North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has described plans to introduce a new 5k trail run at Redburn Country Park in Holywood a potential ‘runway success’. The local Councillor was speaking after being advised by the Environment Minister that the government is keen to progress his proposal for a running trail to increase usage of […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has congratulated Holywood man Paul Pollock on his success at the recent London Marathon. Paul finished in 14th overall place with a time of 2 hours 17 minutes 10 seconds. This was the second best time by a British Isles athlete, behind Scotland’s Derek Hawkins (2.16.51). Councillor Andrew Muir […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed an update from Northern Ireland Water confirming that significant engineering works are now planned to resolve the sewage pollution problem at Kinnegar. NI Water plan to dig a tunnel under the A2 Bangor to Belfast road to divert sewage flows from the Kinnegar Lagoons to the Treatment […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has said the Caste Grounds restoration project in Antrim needs ‘a full and rigorous review’. Mr Kelly – a strong advocate of the Castle Grounds – called for the review last week during a meeting of Antrim Borough Council, due to the delay in the completion date of the project. He […]
Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has taken part in a Pensioners Parliament meeting that took place in the Great Hall in Downpatrick on Friday. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “The Pensioners Parliament is an excellent lobbying group that ensures that the voices of the elderly members of our society are heard. “With the age profile of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA and Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP will lead a party delegation to meet the Parades Commission on Monday. David Ford MLA said: “Last year we had a difficult parading season with multiple outbreaks of violence later in the summer and autumn. All groups – politicians, parade organisers, residents and community […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has commented on the Shared Education report by the Ministerial Advisory Group. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Whether it is shared or integrated education, contact between pupils from different traditions is key. The sharing of buildings won’t help, it is the sharing of educational experiences that will help break down […]
Alliance Councillor Maire Hendron has said her Party will not support a proposal for the Union Flag to fly every day at the Cenotaph, after the results of an equality assessment by Belfast City Council advised against it. The Group Leader on Belfast City Council said the Party had made its decision in line with […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the redevelopment of the Maze site. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “The redevelopment process of the Maze site has faced many delays over several years, so I welcome the decision to grant planning permission for this project. “Despite the controversy, this has […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has condemned the trouble that broke out near the Short Stand area of East Belfast which resulted in two officers being injured last night. There was a heavy police presence in the area to keep rival groups of nationalists and loyalists apart. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “There is no […]