Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown is to push Belfast City Council towards taking a more sustainable approach when it comes to creating a low carbon future. Speaking ahead of tabling a motion asking officers to explore how the Council’s carbon footprint can be reduced, Emmet – currently Belfast’s Deputy Lord Mayor – said we all […]
Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has taken his campaign to end the consumption of single use plastic across Belfast to the next level, with a motion aimed at triggering the larger supermarkets into action on the issue. An issue that is really starting to resonate with the public, Cllr McReynolds said large supermarkets must prove they […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned a suspected arson attack in the Antrim area. The incident took place late on Monday night, when a blaze was discovered at the premises of a Turkish barbers in the town. Neil Kelly said: “It is extremely distressing that a local business has been targeted in such a way. […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has cautioned further inaction is not an option after a report showed young people feel social media creates an overwhelming pressure to succeed, while comparing their lives to others on the platforms makes them feel inadequate. The Prince’s Trust eBay Youth Index report for Children’s Mental Health Week showed […]
The Alliance Party has again put on record its opposition to the inclusion of money designed to enhance a Summer Diversionary Programme – which includes diversionary activities for bonfires – being included in the 2019 rate for Belfast. Having previously raised concerns both in committee and the January Council meeting, Alliance again pushed for the […]
Alliance Group Leader Michael Long has criticised Sinn Féin’s decision to stall a decision aimed at making the grounds of City Hall more inclusive, after they called in the previously agreed changes to memorabilia. With a deal in place to recognise greater numbers of women, Irish Nationalists and ethnic minorities, Michael said Sinn Féin had […]
Any restored Assembly needs serious reform to make it deliver fully for the people of Northern Ireland, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long said while the key issues of difference between the parties remained, she believed progress could and should still be made on other issues to prepare for any future return […]
The Alliance Party has scored a giant step forward for openness and transparency in Ards and North Down, after Councillors secured the future audio recording of all committee meetings despite attempts by the DUP to block the move. Proposed by Councillor Karen Douglas and seconded by Alderman Deborah Girvan, the pair said they were “delighted” […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned an attack on Asda in Antrim, which saw two ATMs stolen. The raid, which was carried out with the use of a large digger, saw thieves break into the area housing the cash machines at around 2am on Friday. Neil Kelly said: “It’s really disappointing to have seen this […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has said he’s “disappointed” Ards and North Down Councillors failed to back plans that would have seen all Councillor expense claim forms published on the website. Councillor Muir said it was essential we take all opportunity to be as open and transparent as possible. He added: “What started out as a […]