A FORMER DUP councillor will be sentenced in July for historic sexual offences he admitted committing against three females. He said his party would seek oppose the motions and use the council "call-in" procedure, which involves seeking legal advice. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - weve got you covered. Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5AQ. 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. Thomas Hogg served a five-month suspension from the council earlier this. "Paul was a tireless worker for the people of Rathcoole and the wider Newtownabbey area. He was a really nice guy and will be greatly missed.". Its actually worked out better rather than staying there the full time. . Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has 40 Councillors. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our dear friend and colleague Councillor Paul Hamill.Paul had the unique ability to bring out the best in everyone.We will miss that infectious smile. The party selects candidates on the basis of merit and we believe in equality of opportunity, he added. DUP MP Jim Shannon claimed in the House of Commons today that a proposer's name and signature were used without his knowledge on the official nomination papers of a Sinn Fein candidate for the. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. A personal triumph and politically very significant. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. #LE19 pic.twitter.com/tcGealDE9r. It is understood Mr Hamill died after contracting Covid-19. Many of us counted on him as a friend regardless of party affiliation, he treated everyone with great kindness, and will be greatly missed. Photograph: Dave Pettard/PA Wire Gerry Moriarty Northern Editor Developed and maintained by Soundlining Copyright 2023 Belfast Media All rights reserved. "Having served as Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Paul was known and respected right across the community. She became deputy leader last year and is seen as being on the more liberal wing of the DUP. Workers at more than 60 UK companies trialed a four day work week between June and December 2022. 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. Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have backed an initiative to provide horticulture therapy for veterans. Mon 18 May 2020 at 02:00 An EX-DUP councillor who is facing historic sex abuse charges was ordered out of his home by the South East Antrim UDA. Of the parties, Sinn Fin is fielding the most candidates with 162, followed by the DUP with 152, Alliance with 110, the Ulster Unionist Party with 101 and the SDLP's 86. 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. ", 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. Paul will be sadly missed by his family and many friends., UUP councillor Robert Foster added: I've known Paul since our days in Shorts Bombardier and he will be greatly missed by his constituents and all who knew him.. 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. 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. Paul was first and foremost a family man as husband, father, son and brother. Rest in peace Paul. The council was approached by the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Northern Ireland (RFCA NI) to make a bed available to the Defence Gardens Scheme to deliver and develop nature-based therapy for service leavers and veterans. Councillors were told the UK government-funded scheme would be used to enhance product safety and help meet the provisions of the European Union Withdrawal Agreement and the protocol. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. TRIBUTES have been paid to Newtownabbey DUP councillor Paul Hamill, who has died after contracting Covid-19. 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. He polled 999 votes. 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It replaces Antrim Borough Council and Newtownabbey Borough Council. 2023 BBC. "It is ill-considered and incoherent for a number of reasons, not least the UK government's own command paper and Protocol Bill hinges on the fact that there would need to be increased market surveillance," he said. Our Leader. 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Antrim and Newtownabbey voters have re-elected a former DUP mayor following his recent conviction for drink driving. Mr Hamill (46) was a member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council for Macedon DEA and served as its Mayor from June 2017 to May 2018. Here is the full list of the candidates standing in each council district electoral area: Want the biggest political stories sent straight to you? 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These will be delivered by a horticulturist and horticultural therapist. 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. In the months leading up to his death, Mr Hamill had regularly shared Covid-sceptic and anti-vaccine views on social media. "This comes 70 years afer the last coronation, when the late Queen Elizabeth II was coronated. Published 5th Nov 2019, 17:37 BST. 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. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Brett was first elected to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in 2014, representing Glengormley Urban.He was re-elected in 2019. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Indian officials wife distraught as his killer is freed, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. Leading tributes, current Mayor Alliance councillor Billy Webb said: 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. 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