Alliance North Down Councillor Connie Egan has appealed to locals to avoid the area around the Aurora Leisure Complex in Bangor, after the centre suffered storm damage to its roof. The area around the complex has been cordoned off by police, with reports of insulation from the roof flying loose. “It appears the roof of […]
The Alliance Party, SDLP, Green Party and People Before Profit have said they are disappointed attempts to ensure all those in need across Belfast had fair access to support have been blocked by the DUP and Sinn Féin. Despite this, we will continue to work together to ensure transparency, accountability and that council resources can […]
A number of local infrastructure projects could benefit from the money intended for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said, after a Government-commissioned report said the costs would be impossible to justify. The official report by Sir Peter Hendy said the cost of building a bridge could be as […]
Problems with the health service will persist until difficult decisions are taken around the transformation process, despite a one-off support package of £23 million for domiciliary care and the wider social care sector, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the financial package was announced. It is […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for flexibility on the six-month restriction on booster jabs, as people seek third doses prior to the Christmas season. The South Belfast MLA said the option should be made open to all adults as soon as possible. “There is increasing evidence from across Europe protection from full […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for more support for domiciliary care, as part of a reformed and integrated health and social care system in which those providing domiciliary care could be the ‘eyes and ears’ of a truly integrated health and well-being service. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly, the […]
Alliance Councillor Nick Mathison has said International Men’s Day allows time and space to acknowledge the ongoing issues impacting men and boys on a daily basis. He added: “The past two years have been a tough time for many, and yet often the issues facing men can be overlooked – whether it is encouragement to […]
The Alliance Party has secured a new open and transparent process for how local organisations are funded by Belfast City Council. Speaking after the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources meeting, Councillor Nuala McAllister said the new Neighbourhood renewal fund would be a fair way to support all local people, after Alliance fought back against a […]
The people and businesses of Northern Ireland need stability more than anything else in relation to Brexit and ongoing negotiations between the UK Government and EU, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after meeting Brexit Minister Lord Frost, alongside new Alliance Brexit spokesperson, Councillor Sorcha Eastwood. Mrs Long said she […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for a renewed maternity strategy and more support for parents of premature babies. Talking on World Prematurity Day, the South Belfast MLA said the the ending of the previous strategy in 2018 and pausing of the development of a new one due to the pandemic meant an […]