Alliance representatives have expressed their disappointment, after members of the DUP, UUP and SDLP rejected a proposal for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to oppose fracking. The Alliance proposal, brought by Councillor Peter Lavery and seconded by Councillor Eóin Tennyson, would have seen the Council write to Environment Minster Edwin Poots to call […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has said the erection of UVF facades on a building is simply an attempt to intimidate local residents. The signs, from the Mid-Ulster UVF and associated other paramilitaries, replaced facades of Edward Carson and the Somme among other historical events on the side of the Housing Executive property in Pollock […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has condemned those who left live ammunition near a children’s playground in the town. PSNI officers made the discovery in the Kilwilkie area yesterday (Sunday). A further search today (Monday) found nothing else. The package has been taken for further forensic analysis. “This was a troubling discovery, especially so close […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has said those behind a security alert and attacks on the police do not represent the vast majority of the town. Several petrol bombs were thrown at PSNI officers during disturbances today (Sunday) in Levin Road, which followed a security alert caused by an elaborate hoax in the Tarry Drive […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has said an explosive device left in the town could have killed. Councillor Lavery was speaking after the discovery of the device in the Silverwood Industrial Estate last night (Tuesday). The area was evacuated while the device was disarmed. Police have said they believe dissident republicans were responsible. “It is […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has expressed concern after shots were fired at a home in the town. A woman escaped injury during the attack, which took place just before 8pm yesterday (Thursday) when shots were fired at a house in Maple Court. “This was a disgraceful act, which could have resulted in injury or […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has said an attack on the town’s war memorial is a sickening incident. Wooden crosses were pulled out of the ground at the Cenotaph, with poppy wreaths ripped off the monument and Sinn Féin election posters dumped at the spot. “It is absolutely sickening anyone would carry out this utterly […]
Alliance Councillor Peter Lavery has expressed his frustration that moves to increase transparency on the planning committee at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council were blocked by Unionist opposit Councillor Lavery said: “Alliance is committed to pushing an agenda of increasing openness and transparency at all levels of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. At […]
At the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council meeting on 28 October, Alliance representatives voted in favour of a proposal that council should explore hosting the Fleadh Cheoil in Armagh City. Speaking after the vote Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery said: “There is a rich culture, arts and heritage scene within our borough with many people […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has appealed for information after a car struck a police officer and a member of the public in Portadown. Councillor Lavery was speaking after the incident on Drumcree Road. Shortly before 1pm, a silver-coloured Seat vehicle hit the police officer and the member of the public, who was there for […]