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TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell welcomes the PSNI's decision not to move in against the South Belfast bonfire, but blames Belfast City Council's governance for the process, saying the SP&R committee vote was not based on advice from statutory bodies. He also praises the bonfire builders…
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Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown urges everyone to step back and focus on safety after police judged that a bonfire near Donegall Road can proceed more safely than removing it with contractors. He calls for responsible political leadership and strong mitigations to protect public…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision not to intervene against South Belfast bonfire Original release: McDonough-Brown calls for responsible political leadership regarding South Belfast bonfire site (opens in a new tab)
Alliance councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemns the suspicious devices found at a South Belfast property, describing those responsible as sinister, and urges anyone with information to contact police. He thanks the PSNI for making the area safe.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast suspicious devices security alert at Bentham Drive property Original release: McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert (opens in a new tab)
Alliance Belfast councillor Jenna Maghie says new Northern Ireland Electricity information shows a bonfire near a South Belfast substation, close to hospitals, must not be allowed to cause damage. She welcomes the passing of an Alliance motion asking the council to explore hiring firms to remove…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: South Belfast substation bonfire risk near hospitals Original release: We cannot risk bonfire damaging substation powering nearby hospitals, says Maghie, following new NIE information (opens in a new tab)
Alliance MEA Councillor Aaron Skinner says it is unbelievable unionist Councillors voted to adjourn a special meeting on adopting legal advice on bonfires on Council land until September. He calls for a strategy to deal with bonfires on Council land, citing public safety and legal risk.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council adjournment of bonfire legal advice meeting Original release: Skinner says it is unbelievable unionist Councillors vote to adjourn bonfire meeting until September (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls for political and community leaders, including unionists, to act to stop a planned hazardous bonfire in the Village in West Belfast, and urges the PSNI to take immediate action. He warns it threatens hospital power supplies and could release asbestos.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: Time for action to prevent hazardous bonfire endangering lives, property and public services – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
Green Party councillor Flynn says the PSNI should not have taken part in Belfast Pride at all, arguing the event is a political protest and that police pulling support over the "Stand by your Trans" campaign shows their involvement was superficial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)