I regard my private and family life as a matter for myself in the same way as everyone else., A DUP spokesperson called her an excellent candidate who would make for an excellent representative.. He was a really nice guy and will be greatly missed.". The 46-year-old died after a lengthy spell in hospital after. By February 2019, it had two councillors in Northern Ireland, one defecting from the SDLP and a second from Sinn Fin. Ms Bennington runs a consultancy firm in the sports sector and previously worked in local government. Paul was first and foremost a family man as husband, father, son and brother. 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Phillip Brett (born 1991 or 1992) is a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politician, serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Belfast North since 2022.. The party nominated 16 candidates across 7 of the 11 local councils. He argued the service level agreement was "inconsistent with resisting the protocol". William Ball - an ex-Alderman who served on Antrim and. This is devastating news for them all and is hard to take in. Each week, our Political Reporter Brendan Hughes pulls together some of the biggest and most important matters from Belfast and Northern Ireland that we think youd be interested in reading. Talks have resumed between the UK and European Union in the latest attempt to resolve the impasse. Alison Bennington won a seat for the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and. 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The Defence Gardens Scheme offers therapeutic horticulture which can be adapted to suit the needs of a group, individual and season. When she announced in March she would not stand again in the assembly election, she said it would allow her more time to look after her mother, Charlotte, who is 80 and has several health issues. In March, Ms Bradley said she was stepping down from the. Photograph: Dave Pettard/PA Wire Gerry Moriarty Northern Editor Here is the full list of the candidates standing in each council district electoral area: Want the biggest political stories sent straight to you? "I mentioned the Centenary Garden and asked if that could become one of the areas for the Defence Scheme for them to make use of." Callfor dog run between Craigavon lakes to be repaired, Best pictures of the 2023 Belfast City Marathon as thousands take to the streets. DUP councillor who shared anti-vax messages online dies after contracting Covid. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here. Paul Hamill was a former mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Rest in peace Paul. They will be in our prayers as Ruth mourns her husband and the girls try to understand the loss of their daddy.". Sign up to our FREE newsletter. Below is a list of the top two positions in each of the councils: Belfast City Council . Callfor dog run between Craigavon lakes to be repaired, Best pictures of the 2023 Belfast City Marathon as thousands take to the streets. There are also seven candidates for the Workers Party, five Conservatives, four for PUP, two each for Cross-Community Labour Alternative, IRSP and the Socialist Party, and 56 independents. It was pushed back by two weeks to avoid the counting of votes clashing with the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Who is the new DUP leader's 'critical friend'? Tel: 07771 554 652 . Co Down family raising awareness of seriousness of asthma after tragic loss of teenage daughter, "We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously", Resident says "no excuse" for fly-tipping in Co Tyrone, "I just hope that it's not a trend that they're driving out into the country, tipping their rubbish and driving back into Omagh. In the months leading up to his death, Mr Hamill had regularly shared Covid-sceptic and anti-vaccine views on social media. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ms Bradley said stepping back from the assembly was "one of the most difficult decisions" she had made but was "looking forward" to her new role. 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My party colleague, Cllr Paul Dunlop, who also received the BEM for the support he provided to the people of Antrim during the Coronavirus pandemic, has also been invited to the coronation service. Advertisement These are split across 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs). We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. In 2019, the party enjoyed some advances but also setbacks, its overall vote slipping by less than one percentage point . Thomas Hogg served a five-month suspension from the council earlier this. He later attempted to change his mind but then abstained when a full vote was carried out. "Many of us counted on him as a friend regardless of party affiliation, he treated everyone with great kindness, and will be greatly missed.". Good hard work and teamwork she says while thanking them. 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Airport DEA; Antrim DEA; Ballyclare DEA; . For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here. Mr Hamill was a member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council and served as its mayor from June 2017 to May 2018. Speaking to the Newtownabbey Times, the Three Mile Water representative stated: I received the invitation a few weeks ago and it is a great honour. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The DUP is to bring forward a motion to councils to adopt a "policy of non-implementation" of the protocol after details of the scheme were reported last week by the BBC's Nolan Show. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson DUP councillors proposed and seconded a council's adoption of a Northern Ireland Protocol scheme which the party is now seeking to overturn. As first citizen of the Borough and on behalf of all of his Council colleagues, I would like to pass on our prayers and deepest condolences to his wife Ruth, daughters Grace and Sarah, sister Wendy, mother Ann, and to his wider family circle and friends. DUP members ratify Edwin Poots as party leader, More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, France May Day protests leave dozens of police injured, 'Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan', 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', Cat-and-mouse chase with China in hotly contested sea, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. Alison Bennington has become the Democratic Unionist Party's first ever openly gay councillor. If so, submit a letter for publication to Conor McParland at c.mcparland@belfastmedia.com or write to Editor Anthony Neeson at Andersonstown News/North Belfast News, Teach Basil, 2 Hannahstown Hill, Belfast BT17 0LT. To view this content choose accept and continue. Ms Bennington hugged supporters after she was formally returned, having won 1,053 votes. Email Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM. Our Team. DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley has been co-opted as a councillor, months after she said she would not seek re-election to Stormont. At the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Brett was elected to . The DUP has been blocking the restoration of Stormont power-sharing in protest over the protocol, which came into effect in January 2021 and has angered unionists for creating new barriers to trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. T: 0300 123 4568, Mossley Mill, "We in the Democratic Unionist Party have lost a dear friend and colleague, but my thoughts are with Paul's wife Ruth, his children and the wider family circle at this most difficult time.". Brett was first elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in 2014, representing Glengormley Urban.He was re-elected in 2019. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. I mentioned the Centenary Garden and asked if that could become one of the areas for the Defence Scheme for them to make use of.. Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ, Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim , BT41 2UB, Mossley Mill , Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 6NH, Antrim CivicCentre, Is climate change killing Australian wine? This scheme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland.. Alison Bennington is the DUPs first lesbian candidate. . (Facebook). The DUP was asked about this but the party did not respond to requests for a comment. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. Sign up to our FREE newsletter. I also offer my condolences to Pauls colleagues, he said. Bennington made history on Friday (May 3) as she was elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Northern Ireland, making her the anti-gay marriage party's first openly LGBT+ elected representative. DUP leader Arlene Foster speaking to Brendan Hughes in Belfast City Hall: 'I'm not going to discriminate': DUP leader Arlene Foster responds to critics within her part about Alison Bennington being elected - the DUP's first openly gay politician#BelfastLE19 #LE19 @irish_news pic.twitter.com/ZIdIYue8Id. "Throughout that time, he has been a tower of strength to me personally and to the party within north Belfast. 2023 BBC. It was proposed by DUP councillor Alison Bennington and seconded by party colleague Jeannie Archibald-Brown that the report would be noted, according to the minutes from December 2020. Antrim DUP Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM stated: Myself and the mayor recently met with the Defence Gardens Scheme co-ordinator at Antrim Castle Gardens through the Centenary of Northern Ireland Working Group. He added: I booked my flights for the garden party before I knew I was being invited to the Kings coronation, so I will be travelling home again for a night, before flying back to London. With 60 seats, Belfast is the largest council. Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM DUP. She joined the party in 1998 and was first elected as a councillor in Newtownabbey in 2005 and later as an MLA in 2011. THE DUP's Alison Benninton has been elected, making her theparty's first openly gay politician. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Political career. Before he entered politics, Mr Hamill worked for Belfast City Mission as a missionary in Rathcoole. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all. It is a great opportunity for mental health and well-being of veterans and for them to meet and gather with other veterans. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Antrim DUP Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM stated: "Myself and the mayor recently met with the Defence Gardens Scheme co-ordinator at Antrim Castle Gardens through the Centenary of Northern Ireland Working Group. Newtownabbey Borough Council Elections 1993-2011 The Alliance Party were the big winners in Newtownabbey in 2011. I wish to extend my well wishes to King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, ahead of this major milestone and wish them every success for the future. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. Here is the full list of the candidates standing in each. "It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of our colleague, Councillor Paul Hamill who sadly lost his battle with Covid," Mr Webb said. Ulster Unionist group leader on the council, Mark Cosgrove, also paid tribute. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The DUP won the most council seats in 2019 with 122, followed by Sinn Fin with 105, UUP on 75, SDLP on 59 and Alliance with 53. It comes after loyalist activist Jamie Bryson said he had spoken to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson "numerous times" and received assurances that the DUP would oppose the scheme. ", Fishing boat rescued by RNLI after being caught on the rocks in Co Down. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) described him as a "hard-working and dedicated representative" and said his loss would be "keenly felt". On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Pauls wife Ruth, their children and extended family. THE DUP's Alison Benninton has been elected, making her the party's first openly gay politician. ", Northern Ireland poll suggests support for DUP is up, Jeffrey Donaldson says findings show his party is closing the gap and building support in our continuing opposition to the protocol, Cost of new Enniskillen and Omagh welcome signs hits almost 150,000, The total cost for the 11 welcome signs was almost 150,000. Workers at more than 60 UK companies trialed a four day work week between June and December 2022. The crowd erupted with cheers as it was announced that she had won a council seat. The DUP motion states: "That this council adopts a policy of non-implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol; instructs officers to carry out a review of all policies and agreements to which the council is a party which relate to the said protocol and provides a report to council on foot of this review to show how implementation is no longer taking place.". Paul was a hard-working and dedicated representative for the people of the Macedon area and his loss will be keenly felt. Read more:NI secretary wants to 'deliver enough pressure' to restore Stormont and fix Brexit Protocol. Candidates for the 2023 Local Government Election can be found here. 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This is devastating news for them all and is hard to take in. Belfast City Council has the most candidates at 121, while Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has the least at 61. The Monkstown resident received the BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire) in the late Queens Birthday Honours List for 2020 for his services to the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic. A Newtownabbey DUP representative has stated he is "still in a bit of shock" after receiving an invitation for King Charles III's coronation service in Westminster Abbey next month. DUP councillors proposed and seconded a council's adoption of a Northern Ireland Protocol scheme which the party is now seeking to overturn. In March, Ms Bradley said she was stepping down from the assembly for family reasons. Paul will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.". Its actually worked out better rather than staying there the full time. The authority acted in shadow form until the . He had been in hospital for several weeks after contracting the virus. Co Down family raising awareness of seriousness of asthma after tragic loss of teenage daughter, "We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously", Resident says "no excuse" for fly-tipping in Co Tyrone, "I just hope that it's not a trend that they're driving out into the country, tipping their rubbish and driving back into Omagh. He touched the lives of many people during his time as a local councillor and he will be greatly missed by everyone in the area.". dup councillors newtownabbeyplymouth township mi police scanner. It is the latest example to emerge of the DUP at council level having previously backed the protocol-related initiative, Want the biggest political stories and analysis sent to you every week? The count took place at the Valley Leisure Centre, which Bennington used to help run while working as a leisure services manager for the council. She became deputy leader last year and is seen as being on the more liberal wing of the DUP. DUP leader Arlene Foster said Ms Bennington winning a seat and the party's policy on same-sex marriage were two separate issues. SDLP Glengormley representative Noreen McClelland said: "It is hard to believe that Paul Hamill has passed away, he will be sadly missed. He said his party would seek oppose the motions and use the council "call-in" procedure, which involves seeking legal advice. Alison Bennington at the DUP council manifesto launch, pictured with senior party figures Pam Cameron, Diane Dodds, Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds. Take at look here at our full coverage as the election campaign unfolds. A FORMER DUP councillor will be sentenced in July for historic sexual offences he admitted committing against three females. A statutory transition committee was established in 2013 to prepare for the merger. The boat appeared to have lost power and the person on board was trying to paddle to shore with a piece of wood. Paul brought wide experience to his role as a public representative having worked in industry before spending many years as a pastor. Developed and maintained by Soundlining Copyright 2023 Belfast Media All rights reserved. He polled 999 votes. Map by Conal Kelly Summary Party Is climate change killing Australian wine? Alison Bennington won a seatfor the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Simply sign up to our free newsletter here and we'll do the rest, Donal O'Cofaigh (Cross-Community Labour Alternative), Gerry Cullen (Cross-Community Labour Alternative), People Before Profit urges voters to 'strike back' as party launches NI council election manifesto, Alliance activist withdraws from council election weeks after being announced as a candidate, Family bereaved by drink-driving slams Alliance response to controversy involving two MLAs, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood: Unionists are engaging with our forum on Irish unity. As Mayor and with his family beside him, Paul faithfully carried out his duties at hundreds of engagements in every area of the Borough with great dignity and pride. Posted By : / actual instructions in flowcharting are represented in /; Under :nose exercise before and afternose exercise before and after In the 2019 elections, the DUP managed to remain the largest party on the council but lost a seat to Alliance. It emerged that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council had signed off a "service level agreement" for local authorities to build capacity for "product safety market surveillance". Cookie Policy | At the DUP's conference at the weekend, Sir Jeffrey warned his party will not re-establish the Executive or Assembly unless "decisive action" is taken on the protocol. Overall The TUV lost both of their representatives on the council. DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley has been co-opted as a councillor, months after she said she would not seek re-election to Stormont. Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council also expressed their sympathy. Read about our approach to external linking. Bennington made history on Friday (May 3) as she was elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Northern Ireland, making her the anti-gay marriage partys first openly LGBT+ elected representative. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Paul Hamill was one of the few DUP reps that genuinely tried to reach out Rest In Peace Paul. https://t.co/ph9VC5jnyA, Serving his community in the Macedon DEA, Paul was nominated as first citizen in the role of Mayor from June 2017 to May 2018. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The Democratic Unionist Party has selected a replacement for the seat vacated by Dean McCullough. Detectives are investigating the threat against. They managed to more than double their share of the vote and picked up three additional seats in Ballyclare, Macedon, and University (one from the UUP directly, one from a smaller Unionist group whose councillor had meanwhile rejoined the UUP, and one as noted below from the . "To come from Monkstown, you dont expect to be at events like this and I am really looking forward to being there and being able to represent the local community.". Tel: 07715 392229. "This comes 70 years afer the last coronation, when the late Queen Elizabeth II was coronated. DUP councillor Paul Hamill, a former mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, was the father of two children. She had been a DUP assembly member for North Belfast for more than a decade. These will be delivered by a horticulturist and horticultural therapist. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The council election will take place on May 18. The Democratic Unionist Party were the largest party in both first-preference votes and seats. Commenting at a recent meeting of the councils Community Planning Committee, Airport Ulster Unionist Alderman Paul Michael BEM said: I am delighted to see this on the agenda.