South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed a positive response from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to his call for the use of silent or low-noise fireworks at council events. The Council has confirmed it will now consider silent or low-noise alternatives for future public displays following the adoption of a motion on the issue. Responding to Mr Swann, Chief Executive Richard Baker outlined plans for officers to review event planning and procurement processes, assess t

Robin Swann MP recently visited the new HANNON Steel premises at Nutts Corner, meeting the team and viewing the company’s purpose-built facility as the business begins a phased move into the site. The visit provided an opportunity to see first-hand the HANNON Group’s investment in the HANNON Steel facility, part of the group’s wider redevelopment of the former RAF base at Nutts Corner. The new premises have been developed to better serve HANNON Steel’s customers, providin

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed a commitment from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to resolve ongoing issues with rural bin collections on the Steeple Road between Antrim and Kells. In response to an intervention by Mr Swann, the Council confirmed that route sheets have been adjusted and contractors have been spoken to directly to ensure wheelie boxes are no longer missed. In addition to fixing the immediate collection issues, the Council has pledged to immedi

Robin Swann MP has said the Minister for Infrastructure's response to his concerns makes it clear that the initial departmental reaction to recent flooding in Antrim failed to meet the needs of local residents. In a letter to the South Antrim MP, Minister Liz Kimmins detailed the timeline of the departmental response during the January floods and confirmed that multiple attempts to clear water using gully emptiers and standard pumps proved completely ineffective. Mr Swann sai

South Antrim MP Robin has joined 115 parliamentarians in backing transport industry calls for better roadside facilities for lorry drivers to improve welfare and help tackle freight crime. MPs and peers have joined the RHA (Road Haulage Association), which has been leading campaigning in Westminster on behalf of truck drivers, in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to support measures that ensure drivers have access to safer, higher quality

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the government's decision to extend the visa concession for temporary sheep shearers until 30 June 2026, but expressed serious concern that the exemption is set to end there. The move follows confirmation to Mr Swann that the Home Office will not extend the concession into 2027, despite the UK’s heavy reliance on a foreign workforce, particularly from Australia and New Zealand. Mr Swann said: "While I welcome the fact this has been ext

Robin Swann MP has hit out at the lack of direct support for Northern Ireland households as home heating oil prices more than double following the escalation of conflict in Iran. Speaking after a high-level meeting between Northern Ireland MPs and Treasury officials, the Ulster Unionist MP warned that government process is failing to help families facing rocketing fuel costs. With Northern Ireland uniquely reliant on heating oil, Mr Swann pressed the government on the need fo

Robin Swann MP has challenged the Prime Minister to prove his commitment to direct investment in Northern Ireland by intervening in the looming funding crisis facing the community and voluntary sector. In a letter to 10 Downing Street, the South Antrim MP referenced a leaked memo suggesting the UK Government intends to take a more proactive, "less deferential" approach to spending in devolved nations. Mr Swann argues that if the Prime Minister is serious about bypassing tradi

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has joined a cross-party group of Parliamentarians calling for an urgent fix to the "fundamental failure" of the Civil Service pension scheme. Mr Swann has signed an Early Day Motion highlighting the financial hardship facing thousands of retired public servants. Many have been left waiting more than nine months for payments they are legally entitled to. The motion notes that some retirees have been unable to pay mortgages or household bills, while

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement of a new £1 million Community Partnership Fund by the Northern Ireland Office, aimed at empowering grassroots organisations and the voluntary sector. The fund is designed to help local groups develop the skills and networks needed to access larger funding opportunities. However, Mr Swann cautioned that while any investment in the sector is a positive step, this small-scale grant does not go far enough to fill the signi

Robin Swann MP has welcomed the significant local support for reopening the Knockmore Line following a successful drop-in public meeting at the Crumlin Hub. Since the line closed in 2003, the towns and villages of Aldergrove, Crumlin, Glenavy and Ballinderry have been cut off from the wider rail network, leaving many residents feeling forgotten and left behind. Mr Swann met with locals to discuss the vital need to bring trains back to these rural communities. He highlighted

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has visited the Crumlin Hub to see first hand the essential services being delivered to local residents. The visit provided the Mr Swann with an opportunity to meet the staff and volunteers behind the community initiative and discuss the growing demand for their support. During the tour, Mr Swann was briefed on the hub's various programmes which provide a welcoming space and practical help for families in the area. Speaking after the visit, Mr Swan

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has intensified his campaign to reopen the Antrim–Lisburn (Knockmore) railway line by tabling an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons, calling on the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to prioritise the project. The motion highlights the strategic importance of the line, which would reconnect Antrim, Crumlin, Glenavy, and Ballinderry to Lisburn and provide a long-awaited rail link to Belfast International Airport. Mr Swann has

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has stepped in to help resolve a period of significant uncertainty for car owners following the collapse of the personalised number plate company, Click4Reg. The firm’s entry into liquidation has left many customers concerned about the status of registration plates they had already purchased. When impacted drivers contacted the DVLA for guidance, they were initially told to speak directly to the liquidator. This led to a frustrating and stressful b

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has stepped in to help resolve a period of significant uncertainty for car owners following the collapse of the personalised number plate company, Click4Reg. The firm’s entry into liquidation has left many customers concerned about the status of registration plates they had already purchased. When impacted drivers contacted the DVLA for guidance, they were initially told to speak directly to the liquidator. This led to a frustrating and stressful b

Robin Swann MP has welcomed a commitment from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, to finally introduce a ban on the third-party sale of puppies and kittens in Northern Ireland. In a written response to Mr Swann’s concerns regarding animal welfare, the Minister confirmed his intention to legislate for a local version of ‘Lucy’s Law’. This would require all sellers to be registered with their local council, breed the animals themselves,

Following on-going engagements with sports clubs across South Antrim, Robin Swann MP has challenged Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to do more for the grassroots sporting organisations who each play such an important role in their local community. Mr Swann recently hosted sports clubs at a meeting in Crumlin where he heard firsthand about the challenges facing players and volunteers. The South Antrim MP has stressed that the provision of high-quality affordable sport

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has continued his campaign to ensure that victims of Troubles related sexual violence are not left behind by new legacy legislation. The move follows an Ulster Unionist Party motion on the issue receiving unanimous cross-party support in Stormont. The motion called on the UK Government to ensure that crimes of a sexual nature are included as separate qualifying criteria for a legacy investigation by the new Legacy Commission. Under current proposal

Robin Swann MP has welcomed a commitment from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of families caring for children with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. Responding to a letter from Mr Swann, the Minister acknowledged the "profound emotional and psychological strain" placed on parents and siblings during such difficult circumstances. The Minister confirmed that work is already underway across Northern Ireland to strengthen psycholo

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on the Department for Infrastructure to provide immediate investment to address the crumbling state of the road network surrounding Belfast International Airport and the M2 motorway. Commenting on the urgent need for repairs, Mr Swann said: "The state of our roads around the International Airport and the M2 are completely unacceptable. It truly represents the ‘pothole pandemic’ and is causing real damage to vehicles and risking the safet