Belfast City Council has been called to "immediately remove" several tyres that have dumped at the Connswater Greenway in east Belfast.

Alliance Councillor David Armitage said the illegal bonfire materials have been left on the Flora Street walkway section of the greenway.

Mr Armitage said: "Alliance recognises everyone has the right to celebrate their culture and traditions but it must be done in a safe, legal and respectful manner. Leaving dozens of tyres to be burnt such as this is neither of those and needs addressed by Belfast City Council immediately," said Councillor Armitage.

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"The greenway is a positive celebration of all that is best about east Belfast. We must recognise the area is a shared space which has been a boon to the area. There is clearly a wider issue around bonfires, their safe and legal construction, and communication with the local community on the matter."

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