Alliance Councillor Jayne Dunlop has said residents in the Toome Road area of Ballymena are frustrated with constant problems with severe flooding. The local Councillor was speaking after heavy rain left many properties in the area damaged for the fifth time in six years – also causing power cuts. Councillor Jayne Dunlop said: “Unfortunately the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has urged the public to stay clear of a large fire at Carpetright in the Connswater retail park in Belfast. Judith Cochrane MLA said “I would urge the public to avoid the area while the Fire Service brings this dangerous blaze under control. “I would like to praise our […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned a knife attack in North Belfast. The North Belfast Councillor was speaking after a 28-year-old man was stabbed close to the Shore Road. Following the incident police arrested a 33-year-old man. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “I am shocked and horrified at this vicious attack and must condemn it. My […]
Alliance Councillor Anne Wilson has been elected as Deputy Mayor of North Down at the Council’s Annual General Meeting. The long-standing Councillor for Bangor West takes on the role during the final year of North Down Council – before its merger with Newtownards – and has promised to play her part in promoting a positive, […]
Out-going Mayor Andrew Muir has left a united North Down as he leaves office, after a positive year focussed on an inclusive, active and prosperous Borough. Promoting inclusivity daily, Mayor Muir adopted ‘Working as One’ as his theme for the year undertaking over 700 engagements – including working with those in need on Christmas day […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said the Parades Commission ruling over the controversial Ardoyne parade must be respected and upheld. The Alliance Party’s Justice spokesperson was speaking after a Parades Commission ruling again restricted the Orange Order from parading along a contentious stretch of the Crumlin Road in North Belfast. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has welcomed the First Minister’s public apology following comments he made in reference to the Muslim community last week. The MLA for South Belfast has said while it is a welcome development that will bring some reassurance to ethnic minority communities across Northern Ireland, actions will speak louder than words, and […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has said on-going racist and hate motivated attacks further support calls for the immediate publication of the long-awaited racial equality strategy. The Councillor for Botanic was speaking after two boys were attacked on Saturday in Ormeau Park – in what police have termed a hate crime – adding once published […]
Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that comments made by Pastor James McConnell and First Minister Peter Robinson about Islam have undoubtedly damaged Northern Ireland’s international reputation and efforts to attract inward investment. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The comments by Pastor McConnell and Peter Robinson have not only made the national news in […]
Following my interview with the Guardian last Thursday, announcing my plans to stand down in disillusionment at Northern Irish politics and the level of racism in some quarters of the Province – some of it very personal – I have received thousands of messages of goodwill and support. So many bouquets were delivered to my […]