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Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says his motion on damp and mould in rented housing has passed at Stormont and calls on the Communities Minister to bring in tougher legislation requiring landlords to investigate and fix such problems within set deadlines. He cites NHS costs of cold, damp…
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike (opens in a new tab)
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People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report
People Before Profit publishes a consultation report on its People's Housing Bill, which Gerry Carroll MLA is bringing to the Assembly. It outlines public support for rent control and tackling empty homes, summarises feedback, and suggests refinements.
Housing Original release: People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP confirms he will vote for the Statutory Instrument on Democratic Scrutiny in Westminster, backing the Windsor Framework package while voicing reservations about the Stormont Brake.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Alliance to Support Windsor Framework in Key Vote (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down Borough Council committee has backed a viability report on a pilot of car-free days in the borough's towns, villages and city. They argue streets should prioritise people over vehicles, citing air pollution, safety and business…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans
Green Party councillors Stephen Dunlop and Rachel Woods say they will not support the current Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway plans, seconding a motion to pause the planning application and calling for smaller sections with community input.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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Risk of homelessness exacerbated by the combination of a number of different pressures, including the lack of an Executive, says Cllr Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly warns that combined pressures, including rising energy prices and the lack of a Stormont Executive, will increase homelessness risk. He says the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Brexit Committee unanimously backed Alliance requests on public information…
Housing Local government Original release: Risk of homelessness exacerbated by the combination of a number of different pressures, including the lack of an Executive, says Cllr Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Muir continues fight to save Craigowen Lodge
Alliance North Down MLA Andrew Muir says he has secured a commitment to seek permissions to transfer the Craigowen Gate Lodge, a listed building in North Down, to Hearth Historic Buildings Trust so it can source funding for restoration. He says the lodge has fallen into serious disrepair.
Housing Local government Original release: Muir continues fight to save Craigowen Lodge (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs meet with Housing Executive to examine retrofitting of homes
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong, Nuala McAllister and Danny Donnelly report meeting the Housing Executive at Cliftondene Park in North Belfast to examine retrofitting of homes. They say it aims to meet zero carbon targets and cut heating bills, and have requested energy rating evidence and an…
Housing Environment and climate Original release: Alliance MLAs meet with Housing Executive to examine retrofitting of homes (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance submits Assembly recall petition as Long says May's election result must be respected and Assembly restored on sustainable basis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the May election result must be respected and urges the Assembly and Executive be restored immediately on a sustainable footing, submitting a recall petition that also calls for reforms to stop any single party blocking devolution amid Westminster Conservative tur
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Alliance submits Assembly recall petition as Long says May's election result must be respected and Assembly restored on sustainable basis (opens in a new tab)
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Farry gives evidence to Seanad Committee on constitutional future
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has given evidence to a Seanad Éireann committee on Ireland's constitutional future. He says Alliance does not define itself by the constitutional question and wants debate to move to detailed points on structures, finances and public services.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Farry gives evidence to Seanad Committee on constitutional future (opens in a new tab)