Long seeks reassurances on Bangor Coastguard Station

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long spoke in the Westminster Hall debate today on coastguard modernisation proposals and sought reassurances that the Belfast Coastguard Station in Bangor would be maintained on a full-time basis. Naomi Long MP said: “It is vital that the Northern Ireland Coastguard Station is maintained at its current level and in […]

Long calls for greater recognition for the UK’s six million carers

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has given her support to this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June) to recognise the contribution made by those people in East Belfast and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. Naomi Long MP said: “Thousands of people in East Belfast sacrifice […]

Muir welcomes funding bids to upgrade North Down Coastal Path

North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the decision by North Down Borough Council to seek funding to upgrade the final sections of the North Down Coastal Path. Last Tuesday Council agreed to seek funding from NI Environment Agency and Sustrans to allow walkers and cyclists to travel from Holywood to Bangor along a […]

McCarthy says North-South sharing of services is key area

On the day that Executive Ministers are meeting Irish Government Ministers in Dublin, Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that North-South sharing of services is an area with massive potential. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is an important meeting. It is crucial that Executive Ministers work closely with the Irish Government to explore […]

Lyttle – £1.2 million flood alleviation scheme good news for East Belfast

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed a £1.2 million flood alleviation scheme on Montgomery Street. The scheme will improve the sewer infrastructure in the area to reduce flooding. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Flooding has been a major concern for many residents in the area. We have seen numerous cases of sewers overflowing after […]