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05/06/2009
Smithfield Regeneration Scheme's £150k Boost
An initiative aimed at regenerating the Smithfield and Library areas of Belfast city centre is to be extended, it has been announced.
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said 'reStore'- targeted at boosting business performance in the rundown areas - would receive an additional £150,000 to increase the attractiveness of the surrounding environment.
Ms Ritchie said: "I am pleased to offer immediate support of £150,000 under the pilot initiative to traders currently operating in the Smithfield and Library Quarter areas in the Northside.
"The North West City Centre Regeneration Committee, a body which represents the interests of local businesses, has provided their time and know-how to develop an action plan under the banner 'The Historic Smithfield and Library Quarter – the revival initiative'.
"The funding provided by my department will support the development of a unique brand for the area, enhancements to shop fronts, streetscape improvements and a series of promotional events to entice more visitors and shoppers into the area," said the Minister.
(PR/BMcC)
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said 'reStore'- targeted at boosting business performance in the rundown areas - would receive an additional £150,000 to increase the attractiveness of the surrounding environment.
Ms Ritchie said: "I am pleased to offer immediate support of £150,000 under the pilot initiative to traders currently operating in the Smithfield and Library Quarter areas in the Northside.
"The North West City Centre Regeneration Committee, a body which represents the interests of local businesses, has provided their time and know-how to develop an action plan under the banner 'The Historic Smithfield and Library Quarter – the revival initiative'.
"The funding provided by my department will support the development of a unique brand for the area, enhancements to shop fronts, streetscape improvements and a series of promotional events to entice more visitors and shoppers into the area," said the Minister.
(PR/BMcC)
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