THE Alliance Party’s environment spokesperson has called on Castlereagh Borough Council to launch a “modern” waste management and recycling programme.
Councillor Geraldine Rice, who is the vice-chair of her council’s technical services committee, made the claim after receiving a flood of complaints about the lack of waste disposal facilities in the borough.
She said that, for Castlereagh to maintain its status as one of Northern Ireland’s premier boroughs, it was essential for the council to address the issue with the “utmost attention”.
“Pollution and waste are aspects of a global problem but they are very relevant to the borough of Castlereagh,” explained the Alliance councillor.
“We all know that the issue of pollution is a major problem in Northern Ireland but we must all do our best to keep our local areas clean.
“That’s why I have called on my local council to launch a modern waste disposal and recycling programme. We may have a large landfill site in the borough but it is clear that there is much room for improvement.
“I can’t understand why Castlereagh council, which claims to be a premier borough, has not introduced a sufficient waste management and recycling programme.
“But I think that part of this is down to the cost of introducing a comprehensive recycling and recovery programme.
“We all know that the government taxes on landfill sites will inevitably make them much more costly and we also know that the government are committed to reducing landfill sites.
“And I would also hope that my fellow councillors support my proposals to launch a new waste management and recycling programme,” added Mrs. Rice.
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03 August 1998
10 July 1998
Rice welcomes news of public transport cash injection
THE Alliance Party’s transport spokesperson has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide a £20m investment package for Northern Ireland’s public transport sector.
And Castlereagh Councillor Geraldine Rice - who is also the Alliance Party’s Environment spokesperson - has hit out at those who have attacked yesterday’s announcement from Lord Dubs.
Mrs. Rice said it was “essential” that those creating trouble in the wake of the Drumcree stand-off in Portadown should not be allowed to determine the implementation of funding for public transport.
The Castlereagh Councillor also said that £20 million investment package for Ulsterbus and Citybus was long “overdue”.
Mrs. Rice said:
“The announcement from Lord Dubs should be welcomed from all quarters and I don’t see why the continuing spate of hijackings and cancelled services should have any bearing on the announcement.
“I have consistently called for an urgent review of the public transport system in Northern Ireland and the delivery of 138 new buses has to be commended.
“We need more people to use the public transport service as the number of people with cars is rising at an alarming rate.
“I am glad that this decision has been announced and I think it will help bring our public transport service into line with other services in the United Kingdom.”
And Castlereagh Councillor Geraldine Rice - who is also the Alliance Party’s Environment spokesperson - has hit out at those who have attacked yesterday’s announcement from Lord Dubs.
Mrs. Rice said it was “essential” that those creating trouble in the wake of the Drumcree stand-off in Portadown should not be allowed to determine the implementation of funding for public transport.
The Castlereagh Councillor also said that £20 million investment package for Ulsterbus and Citybus was long “overdue”.
Mrs. Rice said:
“The announcement from Lord Dubs should be welcomed from all quarters and I don’t see why the continuing spate of hijackings and cancelled services should have any bearing on the announcement.
“I have consistently called for an urgent review of the public transport system in Northern Ireland and the delivery of 138 new buses has to be commended.
“We need more people to use the public transport service as the number of people with cars is rising at an alarming rate.
“I am glad that this decision has been announced and I think it will help bring our public transport service into line with other services in the United Kingdom.”
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