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15/03/2017
Bonfire Material Dumped On East Belfast Greenway Removed
Bonfire material dumped on a new multi-million pound greenway in east Belfast has been removed.
A number of tyres and pallets were dumped in the pathway of the Connswater Greenway.
Alliance Councillor David Armitage said: "I'm glad to see the materials have now been removed from the Greenway, re-opening it as a shared space for everyone in our community.
"I also welcome the support given to the removal of the materials by the local bonfire builders, who in the end recognised the damage that was being caused to the community as a whole.
"While I am delighted to see an end to this issue on the Greenway, it must serve as a caution with lessons learnt for all.
"The Greenway is a positive celebration of east Belfast and there is clearly work to be done between ensuring it remains a shared space, all the while recognising culture and traditions have the freedom to be celebrated in a safe, legal and respectful manner."
(CD/MH)
A number of tyres and pallets were dumped in the pathway of the Connswater Greenway.
Alliance Councillor David Armitage said: "I'm glad to see the materials have now been removed from the Greenway, re-opening it as a shared space for everyone in our community.
"I also welcome the support given to the removal of the materials by the local bonfire builders, who in the end recognised the damage that was being caused to the community as a whole.
"While I am delighted to see an end to this issue on the Greenway, it must serve as a caution with lessons learnt for all.
"The Greenway is a positive celebration of east Belfast and there is clearly work to be done between ensuring it remains a shared space, all the while recognising culture and traditions have the freedom to be celebrated in a safe, legal and respectful manner."
(CD/MH)
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