Alliance MLA Anna Lo has hit out at Tom Elliot’s calls for the First Minister to block the proposed new super Councils, saying the move aims to turn the Review of Public Administration into nothing but a sectarian headcount. Anna Lo – also chair of the Stormont Environment Committee – added Mr Elliot’s comments were […]
Mayor of North Down Councillor Andrew Muir visited the Juvenile Justice Centre, Bangor on Wednesday, August 14, to find out more about the centre, issues faced and meet young people on the road to rehabilitation. Councillor Muir met Paula Jack, Chief Executive of Youth Justice Agency and Phil Tooze, Director of Custodial Services. Commenting on […]
Mayor of North Down Councillor Andrew Muir added his support to the wide range of sporting events which took place in Groomsport last weekend. The fun-filled weekend of events took place from Friday, August 16, until Sunday August 18, and saw Mayor Muir start the Half Marathon and the Eddie Skelly Memorial Sea Swim. Mayor […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson has welcomed moves by the Department of Social Development (DSD) to investigate the conduct of Minister Nelson McCausland’s special advisor Stephen Brimstone. Mr Dickson had previously written to Malcolm McKibbin, Head of the NI Civil Service, to ask Mr Brimstone’s behaviour be fully investigated, after allegations emerged he had pressured […]
Councillor Michael Long has revealed the Environment Minister, Mark H. Durkan, has written to inform him he has contacted Castlereagh Borough Council asking them to review their nominations to the Belfast Statutory Transition Committee. In the letter Minister Durkan states that the ‘democratic process should be adhered to’ and nominations…..allocated on the basis of proportionality’, […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned a racist graffiti attack on a house in the Wayland Street area. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Racist graffiti disgusts me and has absolutely no place in our society. “I am sure local people will join me in condemning this incident and I would urge anyone with information to contact […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has criticised Peter Robinson’s ‘weak leadership’ as he has appeared to bow to pressure over plans to develop the Maze Long Kesh site, despite the extensive cost to the public purse. Mr Lunn said the decision by Mr Robinson to release a letter from his holiday home in Florida […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has congratulated A-level pupils across Northern Ireland, who have once again achieved top results. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I would like to pass on my congratulations to the thousands of pupils who have achieved excellent exam results today. After two years of hard work and determination I hope the […]
Alliance Youth will tackle youth unemployment later this month, holding its inaugural conference ‘Employability, For Everyone’. The event will take place on Saturday, August 24, in the MAC, Belfast and will have top level speakers in attendance. Speaking after the event’s announcement, Alliance Youth Chair James McClure said: “I am very pleased that Alliance Youth […]
Alliance South Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has congratulated local girl Bethany Firth who won silver in the 200m freestyle in Montreal. County Down’s Bethany Firth was competing in the S14 event at the IPC World Championships. Councillor Patrick Clarke said: “This is a fantastic achievement for a remarkable up and coming athlete from Northern Ireland. […]