Menu
28/01/2013
Market Traders Ask For Rent Free Period
Belfast City Council have formally been asked by traders at St George’s Market for four weeks of rent free trading.
Traders say the move is due to the impact of the union flag protest marches, which is alleged to have had a devastating effect on business.
Almost every Saturday since December 3 has seen a protest march over the council's decision to stop flying the flag every day.
The march route has included either Queen's Bridge or Albert Bridge, both of which are close to the historic St George's Market.
The chair of the National Market Traders Federation for St George's, Pat Dyer, said some traders are not even making what it costs them to rent a pitch at the market each week.
"Most of them only pay about £15 or £16 per table. There were traders here last weekend who did not even raise enough money to pay for that," he said.
Mr Dyer said traders have now formally asked the council, who are the market's landlords, to make a "goodwill gesture."
"That could be a holiday for three or four weeks where they don't have to pay rent," he said.
He also said that traders have asked for a meeting with Belfast's Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson to discuss the situation.
(H)
Traders say the move is due to the impact of the union flag protest marches, which is alleged to have had a devastating effect on business.
Almost every Saturday since December 3 has seen a protest march over the council's decision to stop flying the flag every day.
The march route has included either Queen's Bridge or Albert Bridge, both of which are close to the historic St George's Market.
The chair of the National Market Traders Federation for St George's, Pat Dyer, said some traders are not even making what it costs them to rent a pitch at the market each week.
"Most of them only pay about £15 or £16 per table. There were traders here last weekend who did not even raise enough money to pay for that," he said.
Mr Dyer said traders have now formally asked the council, who are the market's landlords, to make a "goodwill gesture."
"That could be a holiday for three or four weeks where they don't have to pay rent," he said.
He also said that traders have asked for a meeting with Belfast's Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson to discuss the situation.
(H)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 November 2024
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
08 October 2004
Market Charter offers peace of mind to shoppers
Shoppers at Northern Ireland’s most popular weekly market can now have greater peace of mind, thanks to the publication of the St George’s Market Shoppers Charter. The new Charter was officially launched on Friday by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, and the President of the National Market Traders Federation, Joe Harrison.
Market Charter offers peace of mind to shoppers
Shoppers at Northern Ireland’s most popular weekly market can now have greater peace of mind, thanks to the publication of the St George’s Market Shoppers Charter. The new Charter was officially launched on Friday by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, and the President of the National Market Traders Federation, Joe Harrison.
21 February 2023
Housing Executive Announces 7% Rent Increase
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has announced a 7% rent increase from 04 April, 2023. This equates to an average increase of £4.86 per week and will bring the average rent for a Housing Executive home to £74.
Housing Executive Announces 7% Rent Increase
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has announced a 7% rent increase from 04 April, 2023. This equates to an average increase of £4.86 per week and will bring the average rent for a Housing Executive home to £74.
27 July 2022
St George's To Host NI's First Young Traders Market
Belfast's historic St George's Market is set to host one of ten regional finals of a major nationwide campaign to encourage young retail entrepreneurs to set up market stalls. More than fifty 16 to 30-year-olds are set to take place in the event on Wednesday 03 August.
St George's To Host NI's First Young Traders Market
Belfast's historic St George's Market is set to host one of ten regional finals of a major nationwide campaign to encourage young retail entrepreneurs to set up market stalls. More than fifty 16 to 30-year-olds are set to take place in the event on Wednesday 03 August.
09 August 2023
DfC Launches Consultation On Funding For New Supply Of Affordable Homes
The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking views on the delivery of new funding to introduce a new supply of Intermediate Rent homes. Growing the supply of more affordable, better quality homes for rent with longer-term tenancies is a key commitment for the Department for Communities.
DfC Launches Consultation On Funding For New Supply Of Affordable Homes
The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking views on the delivery of new funding to introduce a new supply of Intermediate Rent homes. Growing the supply of more affordable, better quality homes for rent with longer-term tenancies is a key commitment for the Department for Communities.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
