Belfast City Council9 Oct 2026Could Ulster-Scots street signs become more common in Belfast?A application for an Ulster- Scots dual language sign on Ravenscroft Avenue in east Belfast has been approved. 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026First Ulster Scots street sign for Belfast since changes to approval rule In 2022, the council changed its rules to lower the percentage of occupiers whose agreement is required before a bilingual sign can be installed. 9 Oct 202619 Aug 2026Safety barrier at derelict building an 'absolute eyesore'The metal fencing has closed off a section over the footpath on Donegall Street and limited part of it to a single lane of traffic.19 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Sunday trading times pilot begins in Belfast - what do people think?A pilot scheme to extend Belfast city centre trading hours on a Sunday began at 11:00 BST but it is a move that people in the city have mixed feelings about.2 Aug 202616 Jul 2026BBC involvement in new Belfast attraction put on hold Sinn Féin said it has "serious concerns about transparency, fairness and governance" of the deal. 16 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Dirty windows, broken lights and no communication - life as a Smithfield Market traderSome traders at Smithfield Market have raised concerns about the maintenance of the building and a lack of communication from Belfast City Council. 11 Jul 20262 Jun 2026Alliance councillor 'disillusioned with politics' and quits partyAlliance councillor Eric Hanvey has quit the party and will not stand in the next local election, saying he has become "disillusioned with politics".2 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Belfast to get longer Sunday trading hours for two weeks Larger shops will be allowed to open earlier on 2 and 9 August - when the city is hosting the all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026New mayors installed across Northern IrelandMost councils in Northern Ireland have elected new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.1 Jun 2026...
