McCrea responds to DUPs tabled report for extension to Tescos in Lisburn
Commenting on a Tabled Report informing the Council of the decision by the Planning Service to approve a large extension to Tescos, Basil McCrea MLA stated;
“I was extremely surprised that such key information was brought forward in this way. I was also disappointed that Jonathan Craig and other DUP representatives seemed to want to stage manage a response to this planning application.” Read more
Portable Toilet currently only solution to vandals
At the beginning of this month, a portable toilet was installed adjacent to the bus-stop opposite the High School, as the public toilets within the park have been vandalised simply too many times.
Banbridge District Council have found that it has become too costly to continually clear up the mess left by youths time and time again, and instead have opted to make the Dromore Park toilets only available for use by disabled persons, or authorised groups such as primary, pre-school or playgroup organisers and teachers. Regrettably this list of authorised groups or persons does not include elderly persons in the park, or parents with the young children who will both be forced to use the portable toilet outside the park. Read more
Boyles Restaurant Scores Top Marks
Basil McCrea outside Boyles, with Darwin Martin and Raymond Murry
Local restaurant, Boyle’s of Dromore, has received the highest score ever achieved in the recent Taste of Ulster Inspection- 99%! Manager Darwin Martin, award winning chef Raymond Murray and their team were awarded this honour as a result of their exceptionally high level of commitment to local sourcing and their passion and enthusiasm for good local food.
Tucked away in an historic 220 year old building in Castle Street, Dromore, Boyle’s is a sophisticated, modern Irish fusion restaurant. This Taste of Ulster Award is the most recent acknowledgment of Boyle’s exceptionally high level of commitment to local sourcing and professional customer service. Read more
Brownless fly into Stormont
Brownlee Primary School visited Stormont as a guest of Basil McCrea MLA. Whilst there all 27 pupils enjoyed a trip in a helicopter giving them great views of Stormont and the surrounding country side. After the helicopter and lunch the pupils enjoyed a quick tour of Stormont, where they voted on the question of whether girls are better than boys. The result has been kept a secret.
Canvassing in Dunmurry
Basil McCrea MLA and a team of five party activists were canvassing in Dunmurry. The response was very positive with many citizens saying that they had seen very few politicians on the doorstep.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Country fair, Moira
Visiting the country fair at Moira, Basil McCrea MLA said “Despite the inclement weather many people enjoyed the day. Congratulations to the organisers. “
