Other News In Brief

Preliminary Works Start On Road Improve Project In Co Tyrone

Preliminary works have started on a £130,000 road improvement project in Coalisland, Co Tyrone.

Resurfacing work to improve the drainage on the Ballynakilly Road, is expected to begin on Monday, 12 February.

The A45 Ballynakilly Road will be closed to through traffic from its junction with U1029 Coash Road to the U1027 Hackingblock Road.

A diversion will be clearly signposted via the B520 Moor Road, Annagher Road, B520 Stewartstown Road, B520 Lineside and B520 Dungannon Road.

Local access will be maintained at all times.

Alliance Calls For Belfast To Set Recycling Standards

Belfast City Council will officially focus on how it can reduce its use of hard to dispose of plastics, after a proposal from Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds is set to get the go-ahead at a council meeting tonight, 01 February.

Councillor McReynolds has said he's delighted Councillors will back his plans, allowing for a review of how the local authority manages waste on all Council sites to get underway.

He said: "Belfast must be the standard for all others to follow. Plastic plays a massive role in our lives and is an important material for us as a society; however, how we manage it is just as important"

"I am delighted that my request was passed at the Committee stage and the Council will agree in principle to introduce compostable cups on Council sites, investigate how we can minimise our environmental impact, and how this Council can set the bar as high as can be."

Robert Foster to Succeed Cllr John Scott

The Ulster Unionist Party has co-opted Robert Foster to succeed Councillor John Scott on Antrim and Newtownabbey Council.

Ulster Unionist Party Leader, Robin Swann MLA said: "I am delighted that Robert Foster has succeeded John Scott as a Councillor in Macedon DEA on Antrim and Newtownabbey Council. Having known Robert for a number of years I know that he will be a dedicated, conscientious public representative. Robert is a team player and with his knowledge of the area he represents, he will make sure that he is a voice for his constituents. He has an infectious enthusiasm and with his background in local industry, he will bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the role. I look forward to working with Robert as the Ulster Unionist Councillor for Macedon.

"I would also like to take the opportunity to thank John Scott for his years of service whilst an Ulster Unionist Councillor and I wish John and his family sincere best wishes for the future."

(CD/MH)