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This week saw the reappointment of DUP MP Carla Lockhart, as co-chair of the All-Party-Parliamentary Pro-life Group. At the AGM, Ms Lockhart was unanimously re-elected with high commendation for her efforts to promote the pro-life cause since her election to Westminster in December 2019. Speaking following her appointment, Carla Lockhart said, “It is a […]
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed a partial climb down by the Government on the use of Red Diesel in tractors following clarity from the Government concerning agriculture shows, ploughing matches, cutting verges and hedges, clearing snow, gritting and clearing or otherwise dealing with flooding. Ms Lockhart has been working on this issue […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the opening of Sen Play in the courtyard at Brownlow House, Lurgan. This amazing facility has been opened by local girl Leanne Gray and is designed for children and young people with additional needs. Leanne has been involved in this project over the past number of years having […]
A 22 year-old man has been handed a football banning order at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday 23rd February. The banning order follows an incident of disorderly behaviour at Shamrock Park, Portadown on August 27th. Detective Inspector Keith Wilson said: “We welcome this banning order which includes all football matches and hope that it is […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and local Councillor Mark Baxter have welcomed the start to a DAERA funded environmental improvement scheme in Waringstown. The work has started this week and will be completed by the summer. Carla Lockhart said: “This is a very good day for Waringstown, with the much anticipated environmental improvement scheme now […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has urged Minister Deirdre Hargey to get the £200 fuel support payment to struggling families. Mrs Kelly said people in communities across the North need support now, with payments not expected to be made until March. The SDLP has contacted Minister Hargey to clarify when the payments will […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has called on public representatives to show greater sensitivity when talking about incidents from the North’s troubled past. She was speaking after a Tweet from Alliance councillor Michael Long made a dismissive reference to Bloody Friday, where nine people were killed and over 100 injured in IRA bombings in […]
Sinn Féin council group leader Liam Mackle has said the announcement of a rent freeze for people living in Housing Executive homes is good news for ordinary people and working families. Speaking after Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey made the announcement, the ABC representative said: “I welcome the rent freeze for people living in Housing Executive […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed a report from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon that shows public support for move to biennial MOT testing. A call for evidence on moving to MOT testing every two years received 1,224 responses with a high volume of interest and support for the plan. Minister Mallon has […]
Upper Bann Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has accused the DUP of denying people access to medicines and operations. Mr O’Dowd was putting a question to the Finance Minister in the Assembly in regards his statement that he could no longer proceed with a three budget in the wake of the resignation of DUP First Minister […]
The Upper Bann representative and former Education Minister said: ‘’I welcome the progress this week on legislation going through the Assembly which will give families of year young children a choice to delay their school starting year. “This will benefit many children and families. ‘’Not every child that is young for their year will need to […]
Sinn Fein Councillor Liam Mackle has said… ‘I welcome the fact that funding has been agreed to improve the fencing around the black path beside the underpass at Portadown Road. ‘This and improved lighting are a move in the right direction. This has been an ASB hotspot for years and I have worked with local […]
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