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Council reminds tenants and landlords of the importance of HMO licensing

Belfast City Council is reminding prospective tenants about the importance of making...

This year’s Belfast Parks Photographic Competition winners revealed

Capturing afternoon dancing at Ormeau Park bandstand and a yoga pose at the top of t...

Music and song to take centre stage in Belfast St Patrick’s Day programme

Belfast’s musical heritage will be celebrated in this year’s St Patrick’s Day progra...

New toolkit urges tourism businesses to embrace inclusivity

Belfast City Council has developed a new toolkit to help tourism and hospitality pro...

Belfast PCSP to host free spring safety event at City Hall

Over 30 exhibitors will be on hand to give free home safety and crime prevention adv...

Lord Mayor launches Belfast XR Festival

Belfast XR, now in its third year, specialises in curating world-class immersive tec...

Belfast now in Top 5 European investment destinations of the future

Belfast has climbed the ranks among mid-sized European cities as an attractive busin...

New city centre hotel and residential developments approved by Planning Committee

Belfast City Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light for a new 74-bed...

Belfast councillors strike district rate for 2024/25

Members of Belfast City Council have agreed an increase in the district rate for 202...

Permanent pavement café licensing scheme now operational in city

Belfast City Council is now operating a permanent pavement café licensing scheme for...

Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects

Representatives from six partner local authorities were updated today, Wednesday Jan...

Feedback sought on council’s Changing Places toilets draft policy

Belfast City Council is seeking feedback on its Changing Places toilets draft policy...

Schoolchildren meet Scottish poet Robert Burns in Belfast today

Local primary schoolchildren and their teachers met Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns in Belfast...

Belfast Sports Awards 2024 now open for nominations

Get your nominations in for the Belfast Sports Awards 2024.

New Belfast City Youth Council formed to represent young people in the city

Twenty-five young people have taken their seats on the Belfast City Youth Council (B...

Views sought on transformation plans for Waterworks and Alexandra Park

The public is being asked to give their views on exciting new proposals to transform...

Lord Mayor highlights invaluable contribution of local communities in festive message

A Christmas message from Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy.

Final weeks to enter Belfast Parks Photographic Competition

It’s the final few weeks to enter the Belfast Parks Photographic Competition which c...

Creatives and independents are breathing new life into Belfast city centre thanks to Vacant to Vibrant funding

Verona Bridal, Skull and Bones Tattoo Studio and Flax Art Studios are just three of ...

Vision for Belfast's waterfront launched

A new vision launched today sets out to make Belfast one of the world’s great waterf...

Councillors agree consultation response on creating a smoke free generation and tackling youth vaping

Belfast City Council has agreed to submit a response to a UK wide public consultatio...

‘International Day of Disabled People’ celebration event in City Hall today

‘International Day of Disabled People’ was celebrated in Belfast today.

Belfast Bikes sponsorship opportunity now open

Belfast City Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) for sponsors...

Consultation on pavement café licensing scheme closes soon - still time to share views

There’s still time to share views on the council’s pavement café licensing scheme wi...

Ulster-Scots Language Week celebration at City Hall

Ulster-Scots Language Week/Ulster-Scotch Leid Week was celebrated in City Hall this ...

Belfast retains top marks for climate action work

Belfast has received an A rating for its climate action work for the second year in ...

Residents urged to donate pre-loved toys to support local families this Christmas

Residents are asked once again donate their pre-loved toys in the run-up to Christma...

Belfast region secures £3.8 million funding for wireless innovation

The Belfast region, led by Belfast City Council, has secured £3.8 million wireless i...

Belfast City & Region Place Partnership paves the way for collaborative growth

The Belfast City Region will be redefined by a new initiative bringing together lead...

Four new Belfast hotels being created to meet market demand

Belfast’s hotel and hospitality sector is set for further growth, following the late...