Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has revealed work will begin next month to tackle the on-going sewage pollution and odour problems in the Kinnegar area. A long-term campaigner to secure action to address the issue, Councillor Muir said work would begin on October 6, as part of an 18-month contract to tackle a number of problems […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Chris Lyttle MLA, has said the announcement by the PSNI of an end to the temporary contracts of 300 civilian staff is stark evidence of what happens when the Executive refuses to take strategic decisions around its budget. He also warned that much worse would come if urgent decisions are not […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said any border poll must only happen when the clear conditions set out in the Good Friday Agreement have been met, after a newspaper suggested public opinion in Northern Ireland wanted one. East Belfast MP Mrs Long speaking after the Belfast Telegraph survey, which came in the wake of […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the £800,000 increase in funding for further education student finance support. He was speaking in the Assembly during a debate on funding for students facing financial hardships. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “While there has been much media interest in the reduction of money accessed from […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has called on the Home Secretary and Chair of the Westminster-initiated inquiry into historical child abuse to include a local boys’ home in its investigation. The Alliance MP has previously written to Home Secretary Theresa May appealing for Kincora Boys’ Home to be part of the overarching investigation set-up in […]
Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has asked who is leading the DUP after they appeared to give conflicting responses to the announcement of all-party talks. Peter Robinson said that the DUP would be silly not to go to the talks; however Jeffrey Donaldson said that the Secretary of State must first announce a commission […]
Castlereagh Borough Council has sent its biggest signal yet it is closing for business early, Alliance Councillor Michael Long has said – with late changes to spending set to stall any progress in coming months. The local Councillor was speaking after Unionists proposed and passed a motion detailing strict approvals needed for any Council revenue […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned an attack on an Orange Hall in South Armagh, after a crude device exploded at the front door of the premises. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “There is no justification for this kind of thuggish behaviour, with its only intention to intimidate one section of the community. “Those behind […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said new talks to resolve outstanding issues in Northern Ireland will only succeed if all parties go to the table determined to secure lasting solutions. Mr Ford was speaking after Secretary of State Theresa Villiers announced she would convene inter-party talks to try and resolve on-going issues in Northern Ireland. […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those behind a viable pipe bomb device discovered under a railway bridge in Newtownabbey. Discovered at Whitehouse Park, a number of homes had to be evacuated in the early hours of Sunday Morning while army bomb experts secured the area. Councillor Billy Webb said: “I must condemn those behind […]