A council officer has said a use of land request for Ward Park by Bangor Orange District Lodge to commemorate Orange Victims Day should have been done at least 12 weeks in advance. The controversy arose after the council's decision to screen the request, citing legal obligations to promote good relations, ultimately delaying the memorial event.
A council officer has said a use of land request for Ward Park by Bangor Orange District Lodge to commemorate Orange Victims Day should have been done at least 12 weeks in advance.
Two weeks ago the new North Down MP Alex Easton said Ards and North Down Borough Council’s decision was “a grave injustice” to all those murdered by the IRA. “Unfortunately that process was not known by the organisers, they didn’t know that would have to be fulfilled. It put our council in a bit of a sticky wicket, that we were being seen to turn down a service primarily to remember members of the Orange Order who lost their lives during the period of the Troubles.
DUP Councillor for Bangor East and Donaghadee James Cochrane said: “I would like to commend the District Lodge for the very dignified way they held their parade and wreath laying, as individuals, on Sunday. I think it was a credit to the institution.
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