News, current issues and information by Bangor West Councillor, Brian Wilson for North Down Borough Council, NDBC, Northern Ireland.
Trump increases Economic and Security Uncertainty in Europe Following the referendum last July I outlined 10 REASONS WHY BREXIT WILL NOT HAPPEN. The triggering of Article 50 would seem to be an appropriate time to review this prediction. The review confirms my previous conclusion that Brexit will not happen and the events of the past …
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It was encouraging to see the turnout at tonight’s rally in support of Aaron McMahon and the Clandeboye Village Association and in rejection of the appalling paramilitary attack suffered by Aaron the previous evening. The hundreds of local people attending made it quite clear that they would not be intimidated by paramilitaries. In an excellent speech …
Before I went on holiday a number of residents inquired as to what the council was doing in digging a great hole in Hamilton Road car park. The fact is the council has poured £1 Million of your money into this black hole. It is to provide a gun club, which requires special reinforcement and …
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Jenny Watts Treasure Hunt. It was enjoyed by all and the winners were Polly and Patrick McDonald and the runners up were Ben and Laura Fitzsimons. For more on the treasure hunt check the Jenny Watts Website. The answers to the clues were; Columbanus 3 Twist Arthur Greaves …
As secretary of the Friends of Columbanus Bangor, I attended the launch of the website by the Mayor of North Down, Alderman Alan Graham at the Christian Heritage Gallery at North Down Museum on the 20th May. http://friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/ The website will provide details of the main events organised this year to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of …
The proposed cuts at Bangor Hospital are a result of political mismanagement and Health Service underfunding. The closure of minor injuries unit and GP beds will have devastating effect on health provision in Bangor. This is a false economy and will lead to a significant increase in pressure at the Ulster Hospital which is unable to meet …
