Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has praised the Skainos Project on the lower Newtownards Road after it received one of Northern Ireland’s top accolades. The local scheme was named Project of the Year at the RICS Northern Ireland Awards, recognised for its buzzing centre, striking designs and sustainability credentials. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said that the proposals outlined by the First and deputy First Minister for ten shared education campuses are totally inadequate to improve community relations. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am extremely concerned by the lack of ambition that is coming from OFMDFM on a shared future for our […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the launch event of the Community Relations week which took place in Stormont today. He said this year’s Community Relations week should highlight areas of a shared future that OFMDFM must look to tackle in their strategy that will be launched next week. The week of events […]
South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has expressed his disappointment after the Marine Conservation Society revealed the amount of rubbish on Northern Ireland’s shores has increased by more than 60 percent, compared to the 2011 figures. Councillor Patrick Clarke said: “It is disappointing that many of Northern Ireland’s beaches were named among the most littered […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that Peter Robinson must acknowledge the failings in OFMDFM’s announcements for their plans for a shared future. He was speaking after Robinson ignored criticism of the announcements rather than providing details about OFMDFM’s plans for a shared future. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “We are becoming depressed by […]
Alliance Alderman Sara Duncan has welcomed plans for additional traffic calming measures close to two Castlereagh schools. The local representative was speaking after Roads Service announced it would provide 750 metres of new footpath from Lagan College to the junction with Church Road – including a pedestrian crossing point – and a much needed puffin […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed his disappointment that the DUP and Sinn Fein MLAs voted against a motion calling for specific child poverty reductions targets. Northern Ireland is part of the 2010 Child Poverty Act but while there are no specific targets for our region, the Executive is meant to demonstrate what […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has said the Antrim Forum is losing out on vital trade by failing to open before 2pm on Sundays. The Antrim Councillor received a huge response from residents after he posted his views on Facebook when he came face to face with the Forum’s locked gates while out walking his dogs […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that the announcements by the First and deputy First Minister to create a shared future are another missed opportunity. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Any progress, however belated, has to be welcomed – and in terms of belatedness, the title of their announcement (“Building a United Community”)was one […]
Alliance Councillor Conrad Dixon has given his support to an Orange Order event set to take place in People’s Park, Craigavon. Speaking after the latest meeting of Craigavon Council, he said: “The Alliance Party believes it is essential that we actively seek to create shared neighbourhoods, workplaces and public amenities. “This does not mean neutral […]