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News, current issues and information by Bangor West Councillor, Brian Wilson for North Down Borough Council, NDBC, Northern Ireland.

Westminster Parliament, by Brian Wilson Green Party MLA

Objectives for Westminster Election

Brian Wilson stated: “The Green Party will be campaigning for sustainable jobs in a stable economy, for the protection of crucial public services from cuts and privatization and for increased protection for the environment. This is a crucial election. People have been badly let down by a significant number of public representatives and now it’s […]

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Hunting Ban for Northern Ireland

Assembly member Brian Wilson plans to introduce legislation which will outlaw hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland. The process began 31/03/10 with the launch of a consultation document outlining the aims of the bill at Parliament Building, Stormont. Revealing the document to the media Mr. Wilson MLA said: “Introducing a ban on hunting in Northern

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Robin Hood Tax, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Introduction of Robin Hood Tax

Brian has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to introduce a Robin Hood Tax across the UK. Brian Wilson Green Party Assembly Member for North Down said: “The Robin Hood Tax is a tiny tax on bankers that would raise billions which could be targeted at poverty and climate change issues, here and abroad.

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Future of the Assembly, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Historical Political Agreement

Assembly Member Brian Wilson has congratulated all involved in securing a deal on the last part of devolution at Hillsborough. Mr. Wilson MLA said: “The spirit required to secure this deal must now be harnessed and developed into the day-to-day running of the Assembly. While the Agreement is important, it is even more important that

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Easibus Service, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Proposed Cuts In Bangor Easibus Service

BRIAN WILSON MEETS WITH SENIOR DRD OFFICIALS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CUTS IN THE EASIBUS SERVICE IN BANGOR As a member of the Department of Regional Development Committee in the Assembly I raise my concerns about the proposed cuts. The Committee agreed that I along with the chair of the Committee, Fred Cobaine, should meet the

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Rathgael Road, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Crawfordsburn Chaos

Statement by Brian on the meeting arranged by Mayor Tony Hill with Roads Service and Crawfordsburn Inn to resolve the proposed disruption of Traffic through Crawfordsburn for the next 9 months as a result of the building works to be carried by Crawfordsburn Inn. Brian states: “The meeting was a complete waste of time. There

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Future of the Assembly, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Concerns for the Future of the Assembly

As we begin the new session the debate continues as to the future of the Assembly. There is growing public concern that the Assembly has failed to deliver and at its perceived inability to make any significant decisions. A growing number feel that the present gridlock is unacceptable and it should be wound up. This

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Review of New Rating System, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Sympathy Over the Passing of Cardinal Cahal Daly

Brian Wilson has expressed his sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the recently deceased Cardinal Cahal Daly. Mr. Wilson said: “Cardinal Daly made a huge contribution to the peace process and never waivered in his opposition to violence during a very bleak period of our history. His opposition to the use of violence

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