Cllr David Lee-Surginor - Rowallane DEA
@cllrdavidleeap.bsky.social
Former Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (2024-25)
🏳️🌈 Rowallane DEA Councillor for @allianceparty.bsky.social 🟡
Promoted by David Lee-Surginor, Alliance Party HQ, 7 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TY
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🏳️🌈 Rowallane DEA Councillor for @allianceparty.bsky.social 🟡
Promoted by David Lee-Surginor, Alliance Party HQ, 7 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TY
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1/2 Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the unveiling of the new NMD plaque marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
It was an honour to stand alongside NMD Chairperson, fellow Councillors and Down Museum representative, Dr Kris Reid
It was an honour to stand alongside NMD Chairperson, fellow Councillors and Down Museum representative, Dr Kris Reid
September 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1/2 Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the unveiling of the new NMD plaque marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
It was an honour to stand alongside NMD Chairperson, fellow Councillors and Down Museum representative, Dr Kris Reid
It was an honour to stand alongside NMD Chairperson, fellow Councillors and Down Museum representative, Dr Kris Reid
🚏 Raised with council to have the missing pane of screen replaced (the left piece is missing) of the bus stop outside of Inismore, Killyleagh. Also requested for the bus stop to be cleaned up.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚏 Raised with council to have the missing pane of screen replaced (the left piece is missing) of the bus stop outside of Inismore, Killyleagh. Also requested for the bus stop to be cleaned up.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
1/3 This week Andrew McMurray MLA and I met with the PSNI in Downpatrick to discuss a wide range of issues impacting South Down and Rowallane.
Our discussions included:
✅ Women’s safety in our towns and villages
✅ Road safety and the recent spate of serious RTAs
✅ The prevalence of drugs in our
Our discussions included:
✅ Women’s safety in our towns and villages
✅ Road safety and the recent spate of serious RTAs
✅ The prevalence of drugs in our
September 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1/3 This week Andrew McMurray MLA and I met with the PSNI in Downpatrick to discuss a wide range of issues impacting South Down and Rowallane.
Our discussions included:
✅ Women’s safety in our towns and villages
✅ Road safety and the recent spate of serious RTAs
✅ The prevalence of drugs in our
Our discussions included:
✅ Women’s safety in our towns and villages
✅ Road safety and the recent spate of serious RTAs
✅ The prevalence of drugs in our
📰 Many thanks to the @DownRec and the @MourneObserver for the coverage.
March 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
📰 Many thanks to the @DownRec and the @MourneObserver for the coverage.
March 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Many thanks to @Newryie for the photos during St Patrick's Day. Absolute privilege to lead the St Patrick's Day 2025 Parade in Newry. Thank you for the amazing welcome, #Newry! ☘️
March 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Many thanks to @Newryie for the photos during St Patrick's Day. Absolute privilege to lead the St Patrick's Day 2025 Parade in Newry. Thank you for the amazing welcome, #Newry! ☘️
Earlier today, I was in Newcastle's Slieve Donard Hotel for the NMD Labour Market Partnership Hospitality Take Over Day as Deputy Chairperson.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Earlier today, I was in Newcastle's Slieve Donard Hotel for the NMD Labour Market Partnership Hospitality Take Over Day as Deputy Chairperson.
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💰The Coca-Cola #ThankYouFund Empowered 2025 is now open for applications.
With a £165,000 grant available, the Fund supports youth interventions focusing on inclusion, education, employability, and leadership for ages 16-25.
Apply here: www.coca-cola.com/ie/en/social...
With a £165,000 grant available, the Fund supports youth interventions focusing on inclusion, education, employability, and leadership for ages 16-25.
Apply here: www.coca-cola.com/ie/en/social...
March 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
💰The Coca-Cola #ThankYouFund Empowered 2025 is now open for applications.
With a £165,000 grant available, the Fund supports youth interventions focusing on inclusion, education, employability, and leadership for ages 16-25.
Apply here: www.coca-cola.com/ie/en/social...
With a £165,000 grant available, the Fund supports youth interventions focusing on inclusion, education, employability, and leadership for ages 16-25.
Apply here: www.coca-cola.com/ie/en/social...
🚸 Ballynahinch PS to get Crossing
Amongst all the positive news regarding the Ballynahinch Bypass. We can't forget the amazing news that there will be a crossing established outside Ballynahinch Primary School, that the now P7 have petitioned hard on with Mrs Kirkland's guidance.
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Amongst all the positive news regarding the Ballynahinch Bypass. We can't forget the amazing news that there will be a crossing established outside Ballynahinch Primary School, that the now P7 have petitioned hard on with Mrs Kirkland's guidance.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🚸 Ballynahinch PS to get Crossing
Amongst all the positive news regarding the Ballynahinch Bypass. We can't forget the amazing news that there will be a crossing established outside Ballynahinch Primary School, that the now P7 have petitioned hard on with Mrs Kirkland's guidance.
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Amongst all the positive news regarding the Ballynahinch Bypass. We can't forget the amazing news that there will be a crossing established outside Ballynahinch Primary School, that the now P7 have petitioned hard on with Mrs Kirkland's guidance.
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The A24 Ballynahinch Bypass Announcement
March 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The A24 Ballynahinch Bypass Announcement
🚧 Exciting News for Ballynahinch! 🚧
Absolutely thrilled to hear the announcement on the latest developments on the Ballynahinch Bypass project! This much-anticipated infrastructure upgrade promises to ease traffic congestion, improve travel times,
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Absolutely thrilled to hear the announcement on the latest developments on the Ballynahinch Bypass project! This much-anticipated infrastructure upgrade promises to ease traffic congestion, improve travel times,
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March 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚧 Exciting News for Ballynahinch! 🚧
Absolutely thrilled to hear the announcement on the latest developments on the Ballynahinch Bypass project! This much-anticipated infrastructure upgrade promises to ease traffic congestion, improve travel times,
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Absolutely thrilled to hear the announcement on the latest developments on the Ballynahinch Bypass project! This much-anticipated infrastructure upgrade promises to ease traffic congestion, improve travel times,
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Great morning yesterday welcoming Cumran Primary School's school council with Cllr Alan Lewis to the Downshire Council Chambers and answering questions.
Followed by a quick radio interview with Clémence Penard from RFI Radio France
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Followed by a quick radio interview with Clémence Penard from RFI Radio France
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March 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Great morning yesterday welcoming Cumran Primary School's school council with Cllr Alan Lewis to the Downshire Council Chambers and answering questions.
Followed by a quick radio interview with Clémence Penard from RFI Radio France
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Followed by a quick radio interview with Clémence Penard from RFI Radio France
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📝 Killyleagh & Shrigley Interagency Meeting
Great to be at the Sir Hans Sloane Centre for the latest Interagency Meeting and getting updates on issues impacting on residents from agencies. As well as hearing from reps of KCA and Shrigley Community Group.
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Great to be at the Sir Hans Sloane Centre for the latest Interagency Meeting and getting updates on issues impacting on residents from agencies. As well as hearing from reps of KCA and Shrigley Community Group.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
📝 Killyleagh & Shrigley Interagency Meeting
Great to be at the Sir Hans Sloane Centre for the latest Interagency Meeting and getting updates on issues impacting on residents from agencies. As well as hearing from reps of KCA and Shrigley Community Group.
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Great to be at the Sir Hans Sloane Centre for the latest Interagency Meeting and getting updates on issues impacting on residents from agencies. As well as hearing from reps of KCA and Shrigley Community Group.
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There is a @metofficeni weather warning for fog in place until 8am tomorrow morning.
Travel delays or disruption possible.
Take extra care on the roads.
Advice about driving in poor visibility conditions:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dri...
Travel delays or disruption possible.
Take extra care on the roads.
Advice about driving in poor visibility conditions:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dri...
November 27, 2024 at 9:36 PM
There is a @metofficeni weather warning for fog in place until 8am tomorrow morning.
Travel delays or disruption possible.
Take extra care on the roads.
Advice about driving in poor visibility conditions:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dri...
Travel delays or disruption possible.
Take extra care on the roads.
Advice about driving in poor visibility conditions:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dri...
📰 Many thanks to Down Recorder and Mourne Observer for the coverage!
November 27, 2024 at 9:07 PM
📰 Many thanks to Down Recorder and Mourne Observer for the coverage!
Chaired the Special Council meeting last night so that was cool! It was a pleasure to welcome and speak to South Eastern Health Trust’s Chief Executive, Roisin Coulter, Nuala Mageean and Dr Andrew Dobbin.
November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Chaired the Special Council meeting last night so that was cool! It was a pleasure to welcome and speak to South Eastern Health Trust’s Chief Executive, Roisin Coulter, Nuala Mageean and Dr Andrew Dobbin.
There is also a car that have veered off and landed on its side on a field at Ballynahinch Rd, just outside Saintfield, hope the occupants are ok; so please be careful coming into Saintfield from Ballynahinch direction. Police signage in place.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:07 PM
There is also a car that have veered off and landed on its side on a field at Ballynahinch Rd, just outside Saintfield, hope the occupants are ok; so please be careful coming into Saintfield from Ballynahinch direction. Police signage in place.
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🌊 Flooding of Lisburn Rd, Saintfield (of Burnside) - W241300617
DFI have it on the system, please proceed with caution entering/leaving Saintfield towards Lisburn.
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DFI have it on the system, please proceed with caution entering/leaving Saintfield towards Lisburn.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:07 PM
🌊 Flooding of Lisburn Rd, Saintfield (of Burnside) - W241300617
DFI have it on the system, please proceed with caution entering/leaving Saintfield towards Lisburn.
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DFI have it on the system, please proceed with caution entering/leaving Saintfield towards Lisburn.
@katenicholl.bsky.social
@paulaballiance.bsky.social
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🌊 Car Park behind Ballynahinch Methodist Church Flooded of Lisburn St
Car park is flooded so please avoid using the car park.
Car park is flooded so please avoid using the car park.
November 23, 2024 at 1:39 PM
🌊 Car Park behind Ballynahinch Methodist Church Flooded of Lisburn St
Car park is flooded so please avoid using the car park.
Car park is flooded so please avoid using the car park.
November 23, 2024 at 1:10 PM
🪫 Power outage outside of Ballynahinch
So far there has been a reported instance of power outage affecting 8 properties. NIE are working through this asap, and are triaging the power outages throughout Northern Ireland due to #StormBert.
So far there has been a reported instance of power outage affecting 8 properties. NIE are working through this asap, and are triaging the power outages throughout Northern Ireland due to #StormBert.
November 23, 2024 at 10:39 AM
🪫 Power outage outside of Ballynahinch
So far there has been a reported instance of power outage affecting 8 properties. NIE are working through this asap, and are triaging the power outages throughout Northern Ireland due to #StormBert.
So far there has been a reported instance of power outage affecting 8 properties. NIE are working through this asap, and are triaging the power outages throughout Northern Ireland due to #StormBert.
⚠️ Localised flooding throughout Rowallane
There are some localised flooding throughout Northern Ireland, please proceed with caution - drive slow, drive carefully. Areas reported include Saintfield and parts of Ballynahinch.
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There are some localised flooding throughout Northern Ireland, please proceed with caution - drive slow, drive carefully. Areas reported include Saintfield and parts of Ballynahinch.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:38 AM
⚠️ Localised flooding throughout Rowallane
There are some localised flooding throughout Northern Ireland, please proceed with caution - drive slow, drive carefully. Areas reported include Saintfield and parts of Ballynahinch.
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There are some localised flooding throughout Northern Ireland, please proceed with caution - drive slow, drive carefully. Areas reported include Saintfield and parts of Ballynahinch.
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Please be aware that the Met Office has a Yellow Warning in place for Strong Winds tomorrow.
Check advice and information below 👇
Weather warning for strong winds tomorrow, #StormBert. Travel delays, power cuts, fallen trees, spray or large waves at coast, damage to buildings possible.
Check advice and information below 👇
Weather warning for strong winds tomorrow, #StormBert. Travel delays, power cuts, fallen trees, spray or large waves at coast, damage to buildings possible.
November 22, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Please be aware that the Met Office has a Yellow Warning in place for Strong Winds tomorrow.
Check advice and information below 👇
Weather warning for strong winds tomorrow, #StormBert. Travel delays, power cuts, fallen trees, spray or large waves at coast, damage to buildings possible.
Check advice and information below 👇
Weather warning for strong winds tomorrow, #StormBert. Travel delays, power cuts, fallen trees, spray or large waves at coast, damage to buildings possible.
My thanks to the Mourne Observer for the coverage.
November 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM
My thanks to the Mourne Observer for the coverage.