“Politics Matters” Web Site Launched
North Down politician Leslie Cree has launched his new web site called ‘Politics Matters’.
As the name suggests ’Politics Matters’ is a communication medium that concentrates on political matters ranging from issues of a local perspective through to broader Northern Ireland affairs, which reflect his role as DRD spokesman for the Ulster Unionist Party.
“My objective in developing the site was to introduce a modern effective way to communicate to people. Almost everyone has access to computers whether at home or in schools and colleges therefore it seemed sensible to provide a website that would be specifically designed around political issues. I hope that I can also encourage younger people to become interested in what is happening in their Borough and help them to gain an understanding of how local politics works.”
‘Politics Matters’ provides useful background information on local issues such as planning, the environment, economic development, sports and leisure, education, policing, health and review of public administration. On a broader scale there are details about the Department for Regional Development and Infrastructure and Investment.
“In today’s highly technologically advanced society I feel that it is important to adopt an effective way of communicating to those that I represent and at the same time send a positive message about North Down and Northern Ireland all over the world. In fact the timing of my launch is opportune, as it has been revealed by communications watchdog Ofcom that Northern Ireland people are some of the biggest spenders on computing and mobile phone technology in the UK. This can only confirm that Northern Ireland people are innovative and on trend in terms of take up and usage of internet services and ultimately in global affairs.”
“I hope that people will use this web site in a positive way as an interactive platform where they can take the opportunity to share their views and opinions about things that are happening in their Borough and which directly affect them or their family or by commenting on broader issues such as water rates that affect the lives of all of us across Northern Ireland.”