest in a number of attacks over the past year. Poppy crosses, wreaths and flowers were destroyed. The memorial commemorates 18 […]
The Alliance Party has given the growing momentum around a People’s Vote on the outcome of the current Brexit negotiations a voice in Northern Ireland, after successfully securing support for the idea across both Belfast and Newry, Mourne and Down Councils. An Alliance-led initiative in City Hall, Councillor Kate Nicholl said she was especially glad […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Council has unanimously backed Alliance Councillor Andy McMurray’s calls to recognise the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Irish Air Corps for their hard work in tackling recent forest fires in the area. A number of fires were reported in the vicinity of both Tollymore and Donard Forests after […]
The SDLP have wasted the opportunity to stand up for a shared community, Alliance Councillor Andy McMurray has said, as he expressed disappointment after a motion to remove Raymond McCreesh’s name from a park in Newry failed. Speaking after the latest meeting of South Down Council – in which three SDLP Councillors abstained on the […]