Chair of the Environment Committee Anna Lo MLA, speaking as Alliance Environment Spokesperson has said she hopes a new planning complaints procedure being launched makes the process easier. She said this is crucial to ensure the public has more of a say in what is planned in their area. Anna Lo MLA said: “I sincerely […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane and Cllr Laura McNamee who lives close by, have condemned those who fired shots at a house in Invernook Drive on Saturday night. No one was injured in the attack. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “I am shocked and outraged at this gun attack. I do not know what type […]
Alliance Councillor for the area, Barney Fitzpatrick, has welcomed new that the Irish Open will be played at Royal Portrush Golf Club this summer. He said that hosting the competition is very significant to our tourism industry and economy as well as for sport in Northern Ireland. Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick said: “This is absolutely brilliant […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir is urging people to consider new Literacy and Numeracy courses which will commence at SERC Holywood Further Education Campus from Tuesday 17 January 2012. Cllr Muir remarked: “Whilst the Loughview Ward in Holywood continues to generate many fantastic leaders such as golfing legend Rory McIlroy I recently received statistics […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has condemned those who left a bomb under a car outside the house of a serving soldier in North Belfast on Thursday. The device did not explode and was dealt with by the army and police. Cllr Billy Webb said: “The people responsible for this attempted bomb attack […]
Belfast City Council Alliance Group Leader Cllr Máire Hendron has welcomed the fact that the Council has passed a motion to invite an Irish Government Minister to the City Council’s Somme Centenary Commemorations. She also said Alliance has helped put the need for good forward planning on centenary commemorations on the public agenda through party […]
Alliance Dunmurry Cross Representative, Aaron McIntyre has condemned those involved in a shooting that took place in Aspen Walk in Dunmurry on Wednesday evening, in which a man was shot in the leg. Aaron McIntyre commented: “I wish to extend my thoughts to the individual who was injured in the attack, and I hope he […]
Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has paid warm tribute to the former Chairperson of Down District Council Mr. Peter Craig who passed away on New Year’s Day. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated:”I was very deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of Down District’s respected elected public representatives the late Councillor Peter Craig. “Councillor […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned those involved in a shooting incident after a shot was fired through the rear window of a car in the Rathkyle area of Antrim. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “The community is shocked at this incident. I am appalled that anyone could carry out something like this. Incidents like […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the new year must provide a fresh focus to help encourage more people to use public transport and he has called for the Northern Ireland transport budget to be re-balanced to put more emphasis on public transport. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Encouraging more people to […]