Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned those responsible for an arson attack on a flat in Tiger Court in Antrim. Several people including three Police officers were treated for smoke inhalation. Police vehicles were also attacked by youths throwing stones. One man has been arrested. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “Lives could have been lost […]
Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the news that the Irish Open will be taking place at the Royal County Down Golf Club in 2015. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “This is fantastic news that such a prestigious sporting event will be coming to Newcastle. It is a great location for this tournament and I […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson, Judith Cochrane MLA, has welcomed the announcement that mobile phone company EE will be creating 250 jobs in Northern Ireland in a number of customer service roles. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This is great news that another 250 jobs will be created in Northern Ireland. It is the latest in a number […]
Community relations expert Duncan Morrow has announced plans to run as a local government candidate for the Alliance Party. Duncan – who now lectures at the University of Ulster – is aiming to take a seat on the new Belfast super Council representing Botanic, replacing current Councillor Catherine Curran who has decided to step down […]
The Alliance Party has formally selected its Belfast candidates to contest the upcoming local government elections, set to take place on May 22. A number of experienced Councillors will be joined by a host of new faces as Alliance candidates aim to secure as many seats as possible in the new Belfast super Council. Party […]
Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned a number of racist insults that were made about Anna Lo on a social media website. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Racism has no place in our society. I am disgusted by these vile comments about my colleague that appeared on a social media website. The people who […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed a court decision that will see the historic King John’s Highway in Holywood restored to its rightful use as part of a public Right of Way. Since 2010 Councillor Muir has been campaigning to ensure King John’s Highway is re-opened and has worked closely with the Ulster Federation of […]
Alliance Sports spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has congratulated the Belfast Giants ice hockey team on winning the Elite League title, the fourth time they have won this trophy. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is a magnificent achievement. I would like to extend my congratulations to all the players and staff involved in the team. Their […]
Alliance Newtownards Councillor Alan McDowell has been appointed Chair of the East Border Region Ltd for the coming year. A local Council led organisation, the East Border Region is at the forefront of cross border economic development. The appointment was made at the organisations recent AGM. Councillor Alan McDowell said: “I am delighted to have […]
Alliance North Belfast representative John Blair has condemned a hate crime attack in North Belfast. A number of windows were smashed at the house in Deacon Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. Councillor John Blair said: “It is completely unacceptable that anyone should be made to feel unsafe in their own home. I […]