Hendron sickened by damage to Belfast war memorials

Alliance Belfast Council Group Leader, Maire Hendron, has condemned those who damaged a Cross of Sacrifice and two war memorials in the Belfast City Cemetery in West Belfast. Graffiti was painted on the memorials which were also damaged and had paint thrown over them. Police are treating it as a hate crime. It is unknown […]

Dickson: Maiden City Accord is a positive step forward for parading

Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has welcomed the publication of the Maiden City Accord, a set of guidelines for parading in Londonderry. The Orange Order, Apprentice Boys of Derry and the Royal Black Preceptory have given their support to the document. The consultation document outlines recommendations which would make parade organisers responsible for the […]

Armstrong disappointed future of Exploris still not confirmed

Despite written Ministerial confirmation that funding to save Exploris is now available, Ards Borough Council failed to confirm the decision to keep Exploris open at a Special Meeting on Wednesday night. Ards Borough Council agreed to accept the Executive’s capital funding ‘in principle’ only, until clarification of funding terms and conditions are received; and the […]

Hendron calls for calm ahead of Belfast City Centre parade

Alliance Belfast Council Group Leader Maire Hendron has called for calm ahead of a parade and protest that is due to take place in Belfast City Centre on Sunday. There were violent scenes at last year’s parade which resulted in 56 police officers being injured. Cllr Maire Hendron said: “Nobody wants to see a repeat […]

Dickson says McCausland should apologise to all four contractors

Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said the DSD Minister Nelson McCausland should apologise to four contractors after it was revealed that the Minister’s claims into overcharging were incorrect. McCausland claimed that four firms had overcharged the Housing Executive for a total of £18million, but three of the contractors will now only pay […]

Lunn: No excuse for blocking of Ulster Aviation Society event

Alliance Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, has said there can be no excuse for the blocking of an Ulster Aviation Society event that was due to be held at the Maze site. The organisation had asked OFMDFM for permission to have an open day on the 23rd and 24th August following a successful event last […]

Cochrane: No justification for East Belfast hate crimes

Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has condemned two hate crimes which took place in East Belfast on Sunday night. A brick was thrown through the front windscreen of a car in the Park Avenue area. One man has been arrested by the Police. Racist graffiti was also painted on a wall on Barnetts Road. […]