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06/08/2024
BCC Condemns 'Violent Destruction And Racist Intimidation'
Belfast City Council has committed to establishing a programme of financial assistance for people and businesses affected by violence during protests in the city on Saturday August 3.
At a special meeting on Monday, 05 August, the Council passed a motion, which stated: "This council condemns the violent destruction and racist intimidation across the city, caused by far-right agitators on the streets of Belfast over the weekend.
"We stand in solidarity with those in our minority ethnic communities across the city, who own and run businesses, contribute to our culture and identity in Belfast and make Belfast an open and welcoming place to live, work and study.
"We reiterate our commitment to Belfast being a city of sanctuary for those fleeing war and persecution.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack in Southport last week and their families, they deserve justice.
"Those who would seek to exploit this tragic situation to suit their own malevolent ends do not speak for Belfast nor represent our city."
It was also agreed that council officers would submit a report to a future special meeting of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, as soon as possible, "to establish a programme of financial assistance for the business owners who were impacted by racist criminal attacks".
At a special meeting on Monday, 05 August, the Council passed a motion, which stated: "This council condemns the violent destruction and racist intimidation across the city, caused by far-right agitators on the streets of Belfast over the weekend.
"We stand in solidarity with those in our minority ethnic communities across the city, who own and run businesses, contribute to our culture and identity in Belfast and make Belfast an open and welcoming place to live, work and study.
"We reiterate our commitment to Belfast being a city of sanctuary for those fleeing war and persecution.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack in Southport last week and their families, they deserve justice.
"Those who would seek to exploit this tragic situation to suit their own malevolent ends do not speak for Belfast nor represent our city."
It was also agreed that council officers would submit a report to a future special meeting of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, as soon as possible, "to establish a programme of financial assistance for the business owners who were impacted by racist criminal attacks".
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