Crafts people from Comber will meet today, Monday 31 October 2011 in ‘I do Cartwheels’, Comber Courtyard, High Street, Comber, 3.00pm – 4.30pm, to discuss how they can work together and promote Comber Craft businesses. Alliance Councillor Deborah Girvan, who has co-ordinated the meeting explained: “When I was conducting my Comber business survey in July […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed deep sadness at the death of a man following a fire in a flat in the Station Road area of Sydenham yesterday evening. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is a terrible tragedy and the family and friends of the man who passed away are in my thoughts […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has expressed his delight after Holywood was awarded Runner Up status in the Medium Town Category at the Northern Ireland Best Kept Town 2011 Awards. Commenting on the issue, Cllr Muir stated: “Whilst I am naturally disappointed Holywood didn’t win this year achieving Runner Up status against stiff competition […]
On Saturday, Naomi Long, MP for East Belfast, and her Alliance colleagues, Chris Lyttle MLA, Cllr Laura McNamee, Cllr Michael Long and Cllr Andrew Webb, swapped political responsibilities for retail ones as they spent time serving customers and sorting through donations at the Marie Curie Shop on the Upper Newtownards Road. Ms Long, a strong […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has congratulated Michael D Higgins as he is set to be announced President of Ireland, and said he looked forward to close co-operation with him. David Ford also praised Mary McAleese on her successful time as President and wished her well for the future. David Ford said: “I want to congratulate […]
MPs and Peers were invited to attend a flu vaccine clinic, to encourage their constituents to get this season’s flu vaccine in line with Government recommendations. Last year, 74.9% of people over 65 years and 78.7% in the at risk groups were vaccinated against flu in Northern Ireland, compared with the national averages of 72.8% […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said that improving broadband in Northern Ireland must be a key aim to help businesses and grow our economy. His comments come after an Ofcom report revealed that Belfast internet users can expect a much faster speed than those in Down or Fermanagh. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Fast […]
Holywood Alliance Councillor Larry Thompson has welcomed news that a letter of offer has been issued by the NI Environment Agency for Grant Aid towards essential repairs and redecoration of 1 Stewart’s Place, Holywood with work apparently to begin on site shortly. 1 Stewart’s Place was built in 1840 and is a listed building in […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed deep shock at an incident in which a 29-year-old man was stabbed in the back in the Fountainville Avenue area. The incident was reported shortly before 1.40am on Friday. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am absolutely appalled at this news. I hope that the man who was […]
Alliance Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has emphasised how crucial it is that an independent Environmental Protection Agency is created saying it will greatly help in the battle against pollution and in ensuring we meet our EU environmental requirements. Anna Lo MLA said: “It is vital that Northern Ireland has an independent Environmental Protection Agency […]