Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has said she is proud to take part in this year’s Belfast Pride Talks Back event. The event is taking place on Tuesday night at the Europa Hotel at 6.30pm. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am extremely honoured and proud to have been asked to take part in the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has leant her support to the National Playday which is taking place today. The event is in its 25th year and aims to highlight children’s right to play and the importance of play in children’s lives. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “As a mother to two young girls, I know […]
Lisburn Councillor Stephen Martin has said that the announcement by Coca-Cola that a 30 day consultation period had commenced which could see the loss of up to ninety jobs would have a hugely detrimental impact on Lisburn Cllr Stephen Martin said: “This news has come as a bolt out of the blue. Coca-Cola has always […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has expressed his delight at news Fold Housing Association is to bring new accommodation to Antrim Town. A campaigner for fold-type housing, Councillor Kelly got the news at the Public Services Committee meeting, held at Antrim Civic Centre onThursday, July 26. At the meeting he once again questioned Housing Executive representatives, […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed news that Murlough Beach – located between Dundrum and Newcastle – has received a Green Coast Award, part of the Clean Coast Programme. Organised by Tidy NI, the award aims to acknowledge beaches which meet guideline water quality standards and are prized for their natural unspoilt environment. Councillor Patrick […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has praised the introduction of workshops for women in East Belfast, aimed at inspiring them through learning to develop their career, life and families. The workshops – delivered by PowerPac – have been introduced by East Belfast Enterprise and started with an introductory event on community involvement on Thursday, July 26. […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has condemned the theft of 25,000 litres of diesel oil in North Down. The oil went missing from storage tanks at Craigantlet Quarry, with staff discovering it was gone early on Thursday morning, July 26. Councillor Andrew Muir said: “I completely condemn this despicable act. “A large vehicle would have been […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed his shock after an armed robbery was carried out in Greyabbey post office on Main Street on Tuesday night. Two men, one armed with a gun, made off with a sum of money after threatening the shop keeper. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am shocked that somebody would […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said Bradley Wiggins’s historic Tour de France win has provided an opportunity to put cycling on the government agenda. The East Belfast MLA was speaking after Wiggins made cycling history, becoming the first Britain ever to lift the title. He said the Executive must make urgent changes to the current […]
Belfast Telegraph article by Anna Lo on improving how we look after our marine environment I would like to congratulate the Belfast Telegraph for publishing the recent series of features on the state of our marine environment. I am delighted that the Belfast Telegraph devoted so much attention to a range of issues impacting on […]