I brought this to council in June 2021 in my role as Veterans Champion. Paul brought wide experience to his role as a public representative having worked in industry before spending many years as a pastor. More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams arrive at Met Gala, France May Day protests leave dozens of police injured, 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. If so, submit a letter for publication to Conor McParland at c.mcparland@belfastmedia.com or write to Editor Anthony Neeson at Andersonstown News/North Belfast News, Teach Basil, 2 Hannahstown Hill, Belfast BT17 0LT. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Paul will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.". Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ. Accessibility Options . She had been a DUP assembly member for North Belfast for more than a decade. He later attempted to change his mind but then abstained when a full vote was carried out. Commenting at a recent meeting of the councils Community Planning Committee, Airport Ulster Unionist Alderman Paul Michael BEM said: I am delighted to see this on the agenda. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. Mon 18 May 2020 at 02:00 An EX-DUP councillor who is facing historic sex abuse charges was ordered out of his home by the South East Antrim UDA. The authority acted in shadow form until the . He argued the service level agreement was "inconsistent with resisting the protocol". Newtownabbey Borough Council Elections 1993-2011 The Alliance Party were the big winners in Newtownabbey in 2011. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This scheme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland.. My party colleague, Cllr Paul Dunlop, who also received the BEM for the support he provided to the people of Antrim during the Coronavirus pandemic, has also been invited to the coronation service. These are split across 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs). "It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of our colleague, Councillor Paul Hamill who sadly lost his battle with Covid," Mr Webb said. It is a great opportunity for mental health and well-being of veterans and for them to meet and gather with other veterans. There are concerns the latter approach, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, could spark a trade war with the EU. I wish to extend my well wishes to King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, ahead of this major milestone and wish them every success for the future. Alison Bennington secured a seat on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. DUP leader Arlene Foster speaking to Brendan Hughes in Belfast City Hall: 'I'm not going to discriminate': DUP leader Arlene Foster responds to critics within her part about Alison Bennington being elected - the DUP's first openly gay politician#BelfastLE19 #LE19 @irish_news pic.twitter.com/ZIdIYue8Id. As first citizen of the Borough and on behalf of all of his Council colleagues, I would like to pass on our prayers and deepest condolences to his wife Ruth, daughters Grace and Sarah, sister Wendy, mother Ann, and to his wider family circle and friends. Newtownabbey Antrim BT41 2UB dup councillors newtownabbeyplymouth township mi police scanner. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. It was proposed by DUP councillor Alison Bennington and seconded by party colleague Jeannie Archibald-Brown that the report would be noted, according to the minutes from December 2020. Ms Bennington runs a consultancy firm in the sports sector and previously worked in local government. Ulster Unionist group leader on the council, Mark Cosgrove, also paid tribute. This is devastating news for them all and is hard to take in. Something went wrong, please try again later. BT36 5QA Meet Sir Jeffery Donaldson. These are split across 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs). For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. 1989 Results: 1985 Results: Votes by Party: SF: 96 (0.5%) SDLP: 684 (3.1%), 1 councillor Lab '87: 987 (4.6%), 1 councillor Something went wrong, please try again later. A moment of political history as the DUPs first openly gay candidate is elected. It will be the first electoral test for Northern Ireland's political parties since last May's Stormont Assembly election. I regard my private and family life as a matter for myself in the same way as everyone else., A DUP spokesperson called her an excellent candidate who would make for an excellent representative.. Speaking to the Newtownabbey Times, the Three Mile Water representative stated: I received the invitation a few weeks ago and it is a great honour. Belfast City Council has the most candidates at 121, while Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has the least at 61. He served a five-month suspension from the council earlier this year. DUP councillor appointed to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The Democratic Unionist Party were the largest party in both first-preference votes and seats. 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He had been in hospital for several weeks after contracting the virus. Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown DUP. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Email Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Indian officials wife distraught as his killer is freed, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. Who is the new DUP leader's 'critical friend'? The DUP won the most council seats in 2019 with 122, followed by Sinn Fin with 105, UUP on 75, SDLP on 59 and Alliance with 53. Enter your postcode here to find your local DUP representatives. Paul will be sadly missed by his family and many friends., UUP councillor Robert Foster added: I've known Paul since our days in Shorts Bombardier and he will be greatly missed by his constituents and all who knew him.. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here. THE DUP's Alison Benninton has been elected, making her the party's first openly gay politician. Ms Bradley said stepping back from the assembly was "one of the most difficult decisions" she had made but was "looking forward" to her new role. Read about our approach to external linking. Workers at more than 60 UK companies trialed a four day work week between June and December 2022. Read more:Alliance Belfast election candidate withdraws due to 'paperwork issue'. Read about our approach to external linking. The DUP's first openly gay candidate, Alison Bennington, has been elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Rest in peace Paul. Alison Bennington is the DUPs first lesbian candidate. It has emerged. He added: I booked my flights for the garden party before I knew I was being invited to the Kings coronation, so I will be travelling home again for a night, before flying back to London. "Many of us counted on him as a friend regardless of party affiliation, he treated everyone with great kindness, and will be greatly missed.". DUP County Antrim Tuesday 31 May 2022, 4:42pm Paula Bradley is the DUP's deputy leader. Alison Bennington won a seat for the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The crowd erupted with cheers as it was announced that she had won a council seat. Political career. Enter your postcode here to find your local DUP representatives. "I have known him since before he was an elected representative and even before he joined the DUP," he said. A total of 807 candidates are contesting the 462 seats across the 11 councils in Northern Ireland - 12 fewer candidates than the last council election in 2019. She joined the party in 1998 and was first elected as a councillor in Newtownabbey in 2005 and later as an MLA in 2011. "We in the Democratic Unionist Party have lost a dear friend and colleague, but my thoughts are with Paul's wife Ruth, his children and the wider family circle at this most difficult time.". The DUP won the most council seats in 2019 with 122, followed by Sinn Fin with 105, UUP on 75, SDLP on 59 and Alliance with 53. The Democratic Unionist Party's first openly gay election candidate has been elected. Each week, our Political Reporter Brendan Hughes pulls together some of the biggest and most important matters from Belfast and Northern Ireland that we think youd be interested in reading. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. By The Newsroom Published 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Updated 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Cllr Mark Cooper BEM will travel to London on May 5 for the ceremony on May 6. DUP peer Lord Dodds said he was "devastated" by the news. In a message to councillors, Antrim and Newtownabbey council said the scheme was used to support businesses with advice on product safety, labelling, sampling and testing. Hon. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? The council was approached by the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Northern Ireland (RFCA NI) to make a bed available to the Defence Gardens Scheme to deliver and develop nature-based therapy for service leavers and veterans. Cookie Policy | Terms of Use | We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It was pushed back by two weeks to avoid the counting of votes clashing with the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. 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It is understood Mr Hamill died after contracting Covid-19. Phillip Brett (born 1991 or 1992) is a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politician, serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Belfast North since 2022.. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. On completion, participants will be offered options such as volunteering at other gardens, training and if appropriate, employment support. Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have backed an initiative to provide horticulture therapy for veterans. Read about our approach to external linking. 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In total, there are 462 councillors in Northern Ireland. Alison Bennington hugged . A Newtownabbey DUP representative has stated he is "still in a bit of shock" after receiving an invitation for King Charles III's coronation service in Westminster Abbey next month. Mr Robinson has filled the seat vacated on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council after the resignation of Thomas Hogg. Sinn Fin's ambition of bringing home most seats on May 18 isn't misplaced. Leading tributes, current Mayor Alliance councillor Billy Webb said: It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of our colleague, Councillor Paul Hamill who sadly lost his battle with Covid. council. A statutory transition committee was established in 2013 to prepare for the merger. Councillors were told the UK government-funded scheme would be used to enhance product safety and help meet the provisions of the European Union Withdrawal Agreement and the protocol. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Tributes have been paid to the Democratic Unionist Party councillor Paul Hamill, who has died aged 46. On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Pauls wife Ruth, their children and extended family. He said his party would seek oppose the motions and use the council "call-in" procedure, which involves seeking legal advice. To view this content choose accept and continue. The count took place at the Valley Leisure Centre, which Bennington used to help run while working as a leisure services manager for the council. "It is ill-considered and incoherent for a number of reasons, not least the UK government's own command paper and Protocol Bill hinges on the fact that there would need to be increased market surveillance," he said. Overall The TUV lost both of their representatives on the council. Northern Ireland will go to the polls on May 18. The boat appeared to have lost power and the person on board was trying to paddle to shore with a piece of wood. Paul was first and foremost a family man as husband, father, son and brother. "Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with Ruth, the girls, his colleagues and friends. Father-of-two Paul Hamill, 46, was a popular member of Antrim and Newtownabbey borough council, on which he . 2023 BBC. Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM DUP. A FORMER DUP councillor will be sentenced in July for historic sexual offences he admitted committing against three females. Our Team. Fellow Macedon councillor, Taylor McGrann of Sinn Fin said: "Sad to hear of the death of Councillor Paul Hamill. Rt. Elections to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, part of the Northern Ireland local elections on 2 May 2019, returned 40 members to the council using Single Transferable Vote. Alison Bennington won a seatfor the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. ", Northern Ireland poll suggests support for DUP is up, Jeffrey Donaldson says findings show his party is closing the gap and building support in our continuing opposition to the protocol, Cost of new Enniskillen and Omagh welcome signs hits almost 150,000, The total cost for the 11 welcome signs was almost 150,000. Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ, Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim , BT41 2UB, Mossley Mill , Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 6NH, Antrim CivicCentre, It emerged that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council had signed off a "service level agreement" for local authorities to build capacity for "product safety market surveillance". 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There are also seven candidates for the Workers Party, five Conservatives, four for PUP, two each for Cross-Community Labour Alternative, IRSP and the Socialist Party, and 56 independents. Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. In the 2019 elections, the DUP managed to remain the largest party on the council but lost a seat to Alliance. Co Down family raising awareness of seriousness of asthma after tragic loss of teenage daughter, "We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously", Resident says "no excuse" for fly-tipping in Co Tyrone, "I just hope that it's not a trend that they're driving out into the country, tipping their rubbish and driving back into Omagh. "I mentioned the Centenary Garden and asked if that could become one of the areas for the Defence Scheme for them to make use of." She received 856 first preference votes, and was elected on the sixth count under the councils preferential voting system. Alison Bennington has become the Democratic Unionist Party's first ever openly gay councillor. She became deputy leader last year and is seen as being on the more liberal wing of the DUP. The council election will take place on May 18. William Ball - an ex-Alderman who served on Antrim and. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. New Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council councillor Ben Mallon 19 October, 2021 17:45 Former DUP mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, the late Paul Hamill It replaces Antrim Borough Council and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Sinn Fin also added two seats bringing their new tally to five. The party has confirmed she has taken the Antrim and Newtownabbey council seat held by Philip Brett, who replaced Ms Bradley at Stormont. Alliance Upper Bann MLA Ein Tennyson branded the latest DUP move a "stunt". Brett was first elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in 2014, representing Glengormley Urban.He was re-elected in 2019.
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