Lyttle backs Early Years Strategic Alliance Manifesto

East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has backed the Early Years Strategic Alliance Manifesto which was launched at Parliament Buildings. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “A strong and pro-active approach on issues relating to early years is essential. It is crucial that we give children the best possible start in life to enable them to reach […]

Long and Lyttle welcome new homes on site of MP’s old school

East Belfast MP Naomi Long and Chris Lyttle MLA have welcomed the official opening of a new £5 million housing development on the site of the former Mersey Street Primary School. The listed building has been transformed by Connswater Homes into 30 state of the art family apartments with many of its original features remaining […]

Tough decisions likely on health and sharing services

Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said it is very likely that tough decisions are ahead in relation to our health system and he emphasised the need to further examine North-South sharing of health services to help make the most of our public finances. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “It is very likely that some […]

Lo to demand that Minister gives briefing to Committee on council reform

Alliance MLA Anna Lo, who is Chair of the Environment Committee, has said it is crucial that the Environment Minister Alex Attwood comes to the Environment Committee to provide a briefing on the implementation of council reforms as part of the Review of Public Administration. At this week’s Committee tomorrow she will be demanding that […]

Integrated education event provides great opportunity to show support for shared future

Ahead of a debate in the Senate chamber at Stormont tomorrow on integrated education Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA said it provides a perfect opportunity for parties to show their support for a shared future. The debate has been organised by the Integrated Education Fund and the title is ‘This House believes that the […]

Lyttle concerned at report findings on former military bases

Alliance Spokesperson on matters relating to OFMdFM Committee, Chris Lyttle MLA, has said he is deeply concerned at the findings of an Audit Office report on former military barracks gifted by the Ministry of Defence to OFMdFM. East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle said: “I am deeply concerned with the handling of matters regarding the […]

Curran calls for planners to refuse to allow demolition of Athletic Stores building

Belfast Alliance Councillor Catherine Curran proposed that Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee should oppose the demolition of the Athletic Stores building and has called for the planners to re-consider and reject the decision to allow the demolition of the building. Cllr Catherine Curran said: “This is a landmark building with a proud heritage and I […]