Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has stated that there was very little in this year Queen’s Speech for Northern Ireland. Naomi Long MP said: “There was very little in this Queen’s Speech for Northern Ireland, with no indication that a Northern Ireland specific Bill to deal with double jobbing and financial transparency of political […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has called upon BT to urgently repair their collapsed manhole without delay that is causing traffic chaos between Belfast, Holywood and Bangor along the main A2 road. Cllr Andrew Muir stated “The A2 Bangor to Belfast Road facilitates over 45,000 vehicles a day. With the Bangor bound lane partially […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said he is very concerned by the Department of Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland’s decision to suspend the double-glazing scheme he recently rolled out across Housing Executive properties. The Newcastle Alliance Councillor was speaking after the DSD Minister said he was forced to suspend the scheme on the grounds […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke is encouraging local business owners in Down District to take advantage of the Empty Premises Relief which came into effect on 1 April 2012. Business ratepayers who move into premises which were previously unoccupied for 12 months or more can claim a one year concession, during 2012/13, that will allow […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has called on the Executive to introduce a climate change act for Northern Ireland. She made the comments at an event she sponsored at Stormont called “Get in the Game Mass Lobby” organised by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition on Tuesday afternoon. Anna Lo MLA said: “The Alliance Party […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has urged the public to respond to the Reservoirs Bill consultation currently being undertaken by the Rivers Agency. The proposals seek to improve how Reservoirs are managed in order to reduce the risk of flooding. Councillor Muir has also outlined his concerns that the legislation could pave the way […]
Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor Pat McCudden has expressed his shock after an elderly man suffered cuts to his face and a suspected broken ankle following an assault in his own home by an intruder. The 72 year old man returned to his house on the Doagh Road on Saturday night to find the intruder who then […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has called on people to wary of bogus callers following a robbery on Posnett Court in South Belfast on Friday. A man in a high visibility vest called at the house of the man in his 70s and claimed he was there to read the meter but when the […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her disappointment that BMI Baby will stop operating from Belfast City Airport from the 11th June. Naomi Long MP said: “I am very disappointed at this decision but I have been aware of the vulnerable position of BMI Baby since its takeover by the International Airlines Group. […]
Alliance East Belfast Councillor Laura McNamee has expressed her hope that the Connswater Greenway can now be progressed after the Council announced that they would advertise for a new contract after the previous contract was terminated. Cllr Laura McNamee said: “I hope that this decision by Belfast Council will now mean that we can get […]