Christine Bower

Lecturer in Education (Inclusion) at The Open University. Mum to five amazing girls. Councillor for Ormiston.

[Alliance Party @allianceparty]

We're super proud to announce that Alliance Councillor Hedley Abernethy has been appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast 🎉

https://t.co/CjEwRIbJRE

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

NIFRS are currently dealing with a fire at a derelict building on the Upper Newtownards Road Belfast.

Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Members of the public are asked to please avoid the area to help support firefighting operations.

ENDS

[Cllr Jenna Maghie @JennaMaghie]

Thanks for your support Michael.

It's clear the DUP does not care about the trauma experienced by women in the City Centre when faced with graphic imagery that reminds them of some of the very worst times in their lives.

[Michael Long @CllrMichaelLong]

The way my colleague @JennaMaghie has been subjected to totally disrespectful comments by some in the DUP, whilst trying to highlight her lived experience, as she discussed Council byelaws & imagery is a disgrace. Another year, same old crap

[Christine Bower @C_Bower]

So proud of Michael and his success in becoming the Director of The Open University in Ireland!

What makes this even more impressive is that he navigated the intense interview process during the first weeks of having a newborn and while caring for me after having a c section.

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

We’re pleased to announce Michael Bower as the new Director of The Open University in Ireland, effective 30 March 2026.

Currently Deputy Director, Michael brings 11 years’ experience and a strong commitment to inclusive, lifelong learning.

Congratulations, Michael.

[Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long]

Pleased that the Executive supported additional funding for PSNI pay in the next monitoring round today.

Our police officers work day and night to keep Northern Ireland’s streets safe and deserve to be treated as a priority when it comes to pay uplifts.

[Christine Bower @C_Bower]

Delighted that our motion about establishing Community Orchards across the city, proposed by me and seconded by Councillor @fionamcateer, was agreed at People and Communities committee last night. Read more here: https://t.co/5NAKoYElCx

[Christine Bower @C_Bower]

We are delighted, following an Alliance proposal which secured additional funding for a kerbside glass recycling scheme, that Belfast City Council is now in a position to recommend that the kerbside glass recycling is expanded across Ormiston for 26/27.

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

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[TaraB @TrBrk]

Pleased to give blood at City Hall today - great to see the blood donation service there in response to the motion brought by @C_Bower that I seconded

[Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long]

I despair the mentality of those who spread slurry on the streets of their town motivated by hate and bigotry. Disgusting in every sense of the word.

Solidarity to all at Ballymena Pride. It's a frightening time but love will always triumph over hate. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍🩷🩵

[Police East Belfast @PSNIBelfastE]

Motorists are advised that Hawthornden Way, east Belfast is now closed in both directions following a single vehicle collision at the Belmont Road roundabout. Parkway remains closed in the direction of Holywood Road. Please seek alternate routes for your journey.

[Emmet McDonough-Brown 🇺🇦 @EmmetMcDB]

It’s coming back and I know Belfast is ready for it! 🙂

[Alliance Party @allianceparty]

Children's literature scheme will be a valuable resource for many children, says Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower.

Read more here:https://t.co/VrZ1NQcvLe

[Christine Bower @C_Bower]

It was lovely to catch up with you and hear all about what @OUBelfast are doing to widen access and to provide opportunities to upskill. Always a pleasure to chat with you.

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Thanks to Councillor @C_Bower @belfastcc for visiting the @OUBelfast stand at @allianceparty Conference. Great catch up on our work across the city on skills, widening access and opportunity #APNI2025

[Christine Bower @C_Bower]

Thanks for chatting with me and telling me about the @southern_fsu. The girls are delighted they won the chocolate eggs. Thank you for helping to keep them entertained.

[Southern GP Federation Support Unit @southern_fsu]

Thanks to Councillor Christine Bower for taking the time to speak with us today at the @allianceparty conference. Congratulations to your two girls, Niamh and Ciara, on winning our Easter egg competition! 👏

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Thanks to Councillor @C_Bower @belfastcc for visiting the @OUBelfast stand at @allianceparty Conference. Great catch up on our work across the city on skills, widening access and opportunity #APNI2025

[Michael Long @CllrMichaelLong]

Alliance delivering practical changes as we set the rate in Belfast. As a result of last year, we have also delivered an expanded kerbside glass scheme. This will be rolled out further in the coming year.

[Belfast City Council @belfastcc]

Reminder - no bin or @BrysonRecycling collections tomorrow (Fri 24 Jan) due to #StormEowyn

Please don't leave out tonight - updates at https://t.co/QnCmiRk4xN

You can also help keep yourself & property safe by securing loose items, inc. bins, garden furniture & trampolines.

[Donate4Dáithí @Donate4Daithi]

Dáithí says - “Give blood and save lives!”

@GiveBloodNI | @GiveBloodNHS 🩸

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