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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of symptoms and urge women to seek prompt GP advice. She also says she waited six weeks for imaging and over 80 days for a treatment plan, and calls for more open conversations about breast health.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection (opens in a new tab)
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Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Unite's postponement of its month-long council workers' strike followed a better pay offer, and credits workers and unions rather than councillors for the gains. He says the offer is not yet agreed or voted on.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Derry and District council workers' strike postponement after improved pay offer Original release: Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit (opens in a new tab)
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The Green Party NI would like to thank our voters, volunteers and candidates in the local government election
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica thanks voters, volunteers and candidates after a tough local government election, noting leader Mal O'Hara lost his Castle seat despite a higher vote share, while three Belfast councillors and two in Ards and North Down were returned, the party achieved a
Local government Original release: The Green Party NI would like to thank our voters, volunteers and candidates in the local government election (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Green Party announces that Cllr Áine Groogan will serve as deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast for 2023-2024, saying she will use the role to highlight community and voluntary organisations facing Stormont cuts. She also sets out a council agenda on climate and biodiversity.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Tierney elected SDLP Council Group Leader
SDLP councillor Brian Tierney says he has been chosen to lead the SDLP group on Derry City and Strabane District Council, thanks outgoing leader Martin Reilly and pledges to champion community issues and ready the team for next year’s elections.
Local government Original release: Tierney elected SDLP Council Group Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly nominates Lisa McGee for Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly has nominated Lisa McGee, creator of Derry Girls, for the Freedom of the City, with the proposal due before Derry and Strabane councillors on June 30. He argues she would be the first woman to hold the honour from the council and credits her TV work with boosting the…
Other Local government Original release: Reilly nominates Lisa McGee for Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee
The SDLP announces that Castlereagh South councillor Simon Lee has joined the party, citing its economic justice, social justice and new Ireland vision. Claire Hanna MP and Lee both praise his work with colleagues locally.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee (opens in a new tab)
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Reid proposes recognition of Antrim camogie champions
SDLP councillor Eugene Reid has asked Mayor Noel Williams to put forward a motion for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to formally recognise Antrim's junior camogie team after its All-Ireland final win. He says the team inspires young girls and urges that the celebration not become politicised.
Local government Original release: Reid proposes recognition of Antrim camogie champions (opens in a new tab)