Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has expressed serious concern that a Facebook page existed which encouraged people to post images and details of police operations. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This was a deeply troubling development. “Police officers should be able to go about their vitally important everyday work without details and photos of operations […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has backed the Think Safe – Stay Safe campaign to encourage people act safely when near train lines or using level crossings, saying he hopes the campaign will help prevent tragedies in the future. Stewart Dickson said: “We all know of the carnage that can be caused by […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has this week met with local Alliance Representative Michael McDonald in Cookstown to discuss key issues in the area. Michael McDonald said: “David Ford and I discussed a number of important local issues when we met. “We discussed the plans for the new public services training college in Desertcreat which […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed deep sadness at news that a cyclist has died following a collision with a lorry in East Belfast. The accident happened on the Upper Newtownards Road this morning. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This was an extremely tragic incident and I am deeply saddened at this news. “I […]
Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has welcomed news that cheques have been sent to thousands of Presbyterian Mutual Society savers and said it’s vital that all savers are fully reimbursed. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is a positive development for savers but I hope that all savers including those with larger sums of money get all […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed laws introduced by Justice Minister David Ford to tackle sectarianism and disorder at major sporting events, which came into operation today, saying they are a key part of helping build a shared future. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “These laws are extremely important as they will help crack down on […]
Alliance Representatives in Castlereagh are keeping the pressure on to have the number 29 bus service retained. The number 29 route is one of the few which links a number of different parts of the Borough. Alliance proposed that Castlereagh Council write to Translink to express concerns about the planned changes and this was unanimously […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has urged the Roads Minister to end the delays and broken promises and start tackling the Town Centre parking problems many residents across North Down continue to endure. The Alliance representative has made the call following receipt of an official response from the Roads Service detailing that Residents Parking […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called on people to be vigilant in relation to the theft of metal as incidents of this nature appears to have been on the rise. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “It is absolutely vital that people are vigilant about metal theft. Anyone who lives near schools, churches or hospitals, for example, […]
Ahead of the Belfast Pride parade tomorrow, Alliance Leader David Ford has congratulated the organisers on their work and has wished everyone taking part well for the event. David Ford said: “Belfast Pride is an exciting event and I want to wish everyone who is taking part well. “Belfast Pride and groups associated with the […]