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17:12 Belfast’s Lord Mayor first to sign book of condolence for Pope Francis

The Lord Mayor of Belfast led tributes to Pope Francis as a book of condolence was opened at City Hall today.

15:15 Belfast’s Lord Mayor first to sign newly opened book of condolence for Pope Francis

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has led tributes for Pope Francis as a book of condolence was opened in Belfast City Hall for the pontiff.

07:51 Special Belfast City Council meeting confirmed to mark death of Pope Francis

A special meeting of Belfast City Council will take place to mark the death of Pope Francis, it has been confirmed.

20:43 Needle finds in Belfast show ‘drug crisis’ and urgent need for overdose prevention centre, says councillor

A Belfast city councillor has reiterated the need for an overdose prevention facility to deal with the “drug crisis” after hitting out at an image of a pile of needles found in the city centre.

18/04 Council in a flap after tropical birds flock to roost in north Belfast park

Advice is being sought from a Stormont department about the future of a flock of tropical parakeets which have taken up residence in a park in north Belfast.

17/04 NI councillor calls for dog DNA database to trace owners of pets persistently fouling

A Mid Ulster councillor has called for the local council to explore the possibility of creating a DNA database for all registered dogs in the district, so that dog fouling could be traced back to individual dogs and their owners.

14/04 Monthly market for former Europa bus centre in Belfast gets green light from council

A new monthly market for the former Europa bus centre has been approved at City Hall.

12/04 New-look Culture Night to return to Belfast this year

Culture Night will return to Belfast this year, but will be taken “off the streets” with a new look.

10/04 Easter 2025: Bin collection info by council area in Northern Ireland

Thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland will be taking time off next week to enjoy Easter celebrations.

09/04 Overflowing bins will not be emptied by Belfast City Council in new policy set to begin next month

Overflowing bins will no longer be collected by Belfast City Council workers due to safety concerns, in a new policy that was passed on Tuesday night.

04/04 Row over puberty blockers and Pride Festival erupts in Belfast City Council

A ‘culture war’ row over puberty blockers has erupted at City Hall with the DUP asking if it is “appropriate” for Belfast Pride to be given public money.

03/04 Number of fines issued in Belfast for dog fouling in two years

Belfast City Council has issued just ten fines for dog fouling over the past two years, as one councillor claimed the current system to fight the problem is “broken”.

02/04 Six April price rises hitting NI as we head into new financial year

April has arrived and, with it, the new financial year – meaning an annual hike in many household bills.

28/03 Disabled woman ‘shocked and distressed’ after being bitten by rat in Belfast city centre in broad daylight

A disabled young woman said she was left ‘shocked and distressed’ after being bitten by a rat in broad day light outside a major shopping centre in Belfast city centre.

20/03 Belfast student block forced to offer almost a third of rooms as short lets due to ‘abnormally’ high vacancies

A student accommodation block in Belfast city centre has been forced to offer almost a third of its rooms as short let accommodation due to an “abnormally high number” of vacancies within the current academic year.

15/03 Three Victorian houses in Belfast’s university area proposed for listing

Three Victorian houses in Belfast’s university area have been proposed for listing.

13/03 Belfast Diary: Slow motion cycling network, dog fouling and a trip to the Big Apple

There has been much furore recently over the lack of progress when it comes to delivering the £100m Belfast Cycling Network, which is due to be completed in 2031.

09/03 Popularity of allotments leads to massive waiting list of nearly 1,000 in Belfast – with just 281 plots available

Green-fingered Belfast residents waiting for a council allotment outnumber the number of plots available by more than three to one.

05/03 Belfast council votes to install Irish dual language signs on four streets – despite more residents opposing than supporting moves

A Belfast Council committee has voted to erect Irish dual language signs on four streets in the city – despite the numbers of residents opposing the Irish signs outnumbering those who support them in each street.

27/02 Belfast’s Lord Mayor to visit Nashville to celebrate three decades of links between the two cities

Belfast’s Lord Mayor will head off to Nashville in the USA to celebrate 30 years of the Sister City relationship between the two cities.

20/02 Calls for ‘empty homes officer’ and strategy to tackle Belfast home waiting list

Calls have been made for the appointment of an “empty homes officer” in Belfast to tackle the thousands of families on the housing waiting list.

19/02 Belfast Diary: Jailhouse shock, a street lamp reprieve, and a statement stalled by a storm

A penny for Stormont’s gaol security costs...

17/02 Plans to have Hogmanay style celebrations in Belfast this year to be examined

Belfast could be ringing in the new year with City Hall Hogmanay celebrations in the future, as the city council examines the possibility of a December 31 party.

17/02 Council examines possibility of ringing in the New Year in Belfast, Hogmanay style

Belfast could be ringing in the new year with City Hall Hogmanay celebrations in the future, as the city council examines the possibility of a December 31 party.

11/02 Belfast’s Cathedral Gardens and Divis and Black Mountain to be ‘transformed’ by new council plans

The green light has been given for plans to transform Belfast’s Cathedral Gardens, including a new memorial to the WWII Belfast Blitz.

11/02 Public urged to have their say on £100m project in Belfast city centre

Belfast's Royal Avenue Art Deco building is set to be transformed into a £100m visitor attraction and a creative hub by 2023 - and City Council is appealing to the public to have their say on the project.

07/02 Belfast City Council rejects Armed Forces Covenant after nationalist councillors carry vote

A proposal that would have signed Belfast City Council up to a scheme that supports past and present Army members has been rejected by nationalist councillors.

05/02 Boyne Bridge demolition work linked to Grand Central Station completed

The demolition work around the Boyne Bridge in Belfast has been completed.

05/02 Belfast diary: Councillor a Lidl annoyed by pub in supermarket

Most people celebrate the opening of a new pub, however, the news that Lidl has been given the green light to install a drinking hole in one of its supermarkets here has drawn the ire of one Belfast councillor. Last week, a challenge against the German supermarket chain being granted approval to open a pub within its Dundonald store was dismissed, largely because Lidl established there was an inad

04/02 Rates bills to rise for many NI homeowners after two councils agree increases

Rates bills will rise for thousands of homes and businesses in Northern Ireland after two councils agreed to district rates increases.

03/02 Belfast householders face rates hike of nearly 6%

Householders in Belfast are facing a rates hike of nearly 6%.

31/01 £600k fund to fight racism in Belfast after summer riots

A plan has been outlined for spending £600,000 from a Government anti-racism and integration fund after last summer's race riots in Belfast.

29/01 Storm Éowyn: New weather warning released as around 25,000 still without power

The Met Office has issued a new yellow warning for large parts of Northern Ireland tonight and into tomorrow morning.

28/01 Storm Éowyn: Around 20 schools remain closed and thousands of homes without power as £1m support package unveiled

Around 20 schools and a number of roads remain closed in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

28/01 Nationalists make fresh bid to stop NI council joining scheme that supports Army members

Nationalist parties have made another attempt to stop Belfast City Council joining a scheme that gives special privileges to past and present members of the Army.

28/01 Storm Éowyn: Stormont pledges £1m support as 200 electricity engineers deployed to NI

There are still schools and roads closed across Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

28/01 Storm Éowyn: Stormont pledges £1m support while eight schools remain closed on Tuesday

There are still schools and roads closed across Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

28/01 Storm Éowyn: List of Tuesday’s school and road closures as impact continues to be felt

There are still schools and roads closed across Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

27/01 Storm Éowyn: Family rescued after being ‘trapped by trees’ while more than 1,000 affected by water outages

More than 1,000 people in Northern Ireland continued to be affected by water outages, as Secretary of State said down the 'down the line is the time to consider costs' when asked about funding.

27/01 Storm Éowyn: More than 1,000 people affected by water outages as Secretary of State says 'time to consider costs' is down line

More than 1,00 people in Northern Ireland continued to be affected by water outages, as Secretary of State said down the 'down the line is the time to consider costs' when asked about funding.

27/01 Storm Éowyn: Michelle O’Neill calls for ‘goodwill payment’ from NIE for people severely impacted

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has raised the issue of compensation for people who have been severely impacted by Storm Éowyn.

27/01 Storm Éowyn: Full list of Monday school closures in NI with disruption on roads and 65k still without power

The majority of schools across Northern Ireland will be open on Monday, despite the impact of Storm Éowyn, although 18 schools are so far confirmed as closed.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: ‘Majority’ of schools to open on Monday as water tankered to parts of NI and 74,000 still without power

The majority of schools across Northern Ireland will be open on Monday, despite the impact of Storm Éowyn, Education Minister Paul Givan has said.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: NI Secretary pledges ‘every possible support’ as water tankered to parts of NI and 74,000 still without power

NIE Networks has confirmed that approximately 74,000 customers remain without electricity on Sunday evening following Storm Éowyn.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: NI Secretary pledges ‘every possible support’ as water tankered to parts of NI and thousands still without power

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has promised every possible support from the UK Government to the effort to repair damage done by Storm Éowyn.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: Water tankered to parts of NI without supplies as 75,000 still awaiting power restoration

A massive clean-up operation and battle to restore power and water to homes across Northern Ireland is continuing, amid hopes weather conditions will ease on Sunday evening.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: Fresh wind warning in force across NI as 75,000 face third day without power

A new Met Office weather alert for strong winds has come into force across Northern Ireland.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: New wind warning in force across NI as 101,000 face third day without power

A new Met Office weather alert for strong winds has come into force across Northern Ireland.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: 101,000 face third day without power as NI on alert for snow, ice and wind

Over 100,000 homes and businesses across Northern Ireland were today beginning a third day without power.

26/01 Storm Éowyn: New weather warning in force across NI as 101,000 still without power

The latest weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland, with people told to brace for snow and ice.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: New weather warning in force across NI as 140,000 still without power

The latest weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland, with people told to brace for snow and ice.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: 140,000 still without power amid warnings some schools may switch to remote learning on Monday

Over 100 schools across Northern Ireland have suffered damage from Storm Éowyn.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: Some schools may switch to remote learning on Monday, Education Minister warns

Over 100 schools across Northern Ireland have suffered damage from Storm Éowyn.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: Engineers from England on way as 185,000 in NI still without power and people warned of ‘serious risk of harm’

Northern Ireland has been put on alert for more bad weather, with snow, ice and heavy wind forecast for the coming hours.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: Train services to resume as 185,000 still without power and people warned of ‘serious risk of harm’

Northern Ireland has been put on alert for more bad weather, with snow, ice and heavy wind forecast for the coming hours.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: People warned of ‘serious risk of harm’ as clean-up operation starts and 185,000 still without power

Northern Ireland has been put on alert for more bad weather, with snow, ice and heavy wind forecast for the coming hours.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: ‘Many days’ before power fully restored as 185,000 remain without supplies

A new weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across Northern Ireland this evening.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: New weather warning issued as 189,000 remain without power and trains off amid ‘devastating damage’

A new weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across Northern Ireland this evening.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: Parts of NI hit by snow as 189,000 remain without power and trains still off amid ‘devastating damage’

Parts of Northern Ireland have been hit by snow overnight as the region continues to count the cost of damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

25/01 Storm Éowyn: Parts of NI hit by snow as 189,000 remain without power amid ‘devastating damage’

Parts of Northern Ireland have been hit by snow overnight and into Saturday morning, as the region continues to count the cost of damage caused by Storm Éowyn and thousands remain without power.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: NIE says 'unprecedented restoration efforts' required as 214,000 remain without power

Storm Éowyn has left destruction in its wake after battering Northern Ireland with winds in excess of 100 mph.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: NIE warns some buildings could be without power for 10 days after high winds cause huge damage

Storm Éowyn has left destruction in its wake after battering Northern Ireland with winds in excess of 100 mph.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: Widespread damage from high winds leaves almost 300,000 without power

Storm Éowyn has left destruction in its wake after battering Northern Ireland with winds in excess of 100 mph.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: Winds reach record-breaking speeds of 102 mph, with 283,000 homes left without power

Storm Éowyn has left destruction in its wake after battering Northern Ireland with winds in excess of 100 mph.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: 283,000 without power as high winds continue to batter NI

As the red warning comes to an end, Storm Éowyn leaves chaos in its wake across Northern Ireland, damaging homes and blocking roads with fallen trees throughout the province.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: Translink cancels all rail services as high winds continue to cause chaos across NI

Storm Éowyn is causing chaos in Northern Ireland with damage being caused to homes and multiple trees blocking roads across the province.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: 240,000 homes without power as tree rips through roof of house

Storm Éowyn is causing chaos in Northern Ireland with damage being caused to homes and multiple trees blocking roads across the province.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: Rescue teams deployed in north Belfast after partial collapse of house

Storm Éowyn is causing chaos in Northern Ireland with damage being caused to homes and multiple trees blocking roads across the province.

24/01 New weather warning for snow and ice as winds in NI reach 92mph, tree rips through house and windows blow through

More than 93,000 homes and business in Northern Ireland are currently without power, NIE has confirmed.

24/01 New weather warning for snow and ice as flying roof tile narrowly misses man securing trampoline as winds in NI reach 92mph

More than 93,000 homes and business in Northern Ireland are currently without power, NIE has confirmed.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: Met Office issues new weather warning as high winds cause chaos across NI

More than 93,000 homes and business in Northern Ireland are currently without power, NIE has confirmed.

24/01 Storm Éowyn: High winds causing chaos in NI with multiple road closures due to fallen trees

More than 93,000 homes and business in Northern Ireland are currently without power, NIE has confirmed.

23/01 Councillors reject application from ‘Love Rooms’ for house to be used as short-term let

Permission has been refused to an applicant called ‘Love Rooms’ to use a residential house in east Belfast as short-let tourist-style accommodation.

22/01 Belfast diary: Let there (not) be light at City Hall

Belfast City Council is clamping down on the number of occasions it will light up City Hall, as it seems the bulging illumination calendar has lost the run of itself.

16/01 Belfast Council slammed for communication strategy after city residents missed festive collection dates

There has been criticism of the Christmas and New Year bin collections in Belfast with the council slammed for a lack of communication to residents.

15/01 Belfast council announces plans for new giant-themed adventure park as part of £100m development

Belfast City Council has announced plans for a new giant-themed adventure park and nature sanctuary as part of a £100m development at Giant’s Park – the city’s former dump.

14/01 Belfast catering company fined after customer suffered allergic reaction to brownies

A Belfast-based catering company has been hit with a fine and forced to pay compensation after a customer was left in hospital when they suffered an allergic reaction to a nut product served at a function almost 18 months ago.

13/01 Single-parent families to get Belfast leisure centre membership discount

Single-parent families in Belfast are to get discounted membership at council leisure facilities, in what is believed to be a first for Northern Ireland.

12/01 Belfast council’s support for Armed Forces Covenant to be ‘called in’ after Lord Mayor breaks knife-edge vote

Sinn Féin will “call in” a controversial decision for Belfast to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant, after a DUP motion passed after a knife edge poll at City Hall – thanks to a casting vote by the Alliance Lord Mayor.

29/12 Needle finds in public toilets show Belfast drugs policy not working: councillor

Needles are being found in two Belfast city centre public toilets at a rate of almost once a week, according to official figures.

17/12 Christmas 2024: Bin collection dates across NI during the festive period

Ahead of the Christmas holidays, changes to bin collection arrangements have been announced for all eleven of Northern Ireland’s council areas.

16/12 Belfast Christmas Market enters final week, with closing date and times revealed

Belfast’s Christmas Market is wrapping up this week, with the annual festive fixture set to close on Friday.

15/12 ‘Waste tourists’ driving to Belfast household recycling centres costing ratepayers £200k

A councillor has said it is “scandalous” that Belfast ratepayers are paying an extra £200,000 due to “waste tourists” from outside the city driving in to use household recycling centres (HRCs).

12/12 New social housing and children’s centre given green light in west Belfast

A new social housing development with a children’s centre has been approved for the Whiterock area in west Belfast.

12/12 New Irish language school gets renewed planning permission from Belfast councillors

Planning permission for a new Irish language primary school in south Belfast has been renewed five years after the last application.

11/12 New 821-room Belfast city centre student accommodation given green light

Permission has been granted for the development of student accommodation blocks with 821 rooms in the Castle Street/Queen Street area of Belfast city centre.

09/12 NI beauty spot among attractions counting cost of Storm Darragh after ‘heartbreaking’ damage

A popular Co Down beauty spot is among the Northern Ireland attractions counting the cost of Storm Darragh as the clean-up continues.

25/11 Belfast Council calls for plan to remove ‘vital’ out-of-hours GP service to be scrapped

Belfast Council is calling for the the city’s health trust to scrap its plan to end the Knockbreda out-of-hours doctors’ service – although without support from the Alliance Party.

22/11 Series of measures to tackle ongoing traffic congestion in Belfast city centre announced

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is set to undertake a series of measures to help ease traffic congestion in Belfast.

16/11 Christmas switch on at Belfast City Hall ushers in the most wonderful time of the year

Thousands of people gathered at Belfast City Hall for the big Christmas switch on as the most wonderful time of the year officially began – with a Dickensian twist.

13/11 Belfast’s ‘ugliest building’ to be demolished as part of £42m student housing plan

Councillors in Belfast have voted to demolish the city’s “ugliest building” – Fanum House.

11/11 Armistice Day service takes place at Belfast City Hall

Dignitaries and veterans were among those who attended an Armistice Day service at Belfast City Hall this morning.

09/11 Belfast City Hall Christmas light switch-on ‘sold out faster than Oasis’

Tickets for the Christmas lights turn-on in Belfast “sold faster than Oasis,” according to City Hall officials.

05/11 Belfast city centre shop hit with ban after being caught selling vapes to children

A Belfast city centre shop has been banned from selling tobacco and nicotine inhaling products for 18 months after selling the products illegally to children.

03/11 Sinn Féin councillor suspended from party after allegations of inappropriate online messages to minor

Belfast City councillor JJ Magee has been suspended from Sinn Féin following receipt of an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

02/11 DUP request for Ulster-Scots signs at beauty spot sparks row at Belfast City Council

The DUP and Sinn Fein have clashed over the use of Ulster Scots signage at a Belfast beauty spot.

31/10 Belfast City Council disagreement over which cause to support with Christmas charity appeal

A disagreement has taken place at Belfast City Hall over which charity organisation would be supported this Christmas.

31/10 Banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate being treated as ‘sectarian hate incident’

A banner erected in east Belfast calling for a proposed Irish language primary school to “relocate” is being treated as a “sectarian hate incident,” the police have said.

31/10 Banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate branded ‘repulsive’

A banner erected in east Belfast calling for a proposed Irish language primary school to “relocate” has been branded “repulsive”.

28/10 Mega ‘monsters’ take over Belfast buildings in time for Halloween

An array of inflatable monsters have assembled themselves around the rooftops of businesses in Belfast city centre just in time for the end of the spooky season here.

28/10 Damage to portrait of former Belfast Lord Mayor being treated as hate crime

The PSNI is treating damage caused to a portrait of a former DUP Lord Mayor at Belfast City Hall as a hate crime, it has emerged.

22/10 Christmas lights in Belfast to remain restricted due to lack of funds

Belfast will not see Christmas lighting on main arterial routes going into the city centre due to lack of funds, officials have told councillors at City Hall.

21/10 Sinn Féin member resigns after former unionist mayor’s portrait damaged

A Sinn Féin member has resigned from the party after admitting involvement in an incident during which the portrait of a former unionist Mayor was damaged at Belfast City Hall.

15/10 Student group campaigns to light up Belfast City Hall in pink to show dangers facing women

A student group is leading a call to have Belfast City Hall lit up in pink as part of a walk to highlight the dangers facing women and girls.

14/10 Traffic disruption warning issued ahead of Northern Ireland’s Nations League fixture

There are warnings of potential traffic disruption in Belfast on Tuesday with Northern Ireland due to play Bulgaria in the city.

11/10 Arrest made in relation to altercation involving Belfast City Council staff and member of public

A man has been arrested in relation to an ‘altercation’ involving Belfast City Council staff and a member of the public, which happened on Thursday morning.

10/10 PSNI and Belfast City Council ‘urgently’ looking into video that appears to show council staff in ‘public altercation’

The PSNI is working alongside Belfast City Council in investigating video footage appearing to show council staff in an “altercation” with a man in the street during the early hours of this morning.

10/10 Belfast City Council ‘urgently’ looking into video that appears to show staff in ‘public altercation’

Belfast City Council is investigating video footage appearing to show staff in an “altercation” with a man in the street.

09/10 Public appeal over plans for Belfast Blitz memorial

A public appeal has been made for help in the creation of a memorial to the 1941 Belfast Blitz.

05/10 Belfast City Council to look at expanding ‘cramped and crowded’ Christmas Markets

Belfast City Council is to look at extending the Christmas Market in future years, while fears have been expressed that its “cramped and crowded” nature could “start to put people off.”

02/10 Belfast park set to host ‘Christmas Ice Experience’ this winter

Belfast’s Botanic Gardens is to provide a special ‘Christmas Ice Experience’ this winter and into the new year.

01/10 Loyalist Communities Council told Education Minister east Belfast Irish language school is causing ‘volatility’

The chair of the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) said plans for an Irish language school in east Belfast were "causing polarity and volatility in the community” during a meeting with the Education Minister Paul Givan.

20/09 Irish language signage agreed for south Belfast leisure centre after years of delays

A Belfast City Council committee has approved bilingual Irish/English signage for south Belfast’s Olympia Leisure Centre after years of delays.

19/09 Face-lift for East Belfast GAA home approved by council amid security alerts

The beleaguered Henry Jones Playing Fields in East Belfast received approval for a face-lift on Tuesday evening, just as the grounds suffered the latest in a string of security alerts.

19/09 New £7m shared community building opens in Belfast after removal of 230ft of peace wall

A new £7m shared community building has opened in west Belfast as part of events to mark Good Relations Week.

19/09 New £7m shared community building opens in Belfast

A new £7m shared community building has opened in west Belfast as part of events to mark Good Relations Week.

12/09 Irish language signs approved for two-house south Belfast street divided on issue

Irish language street signs have been approved for a two-house street in south Belfast after one household voted in favour and one voted against.

11/09 Glass recycling to be extended to nearly 23,000 more homes in east and west Belfast

Belfast City Council has revealed some details of how it plans to expand glass collection and recycling services.

11/09 Irish language signs approved for two-house south Belfast street

Irish language street signs have been approved for a two-house street in south Belfast after one household voted in favour and one voted against.

11/09 Council revokes HMO licence after tenants complain of ‘harassment’

Belfast City Council has revoked the licence of a seven-bedroom HMO operating near the city’s university area after reports from tenants.

05/09 Glass collection and recycling service to expand across Belfast

Belfast residents are to see an expansion of the city’s glass collection and recycling service.

02/09 Stranded cruise passengers enjoying prolonged stay in Belfast – with many planning to return

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has met with stranded cruise ship passengers who have been making the most of their extended stay in the city.

01/09 Belfast golden retriever goes viral after friendly interaction with binmen

A golden retriever has gone viral for her friendly encounters with binmen.

30/08 Belfast council pest control team understaffed and struggling to deal with issues at its properties

Belfast City Council’s pest control service is understaffed and struggling to deal with residents’ pest issues and pest control at council properties, councillors have been told.

22/08 Three of Belfast’s busiest bars granted permission to remain open until 2am

Three of Belfast’s most popular bars are to receive entertainment licences allowing them to open until 2am.

20/08 Belfast City Council to send officials to controversial French property conference

Belfast City Council will send officials to a property conference in the south of France that has previously faced allegations of sexism and prostitution.

16/08 Belfast Zoo trainee ‘locked in with lions’ - investigation launched by leading association

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has confirmed it is working with Belfast Zoo after a trainee was “locked in” with lions.

15/08 Leading zoo association working closely with Belfast site after trainee ‘locked in with lions’

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has confirmed it is working with Belfast Zoo after a trainee was “locked in” with lions.

06/08 Transformation of old church into Ulster Orchestra’s new home to go ahead

The Ulster Orchestra is going ahead with the restoration of Townsend Street Church in Belfast after winning funding to make the historic building its home, it has announced.

05/08 Council to provide financial support to business damaged by racist violence

Belfast City Council has said it will provide financial assistance to businesses damaged by anti-immigration protesters over the weekend.

26/07 Pictures: Lord Mayor Micky Murray gets ready for Belfast Pride with help of drag queens and charity leaders

The ‘glitterati’ of Northern Ireland’s gay scene have come together this week to promote Belfast Pride ahead of the festival’s famous parade in the city centre tomorrow.

22/07 Bid to redevelop old Belfast Telegraph building granted planning permission for another five years

A plan for demolition and redevelopment at the old Belfast Telegraph building has been given another five years — despite the fact that work has yet to start since the original planning permission was granted in 2019.

21/07 DUP councillor says party ‘warned’ dual-language street signs would cause ‘tension’ after one is defaced for second time

A DUP councillor has said her party had warned that dual-language signs would “create tensions” after a street sign in the area she represents was vandalised last week.

18/07 Belfast council apologise over state of Roselawn Cemetery graves as they work to clean up site

Belfast City Council has issued an apology about the state of some graves at Roselawn Cemetery after more were found to have been poorly kept and neglected.

16/07 ‘Really disappointing’ – Irish language street sign defaced in south Belfast for second time in three months

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has branded an attack on an Irish language street sign in south Belfast as “really disappointing”.

10/07 DUP politician ‘disgusted’ at council plans to remove Belfast bonfire

A Belfast city councillor has said she is “absolutely disgusted” at the planned removal of a south Belfast bonfire, which was set alight to prevent it being taken away.

04/07 Belfast councillor speaks for first time on suffering shock seizure in front of wife

Former Lord Mayor Michael Long has spoken for the first time about the trauma his Justice Minister wife Naomi went through when he suffered a shock seizure in March.

28/06 Belfast Zoo’s fond farewell as elephants pack their trunks for retirement

Belfast Zoo is to hold a series of special farewell events as two of its oldest and most popular residents pack their trunks and head off to retirement.

26/06 Belfast Council backs felling of 400 trees in defiance of its own policy as part of plan for new Stormont sports complex

A Green Party councillor has said she is “deeply concerned” after a Belfast Council officer admitted the local authority was not complying with its own tree policy in recommending a new development at the Stormont Estate.

22/06 ‘Thundering disgrace’: SDLP’s O’Toole hits out at state of Belfast city centre street

An SDLP MLA has branded the condition of a Belfast street as a “thundering disgrace” as he demanded more action to regenerate the city centre.

21/06 ‘It isn’t abused, it’s loved’: Local residents hit back at Giant’s Ring dog toilet claims

Local residents have hit back at claims a popular Belfast monument has become a “dog toilet”, saying those in the community work hard to maintain the area.

18/06 Approval for £25m Stormont sports hub sees demolition of government building move closer

The demolition of a prominent NI government building has taken a further step closer following the approval of plans for a £25m sports hub on the Stormont Estate.

15/06 ‘Make Belfast’s St Patrick’s celebrations less Irish,’ urges TUV councillor

A TUV councillor has asked Belfast City Council to make St Patrick’s Day celebrations less Irish.

09/06 Translink non-committal after Belfast council request for Irish language signs at new Grand Central Station

Translink has said it is “engaging with all relevant communities” after a request by Belfast City Council for Irish language signs to be placed at the new Grand Central Station and surrounding Weavers Cross area.

27/05 Sinn Féin and Greens clash over proposal to make Belfast City Council vegan

Sinn Féin has knocked back a Green party plan for Belfast City Council to go vegan.

21/05 Cathedral Quarter businesses register objections to renewal of planning application for controversial Tribeca scheme

A trust that represents multiple organisations in the Cathedral Quarter area of Belfast has formally objected to a proposal which would see the planning application for a controversial urban regeneration scheme renewed.

21/05 Councillor left horrified by sewage leak in vulnerable man’s west Belfast home

A councillor has criticised the Housing Executive after a vulnerable man was “left feeling suffocated” in his west Belfast home due to a sewage leak.

17/05 Translink to install crossing after pedestrians walk on main road to avoid roadworks detour

Translink is set to install a crossing in Belfast city centre after its roadworks sparked complaints due to pedestrians walking on a main road to avoid a detour.

04/05 Council looking at how to clamp down on ‘nuisance pigeon feeding’ in Belfast

Belfast City Council is to look at ways of tackling “nuisance pigeon feeding”.

02/05 Alliance councillor stands down pointing to end of hybrid meetings as factor

An Alliance Party councillor for the Ormiston area of East Belfast has announced his resignation citing the end of hybrid meetings as an obstacle to parenting responsibilities.

30/04 Belfast city centre scoring high with new offices and student space, but low on residential space, stats say

A tool that has been monitoring regeneration in Belfast City Centre over the past eight years has shown mixed progress, with high performance in office and student space but poor progress on residential living.

30/04 Welcome representation of Northern Ireland’s changing society

Another day, another political first for Northern Ireland. Following Lilian Barr’s selection as the first black mayor here, the Alliance Party’s Micky Murray has been selected to take on the role at Belfast City Council, becoming NI’s first gay mayor.

26/04 Belfast City Council looks at options for return of ‘low-key’ Culture Night alternative

Belfast City Council is continuing to look at options for an alternative to Culture Night in the city this year.

25/04 Belfast Council appeals to Stormont minister to give Trademarket more time to find new home

Belfast Council has made an appeal to Stormont to give city centre organisation Trademarket a lifeline while they look for a new site to trade on.

19/04 Plans for 301 dual language signs in Belfast approved, despite DUP opposition

Plans for the erection of more than 300 dual language signs in Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter have been given final approval, despite some opposition from the DUP.

19/04 More than 300 dual-language signs for Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter set for final approval despite DUP criticism

More than 300 streets in Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter are set to get dual language street signs.

19/04 New artistic community hub to launch in Belfast

An artistic hub is being launched in Belfast this weekend by not-for-profit organisation Another World Belfast CIC.

18/04 Queens University quizzed about antisocial behaviour as more student accommodation approved for Belfast

Rooftop terraces on a newly approved student accommodation block for Belfast’s Dublin Road should have restricted hours for opening, officials at city hall have said.

10/04 City Hall row after Belfast streets pass threshold for Irish signage despite more residents being opposed

There has been another row at Belfast City Hall after two streets in the north of the city passed the threshold for the erection of Irish language street signs – despite a greater number of residents being opposed to them.

09/04 Highest paid council staff in NI as 47 earning over £100,000

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has been revealed as the local authority with more employees earning over £100,000 a year than any other in Northern Ireland.

05/04 Belfast councillors approve Irish language signs at new Grand Central Station and Weaver’s Cross

Belfast councillors have voted for Irish language signs to be placed at the new Belfast Grand Central Station and surrounding Weaver’s Cross area.

05/04 Belfast City Council could step in to save at-risk Assembly Rooms

Belfast City Council is facing calls to save an at-risk historic building by refusing to renew planning permission for the Tribeca project.

29/03 A progressive and liberal voice — the new man leading the DUP

On Thursday he was appointed to the Privy Council and less than a day later was named interim DUP leader.

29/03 Firm behind Victoria Square flats awarded huge public sector contracts despite row

The construction firm behind the troubled Victoria Square apartments continued to receive lucrative public sector contracts after people were forced out of their homes.

19/03 New apartments at former Belvoir Park Hospital site get green light by Belfast City Council

Thirty three dwellings at the former site of Belvoir Park Hospital in south Belfast have been given the green light.

12/03 TUV ‘disgusted’ at Easter Lily campaign launch in Belfast City Hall

A TUV representative has “slammed the republican abuse of [Belfast] City Hall” after politicians and local residents gathered for an annual Easter Lily launch on Tuesday afternoon.

08/03 Alliance’s Michael Long makes appearance at Belfast statue unveiling after suffering ‘massive seizure’

The Alliance Party’s Michael Long has made an appearance at the unveiling of a new statue at Belfast City Hall just days after he suffered a "massive seizure".

08/03 Alliance councillor Michael Long suffers ‘massive seizure’

The Alliance Party’s Michael Long suffered a "massive seizure" on Sunday, according to his wife, Justice Minister Naomi Long.

07/03 Suspended sentence for man after dog attacks child

A Belfast man has received a suspended prison sentence after his dog attacked a child.

05/03 TUV attempt to stop Belfast City Hall being lit green, white, and orange for President Higgins fails

A motion by a TUV councillor to stop Belfast City Hall being illuminated in green, white and orange for the Irish President’s birthday has failed.

02/03 UK Pleasure Boys: ‘Thanks for all the shares, comments and memes Belfast’

The male strippers at the centre of a scandal with their X-rated Belfast performance have released a video to thank everybody in the city for all the shares and memes on social media.

29/02 Belfast 2024 programme launched as 200 events to take place after council’s £5.9m cash injection

An interactive theatre project, a series of living murals and a light show are among the exciting events planned for Belfast this year.

29/02 Belfast’s culture programme for 2024 launched with cash injection of £5.9m from council

An interactive theatre project, a series of living murals and a light show are among the exciting events planned for Belfast this year.

28/02 Two prestigious Belfast women to be memorialised next week on International Women’s Day

Statues of two of Belfast’s most prestigious daughters will be erected in the grounds of City Hall on International Women’s Day.

26/02 Call for new rules on Belfast City Council’s ‘crazy’ levels of secrecy

Belfast City Council is to look at introducing new guidelines for having secret meetings at City Hall.

23/02 DfE reveals cost of bilingual rebranding after question from TUV leader

The Department for the Economy has revealed the cost of changing to dual-language signage.

23/02 Sinn Féin selects new Botanic councillor

Sinn Féin has selected a new councillor to replace outgoing Botanic representative John Gormley.

22/02 Sinn Féin selects Conor McKay as new Botanic councillor

Sinn Féin has selected a new councillor to replace outgoing Botanic representative John Gormley.

22/02 UK Pleasure Boys to introduce mobile phone ban for future shows after Belfast controversy

The UK Pleasure Boys have revealed that they are set to introduce a ban on mobile phones and filming for their upcoming shows, after their Belfast event last weekend caused widespread controversy.

22/02 Belfast St Patrick’s Day celebrations to include diverse line-up of music and dance

Belfast is set to light up with an array of fun-filled celebrations this St Patrick’s Day as the city unveils a diverse line-up of music, dance, and other festivities.

19/02 Council backs plans for north Belfast elderly social housing despite objections

A controversial plan for a new elderly social housing and wheelchair residential block in north Belfast has been approved despite a wave of local objections.

16/02 Former Mace in Belfast city centre to become temporary drug addiction community facility

A former Mace shop on Belfast’s Royal Avenue will temporarily become a drug addiction community facility.

15/02 How your area’s rates rise compares to other parts of NI

Ratepayers face a mixed picture in terms of hikes to their bills depending on where they live in Northern Ireland.

13/02 Shock as NI council hikes rates by almost 10%

Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim are facing a near 10% hike in rates.

12/02 Belfast and Mid Ulster councillors set district rates rise of more than 5%

Ratepayers in Belfast are facing a hike of 5.44% to their district rates bills, while Mid Ulster District Council has increased its rate by 5.9% for domestic and non-domestic customers.

12/02 Belfast councillors set district rates rise

Ratepayers in Belfast are facing a hike of 5.44% to their district rates bills.

11/02 Solo run in demolishing parts of exclusive £1.8m Belfast home costs owner £15k fine

This is what’s left of a near 100-year-old house on Northern Ireland’s most exclusive street after its owner carried out unauthorised demolition works.

10/02 Rates in Belfast ‘to rise by over 5%’

Belfast City Council has set its new district rate in a closed committee session.

08/02 Fly-tippers in Belfast face maximum £400 fine, with no early pay discount

Fly-tipping fines are to go up to £400 in Belfast – with no early pay discount.

08/02 DUP fails to block Irish language sign in south Belfast after residents split over proposal

The DUP has failed to block an Irish language street sign being approved in south Belfast, after a consultation showed a 50-50 split between residents over the new sign.

07/02 Belfast’s parks events get the go-ahead for a summer of fun

A host of events have been agreed this week for public parks across Belfast throughout 2024.

02/02 Council row over new £60,000 gates to close south Belfast park at night

A decision to erect new £60,000 gates which will close off a previously open space in south Belfast at night, caused a row among Belfast City councillors.

02/02 Jolene Bunting: Ex-Belfast councillor launches bid to overturn ban on seeking re-election

Former Belfast councillor Jolene Bunting has launched a High Court bid to overturn her three-year ban on seeking re-election.

29/01 No concert and parade not ready – preparations for Belfast's St Patrick’s Day celebrations are ‘dire’ says Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin has described Belfast City Council’s preparations for St Patrick’s Day this year “dire” — with no concert, and not even a parade organised yet.

26/01 Belfast City Council ‘ethical procurement’ row reignites Gaza conflict debate

A row has erupted between Sinn Fein and the DUP at Belfast City Hall over “ethical procurement” with a proposal reigniting differences over the Gaza conflict.

26/01 New outdoor gig venue in Belfast with capacity for 6,000 people gets go-ahead

An outdoor music venue with a capacity of 6,000 people has been given the green light at the new Belfast Stories development on Royal Avenue.

22/01 Frustrated Belfast Council may take over long-delayed £500m Tribeca city centre project

Belfast City Council is to look at taking over the stalled Tribeca development in the heart of the city centre.

20/01 Belfast City Council to write to Tribeca developers over lack of progress on scheme

Belfast City Council (BCC) is to write to developers of the planned Tribeca site over the lack of progress of the scheme, stating they may explore vesting the land.

16/01 Irish language used in Belfast courtroom for first time in 300 years

The Irish language has been spoken during legal proceedings in Belfast’s Royal Courts of Justice in what language experts say was the first time in nearly 300 years.

16/01 Judgement reserved in landmark legal challenge over plans for Irish signs at Belfast leisure centre

Judgment has been reserved in a landmark challenge to the non-disclosure of legal advice which stalled controversial plans to erect Irish language signs at a south Belfast leisure centre.

12/01 Dublin government coy on request to include NI beauty spots in new Irish passport design

The Irish government has made a non-committal response to a request from Belfast Council to have Northern Ireland beauty spots included in the design for the new Irish passport.

12/01 Redevelopment of Dunmurry tower blocks six months behind schedule

A £6.8m redevelopment of two Dunmurry tower blocks is six months behind schedule as the NI Housing Executive position with private home owner remains unresolved.

10/01 Irish signs to go ahead in east Belfast after Alliance and Greens U-turn on second residents’ survey

A decision to re-survey a street in east Belfast for dual language street signage has been overturned, after councillors at City Hall decided to go ahead with erecting Irish street nameplates.

10/01 Councillors vote to close south Belfast park at night over anti-social behaviour

A Belfast council committee has voted to close Crescent Park at night, amidst division between local residents, businesses and within City Hall itself.

04/01 Belfast council to ‘undertake review’ of historic street signs after £450 listings online

Belfast City Council is set to consider creating a register of the historic black ceramic street signs characteristic of the city after a number of them were spotted for sale online.

29/12 ‘Lack of respect’: Belfast city councillor hits out after Irish language street sign vandalised

A Belfast city councillor has hit out at the vandalization of an Irish language street sign in south Belfast, saying the destruction is a “lack of respect”.

18/12 Christmas 2023: NI bin collection dates during the festive period

Christmas holidays are coming, and with them some changes to bin collection arrangements for all of NI’s eleven council areas.

15/12 Tumble Circus pitches its big top in Belfast for Christmas show with difference

Roll up, roll up — Belfast’s Tumble Circus is back for its Christmas show in Writers’ Square.

14/12 Ex-Belfast councillor Jolene Bunting loses legal battle over re-election disqualification

Former Belfast councillor Jolene Bunting has lost her legal battle over being disqualified from seeking re-election for three years.

08/12 Another spelling error reported on Irish street sign in Belfast

Another misspelling of Gaelic has been identified on an Irish street sign during a council meeting at Belfast City Hall.

07/12 Belfast trees mistakenly cut down to be replanted

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE) is to replant hundreds of trees in an east Belfast park after one of its contractors chopped scores of them down in error.

07/12 East Belfast: Survey on Irish language street sign to go back to residents despite passing threshold

A survey for Irish dual language street signage in a street in east Belfast is to return to residents, despite the street passing the threshold for new signage.

07/12 Belfast City Council considering Japan’s ‘tiny urban forest’ method

Belfast Council is to look at using a Japanese method of creating tiny urban forests as part of the city’s tree strategy.

06/12 Belfast council writes to DUP leader to ‘express frustration’ at party’s Stormont boycott

Belfast City Council has agreed to write to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to “express its frustration at the DUP’s failure to live up to its responsibilities”.

06/12 Ex-Belfast councillor Jolene Bunting ‘feared facing Britain First leader at tribunal’, appeal court hears

Former Belfast councillor Jolene Bunting was unfairly banned from seeking re-election at a tribunal where she feared having to face the leader of far-right party Britain First, the Court of Appeal heard today.

05/12 Only NI Executive can aid school uniform cost concerns, says councillor

The DUP has been told the only way to deal with the rising cost of school uniforms is to re-form the NI Executive.

01/12 Stormont department to reduce public grass verge cutting amid ‘biodiversity’ drive and budget issues

A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well as problems with budgets and staffing.

30/11 Christmas tree donations at Belfast City Hall to support Palestine medical aid

Donations at the Christmas tree in Belfast City Hall will go to support medical aid in Palestine.

29/11 Belfast City Council passes motion to mark international day of solidarity for Palestinians

A motion put forward to Belfast City Council to mark to International Day of Solidarity for Palestinians and to support the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador in Ireland has been carried.

28/11 St Patrick’s Day: Concerns Belfast City Council is not prepared for celebrations next year

Concerns have been aired at Belfast City Hall that St Patrick’s Day celebrations have not been prepared yet for next year.

27/11 Public urged to have say on permit proposal for street preachers using amps in Belfast city centre

SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite has urged the public to respond to a consultation on tackling street preachers in Belfast city centre, after it was revealed on Monday that those using amplification devices could be required to obtain a permit from the council under proposed new byelaws.

23/11 Digital advertising screen in Belfast city centre like ‘putting fishnets and miniskirt on an old lady’, says councillor

A plan to erect a large digital advertising screen in historic Cornmarket in Belfast city centre has been described as “putting fishnets and a miniskirt on an old lady” by a councillor at City Hall.

22/11 Digital advertising screen in Belfast city centre like ‘putting fishnets and a miniskirt on an old lady’, says councillor

A plan to erect a large digital advertising screen in historic Cornmarket in Belfast City Centre has been described as “putting fishnets and a miniskirt on an old lady” by a councillor at City Hall.

21/11 AirBnB application refused for Belfast house owner who criticised planners

An application for an AirBnB-style house in Belfast has been refused after a local petition gathered almost 200 objectors.

20/11 New £5 million EZ Living store in Belfast approved despite objections from businesses

A new £5million furniture warehouse in south Belfast has been given the green light despite objections from neighbouring businesses.

20/11 NI human rights organisation calls for pause on asylum seeker evictions over winter months

The Home Office should suspend all evictions from accommodation in which asylum seekers are being housed during the winter months, a human rights organisation in Northern Ireland has said.

18/11 Deck the City Hall: Belfast gets ready for festive lights switch-on

The countdown to Christmas is officially on as Santa comes to town for the lights switch-on at Belfast City Hall on Saturday.

16/11 Full list of road closures and parking restrictions ahead of Belfast Christmas light switch-on

Motorists, shoppers and those visiting the Christmas market have been advised to leave extra time for their journeys on Saturday ahead of the Christmas light switch-on in Belfast city centre.

15/11 North Belfast peace line social housing gets green light from council despite 400 objections

Belfast council has approved social housing blocks beside a peace wall in the north of the city despite unionist opposition and over 400 objections.

15/11 Belfast City Hall to be illuminated to ‘call for peace in the Middle East’

Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in white on Wednesday night to call for peace in the Middle East.

09/11 Terri Hooley: NI’s ‘Godfather of Punk’ honoured in new Belfast mural

Six new murals — including one dedicated to Northern Ireland’s ‘Godfather of Punk’ Terri Hooley — have been unveiled in a bid to regenerate Belfast’s run-down Great Victoria Street.

09/11 Terri Hooley’s famous pose captured in new Belfast mural

Six new murals — including one dedicated to Northern Ireland’s ‘Godfather of Punk’ Terri Hooley — have been unveiled in a bid to regenerate Belfast’s run-down Great Victoria Street.

07/11 Belfast Christmas Market opening date revealed

The Belfast Christmas Market is returning to the city hall for its 18th year with the festive season set to officially get underway in the city.

06/11 Belfast council backs plans for drugs and needle waste bins as city's cocaine problem grows

Belfast Council has agreed to front a plan to install needle and drug waste bins in parts of the city known to have a problem.

04/11 Remembrance Day Palestine protest ‘inappropriate’, warns Belfast councillor

An Ulster Unionist councillor has voiced fears that Pro-Palestinian protesters could try to disrupt Remembrance Day events in Belfast.

03/11 Belfast City Council calls for arms embargo in Israel-Palestine conflict

Belfast Council has called for an arms embargo on all parties in the Israel Palestine conflict, after confirming a decision to light City Hall and demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

02/11 Belfast council looks for private sector partner for £630m project to build 30,000 homes

Belfast City Council is looking for a private sector partner to help build over 30,000 new houses by 2035 – at a cost of £630m.

02/11 Belfast City Council endorses motion supporting actors union bid to reverse arts cuts

Belfast City Council has unanimously endorsed a motion calling on civil servants to reverse arts funding cuts in Northern Ireland.

31/10 Owner of ‘mouse-infested’ kebab shop in west Belfast fined £3,000

The owner of a rodent infested fast food take-away in west Belfast has been fined £3,000 in relation to food hygiene offences.

29/10 Belfast City Council bid for special bins for drug users’ discarded needles

A Belfast council motion has been tabled calling for special bins to be installed in the city for intravenous drug users to discard their used needles in.

24/10 Casement Park social club gets green light while stadium is being rebuilt

A replacement social club for Casement Park to be used while the new stadium is being built has been approved at City Hall.

24/10 Bobby Storey funeral cost Belfast City Council almost £100,000 in legal bills

The controversial funeral of a senior IRA figure cost Belfast City Council almost £100,000 in legal bills.

23/10 DUP hits out at plans for Irish language signs across Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter

The DUP has slammed the concept of an Irish language Gaeltacht Quarter in Belfast after a council committee agreed to blanket coverage of dual-language street signs in the area to save money.

21/10 Belfast Council says contractor at fault over spelling errors on Irish language street signs

A Belfast City Council official has issued a fresh apology after a series of new Irish street signs contained spelling mistakes.

20/10 DUP motion to light up Belfast City Hall in Israeli colours fails

Belfast City Hall will be lit up in white as part of a call for a ceasefire in Gaza, after a DUP proposal to illuminate the building in the Israeli colours failed.

19/10 Installation of digital advertising screen in historic Belfast spot pushed through despite recommendations against application

An application to erect a large digital advertising screen in historic Cornmarket in Belfast city centre has been pushed through by DUP and Sinn Féin, against recommendations by both the council and Stormont.

18/10 Translink urged to set out Christmas late night bus plans for Belfast

Belfast council is calling for an urgent audience with Translink to put pressure on the public transport service to provide a new late night bus timetable in the city.

17/10 Belfast City Council slammed for ‘embarrassing episode’ after typos spotted in Irish language signs

Belfast City Council has been blasted for an “embarrassing episode’ after spelling errors were spotted on new Irish-language streets signs in the city.

16/10 Belfast council to look at providing sites for street art in bid to cut down on illegal graffiti

Belfast council is to look at providing “street art walls” across the city in a bid to encourage “safe and legal” art and cut down on graffiti tagging.

16/10 Belfast council to request Northern Ireland beauty spots are included in Irish passport design

Belfast Council is to write to the Irish government to have Northern Ireland beauty spots included in the design for the new Irish passport.