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. She became deputy leader last year and is seen as being on the more liberal wing of the DUP. Here is the full list of the candidates standing in each. Sign up to our FREE newsletter. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Fellow Macedon councillor, Taylor McGrann of Sinn Fin said: "Sad to hear of the death of Councillor Paul Hamill. 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. A former DUP Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey has died after a lengthy spell in hospital. He said his party would seek oppose the motions and use the council "call-in" procedure, which involves seeking legal advice. It was pushed back by two weeks to avoid the counting of votes clashing with the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. Elections to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, part of the Northern Ireland local elections on 2 May 2019, returned 40 members to the council using Single Transferable Vote. 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To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here. Alison Bennington hugged . "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.". In the months leading up to his death, Mr Hamill had regularly shared Covid-sceptic and anti-vaccine views on social media. Alison Bennington is the DUPs first lesbian candidate. 2019 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council election Antrim and Newtownabbey voters have re-elected a former DUP mayor following his recent conviction for drink driving. Ulster Unionist group leader on the council, Mark Cosgrove, also paid tribute. On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Pauls wife Ruth, their children and extended family. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has 40 Councillors. ", He added:I will be opening a virtual book of condolence and would invite everyone who knew Paul to leave a message paying tribute to his memory and many accomplishments.. Meet Sir Jeffery Donaldson. 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. Fears of a DUP takeover of culture in borough prompted council's arts 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.. "Paul was a fellow councillor, a friend, a family man and a very gentle person. Bank Holiday Arrangements; Monday 1 May 2023; View Details Close. He worked for everyone and was highly thought of. BT36 5QA 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. Survey finds 27% of people living in Northern Ireland have used sunbeds, a known cause of melanoma. Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown DUP. 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. Former DUP councillor admits indecent assault and indecent exposure A statutory transition committee was established in 2013 to prepare for the merger. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The authority acted in shadow form until the . In the 2019 elections, the DUP managed to remain the largest party on the council but lost a seat to Alliance. The party selects candidates on the basis of merit and we believe in equality of opportunity, he added. By The Newsroom Published 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Updated 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Cllr Mark Cooper BEM will travel to London on May 5 for the ceremony on May 6. Accessibility Options . Paul Hamill, DUP councillor's funeral takes place after Covid death DUP has its first openly gay candidate elected in Northern Ireland This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Developed and maintained by Soundlining Copyright 2023 Belfast Media All rights reserved. "Tonight my thoughts and prayers are with Ruth, the girls, his colleagues and friends. "Paul brought wide experience to his role as a public representative having worked in industry before spending many years as a pastor," Sir Jeffrey said. Paul Hamill: Tributes after DUP councillor's death - BBC News Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. A personal triumph and politically very significant. "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. These are split across 7 District Electoral Areas (DEAs). 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.". New DUP councillor for Antrim and Newtownabbey I am putting myself before the electorate based on what I can deliver for them as a councillor working alongside a strong team of colleagues, not based on my sexual orientation, she told The Irish News on April 18. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. . Photograph: Dave Pettard/PA Wire Gerry Moriarty Northern Editor 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, Antrim and Newtownabbey District Council Take at look here at our full coverage as the election campaign unfolds. There are concerns the latter approach, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, could spark a trade war with the EU. The party nominated 16 candidates across 7 of the 11 local councils. 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". "The special bank holiday weekend over the coronation will be a brilliant occasion for the nation and will help to bring people together.. 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. Posted By : / actual instructions in flowcharting are represented in /; Under :nose exercise before and afternose exercise before and after Alison Bennington won a seat for the DUP in the Glengormley Urban area of Antrim and. Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ. Alison Bennington at the DUP council manifesto launch, pictured with senior party figures Pam Cameron, Diane Dodds, Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds. DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley has been co-opted as a councillor, months after she said she would not seek re-election to Stormont.