Lo says new planning complaints procedure must make process easier

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 says having Irish Open in Portrush is brilliant news

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 […]

Muir encourages people to consider new Essential Skills Course at SERC Holywood

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 […]

Hendron welcomes Belfast City Council progress regarding commemoration planning

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 […]

Clarke pays warm tribute to former Chairman of Down District Council

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 […]

Re-balance transport budget to encourage more people to use public transport

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 […]