Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to get involved with European Heritage Open Days 2012. The two day event – taking place today, Saturday, September 8, and Sunday, September 9 – allows the general public free entry to over 300 properties and events across the country. Anna Lo MLA […]
Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed news that Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has completed work on Main Street, Dundrum. The company had been working to replace a number of damaged electricity cables to buildings along Main Street, following a number of site inspections over the summer months. NIE also replaced outside electricity cables running […]
AN Alliance Party delegation has met with Environment Minister Alex Attwood to discuss the carve-up of top posts in Unionist dominated Councils. Party Leader David Ford MLA, Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA and MLA for South Belfast Anna Lo, were joined by local Councillors Conrad Dixon, Craigavon, Neil Kelly, Antrim, Geraldine Rice, Michael Long and […]
Naomi Long MP called for a proper programme of financial assistance to be given to Thalidomide victims during a debate in Westminster on Wednesday. Alliance MP Mrs Long spoke during a debate in Westminster Hall on a pilot scheme of financial assistance for Thalidomide victims and told the story of Kim Fenton, a sufferer from […]
Alliance spokesperson for Social Development Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed the introduction of a new £12 million boiler replacement scheme. The MLA for East Belfast said the move is another positive step towards reducing fuel poverty. Launched by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland this week, the £12 million scheme – funded by the Northern Ireland […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the appointment of Kathryn Stone OBE as the new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland. The MLA for East Belfast praised the appointment, saying Kathryn’s vast experience in improving the lives of victims across the UK made her an ideal candidate for the post. Chris […]
The Alliance Party’s East Belfast representatives have expressed their concerns about the impact on staff and the local economy over the proposed move of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Naomi Long MP, Chris Lyttle MLA and Judith Cochrane MLA were speaking after the Agriculture Minister announced the department would move from Dundonald House […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Yvonne Boyle has welcomed the decision by the Environment Minister to place an urgent work notice on Coleraine’s former workhouse and hospital building which is a listed building. The building dates from 1841, but there has been several instances of vandalism in recent years. Yvonne’s Alliance colleague Anna Lo, the Chair of […]
Alliance Down Councillor Patrick Clarke has called for gold medallist Bethany Firth to be given a civic reception. The Seaford native won gold in the 100m backstroke in the Paralympics on Friday. He has also asked for a letter of congratulations to be sent from the Council to her. Councillor Patrick Clarke said: “In light […]
Alliance West Tyrone representative Eric Bullick has condemned those responsible for the fire that destroyed a large part of Arvalee School in Omagh on Saturday. Eric Bullick said: “The destruction of Arvalee School in Omagh during the early hours of Saturday morning is currently being treated as suspected arson. If this turns out to be […]