Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has helped launch the Blind and Partially Sighted ‘Campaigners Active Network’ (CAN) initiative at Stormont. CAN is an independent, user driven initiative for blind or partially sighted people, their families, friends and allies. It will operate as an independent organisation, led by a board consisting mainly of those who […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has commented on the report by the Smithwick Tribunal on the murders of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan in 1989. Naomi Long MP said: “Clearly, this is another difficult and painful day for both families as the truth surrounding the murders of their loved ones starts […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed the work done by the RQIA to reassure current residents at Cherry Tree House nursing home in Carrickfergus following allegations of poor levels of care in the past. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “After previous very negative reports by RQIA, I welcome their actions to reassure the current […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the work by the Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry on the Executive’s ten year strategic framework to tackle economic inactivity. It aims to support 30,000 more people to move into employment. Minister Farry has jointly launched the strategy with the Enterprise Minister. Chris Lyttle […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that the results of the Employers for Childcare survey have shown why we must do more to provide affordable and accessible childcare services. 4,500 parents completed the survey with 63% saying that they struggled with the costs of childcare and 46% saying they had to reduce their […]
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Carole Howard have welcomed the opportunity for traders and Councillors to meet with Tesco this month, ahead of plans for a proposed Tesco at the site of the old Rosetta Bar getting the green light. Concerns have been raised at the plans by the well-known retail chain to turn the […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor Andrew Webb has dismissed comments by PUP Leader Billy Hutchinson that suggested Union Flag protests caused minimal disruption to local retailers. The Councillor for East Belfast – who is behind Belfast City Council’s support for Small Business Saturday – said the comments proved the PUP is not committed to delivering the best […]
Alliance Mayor of North Down Cllr Andrew Muir has congratulated Rory McIlroy on his victory in the Australian Open. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “It is great to see Rory win yet another golfing title. Everybody in Holywood is extremely proud of what he has accomplished at such a young age. “He is a great ambassador […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on SMEs, Judith Cochrane MLA, will propose an Assembly motion on Monday which will highlight the Small Business Saturday campaign. The initiative, which will take place on Saturday 7th December throughout the UK, aims to encourage people to support their local traders and small businesses. The motion has received […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has condemned those who attacked the Police during a loyalist parade. Two officers were injured, one of whom was knocked unconscious when the parade approached Police lines at Tennent Street in North Belfast. Earlier, the parade began at 1pm, which breached a Parades Commission determination which required them […]