Months on from June’s EU referendum vote, the SDLP are working to ensure maximum access for NI to the opportunity, security and diversity that Europe has offered us. While the …
Boundary Proposals
Boundary Commission proposals were published in September and would have a particularly significant impact on this constituency. The majority of Balmoral is due to be absorbed into West Belfast while …
Edenderry Village Renewal Plan
View PostWork by NI Water on Balmoral Avenue
As you may know NI Water has recently begun work on refurbishing and upgrading the water mains that run along Balmoral Avenue. It is anticipated that this work will continue …
Free defibrillators for sports clubs
Sport NI have launched a new initiative to provide life-saving defibrillators to sports clubs. The intended purpose is to increase the number of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices available in …
Letters to the Papers
In February of this year, after the passing of Italian novelist Umberto Eco, I was pleased to make his acquaintance in Finaghy. An enjoyable few minutes spent on the adventures …
Vote to Remain in the European Union
Whether it’s for jobs and the economy, for communities and culture, or for protections for the citizen and the consumer, it is clear that the European Union has been essential …
Lyons calls for immediate removal of paramilitary flags in south Belfast
SDLP Balmoral Councillor Donal Lyons has condemned the erection of new Ulster Defence Association flags across areas of south Belfast and has called for their immediate removal. He said: “I …
Lyons condemns arson attack on St Brigid’s Clubrooms site
SDLP Balmoral Councillor Donal Lyons has condemned those behind an arson attack on construction equipment at the site of the St Brigid’s GAC Clubroom build in Musgrave Park last night. …
Reduction in opening hours at Finaghy Library
You may be aware that Libraries NI have proposed reducing the opening hours of Finaghy Library by 10%. Over the last number of years Finaghy Library has succeeded in providing …