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New East Antrim DUP MLA announced
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announced that Cheryl Brownlee is the new DUP MLA for East Antrim, taking over from David Hilditch, and highlighted her decade of council service and community involvement.
Other Local government Issue: Appointment of Cheryl Brownlee as East Antrim MLA Original release: New East Antrim DUP MLA announced (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance grows as Enright joins Newry, Mourne and Down team
Alliance says Downpatrick councillor Cadogan Enright has defected to the party, adding to its Newry, Mourne and Down council group. Enright cites Alliance's Green New Deal document and new offices in Warrenpoint and Downpatrick as signs of growth.
Local government Original release: Alliance grows as Enright joins Newry, Mourne and Down team (opens in a new tab)
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Paula Bradley announced as new Glengormley Councillor
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announces Paula Bradley as the new Glengormley DEA councillor on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, filling the seat vacated by Phillip Brett after his election as North Belfast MLA.
Local government Issue: Paula Bradley appointed Glengormley councillor on Antrim and Newtownabbey Council Original release: Paula Bradley announced as new Glengormley Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader thanks Cllr Kathryn Owen as she steps down from Council
The DUP thanks Cllr Dr Kathryn Owen for her service on Newry, Mourne and Down Council for the Rowallane area, as she steps down from local government after a change in her full-time work. Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wishes her well in her new role.
Local government Original release: DUP Leader thanks Cllr Kathryn Owen as she steps down from Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP confirms new Newry & Armagh MLA selection
The DUP says Gareth Wilson has been chosen to succeed William Irwin as its MLA for Newry and Armagh once Irwin steps down during the Assembly's winter break. Wilson, a Cusher councillor for 20 years and a former Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, is welcomed by party leader Gavin…
Other Local government Issue: DUP selects Gareth Wilson as Newry and Armagh MLA replacement Original release: DUP confirms new Newry & Armagh MLA selection (opens in a new tab)
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Young selected as new Slieve Croob councillor
Alliance announces that Helena Young has been chosen by its Association members to fill the Slieve Croob seat on Newry, Mourne and Down Council, succeeding Andrew McMurray, who has become South Down MLA.
Local government Issue: Alliance selection of new Slieve Croob councillor Original release: Young selected as new Slieve Croob councillor (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from the Northern Ireland Assembly today, citing his service since 1998 across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and Northern Ireland, and wishing him well amid illness.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader welcomes new North Down Councillor
DUP leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Carl McClean on being nominated to fill the Bangor West council seat vacated by Peter Martin after his move to Stormont, saying he will bring experience to the Ards and North Down team.
Local government Issue: Carl McClean nominated to Bangor West council seat Original release: DUP Leader welcomes new North Down Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates two party staff, Naomi Armstrong-Cotter and Laura Caldwell, on Westminster awards, praising constituency office work and the service they help deliver.
Other Original release: DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards (opens in a new tab)
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New DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA announced
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Adam Copeland as the new DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, after Gareth Wilson moves to become MLA for Newry and Armagh. Copeland says he will work for residents and uphold unionist values.
Local government Issue: Appointment of new DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA Original release: New DUP Councillor for Cusher DEA announced (opens in a new tab)
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Andrew McMurray selected as new Alliance MLA for South Down
Alliance announces that Andrew McMurray, an outdoor instructor and youth worker who has been a councillor since 2016, has been selected by local members to become the new South Down MLA, replacing outgoing MLA Patrick Brown. He says he will prioritise the local economy, regeneration, SEN provision…
Other Original release: Andrew McMurray selected as new Alliance MLA for South Down (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Thanks William Irwin for Faithful Service
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP pays tribute to William Irwin, who has announced he is stepping down as MLA for Newry and Armagh, citing his years of service and his work on agricultural matters.
Other Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: DUP Thanks William Irwin for Faithful Service (opens in a new tab)
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Jamie Harpur selected as new Alliance Castlereagh South councillor.
Alliance selected Jamie Harpur as the new Castlereagh South councillor on Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, succeeding Michelle Guy after her co‑option to the Assembly, and says he will work on improving services, creating a community hub and securing grants for the area.
Local government Issue: Castlereagh South council seat appointment Original release: Jamie Harpur selected as new Alliance Castlereagh South councillor. (opens in a new tab)
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DUP announces new Enniskillen Councillor
The DUP says Aaron Elliott has been co-opted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to fill the seat vacated by Cllr Keith Elliott, who has stepped down. Elliott pledges to serve Enniskillen residents, and DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him as a young, experienced addition to the team.
Local government Issue: Aaron Elliott co-option to Fermanagh and Omagh Council Original release: DUP announces new Enniskillen Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP
The DUP announces that Ballymoney Councillor Darryl Wilson has joined the party in North Antrim. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes him and calls for unionists to work together to avoid another missed seat in 2027, criticising inter-unionist division.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Cllr Darryl Wilson joins the DUP (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne, addressing the 2022 DUP Annual Conference as North Down MLA, says the party offers grassroots representation and backs the Union, and argues Westminster is best placed to protect households facing soaring bills.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP Conference 2022 - Stephen Dunne MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Election of Leader & Deputy Leader
DUP Chairman Lord Morrow announces that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been returned as party leader and Gavin Robinson elected deputy leader after internal processes. Leader Donaldson thanks Paula Bradley for her service as deputy.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership and deputy leadership election outcome Original release: Election of Leader & Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Councillor, Leah Kirkpatrick, becomes first-ever female Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor
The Ulster Unionist Party announces that councillor Leah Kirkpatrick will become Antrim and Newtownabbey's first woman mayor, succeeding a run of ten men since the 2015 super council was formed. Alderman Mark Cosgrove and South Antrim MLA Steve Aiken praise her record on accessibility and…
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Ulster Unionist Councillor, Leah Kirkpatrick, becomes first-ever female Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Officers of the DUP Councillors Association
DUP Councillors Association officers say the party is no longer on the NACNI Region Executive and that a councillor consultation on strike action, signed by Alliance and SDLP councillors, had no DUP input. They say the DUP will not take part in any strike and ask Alliance where it stands.
Local government Issue: National Association of Councillors strike ballot proposal over allowances Original release: Statement from Officers of the DUP Councillors Association (opens in a new tab)