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Date: 10 June 2026
Belfast stands against violence, racism and hate. There is no place in Belfast for these, and our council stands in solidarity with all those affected by them.
We recognise the impact that Monday’s incident in north Belfast and last night’s disorder in parts of the city is having on residents, communities, businesses and visitors – but these incidents do not represent our city.
Belfast is a safe place – one of the safest cities in the UK. Our city has been through tough times before, but we have come together to build a better future – one which we all want to protect.
The safety and wellbeing of everyone who calls Belfast home is paramount, and we are working together with our city partners and community organisations to ensure those residents and families affected are supported through this difficult time.
All organisations, including our council, are faced with challenging decisions as they work to strike the right balance between protecting staff welfare and ensuring vital services continue as normal.
But we want to be clear - disorder on our streets helps no-one. It damages individual lives, local communities and businesses, our city and our wider reputation.
We all call Belfast our home, and we urge everyone to show the best of our city by uniting behind, and sharing, this message.
Information for residents
- Due to the suspension of public transport services this evening, many council services will not operate tonight. Some venues, managed on our behalf by local organisations, may be open as normal – please check with them directly.
- We are continuing to keep our operations under review, and any further updates will be communicated on our website and social media channels.