Alliance Councillor Michael Long has criticised Unionists in Castlereagh for ignoring advice from the Environment Minister and refusing to support an Alliance nominee for the Belfast Statutory Transition Committee. Specific guidance from the Environment Department – tabled before last night’s meeting in the form of a letter to the Mayor from the Minister – stipulates […]
A motion brought forward by the Alliance Castlereagh group calling for all Council meetings to be recorded has been defeated for a second time. Originally tabled by the Party last November, if given the go-ahead the move would have allowed greater openness and transparency for Castlereagh residents. Speaking after the motion was rejected a second […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that the Irish Government should reconsider their decision to exclude Bethany Home survivors from the Residential Institutions Redress Scheme. Incidents of abuse and neglect have been reported by formers residents of the institution that was located in Dublin. It was a place for unmarried Protestant mothers and […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle has said the upcoming cross party talks are an opportunity for political parties to agree on a flags protocol after OFMDFM failed to complete their review of this protocol. His comments were made after DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson said the current protocol was working correctly and so there was no […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has suggested the new bridge in Victoria Park in her constituency be named after the Royal baby. Alliance MP Mrs Long said the bridge, which is being constructed in the park as part of the Connswater Community Greenway Project, would be the perfect way to commemorate the birth of His […]
Alliance Agriculture spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has offered his condolences to the family of 6 year old Harry Starrett who died on a farm near Armagh on Tuesday . Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I was very saddened to learn of this tragedy. I would like to express my condolences and deepest sympathies to the Starrett […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed a statement from the First and deputy First Minister on the 2011 -2021 Investment Strategy, but says it lacks action for a shared future. Chris Lyttle MLA said:”I welcome this update from the First and deputy First Minister on the Investment Strategy, but it is short on […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has said that the Orange Order must enter talks following the decision of the Parades Commission to prevent them from marching past the Ardoyne shops on Saturday. The Orange Order has applied to walk along this route for the next three Saturdays. Cllr John Blair said: “The Orange […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has welcomed the commencement of work on the Connswater Community Greenway, which will serve as an integral part of the existing Greenway network connecting East Belfast residents to the City Centre. Belfast City Council has confirmed work is now underway at Victoria and Orangefield Parks, with the construction programme […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has urged the public to pick up their litter when they are going out on day trips around Northern Ireland. A number of locations, including many beaches, were badly littered during the recent good weather. Anna Lo MLA said: “Northern Ireland has some magnificent locations to visit for a […]