Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) had on Monday turned down a DUP councillor’s request for a minute’s silence, with a decision to open a book of condolence instead. However, at a full council meeting today (December 16) the chamber fell silent following a sudden change of direction, which was only announced to elected members as the meeting began. Mayor Amanda Grehan (Alliance) said: “I would like to thank members of the public and councillors who reached out with suggestions on how this council could show its respects and sympathies following the tragic shooting at Bondi beach during the Hanukkah...