Alan Robinson (Northern Irish politician) facts for kids
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Alan Robinson
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Robinson in 2024
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Londonderry |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | George Robinson |
| Member of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council | |
| In office 22 May 2014 – 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Council created |
| Succeeded by | Steve Callaghan |
| Constituency | Limavady |
| Member of Limavady Borough Council | |
| In office 5 May 2005 – 22 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | John Dolan |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Limavady Town |
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| Born | Limavady, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alan Robinson is a politician from Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Since 2022, he has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). He represents the area called East Londonderry.
Before becoming an MLA, Alan Robinson was a local councillor. He served on the Causeway Coast and Glens Council. He represented the Limavady area from 2014 to 2022.
Alan Robinson's Political Journey
Alan Robinson started his political career in local government. He was first elected to the Limavady Borough Council in 2005. He represented the Limavady Town area. His father, George Robinson, was also a councillor at that time.
Serving on Local Councils
Alan Robinson was re-elected to the Limavady Borough Council in 2011. Later, in 2014, a new council was created. This was the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. He was elected to this new council, still representing Limavady.
He continued to serve his local community. He was re-elected to the Causeway Coast and Glens Council in 2019. Local councils make decisions about things like parks, roads, and local services.
Becoming an MLA
In 2022, Alan Robinson took a step into regional politics. He was elected as an MLA for East Londonderry. An MLA is a Member of the Legislative Assembly. They work in the Northern Ireland Assembly. This assembly makes laws for Northern Ireland.
Alan Robinson succeeded his father in this role. His father had also been an MLA for East Londonderry.
