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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Apr 6

Delighted to see progress on this attempt to highlight the lives of regular people in our city. Glad to work with DUP and SDLP cllrs to make this happen!

Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · Apr 6

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Belfast: Hidden famine graves set to be publicly marked

Belfast City Council is planning to recognise the burial ground thousands of people who died during the Irish famine in Belfast.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Mar 17

Green Roofs for St Paddy's Day.

Last week, I took a bus up the Shankill to see the first green bus stop roofs in the city. I am delighted to say these will also be coming to East Belfast in the next year- to the Cregagh And Castlereagh Roads, as well as Holywood Road..

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Mar 8

And we have a result! The Fleadh is coming to Belfast.

Fáilte go Béal Feirste

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Feb 22

It is not! I, too, had a Jaguar at home, and it was a disaster!!

Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Feb 21

Glad to support a proposal for the car for the Lord Mayor to be electric, cheaper than the previous one, and with a longer range.

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Feb 21

Where else would you go for breakfast after Canada beats the US in hockey?

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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 Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Jan 10

Positive meeting to hear about some positive developments on Belfast Bikes. More details to follow, but what do you think would help?

Lord Mayor on a Belfast Bike at City Hall

Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Jan 9

A message for Donald. Keep your hands off our Timbits! #Canada #Trump @timhortonsofficial.bsky.social

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Jan 7

Thank you, Merci, Justin. Always proud to have you as my PM. Progressive, positive voice. Led Liberals to 3 election victories.

Thanks for your service to Canada.

Merci pour votre service rendu à notre pays et meilleurs vœux à vous et à votre famille pour l'avenir.

PS. Closest I got to a selfie.

Me in Ottawa with Justin Trudeau on the stage behind

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 31

Happy New Year!

We are having a quiet one, so here is one we made last year!

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 21

It's December 21st, so it must be Happy Easter!

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 19

The new container arrived at Cherryvale yesterday for Bredagh GAC. Delighted it has been delivered in time for Christmas and pleased to have proposed that this went ahead.

Delighted that this makes 3 for the year in Lisnasharragh with others delivered at Bloomfield FC and Cregagh Wanderers.

The new container being dropped into place

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 13

Final main Committee meeting of 2024 done!

Photo of City Hall with a large sign for fudge in the foreground

Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 11

I sat on the La Mon committee in Castlereagh BC. Hed the privilege to meet those injured and the families of victims. Frustrating that the goal of finding out what happened still seems unmet. Thinking of all the families affected by this atrocity today.

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 11

Wow! Havent posted anything much on another platform recently. Turns out the trolls continue unchecked. Got called a f###ing c### on 1st post!!!

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 8

Dublin by night at Christmas

Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 6

No. I met him later. Same issues

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 6

Totally agree. The Glider is what all buses should be like- frequent, reliable and disabled friendly

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 6

As Chair of the City Centre Working Group, invited City Night Czar, Michael Stewart, to come in & highlight his work on the nighttime economy in the City Centre.
Agreed nighttime buses year round, tackling violence against women girls & reviving Culture Night are all vital.

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 6

A very sad situation. Attending a Pride march should be no reason to be excluded. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is a disgrace for hounding out someone who, like Jesus, reached out to all people.

David Ford @david-ford.bsky.social · Dec 6

I am saddened that Katherine has felt she has no choice but to resign from the ordained ministry of the Presbyterian Church in the face of continuing complaints. #FreedomOfConscience

BBC News - Presbyterian church accused of singling out LGBT people
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Presbyterian church accused of singling out LGBT people

The claim was made after a Presbyterian minister resigned after being investigated for attending the 2024 Pride parade in Dublin.

www.bbc.com

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 6

On Radio Ulster this morning, talking congestion & bus services. Lack of planning but DFI on roadworks & focus on cars is the major issue.

Also, highlighted the pilot late night Christmas late night service.

Unfortunately, they didn't use the clips of me talking to myself on the Glider yesterday!

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 4

Take it easy and get better soon!

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Linda Ervine @lindaervine.bsky.social · Dec 4

One week until our online information evening for parents. Opening on our new site on Montgomery Road in January, Scoil na Seolta is Northern Ireland’s first Integrated School which teaches through the medium of Irish. Find out what Scoil na Seolta can offer your child.

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Cllr Michael Long @michaelalong.bsky.social · Dec 3

This week's highlights!

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