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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · 19d

Delighted to agree Belfast council will provide funding on a cross departmental and cross council approach for night buses to start as soon as Nov 2025.

Will support:

- Our nighttime economy.
- Public safety.
- Environmental sustainability.

One of our 100 goals for the term.

Decorative animated image of a silhouette of Belfast with text reading: ‘night buses secured’

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congrats to Rachel. A fearless advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - ‪@childlawcentre.bsky.social‬
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Jul 2

Busy night at full council this month. Pleased to see my proposal for an enhanced Sunday trading scheme in 2026 passed. Plus secured funding for improved cleansing services (for the city centre and arterial routes) and funding to tackle racism.

Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jul 2

Alliance Sunday Trading proposal agreed for Belfast in 2026, says @cllrsamnel.bsky.social.

Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/allian...

Alliance Sunday Trading proposal agreed for Belfast in 2026

www.allianceparty.org

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Cllr Eric Hanvey @erichanvey.bsky.social · May 1

Maybe not on the scale of past years but really happy to see Culture night coming back.

Poster from the Alliance Party welcoming the return of Belfast Culture night.

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Dr Hedley Abernethy @abuliambelfast.bsky.social · May 1

Happy to support return of Culture Night in Belfast.

Alliance supports return of Culture Night in Belfast

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · May 1

Delighted that council agreed to bringing back Culture Night #culturenightbelfast

Alliance welcomes return of Culture Night.

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Apr 27

Back on the perch #20 #Champions #LFC #YNWA

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Apr 13

What a roller coaster.

Has to be the most insane and nerve wracking Masters I’ve watched. From the ridiculous to the sublime and then some.

Congrats Rory. Well deserved.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · Apr 13

GLORY FOR RORY 🏆

The wait is over. Rory McIlroy has finally won his first Masters — and completed a career grand slam in the process.

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Apr 1

I’m disappointed it didn’t get full support.

27 years after the Good Friday Agreement, paramilitaries shouldn’t be having a say in their own disbandment.

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨 No Place for Paramilitaries in Our Society 🚨

At tonight’s Council meeting, I proposed a motion opposing the UK and Irish Governments' flawed plan to engage with paramilitary groups.

🔹 No more control over our community
🔹 No more crime and intimidation
🔹 No more legitimacy given to these groups

The time for talking is over. It’s time for paramilitaries to disband.

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Feb 23

11 clear. Mo in unstoppable form. 11 games to go.

Allez Allez Allez 🔴

Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Feb 3

We work hard to make our community better for everyone.

Tonight we’re pleased to secure additional funding for:

- More litter bins
- Urban wildflower projects
- New alley transformation scheme

Coming to a neighbourhood near you soon.

Image of City Hall with text reading: ‘Alliance secures:

- More litter bins
- Urban wildflower projects
- New alley transformation scheme’

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Jan 28

The notice for the expanded kerbside glass recycling routes in Lisnasharragh, Ormiston, Black Mountain and Colin are now hitting 23k doorsteps.

Proof that Alliance works- our proposal for £500k last year led to this rollout, and the rest of the expansion will be completed in a maximum of 2 years

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Jan 27

Delighted Alliance have secured a number of priorities for funding at committee today (subject to ratification at full council).

- Additional street litter bins

- Enhanced alleyway transformation scheme

- Urban wildflower scheme

www.allianceparty.org/alliance_bcc...

Alliance Belfast City councillors welcome funding for local community and environmental initiatives.

www.allianceparty.org

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Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · Jan 24

#StormÉowym

Bins due for collection today will be collected tomorrow, if your street is missed these should be collected on Sunday.

Council venues remain closed today.

All bus and rail services have been suspended until the red weather warning is lifted.

Some numbers should you need them ⬇️

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Jan 23

Very sad to hear of Michael Longley’s passing. We are blessed with many great poets in Ireland and he is one of the greatest.

I managed to meet him just the once and he came across very warm and friendly.

Many great poems but I feel this one has been with me my whole adult life.

The poem Ceasefire, which can be found at https://poetryarchive.org/poem/ceasefire/

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Patrick Corrigan @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social · Jan 8

I hope Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School now consider legal action to challenge the Minister's awful decision, an apparent breach of the Department of Education’s statutory duty to ‘support, encourage and facilitate’ integrated education.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bangor Academy's bid to become integrated turned down

Education Minister Paul Givan decides the plans, supported by the majority of parents, should not proceed.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jan 8

Today, DUP Education Minister Paul Givan blocked two North Down schools from becoming integrated despite a majority of parents voting in favour.

Integrated education is a cornerstone of the united community we're trying to build.

The minister must urgently explain his decision.

Image of a school. Text reads: The DUP has blocked Integrated Education in North Down This is despite 80% and 82% of parents at Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School voting in support of integrated transformation.

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Dec 14

We held a vigil today to remember Gary who tragically died in a collision with a lorry when cycling to work.

Safe, segregated cycling infrastructure will save lives and it’s a disgrace there has been so little progress over the last decade.

Thanks to all who attended.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Vigil held for cyclist killed on Belfast road

58-year-old Gary McMahon was cycling to work, when the crash happened in the Clifton Street area.

www.bbc.com

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The Irish News @irishnews.com · Dec 13

The Belfast Cycling Campaign is to hold a vigil on Saturday, which will seek to highlight the dangers facing cyclists along key routes in the city
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

Friends of cyclist killed in road collision to host vigil in his memory

Gary McMahon (58) died last month as a result of injuries sustained in a collision with a lorry

www.irishnews.com

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Dec 8

Getting in the spirit with the Vault Christmas market at Carlisle Memorial Church.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Dec 5

So-called conversion practices have no place in any modern society.

Today, @eointennyson.bsky.social has launched a consultation on proposals to ban these cruel and archaic practices.

Make your voice heard.👇

www.allianceparty.org/banning_conv...

Graphic of stop symbols in pride colours.

Text reads: "BAN CONVERSION THERAPY"

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Dec 5

I will be cycling to this vigil with the group to remember Gary, who just wanted to get to work safely.

This happened on the route I cycle to work on. It’s chilling and it’s not acceptable that cyclists have to put themselves in this much danger to get to the city centre.

Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · Dec 5

The Belfast cycling community is holding a vigil in memory of Gary McMahon to "underline the total lack of protection for cyclists in so many parts of Belfast" @belfastcyclecam @SustransNI @BelfastCycle
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...

Belfast cycling community to hold vigil for Gary McMahon

The 58-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision with a lorry

www.belfastlive.co.uk

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Belfast Cycle Campaign @belfastcyclecam.bsky.social · Dec 4

Please consider joining this cycle vigil organised by the cycling community for Gary McMahon.

Meet at 3pm in Writers Sq to participate in the cycle or 3.30pm in Henry Pl for the silent vigil.

For more details see:
belfastcyclecampaign.com/events

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Dec 1

That was fun! 9 points clear. Big chance ahead. Let’s go!