Alliance Portadown representative Harry Hamilton has expressed his shock at the murder of a man on Hartfield Avenue in Portadown in the early hours of Sunday morning. Harry Hamilton said: “I am shocked and horrified at this murder. This attack was carried out by vile and callous thugs who have no place in our society. […]
Photo of (L to R) Mohanad Abu-Bakra (CEO of MD and Tech Trading Company, Kuwait, Chris Lyttle MLA and Chris McNevison (AM Light) Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the contract award of Kuwaiti based MD and Tech Trading Company to East Belfast firm, AM Light to supply lighting solutions for a number of projects […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson today met with Rosamond Bennett, Director of Communications for Northern Bank, and Stephen Bloomfield, Regional General Manager for Northern Bank to discuss the impact on the local community of the bank’s decision to close their Whitehead branch. Stewart Dickson MLA said “This decision will have a negative impact on […]
Local Alliance Belfast Victoria Councillor Laura McNamee has welcomed the decision by the Belfast City Council Parks and Leisure Committee to improve the facilities at Grampian Avenue and Linear Play Parks. Cllr McNamee has lobbied over recent months for this action to be taken and has been in touch with local residents. Cllr Laura McNamee […]
Alliance members of the Assembly Working Group on Autism Chris Lyttle and Kieran McCarthy have welcomed the Autism Act coming into law on the 9th August. The act defines autism in equal terms with other disabilities which will improve access to benefits. It also place a duty upon the Department of Health, Social Services and […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has commented on the incident in Alliance headquarters this morning. Two people entered the building to stage a protest but they have since left the building after the police arrived. David Ford said: “This matter is being dealt with by the PSNI. We will be making no further comment. “All Alliance […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed his shock after a man was shot twice in his own house on Summerhill Drive, Belfast by a number of people on Wednesday night. His injuries are not life threatening. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This was a despicable crime that has shocked the local community. I can not comprehend […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned the shooting of a man in Ewing Street, Derry on Tuesday night. The victim was shot four times but his injuries are not life threatening. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This is an appalling crime carried out by vicious thugs who have no place in our society. “The […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long and Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA have welcomed news of £300,000 of funding for an employment programme in East Belfast called Jobs4u. The scheme aims to help improve training and employability skills for people who are unemployed or economically inactive. Naomi Long MP said: “This is […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said to help move Northern Ireland forward to brighter future free from violence and prejudice it is essential that there is increased shared and integrated education. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “To help deliver a society free from prejudice it is vital that we increase the level of shared […]