Translink to offer railcard for mature students following lobbying by Cochrane

Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has welcomed the decision by Translink to offer a railcard to students who are aged 24 and over. Judith wrote to Translink following a compliant she received from a constituent who while still being a student, was not in the age band of 16 – 23 for the student […]

Duncan takes part in charity walk

Photo of Alderman Sara Duncan receiving her charity walk certificate from Daniel Clarke, Head Ranger of Lagan Valley Regional Park Alliance Castlereagh Alderman Sara Duncan has taken part in a ten mile sponsored walk along the Lagan towpath from Stranmillis to Lisburn. The money raised went towards funds to preserve this area of outstanding beauty. […]

Clarke concerned at plans to reform pharmacy rota provision in the Down area

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has voiced his concerns at Health Board proposals to reform pharmacy rota provision in the Down area. Councillor Patrick Clarke has written to the Health and Social Care Bard (HSCB) to voice his serious opposition to new proposals to consider withdrawing the Sunday rota service from Newcastle, Dundrum and Castlewellan […]

Lunn welcomes rise in turnover for NI’s top 100 businesses but says we also need to help small businesses

Alliance Enterprise spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has welcomed the news from Ulster Business Magazine that the annual turnover for Northern Ireland’s top 100 businesses has risen to £19.8 billion from £17.6 billion, but that we must do more to support the small businesses which make up the vast amount of businesses here. Trevor Lunn MLA […]

Lyttle condemns those responsible for fire at East Belfast community centre

East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said a fire at Ballybeen Women’s Centre could have caused serious injury to staff or members of the public. The blaze took place in the early hours of Sunday at the centre and followed another incident last Sunday (12th August) in which fencing was damaged and tiles removed […]