Statutory Representative
Local Government

Councillor (Alliance)
Banbridge District Council

Councillor Frank McQuaid was elected to The Bridge Partnership as a local government statutory representative. Having lived in the Banbridge area all his life, he is keen to ensure The Bridge Partnership helps develop the area from a social and economic standpoint. Additionally, Frank would like all parts of the District to gain in some way from The Bridge Partnership’s Integrated Local Strategy and is particularly interested in developing the economic infrastructure of Rathfriland and Dromore through outside investment.

Frank’s interest in helping develop the local economy is evident by his directorship of Banbridge District Enterprises Limited, a position he has held since 1997. Frank was a member of the former Banbridge District Partnership from 1998 until Peace I funds from the EU drew to a close in 2001. Frank has been a governor of Newbridge College from 1995. He has served on the East Border Regions Committee from 2001. He is a founding member of the Alliance Party for Northern Ireland and the Banbridge Alliance Association.

Having been brought up on a farm, Frank has worked in the farming industry all his life and he has successfully managed to balance his work commitments with his Council duties. He has spent two terms in office as a member of the Alliance Party with his first term beginning in 1993 and his second in 2001.

Married with five children, Frank still lives on the family farm. When not working or engaged in Council duties, he spends his free time catching up on current affairs.