Lyttle pleased as work is beginning on skatepark

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed news that work is beginning on Northern Ireland’s first public outdoor skate park saying the facility will provide an appropriate venue for the popular activity. The new park will be located under the M3 bypass near city centre and will be around 20,000 square feet in size. Chris Lyttle […]

McCarthy says hands off free public transport for older people

Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has said he will keep the pressure on to maintain free public transport for older people following a media report speculating that the SmartPass scheme for 60-64 year-olds could be removed as part of government cutbacks. He said that scrapping the scheme would have a very negative impact on […]

Lunn annoyed at those behind elaborate Dunmurry hoax alert

Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned those behind an elaborate hoax security alert in Dunmurry in Monday. The object was found in Hazelwood Avenue and army technical officers carried out a controlled explosion on it. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Alerts of this nature cause real disruption and it is deeply frustrating that this […]

Alliance Calls for Government-Led Talks on Past

Responding to the release of the Summary of Reponses to the Northern Ireland Office’s Consultation on the Eames-Bradley Commission, Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has expressed his frustration at the deadlock over this issue and called upon the Secretary of State to lead cross-party talks to find some agreement on how this society can […]

Big Lunch Street Party model for improved community relations says Lyttle

East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle says the Big Lunch Street Party is a great model for more open and inclusive neighbourhoods and praised residents of Shaw Street, East Belfast for hosting their own event believed to be one of one million celebrations held across the UK on Sunday 18th July. East Belfast Alliance MLA […]

Hendron condemns East Belfast attempted robbery

Pottinger Alliance Councillor Máire Hendron has condemned the horrifying attempted robbery that took place at a petrol station on the Beersbridge Road last night. Two men went into the premises just before 11pm last night and one was armed with a handgun. Councillor Máire Hendron commented: “This type of incident is totally unacceptable and I […]

George Best mural and football tournament a boost for Belfast – Lyttle

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the launch of a George Best mural and football tournament and has stated that it will be a boost for the local community. The George Best Community Cup 2010 was launched with the unveiling of a mural painted by a local artist depicting the football hero in […]

Alliance praises Derry on magnificent City of Culture success

Alliance Party Culture Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed the excellent news that Londonderry will be UK City of Culture in 2013 and said it will help boost our tourism industry and is a tribute to the efforts and talents of the city. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is brilliant news for Derry and for […]