The council election will take place on May 18. Read more:Alliance Belfast election candidate withdraws due to 'paperwork issue'. Tonight we hold his family in our hearts pic.twitter.com/GJwRRURFJR, We in the Democratic Unionist Party have lost a dear friend and colleague, but my thoughts are with Pauls wife Ruth, his children and the wider family circle. DUP councillor Paul Hamill, a former mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, was the father of two children. By The Newsroom Published 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Updated 24th Apr 2023, 16:45 BST Cllr Mark Cooper BEM will travel to London on May 5 for the ceremony on May 6. DUP councillors proposed and seconded a council's adoption of a Northern Ireland Protocol scheme which the party is now seeking to overturn. "It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of our colleague, Councillor Paul Hamill who sadly lost his battle with Covid," Mr Webb said. 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We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Map by Conal Kelly Summary Party "Having served as Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Paul was known and respected right across the community. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The DUP was asked about this but the party did not respond to requests for a comment. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Indian officials wife distraught as his killer is freed, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. DUP leader Arlene Foster speaking to Brendan Hughes in Belfast City Hall: 'I'm not going to discriminate': DUP leader Arlene Foster responds to critics within her part about Alison Bennington being elected - the DUP's first openly gay politician#BelfastLE19 #LE19 @irish_news pic.twitter.com/ZIdIYue8Id. A spokesperson for the local authority said: "Council can confirm that Victor Robinson has been appointed as the new councillor for the Macedon DEA.". On completion, participants will be offered options such as volunteering at other gardens, training and if appropriate, employment support. There are concerns the latter approach, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, could spark a trade war with the EU. DUP councillor Paul Hamill has been hailed as "one of the genuinely nice guys in local politics" after he died in hospital. He touched the lives of many people during his time as a local councillor and he will be greatly missed by everyone in the area.". In the months leading up to his death, Mr Hamill had regularly shared Covid-sceptic and anti-vaccine views on social media. Father-of-two Paul Hamill was a popular member of the council on which he has served for seven years.. The current Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Billy Webb from the Alliance Party, released a statement on behalf of the council. . Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has 40 Councillors. Antrim DUP Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM stated: "Myself and the mayor recently met with the Defence Gardens Scheme co-ordinator at Antrim Castle Gardens through the Centenary of Northern Ireland Working Group. DUP's first gay candidate elected in Northern Ireland local elections I brought this to council in June 2021 in my role as Veterans Champion. Developed and maintained by Soundlining Copyright 2023 Belfast Media All rights reserved. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and has been the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 1997. Talks have resumed between the UK and European Union in the latest attempt to resolve the impasse. "Paul was a tireless worker for the people of Rathcoole and the wider Newtownabbey area. It has emerged. Candidates for the 2023 Local Government Election can be found here. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Wikipedia The DUP has a five-point plan to build a better Northern Ireland within the Union, by supporting and boosting our National Health Service, growing our economy and creating jobs, tackling the cost of living crisis, securing a better education system and negotiating the removal of the Irish Sea Border. Victor Robinson. The party selects candidates on the basis of merit and we believe in equality of opportunity, he added. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is understood Mr Hamill died after contracting Covid-19. #LE19 pic.twitter.com/tcGealDE9r. His love for community led him to enter politics and he was elected in 2014 to serve the community of Macedon, alongside me, to the new Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. DUP councillor who shared anti-vax messages online dies after 2023 BBC. Antrim BT41 2UB On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party I extend my sincere sympathies to Pauls wife Ruth, their children and extended family. Alison Bennington has become the Democratic Unionist Partys first ever openly gay councillor.