Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed progress involving Roads Service, NILGA and SOLACE about how to address keeping town centre pavements clear in icy conditions. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This appears positive progress and it is absolutely essential that there are arrangements that work to help ensure our town centre pavements are […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has said she is very pleased to have been invited to become an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association. Naomi Long has done much work on the issue of animal welfare and her invite has been formally endorsed by the BVA. Naomi Long MP said: “Animal welfare […]
Local Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his delight at the decision of the Planning Appeals Commission to refuse a planning proposal to erect a 15 metre high Vodafone telecommunications mast at the junction of Rosetta Road and Mount Merrion Avenue. The appeal was made against an original Planning Service refusal last year. Cllr Long […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that it is vital that the Londonderry rail line is upgraded and said the route is crucial for our economy and tourism industry. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The upgrade of the Derry line is crucial to ensure we have the best public transport network possible. It […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said he and his party colleagues will not be taking part in a debate on a motion to be proposed by the DUP on weed control at the Assembly tomorrow, saying that an issue of this nature should not be being discussed at Assembly level. The debate […]
Cochrane raises concerns of construction industry at Assembly East Belfast Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane today raised the concerns of the construction industry on the floor of the Assembly during a debate on public procurement. She highlighted the problem of securing work placements for construction trainees which prevents them from gaining their technical certificates, and suggested […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has called for improvements at one of Holywood’s most scenic parks located within a steep ravine after being contacted by people concerned about its general state. Commenting on the issue, Cllr Muir stated “Glenlyon Park can be found off the Church Road in Holywood and offers visitors the opportunity […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA and Vice Chair of the OFMDFM Committee Chris Lyttle has welcomed the appointment of Claire Keatinge as Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Older People. East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle said: “I would like to pass on my congratulations to Ms Keatinge on her appointment. I look forward to working with the Commissioner […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those involved in a break-in at an ambulance station in Larne which happened shortly after 2am on Sunday. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “It beggars belief that anyone could bring themselves to carry out something like this. “I want to praise the ambulance staff member whose swift actions […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has welcomed the announcement by Northern Ireland Secretary of State Owen Paterson to establish an Executive working group looking into the possibility of devolving the power to vary corporation tax. It is believed that the First Minister, deputy First Minister, Enterprise Minister and Finance Minister will be in the group […]