Lagan Valley Alliance Representative Trevor Lunn has branded the failure to deliver a multi-sports shared stadium at the Maze site a disgrace. He said that Alliance would continue to campaign for the creation of a shared stadium as Northern Ireland deserves a large, world class stadium for all. Trevor Lunn said: “The fact that no […]

Alliance Strangford representative Kieran McCarthy has supported the campaign by business groups who are opposed to the increase in on street car park charging in town centres. Kieran McCarthy said: “I am fully behind these business groups who are opposed to the increase in on street car park charging. “In this time when we should […]

North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news that Demesne Road, Holywood will soon be resurfaced, following sustained lobbbying from him. Commenting on the issue, Cllr Muir stated: “After sustained lobbying I am delighted to learn that the Roads Service intend to resurface this important route with preparatory work already underway. “Many local residents […]

Alliance Upper Bann representatives Sheila McQuaid and Harry Hamilton have expressed their shock after a blast bomb was thrown at a police patrol in Craigavon on Wednesday morning. No one was hurt in the attack. Sheila McQuaid said: “This was a shocking attack on officers who are there to help our community. “We have seen […]

East Belfast Alliance Representatives Naomi Long MP, Judith Cochrane and Chris Lyttle have expressed concern at news that Red Sky has gone into voluntary administration, following the recent decision to cancel their Housing Executive contract. Naomi Long MP said: “Red Sky is a significant local employer in East Belfast and we are extremely concerned at […]

Strangford Alliance Candidate Kieran McCarthy has expressed anger at the Department for Regional Development that only one Strangford ferry will be in operation over Easter. He said this could have a very detrimental impact on tourism and he called on DRD to overturn this decision. At other holiday periods two ferries normally operate. Kieran McCarthy […]

Here is the speech Alliance Leader David Ford delivered as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Five Leaders in Five Days series. Alliance wants to deliver an Economic Revolution in Northern Ireland David Ford said: As a Party we are not afraid to stand out from the crowd, to take the hard decisions that will […]

Following news that the Department of Environment has submitted a new request for a public inquiry into plans to extend the runway at Belfast City Airport, East Belfast Alliance Candidate Chris Lyttle has said a public inquiry, with full information on the environmental impact, is essential. He also said that no decision regarding increasing the […]

Alliance South Belfast candidate Anna Lo has expressed her disgust at those who left a device on the Annadale Avenue. Chair of the Board of Lagan Valley regional park Cllr Sara Duncan also expressed her concern at the incident. Anna Lo said: “I am disgusted that yet again, lives have been put at risk by […]

Here is David Ford’s speech at the launch of the Alliance Party manifesto: Good afternoon. Two weeks ago, as we launched our campaign for the Assembly and Local Government elections on 5th of May, I promised that in the course of the campaign we would present our most comprehensive policy manifesto ever. Today we deliver […]