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Long secures cross party support on plans to revitalise Belfast
Alliance Councillor Michael Long welcomes unanimous support at Belfast City Council for a cross-party revitalisation committee covering the city centre, including councillors, statutory agencies and Government Departments. He calls for a joined-up approach on cleanliness, business and tourism…
Local government Original release: Long secures cross party support on plans to revitalise Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Long secures more EV charging in Belfast
Alliance Councillor Michael Long welcomes the rapid installation of two electric vehicle charging points in the grounds of Belfast City Hall. He says there are still too few across Belfast and calls for more to be rolled out to other council facilities.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Long secures more EV charging in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, pledging action on water quality, public transport, town centres, health waiting lists, animal welfare and Stormont reform.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid (opens in a new tab)
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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Micky Murray says legal opinion backed his party's call-in over a £339,242 discretionary funding redirection by the DUP and Sinn Féin. He claims procedures were not properly followed, including a proposal to ring-fence funds for bilingual street signs before other…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Vital Belfast becomes cleaner, greener and safer, says McMullan after first taskforce meeting
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan says Belfast must become cleaner, greener and safer after the first meeting of the Belfast City Council Cleansing Taskforce, urging more resources, wider commitments and regular updates ahead of a long‑term plan in August.
Local government Original release: Vital Belfast becomes cleaner, greener and safer, says McMullan after first taskforce meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Ormiston Councillor welcomes public consultation on creating new city centre byelaws
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes Belfast City Council's public consultation on proposed new city centre byelaws to limit amplification and nuisance noise, and urges residents to respond to the survey by 4 March 2024.
Local government Original release: Ormiston Councillor welcomes public consultation on creating new city centre byelaws (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly proud to lead Remembrance Sunday event at Belfast City Hall
Alliance Councillor Michelle Kelly, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, says she is proud to lead the Remembrance Sunday Service at Belfast City Hall's Cenotaph on 13 November and to lay a wreath for the citizens of Belfast. She encourages the public to attend the service.
Other Local government Original release: Kelly proud to lead Remembrance Sunday event at Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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McMullan secures new Council disability group with aim of making city accessible
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Ross McMullan says a new Council disability working group, approved unanimously on Monday night, will help make Belfast accessible and produce an overarching disability strategy. He calls for a plan and indicators to replace the current status quo.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: McMullan secures new Council disability group with aim of making city accessible (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan for Botanic DEA condemns racist attacks and intimidation in South Belfast, calls for urgent practical support for those affected and a special council meeting for a cross-party response, and says political leaders, press and social media must be held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Long vows to continue canvassing every street following physical assault
Alliance's Councillor Michael Long, Group Leader on Belfast City Council, says he will keep canvassing across the city after being verbally and physically attacked while out on the doorstep last Thursday, an incident the PSNI is treating as a hate crime.
Justice and policing Local government Original release: Councillor Long vows to continue canvassing every street following physical assault (opens in a new tab)
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We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting.
Alliance's Belfast City Council Deputy Group Leader Jenna Maghie urges unity in condemning racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and intimidation ahead of a special council meeting on the issue.
Disability and equality Original release: We must stand together against intimidation, says Maghie, before BCC special council meeting. (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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Hard work ahead to improve Belfast City Centre, says Long
Alliance Councillor Michael Long says much work lies ahead after the All Party Group on Belfast City Centre's future finally met, 95 days after being set up. He says monthly meetings were agreed over his wish for fortnightly ones, with helping vulnerable people as the first priority.
Local government Original release: Hard work ahead to improve Belfast City Centre, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long
Alliance Group Leader on Belfast City Council Michael Long calls for an urgent investigation after media reports of masked loyalists appearing at a funeral service at Roselawn Crematorium. He says Alliance will raise it with council officers and expects a full explanation.
Justice and policing Local government Original release: Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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It’s time to break the stigma surrounding baby and pregnancy loss, says Kelly
Alliance Councillor Michelle Kelly, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, calls for an end to the stigma around baby and pregnancy loss and more awareness of available support, marking the close of Baby Loss Awareness Week. She announces a Remembrance Tree at Belfast City Hall, created with Aching Arms…
Health Local government Original release: It’s time to break the stigma surrounding baby and pregnancy loss, says Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
Green Party councillor Áine Groogan says a special Belfast City Council meeting on planning enforcement should not have happened, arguing that political interventions risk undermining impartial officer decisions and breaching the councillors' code of conduct. She calls the move distraction…
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Eric Hanvey offer condolences after a man died in a single-vehicle road collision in South Belfast. They urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the PSNI as its investigation continues.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson: Priority must be in helping those impacted by fire
Alliance Councillor Sam Nelson calls for Belfast City Council's Revitalisation Task Force to meet urgently, with relevant Executive Ministers, after a serious fire at the Old Cathedral Building in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. He says the priority is listening to affected businesses and developing…
Local government Economy and employment Original release: Nelson: Priority must be in helping those impacted by fire (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for gender pay gap reporting in Belfast City Council
Alliance councillors, through South Belfast Councillor Tara Brooks, call for Belfast City Council to lead by adopting transparent methods for recording and reporting the gender pay gap, noting Northern Ireland has no legal obligation to do so.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance calls for gender pay gap reporting in Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Christmas is saved, says Long
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Michael Long welcomes the Council's decision to reverse a proposal to cut its festive lights, saying the city's Christmas decorations are secured.
Local government Original release: Christmas is saved, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Council to review how it supports childcare provision in Belfast, says Maghie
Alliance Councillor Jenna Maghie urges Belfast City Council to examine how it can back childcare, including whether council school-holiday schemes can grow, after bringing a cross-party motion to the Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee. She blames the DUP for blocking Stormont action on the…
Education Local government Original release: Council to review how it supports childcare provision in Belfast, says Maghie (opens in a new tab)
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Limiting the impact of both the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency go hand in hand, says McMullan
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to waive building control fees for individual loft insulation applications, saying it will make insulation more affordable amid the cost of living crisis.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Limiting the impact of both the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency go hand in hand, says McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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Hedley Abernethy selected as new Alliance Ormiston Councillor
Local government Original release: Hedley Abernethy selected as new Alliance Ormiston Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson condemns those behind North Belfast hoax alert
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Sam Nelson condemns those responsible for a hoax device that forced residents in North Belfast to evacuate, saying it caused severe disruption to residents, businesses and commuters. He urges anyone with knowledge to come forward to police so the culprits can be…
Justice and policing Original release: Nelson condemns those behind North Belfast hoax alert (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council
Alliance councillors welcome the passing of their motion at Belfast City Council calling for gender pay gap reporting, noting no legal obligation exists in Northern Ireland. Councillor Tara Brooks, who proposed it, says the council should lead by adopting transparent methods for recording and…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)