Logan welcomes Blackhead Path restoration works

Alliance Councillor Robert Logan has welcomed the go-ahead for restoration work to start on the Blackhead Path. The Council has revealed a multi-million pound project will see repair works carried out over the period of a year. Robert said: “While the re-opening of the Blackhead Path is still some time away, at least for all […]

Long condemns East Belfast attack

Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned an attack on a man in East Belfast, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries. The incident took place in the Gibson Park Gardens area of East Belfast on Friday night. Councillor Michael Long said: “It is extremely distressing to hear of such a brutal attack taking place within our […]

There must be zero tolerance when it comes to sexual harassment in Belfast, says McReynolds

Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has highlighted that often sexual harassment goes unreported, bringing a motion to Belfast City Council urging the implementation of the Zero Tolerance project. If given the go-ahead at committee level, the motion will seek to introduce a scheme in Belfast that brings together the Council, local universities, the hospitality sector and […]

Armstrong welcomes Translink investment

The Alliance Party’s Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong has welcomed the latest round of investment in Translink, after the company announced a new deal with Spanish rail manufacturer CAF, securing a number of new train carriages. She said: “In this, the year of infrastructure, it is fantastic to see more positive publicity for Translink, especially if […]

Girvan elected President of St Columban Way

Alliance Councillor Deborah Girvan has been elected as the next President of the European Association of the Columban Way. Alderman Girvan – a Councillor for Comber – was unanimously selected at a special meeting held in Bobbio, Italy, this week, expressing her delight at taking on the role which will see her lead the way […]

Alliance takes McDonalds concerns to planning committee

East Belfast Alliance representatives will outline serious concerns over a planned new McDonalds at the Tesco Knocknagoney site at a Belfast planning meeting next week. Councillor Peter McReynolds and Chris Lyttle MLA have been working closely with residents over the past few months and will appeal to planners to listen to the growing fears over […]

New petition tackles parking problems in Bangor West

Local Alliance Party activists have unveiled a campaign set to target the on-going problem of parking in and around Bangor West Train Station. Councillor Scott Wilson and local representative Connie Egan – who have both been revealed as Alliance candidates for the Bangor West area in next May’s Local Government election – have said the […]

Backstop protects the Good Friday Agreement, says Farry

Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said MPs should have already been well aware of the reasons for and the nature of the backstop. Dr Farry was speaking following publication of the Attorney General’s full advice regarding the UK’s future arrangements with the EU. “No one in Parliament should really be surprised or shocked […]

Alliance pushing for greater representation in Holywood and Clandeboye

Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has been re-selected to stand in Holywood and Clandeboye ahead of the 2019 Local Government elections, scheduled for May. The well-known local representative will be joined by local woman and Alliance Party North Down Chairperson Gillian Greer as the Party seeks to increase its number of Councillors for the area. Councillor […]