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Paul Frew welcomes progress on proposed pedestrian crossing near Cambridge House Grammar School
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew on Galgorm Road, Ballymena, near Cambridge House Grammar School North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) that a pedestrian crossing near Cambridge House Grammar School on Ballymena’s Galgorm Road will be considered in future traffic management works. Mr Frew said the development follows years of concerns raised by local residents about safety on the busy road, particularly for schoolchildren
Nov 7, 2025


Stormont backs DUP MLA Paul Frew’s call for stronger support for veterans and families
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew speaking today in the Northern Ireland Assembly A motion led today (Thursday 5 November) by North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew to support service leavers, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant has been passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly, receiving cross-party backing. The motion gained support from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) and the Alliance Party, marking a rare instance of cross
Nov 5, 2025


Frew continues to press Department for Infrastructure on removal of street lighting in North Antrim
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew during a visit to Thornbrooke in Ahoghill North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has renewed his call for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the ongoing removal of street lighting across the North Antrim area, warning that the lack of illumination poses serious safety and security risks as the darker winter months approach. Mr Frew said he has been engaging with residents in several affected communities and visiting areas where
Oct 24, 2025


Paul Frew welcomes council clean-up of illegal dumping in Antrim hills
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed action taken by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to remove illegally dumped materials and a burnt-out vehicle from rural roads near Corkey and Glenaan. The DUP representative said he had been contacted by local residents concerned about the growing problem of illegal dumping along the Altnahinch Road, including discarded electrical goods and piles of waste, as well as a burnt-out vehicle along the Glenaan Road and the repeated d
Oct 22, 2025


Deputy Mayor offers support to Portglenone man over Lambeg drum Noise Abatement Notice
Deputy Mayor of Mid & East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, DUP Councillor Tyler Hoey, has publicly offered his support to a Portglenone man who has been issued a Noise Abatement Notice by council officers for practising the Lambeg drum. Councillor Hoey explained that the constituent, Gary, had been contacted him at the start of September regarding the noise complaint. “At the start of September, I was contacted by a constituent of mi
Oct 20, 2025


Paul Frew MLA: Overwhelming support for Individual Duty of Candour Bill in Northern Ireland healthcare
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Assembly earlier this week. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has announced overwhelming public support for his proposed Individual Duty of Candour Bill, which seeks to strengthen transparency and accountability within Northern Ireland’s healthcare system. Speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, 14 October, Mr Frew confirmed that 94% of respondents to his 14-week public consultation backed the proposal. “I place on record my a
Oct 19, 2025


DUP team visit community impacted by Kilrea Bridge closure as calls grow for action and support
DUP representatives (L-R) East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley, North Antrim MLA Paul Frew, and Councillor for Bann, Michelle Knight-McQuillan during a visit to Kilrea Bridge DUP MLAs Paul Frew and Maurice Bradley , joined by Cllr Michelle Knight-McQuillan , have visited the site of the Kilrea Bridge over the River Bann to meet residents and discuss the latest update from DfI Roads amid continuing disruption caused by the closure. The representatives met with local people fr
Oct 19, 2025


DUP urge progress on Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction plans
DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey have called for renewed momentum on long-awaited improvements to the Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction in Ballymena, citing growing safety concerns among local residents. Mr Frew said he had been in “contact with DFI Roads Officials regarding this stretch of road for some time now” and welcomed the fact that plans are in place to improve the junction and road leading to the E
Oct 17, 2025


Frew challenges Department of Infrastructure over removal of street lighting in Ballymena
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has called on the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to urgently address the...
Oct 3, 2025


PSNI clarifies role in Ballymena immigration “Red Zone” assessments
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has outlined its role in the assessment process used to determine the suitability of areas...
Sep 29, 2025


Deputy Mayor Tyler Hoey condemns “disgraceful” attack on home in Ahoghill
One of the windows smashed in the attack, and Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Tyler Hoey The Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
Sep 28, 2025


Gov response “leaves more questions than answers”: Paul Frew demands clarity on “Red Zone” status
Inset: Paul Frew MLA (North Antrim, DUP) North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has criticised the UK Government’s handling of immigration concerns...
Sep 26, 2025


Frew presses UK Government to defend Wrightbus amid growing fears over unfair competition from China
Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...
Sep 22, 2025


DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18, 2025


Unionist MLAs pay tribute to murdered US conservative Charlie Kirk in Northern Ireland Assembly
Charlie Kirk pictured with wife Erika and their two young children. (Image: Erika Kirk) Tributes to murdered US conservative activist...
Sep 15, 2025


Frew presses Northern Ireland Secretary over Ballymena immigration concerns & ‘Red Zone’ status
Inset: North Antrim MLA Paul Frew North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
Sep 10, 2025


Paul Frew calls Naomi Long remarks on teachers a ‘radical ideological agenda’
DUP MLA Paul Frew has called on Justice Minister Naomi Long to issue an “immediate and unequivocal apology” after she suggested that new...
Sep 9, 2025


Frew welcomes continued funding for counselling support in Ballymena schools
Harryville, Ballykeel, and Camphill Primary Schools in Ballymena. North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from Communities...
Sep 4, 2025


Traffic survey planned for Ballymoney’s Frosses Road & Kirk Road junction after safety concerns raised
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew Concerns have been raised over the safety of a busy Ballymoney road junction, with the Department for...
Aug 22, 2025


Enforcement probe launched into Co Antrim hotel amid asylum seeker accommodation row
Inset: DUP MLA Trevor Clarke (South Antrim) A planning enforcement investigation is to be launched into the Chimney Corner Hotel near...
Aug 20, 2025
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