From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - weve got you covered. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. These are split across 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs). DUP councillor appointed to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council "To come from Monkstown, you dont expect to be at events like this and I am really looking forward to being there and being able to represent the local community.". ", Fishing boat rescued by RNLI after being caught on the rocks in Co Down. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I have been invited due to my response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was pushed back by two weeks to avoid the counting of votes clashing with the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Antrim and Newtownabbey voters re-elected a former DUP mayor Thomas Hogg following his recent conviction for drink driving. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. Belfast City Council has the most candidates at 121, while Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has the least at 61. Antrim and Newtownabbey District Council Those skills and experience made him an invaluable part of our Council team. Cookie Policy | Alison Bennington has become the Democratic Unionist Party's first ever openly gay councillor. "She's a committed unionist and that's why she decided to put her name forward for the DUP, as many others did right across the country, and she was selected on that basis," she told UTV. Below is a list of the top two positions in each of the councils: Belfast City Council . T: 0300 123 4568, Copyright 2023 - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council. Of the parties, Sinn Fin is fielding the most candidates with 162, followed by the DUP with 152, Alliance with 110, the Ulster Unionist Party with 101 and the SDLP's 86. The DUPs first openly gay candidate, Alison Bennington, has just been elected to ?@ANBorough? Former DUP councillor admits indecent assault and indecent exposure Sign up to our FREE newsletter. Alison Bennington won a seat for the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here. Email Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM. Paul will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.". This article contains content provided by Twitter. It will be the first electoral test for Northern Ireland's political parties since last May's Stormont Assembly election. Talks have resumed between the UK and European Union in the latest attempt to resolve the impasse. These will be delivered by a horticulturist and horticultural therapist. Survey finds 27% of people living in Northern Ireland have used sunbeds, a known cause of melanoma. "Many of us counted on him as a friend regardless of party affiliation, he treated everyone with great kindness, and will be greatly missed.". Rest in peace Paul. In the months leading up to his death, Mr Hamill had regularly shared Covid-sceptic and anti-vaccine views on social media. DUP councillor Paul Hamill, a former mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, was the father of two children. The DUP was asked about this but the party did not respond to requests for a comment. In Ards and North Down, DUP councillor Nigel Edmund seconded a motion to support the scheme. They will be in our prayers as Ruth mourns her husband and the girls try to understand the loss of their daddy.". DUP councillor Paul Hamill has been hailed as "one of the genuinely nice guys in local politics" after he died in hospital. 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. On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. Northern Ireland will go to the polls on May 18. Local Election Results 2019: First Openly-Gay DUP Councillor Elected DUP councillor and father-of-two Paul Hamill dies following spell in Airport DEA; Antrim DEA; Ballyclare DEA; . Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "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." Sinn Fin's ambition of bringing home most seats on May 18 isn't misplaced. Tel: 07715 392229. Bennington made history on Friday (May 3) as she was elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Northern Ireland, making her the anti-gay marriage partys first openly LGBT+ elected representative. He later attempted to change his mind but then abstained when a full vote was carried out. pic.twitter.com/pXfb7N2I81, Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) May 3, 2019. The DUP is to bring forward a motion to councils to adopt a "policy of non-implementation" of the protocol after details of the scheme were reported last week by the BBC's Nolan Show. Sinn Fin also added two seats bringing their new tally to five. Antrim and Newtownabbey voters have re-elected a former DUP mayor following his recent conviction for drink driving. Bennington made history on Friday (May 3) as she was elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Northern Ireland, making her the anti-gay marriage party's first openly LGBT+ elected representative. ", Sign up to the daily Belfastmedia briefing to stay up to date with everything Belfast, Donate to BelfastMedia.com today to ensure that this website remains free now, free forever, Do you have something to say on this issue? A scheme funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will make up to 10,000 available to support delivery of the Defence Gardens Scheme in the borough. 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A moment of political history as the DUPs first openly gay candidate is elected. 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. Simply sign up to our free newsletter here and we'll do the rest, Donal O'Cofaigh (Cross-Community Labour Alternative), Gerry Cullen (Cross-Community Labour Alternative), People Before Profit urges voters to 'strike back' as party launches NI council election manifesto, Alliance activist withdraws from council election weeks after being announced as a candidate, Family bereaved by drink-driving slams Alliance response to controversy involving two MLAs, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood: Unionists are engaging with our forum on Irish unity. At the DUP's conference at the weekend, Sir Jeffrey warned his party will not re-establish the Executive or Assembly unless "decisive action" is taken on the protocol. "Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with Ruth, the girls, his colleagues and friends. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have backed an initiative to provide horticulture therapy for veterans. Tributes have been paid to the Democratic Unionist Party councillor Paul Hamill, who has died aged 46. 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. The current Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Billy Webb from the Alliance Party, released a statement on behalf of the council. Hon. It has emerged. Antrim BT41 2UB DUP has its first openly gay candidate elected in Northern Ireland Sinn Fin councillor Anne Marie Logue, who sits on the council, said Mr Hamill was a "true gentleman" and would be "fondly remembered for his work in community relations". This is devastating news for them all and is hard to take in. 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. 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. 2019 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council election Democratic Unionist Party, all rights reserved. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has 40 Councillors. Callfor dog run between Craigavon lakes to be repaired, Best pictures of the 2023 Belfast City Marathon as thousands take to the streets. 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.. He said his party would seek oppose the motions and use the council "call-in" procedure, which involves seeking legal advice. 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. . As Mayor and with his family beside him, Paul faithfully carried out his duties at hundreds of engagements in every area of the Borough with great dignity and pride. "I also offer my condolences to Paul's colleagues. The party has confirmed she has taken the Antrim and Newtownabbey council seat held by Philip Brett, who replaced Ms Bradley at Stormont. "On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Paul's wife Ruth, their children and extended family," said Alderman Mark Cosgrove. "The special bank holiday weekend over the coronation will be a brilliant occasion for the nation and will help to bring people together.. Phillip Brett (politician) - Wikipedia The boat appeared to have lost power and the person on board was trying to paddle to shore with a piece of wood. Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council also expressed their sympathy. Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM DUP. "Those skills and experience made him an invaluable part of our council team. DUP's Paula Bradley co-opted as Antrim and Newtownabbey councillor Rt. 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 This scheme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland.. 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It has emerged an Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council committee approved the 55,000 initiative to improve market surveillance on non-food consumer products. Ms Bennington hugged supporters after she was formally returned, having won 1,053 votes. The boat appeared to have lost power and the person on board was trying to paddle to shore with a piece of wood. Detectives are investigating the threat against. Published 5th Nov 2019, 17:37 BST. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Monkstown resident received the BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire) in the late Queens Birthday Honours List for 2020 for his services to the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic. The crowd erupted with cheers as it was announced that she had won a council seat. 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.. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. 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. I know first-hand how much his work as Mayor was appreciated by everyone he met. He had been in hospital for several weeks after contracting the virus. There are concerns the latter approach, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, could spark a trade war with the EU. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all. Participants will tend this bed and carry out gardening and maintenance. Privacy Policy | T: 0300 123 4568, Mossley Mill, DUP members ratify Edwin Poots as party leader, More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, France May Day protests leave dozens of police injured, 'Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan', 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', Cat-and-mouse chase with China in hotly contested sea, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. "Thoughts are with the whole family at this time. Ms Bennington runs a consultancy firm in the sports sector and previously worked in local government. DUP peer Lord Dodds said he was "devastated" by the news. The mayor added that he would open a "virtual book of condolence" on Wednesday and invited "everyone who knew Paul to leave a message paying tribute to his memory and many accomplishments". On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Pauls wife Ruth, their children and extended family. Mr Hamill (46) was a member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council for Macedon DEA and served as its Mayor from June 2017 to May 2018. It comes after loyalist activist Jamie Bryson said he had spoken to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson "numerous times" and received assurances that the DUP would oppose the scheme. He worked for everyone and was highly thought of. Lesbian DUP candidate Alison Bennington makes history with - PinkNews NI councils: Sinn Fin and DUP hold top jobs at eight councils Despite the play being performed around the world for two decades without complaint, a number of DUP councillors in Newtownabbey decided that the production was blasphemous and must be stopped. Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. A FORMER DUP councillor will be sentenced in July for historic sexual offences he admitted committing against three females.