Menu
26/05/2003
Three-year improvement programme launched for Belfast
Belfast City Council has agreed an ambitious three-year programme of work to improve the city in the hope of making it a better place to live, work and do business.
‘Framing our Future’, the Council’s new corporate plan, focuses on key challenges facing the city and prioritises a series of initiatives and actions aimed at influencing and shaping a better future for Belfast and to strengthen its position in terms of economic, environmental and social development.
The plan sets out a number of key objectives, revolving around four main themes:
Commenting on the plan, Councillor Chris McGimpsey, Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, said: “This plan, and the actions arising from it, will be complementary to the work of all the other agencies striving to make our city a better place in the future. It is the council’s earnest desire to engage with the business community, other partnership agencies and the people of Belfast to develop these programmes, and others, and bring people and organisations together for the betterment of Belfast."
Mr McGimpsey said that as the sole elected body in Belfast, the council was in a "unique position" to contribute to the development of the city and that the new plan set out its strategic aims and priorities for driving forward the development over the next three years.
(MB)
‘Framing our Future’, the Council’s new corporate plan, focuses on key challenges facing the city and prioritises a series of initiatives and actions aimed at influencing and shaping a better future for Belfast and to strengthen its position in terms of economic, environmental and social development.
The plan sets out a number of key objectives, revolving around four main themes:
- providing civic leadership, by highlighting the challenges that face the City and working with others to achieve co-ordinated solutions
- improving quality of life, by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier city with a strong economy
- promoting good relations, by encouraging fair treatment and respect for people of all cultures
- delivering best services, by providing value for money services them.
Commenting on the plan, Councillor Chris McGimpsey, Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, said: “This plan, and the actions arising from it, will be complementary to the work of all the other agencies striving to make our city a better place in the future. It is the council’s earnest desire to engage with the business community, other partnership agencies and the people of Belfast to develop these programmes, and others, and bring people and organisations together for the betterment of Belfast."
Mr McGimpsey said that as the sole elected body in Belfast, the council was in a "unique position" to contribute to the development of the city and that the new plan set out its strategic aims and priorities for driving forward the development over the next three years.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 September 2018
Primark Donates £500,000 To Support Businesses Affected By Fire
Retailer Primark is donating £500,000 to Belfast City Council's City Recovery Investment Fund. The fund is being set up after a number of businesses have been severely affected by the fire at the Bank Buildings which happened over three weeks ago. A cordon remains in place and 14 firms have been closed for up to four months.
Primark Donates £500,000 To Support Businesses Affected By Fire
Retailer Primark is donating £500,000 to Belfast City Council's City Recovery Investment Fund. The fund is being set up after a number of businesses have been severely affected by the fire at the Bank Buildings which happened over three weeks ago. A cordon remains in place and 14 firms have been closed for up to four months.
15 March 2004
St Patrick's Day event has support of BCC says councillor
The Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Good Relations Steering Panel has challenged claims that the Council is not supporting St Patrick’s Day in Belfast. It follows a protest outside Belfast City Hall last week by the St Patrick's Carnival Committee who claim the Council isn't funding this year's event at the City Hall.
St Patrick's Day event has support of BCC says councillor
The Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Good Relations Steering Panel has challenged claims that the Council is not supporting St Patrick’s Day in Belfast. It follows a protest outside Belfast City Hall last week by the St Patrick's Carnival Committee who claim the Council isn't funding this year's event at the City Hall.
15 March 2011
Garnerville Community Project Welcomed
The first meeting of a group established to deliver improved services in the Knocknagoney/Garnerville area of East Belfast has been welcomed.
Garnerville Community Project Welcomed
The first meeting of a group established to deliver improved services in the Knocknagoney/Garnerville area of East Belfast has been welcomed.
16 November 2023
New Spaces And Places To Redefine Belfast City Region
A new initiative to drive the development of new spaces and places that sustainably boost employment, improve tourism and cultural infrastructure, deliver homes and support community and neighbourhood regeneration has been announced, with the redefinition of the Belfast City Region.
New Spaces And Places To Redefine Belfast City Region
A new initiative to drive the development of new spaces and places that sustainably boost employment, improve tourism and cultural infrastructure, deliver homes and support community and neighbourhood regeneration has been announced, with the redefinition of the Belfast City Region.
02 March 2022
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Stories tourism destination.
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Stories tourism destination.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
