Cochrane welcomes planning approval for Bombardier energy plant

Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has welcomed the granting of planning approval for an energy plant to power the Bombardier site in East Belfast. The energy from waste gasification plant will convert 120,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste into electricity each year. 130 construction jobs will be created to build the energy plant. […]

Dickson says we must reach agreement on welfare reform to stop financial penalty

Alliance Social Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that a deal must be found to progress the Welfare Reform Bill as a sanction of £5million per month commenced due to a failure to implement the legislation. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The SDLP and Sinn Fein are playing political games with the Northern Ireland budget. […]

Long commends flood prevention work

East Belfast MP Naomi Long has commended efforts of those working to prevent potential flooding in Sydenham tomorrow but reiterated her warning that people there should remain cautious despite a feared flooding due to a tidal surge on Friday not occurring. The Alliance MP, who has worked alongside her party colleagues, emergency services and residents […]

Long urges caution ahead of more potential flooding

East Belfast MP Naomi Long has urged residents in Sydenham to remain cautious despite a feared tidal surge today (Friday) passing without major incident. The Alliance MP spoke to householders in the area to offer her support following worries about severe flooding. Sydenham had been earmarked as one of the areas in most danger but […]

Alliance welcomes multi-agency approach ahead of expected flooding

Alliance Belfast representatives have welcomed the multi-agency approach led by the PSNI ahead of a suspected tidal coastal surge expected at midday tomorrow, and have urged everyone in affected areas to take precautions. Flooding in coastal areas – including Belfast and the Ards Peninsula – has been predicted, with further precautionary measures expected to be […]

Political leadership not political games needed to make progress on Haass says Alliance

Chris Lyttle MLA has said Alliance has made its position on the outcome of the Haass talks clear and urged other parties to commit to working together on implementing and building on what has already been agreed. Mr Lyttle – a member of the Alliance Haass delegation – added all must avoid political games and […]

Ford – This isn’t the comprehensive agreement the people deserve

Speaking on the outcome of the Haass talks, Alliance Leader David Ford said: “While certain parts of this agreement will be welcomed by the public, other areas fall far short of what should have been achieved. This is certainly not the comprehensive agreement that we entered these talks to achieve. “On the past, we have […]

Long condemns East Belfast elaborate hoax

Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind a security alert in Parkgate Avenue in East Belfast after a suspicious object was discovered which was later declared an elaborate hoax by Police. Naomi Long MP said: “There can be no justification for those intent on continuing down the path of fear and intimidation. […]