Following on from the survey conducted recently in the Newcastle area by the Alliance Party, Neil Powell, who is standing in the Newcastle ward in the May election, has now been in touch with the Chairman of the District Policing Partnership to express some of the concerns raised. Mr Powell said: “Whilst two-thirds of those […]
ALLIANCE Assembly member Alderman Kieran McCarthy has condemned the actions of those who slashed the tyres of residents in Portaferry last night. Ald. McCarthy stated: “This utterly pointless act of vandalism has caused severe inconvenience and cost to Portaferry residents. People are understandably angry that someone could destroy their property in such a callous and […]
ALLIANCE has said that Sinn Féin must use their annual conference to reflect on the direction the Republican Movement is going in. Alliance’s East Belfast Assembly member Naomi Long stated: “There is a dark cloud hanging over Sinn Féin’s annual conference, and I would hope that it would be used to reflect on where republicanism […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has claimed that Government advice could encourage parties and Council candidates to break the law over election expenses. He has advised his party members not to trust anything said by Ministers. David Ford said: “In an Order which comes into effect today, the amount which Council candidates may spend in England […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Seamus Close MLA has hit out at a decision to transport convicted terrorist Johnny Adair to England from Maghaberry Prison by air in January. The decision to fly Adair to Manchester by military helicopter cost taxpayers almost £10,000. Mr Close said: “Many taxpayers on the Shankill and elsewhere are struggling to make […]
CASTLEREAGH Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has welcomed the demolition of the old nurses’ home at Forster Green Hospital. Cllr Duncan said: “Residents of Glecregagh Road are pleased that this boarded-up house has finally been demolished by Green Park Healthcare Trust, as it had become a focal point for anti-social behaviour. “I received a number of […]
ALLIANCE Spokesperson on Children, Marjorie Hawkins, has said that foster parents deserve greater respect from Social Services. Mrs Hawkins was speaking after a foster parent revealed that a life-limited child that had died in her care was taken away without her being given the chance to properly say ‘goodbye’. The woman interviewed on Radio Ulster’s […]
NEWTOWNABBEY Councillor Lynn Frazer has welcomed the introduction of a new support group for teenage girls in the district called ‘Choices’. The sexual health advice service operates out of Whiteabbey Hospital on a part-time basis. Councillor Frazer stated: “I welcome the establishment of ‘Choices’ to Newtownabbey. It is a good idea and deserves support, and […]
ALLIANCE Victims’ Spokesperson Eileen Bell MLA has said any Victims and Survivors Commissioner could have a major role in helping people come to terms with the past, and help lay some of the foundations for future reconciliation at the proposed Maze centre for conflict transformation. Speaking after the Secretary of State announced proposals for a […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Cllr Naomi Long has welcomed progress on the pedestrian crossing at the new Post Office on the Upper Newtownards Road in Ballyhackamore. Cllr Long requested the crossing be provided following the relocation of the Post Office to the Spar shop. Cllr. Long said, “I originally contacted Roads Service to request that […]