Motion text
That this House notes the 150th anniversary of family owned and operated Newtownards Chronicle and Bangor Spectator Newspapers; celebrates this tremendous milestone and congratulates the members of staff on maintaining the integrity and independence of this local paper with a local heart; thanks Editor Paul Symington and Deputy Editor Ismay Woods for leading the paper so well and for ensuring the impartiality of this incredible piece in the jigsaw of the Ards and North Down Community life; highlights the incredible work done by Bobby Torrens and Jonathan Coates in photographics through their immortalisation of life through images and their great work in archiving; and wishes the team and their successors every success as they continue to strive to be a relevant, open and honest local voice for the people of the Ards and North Down area over the next 150 years.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 July 2023
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
18 July 2023
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 July 2023
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 July 2023
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 July 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 July 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.