Sinn Fein councillor Tierna Cunningham said residents were extremely disappointed that a Royal Black parade planned to take place on Friday 1st August 1 in the Whitewell area has been given the green light by the Parades Commission albeit with restrictions.
Residents will be staging a protest but restrictions have also been placed on this.
The last time the Royal Black Perceptory took this route was 15 years ago, which ended with nationalist homes being attacked.
“People are totally opposed to this parade. The sheer amount of parades in this area are the biggest threat to community relations,” said the Republican representative.
“Community and political representatives in the Greencastle area have shown leadership on this issue, unfortunately that same leadership has not been forthcoming from the loyal orders and political unionism.
“The message is loud and clear here, the loyal orders can't keep on marching up the Whitewell road without engaging with the local community. They continue to be rewarded for not talking.”
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