Clarke welcomes Down Business Centre initiative to reduce unemployment

A new initiative by Down Business Centre to help reduce unemployment has been welcomed by Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke. Councillor Clarke who is also a Board Director member at the area’s business start up agency in Downpatrick believes the free programme to help those currently out of work will help people get back into […]

Judith Cochrane’s Office to provide home energy checks to mark Energy Saving Week

Speaking as the Energy Saving Trust is about to launch its 15th annual Energy Saving Week, East Belfast Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane has called on people to think about their energy use and to support Energy Saving Week. Judith’s staff will be offering ‘Home Energy Checks’ all through next week at her constituency office, 56 […]

Griffin deeply concerned at pipe bomb find at former officer’s home

Alliance South Down representative David Griffin has said that it is deeply concerning that a pipe bomb found in Laurencetown, Co Down yesterday was left outside the home belonging to a retired police officer. The pipe bomb did not explode and was dealt with by the Police and Army. David Griffin said: “This is deeply […]

Kelly welcomes news that Greystone library will not face closure

Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has welcomed the news that Greystone Library in Antrim town will not be closed by Libraries NI as part of their review of libraries across Northern Ireland. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “This is a good news story to come out of Antrim. There was a big campaign to keep this […]

Dickson condemns actions of those who tried to disrupt DPP meeting

Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned the actions of those who tried to disrupt a District Policing Partnership meeting in Derry today saying the incident sends out a very negative message at a time when we are trying to attract business to invest in Northern Ireland. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I strongly condemn the […]

Cochrane says we need to re-balance economy to create growth

Alliance Finance Spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has said that we need to use bold and innovative approaches to re-balance our economy and create jobs in the private sector. She said the creation of a Green New Deal could deliver many jobs in the construction sector and in engineering and research work through focusing on renewable […]

Ford reiterates the need for an independent Environmental Protection Agency

In an Assembly adjournment debate on pollution at the Sixmilewater River, Alliance Leader and MLA for South Antrim, David Ford, has re-emphasised the need for the creation of an independent Environmental Protection Agency. David Ford said: “Although there are ongoing problems around issues involving the potential for herbicides, pesticides or fertiliser run-off that have some […]