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Leisure Centre Privatisation, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

North Down Council Snubs Staff

STATEMENT BY INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR BRIAN WILSON CONDEMNING TONIGHT’S DECISION BY NORTH DOWN COUNCIL TO PRIVATISE BANGOR LEISURE CENTRE I am particularly disappointed that the Council has refused to listen to the concerns of its staff. Regardless of its final decision to privatise Bangor Leisure Centre the councillors should have at least had the courtesy to …

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Traffic Calming Scheme on Old Belfast Road - Councillor Brian Wilson

Withdrawing Traffic Calming on Old Belfast Road Could Lead to Loss of Life

Another child injured on the Old Belfast Road in accident near cemetery. I am surprised and disappointed that the Roads Service has withdrawn the traffic calming scheme for the Old Belfast Road. This scheme was requested by residents who were concerned by the volume and speed of traffic using the Old Belfast Road but was …

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Reintroduction of Prescription Charges Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Reintroduction of Prescription Charges Supported by DUP UU Alliance & Greens?

I express disappointment that all political parties voted against my motion calling on the North Down Borough Council to oppose any proposal by the Health Minister to reintroduce prescription charges. Do all parties now support the reintroduction of prescription charges? Is this now official policy? In 2010 all political parties welcomed the abolition of prescription …

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