Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has submitted a number of amendments to the Planning Bill including one that would give extra protection to the Giant’s Causeway’s world heritage status. Anna Lo MLA said: “I was shocked to discover that the Environment Minister did not seek the views of UNESCO when he gave planning permission […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle has joined hundreds of other runners who will take part in Belfast’s first ever Solstice Run on Friday 21st June. Celebrating the longest day of the year, the five kilometre two lap run, jog or walk event will begin at 8pm at Belfast City Hall and the local MLA […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson and East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson was speaking after it has been announced that there will be a 24 hour strike by Translink rail workers on Monday following a dispute over pay and conditions. Stewart Dickson said: “Strike action should always be the last option. I would urge all sides to […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson Judith Cochrane has welcomed the news of 150 jobs in the Child Maintenance Service which offers advice on child maintenance payments to separated parents in Northern Ireland and now parts of Britain. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “These 150 new jobs will further help reduce the unemployment level here. This is the […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has said the legacy of the G8 summit must be that of a sustainable future for the developing world. The East Belfast MP was speaking after pressing Prime Minister David Cameron in the House of Commons on land issues in the wake of this week’s G8 meeting in Fermanagh. […]
The Alliance Party in Castlereagh has expressed its shock and disappointment at the behaviour of the SDLP members on the Council who refused to back the Alliance Party for the position of Deputy Mayor, after the election of another DUP Mayor. Instead the SDLP backed a DUP Councillor who has already served as Mayor several […]
Alliance Alderman Geraldine Rice has hit out at the DUP and Ulster Unionist’s lack of power sharing on Castlereagh Borough Council, as Unionists once again carved up all the top positions during the annual AGM. The DUP and UUP again excluded Alliance, opting to take the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions and all chairmanships – […]
East Belfast Alliance Councillor Andrew Webb has welcomed a funding boost that will see two city centre office buildings finally completed. NAMA has announced it will spend 15 million completing the two buildings close to the Waterfront Hall, creating accommodation for up to 2,000 office workers when complete. While welcoming the news, Councillor Andrew Webb […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has welcomed the beginning of talks at the G8 summit that could result in a trade deal between America and the European Union. Naomi Long MP said: “As we increasingly look to attract inward investment, this trade deal could result in a large economic benefit for Northern Ireland. We […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has welcomed the Lough Erne Declaration, which aims to help developing countries collect the taxes owed to them. The East Belfast MP was speaking after the leaders of the G8 countries agreed new guidelines that intend to strengthen rules on tax evasion and corporate tax avoiders. Naomi Long MP […]