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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Beggs opposes 3 week bin collections in Borough
In relation to the story in last week’s Times Series regarding 3 week bin collections, Roy Beggs MLA said “I am aware of widespread opposition from the local community, my UUP Council colleagues and indeed myself against any suggestion that bin collections would be every 3 weeks in the Borough. This idea does not appear to be a runner.”
Beggs condemns aggravated burglary in Larne
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs said “I would condemn those who committed the aggravated burglary in the early hours of Thursday morning, in Larne. Their actions are not welcome in our community. If anyone is aware of the movements or indeed the identities of the masked men wielding iron bars, I would urge you to contact the PSNI or alternatively the anonymous CrimeStoppers helpline.
Beggs Welcomes Pilot 20mph Zone at Model PS
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party Assemblyman Roy Beggs MLA has asked the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what proposals he has to introduce 20mph zones at schools during the busy opening and closing times to reduce the risk of accidents and has welcomed the news that Model PS, Carrickfergus is to receive funding to trial a traffic management scheme incorporating a part time reduction in speed limits to 20mph. Roy Beggs MLA, who is a member of Carrickfergus Road Safety Committee said, “Given the volume of traffic on the busy four lane A2 road, and the risks to children attending the Model Primary School in Carrickfergus, I particularly welcome the news that a traffic management scheme, incorporating a part time reduction in speed limits to 20mph, is to be trailed locally. Such a speed reduction has been shown to reduce the risks of an accident during school opening and closing … Continue reading
Action call on Larne’s 35 homeless families
An MLA has branded the level of homelessness in Larne “unacceptable” after it emerged the town has 35 homeless families with children. The shocking figure was revealed in response to an Assembly question by East Antrim Alliance MLA Roy Beggs. In total, 35 Larne families with children were accepted as full duty applicants (FDA) by the Housing Executive in 2015/16. This means that they met the four statutory tests of eligibility to define being homeless: homelessness, eligibility for assistance, being in priority need and being unintentionally homeless, and are indicated as “accepted” by the Housing Executive. The number of families in that situation in Larne was even higher in 2013/14, with 39 families seeking assistance, but dropped to 30 in 2014/15 before increasing again this year. In total, 4,100 homeless families with children across the Province were accepted as full duty applicants (FDA) by the Housing Executive in 2015/16. Reacting … Continue reading
UUP man: I wouldn’t be surprised if UDA faction re-armed
A claim that the South East Antrim UDA has obtained weapons from English-based crime networks is no surprise, given the group’s drug trade links. That is the view from UUP MLA Roy Beggs, who was responding to remarks made by a self-proclaimed member of a UDA faction in a BBC interview. The man’s claims – which are now being looked at by police – were aired anonymously on Monday to protect him from reprisals, said the BBC. In the interview the man talked about how the South East Antrim UDA would take a cut of profits from burglars and drug dealers in the regions it controls. He also said good-quality weapons remain in the group’s hands dating back from before the decommissioning process, and that members have also “bought some newer weapons from drug gangs in Manchester”. Members can get their hands on weapons “within 20 minutes or half an … Continue reading
