Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed disappointment at possible further hold-ups in the John Lewis public inquiry process. His comments come as the inquiry was adjourned following a legal challenge from opponents of the scheme. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This public inquiry has been a long time coming and it’s very disappointing that […]
Responding to David Cameron’s speech on tackling the deficit, East Belfast Alliance MP, Naomi Long, has said that the speech is long on rhetoric but short on detail. She also hit out at Mr Cameron’s references to immigration and said that politicians should avoid making scape-goats of immigrants, when they are not the cause of […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called on Stranmillis College to listen to residents of Cleaver Avenue and close the Cleaver Gate of their premises that opens on the street because students are causing problems in relation to noise disturbance and vehicle access in the area. Student halls are located in the college and […]
Alliance Party Regional Development Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called on the Minister of Regional Development to rebalance the transport budget to ensure more emphasis is placed on improving public transport. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “We need to start re-balancing our transport budget to put more emphasis on public transport. Northern Ireland is far behind […]
“We are disappointed that the Educationalists’ Advisory Panel report has been leaked and we hope that the premature publication and reporting of this document does not jeopardise the progress that has been made in recent months. The parties have been tasked to consider their response to it urgently and we will be meeting again in […]
Alliance Party Sustainability Spokesperson Alan Lawther has welcomed the formation of a cross departmental working group on climate change by Minister Edwin Poots, saying such a move is long overdue. Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: “This move is long overdue and I am glad that the Minister is recognizing the importance of joined-up thinking and […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry has responded to comments from Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, on the scale of the financial crisis facing Northern Ireland. Stephen Farry MLA said: “The Finance Minister is right in stressing the scale of the potential financial challenge facing Northern Ireland over coming years. The scale of the cuts to […]
The Alliance Party has announced that Neil Kelly has replaced David Ford on Antrim Borough Council. David Ford left the Council after he was elected Justice Minister. Neil Kelly was born in Antrim Town has a career background in health and social care. Neil Kelly said: “After spending two years on Antrim District Policing Partnership […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has spoken at the official unveiling of a mural dedicated to the Titanic and welcomed the transformation saying such moves help boost our tourism industry and demonstrate that this a confident area moving forward together. The new mural is located at Kennilworth Place near the Newtownards Road. Naomi Long […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she is pleased that work on a new park-and-ride facility in the Cairnshill area is almost completed and she called on the Department for Regional Development to get it up and running as soon after completion as possible. The site which will be able to hold 730 […]