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29/05/2026

Traffic Consultation - Little York Street

A public consultation relating to proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for Little York Street and Little Patrick Street is now live and can be viewed on the Department for Infrastructure website.
The consultation includes four separate orders covering waiting restrictions, loading bays, a one-way system and traffic calming measures. The consultation period for the loading bays, waiting restrictions and one-way system proposals will close on 18 June at 5pm, while the consultation on the traffic calming measures will remain open until 29 June at 5pm.

More info at: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/traffic-calming-belfast

29/05/2026

NIGHT MARKET - FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2026 5PM-10PM

Sailortown after dark 🌆🍔🍺🎶

Night Market returns to Sailortown Festival on Friday 5th June with a line-up of street food, makers, music and late-night dockside atmosphere in Barrow Square.

Street food line-up includes: Knead Pizza, CBCheeseys, Oui Poutine, North Coast Smash Burgers, Station 4 Kitchen, Flaming Jo’s, Nomad Grill, Hungry Hungarian, Urban Street Grub and The Lamb Van 🍟🔥🍔

Plus independent makers and artists including: Krumb Bakery, Black Fire Foods, Clay Fairy Ceramics, Bluebell Handmade Jewellery, Haus of Hank, Cloudwine, Soulscapes, Jackson Roze, Triplemoon Crafts, Dogzone, Cyberprint 3D, The Brownie Barn and many many more!

🍺 Bar by Seatons of Sailortown
🥁 Live music & percussion by Bang Bike
🕔 Friday 5th June | 5PM–10PM
📍 Barrow Square, Sailortown
🎟️ Free Entry

Getting there? It’s only around a 7 minute walk from The Big Fish!

Start at The Big Fish, walk along the waterfront past the Obel and AC Marriott, into Clarendon Dock and follow the festival signage.

Alternative access via Princes Dock Street and Pilot Street.

Map link in Bio.

29/05/2026

Residents’ Parking Zones

The application window for residents’ parking zones is now open and will run from 28 April 2026 until 31 July 2026. Residents’ parking zones are designed to help people living in residential areas park closer to their homes or businesses by restricting parking during certain times of the day to vehicles displaying a valid permit or parking ticket.

Residents and businesses within a designated zone can apply for permits allowing them to park within that area during the zone’s hours of operation. In most cases, households are entitled to one parking permit, although this may depend on the amount of available parking space within the zone. Properties with private off-street parking, such as driveways, may not qualify for a permit. A permit allows parking within the zone but does not guarantee a specific parking space or a space directly outside a property.

Residents’ parking zones will also include pay and display parking for motorists without a valid permit during operational hours.

To qualify for consideration, an area must experience ongoing commuter or nuisance parking, consist entirely of adopted roads, and have fewer than 50 per cent of properties with access to off-street parking. In addition, a majority of residents and businesses within the proposed area must support the introduction of a residents’ parking zone.

Applications for a residents’ parking zone can only be submitted during the designated application period. Applicants will be required to outline the parking issues affecting their area and provide evidence of local support for the proposed scheme. Applications received after 31 July 2026 will not be considered and must be resubmitted when the next application window opens.

Applications that do not meet the eligibility requirements will be unsuccessful, and applicants will be informed of the reasons why. If an application is unsuccessful, a further application cannot normally be made for five years unless there has been a significant change in circumstances.
More information: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/residents-parking-zones

29/05/2026

Proposal of Application Notice.

Castlebrooke Investments – North Street-Donegall Street PAN Submission

Please find herewith a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) submitted to Belfast City Council in relation to emerging regeneration proposals for the North Street-Donegall Street area of Belfast city centre.

Castlebrooke Investments is bringing forward the proposals as part of its vision to regenerate this historically significant part of Belfast city centre and create a new mixed-use neighbourhood focused on long-term city living.

The submission of a PAN marks the beginning of the formal pre-application consultation process ahead of a future planning application and provides an opportunity for local communities, stakeholders and elected representatives to engage with the project team as the proposals continue to evolve.

The vision for North Street-Donegall Street is to create a new mixed-use neighbourhood in the heart of Belfast city centre, delivering around 1,000 new homes- including social and affordable accommodation, two 4-star hotels and up to 100,000 sq ft of mixed commercial and community space, including shops, restaurants, cafes and services.

The proposals seek to create a vibrant and sustainable city centre community for a range of demographics while carefully respecting the area’s historic character and heritage significance. They include the creation of new streets, alleyways, and the revitalisation of Writer’s Square. The proposals also align with Belfast City Council’s wider ambitions for city centre living as set out in the Belfast Agenda Strategy and broader regeneration plans.

As part of the consultation process, public consultation events will take place on Tuesday 30 June from 2-8pm and Wednesday 1 July from 11am-6pm at the Masonic Hall on Rosemary Street, where interested parties will be able to view and comment on the proposals prior to the submission of any planning application. A dedicated project holding page is now available to register interest at www.northst-donegallst.co.uk and from 30 June this website will be updated to display the consultation materials.

Read or Download the (PAN) Application Form PDF at: https://flipbooklets.com/pdfflipbooklets/proposal-of-application-notice

15/05/2026

Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology
Project Update

Newsletter Issue 35

This Week on Site.
This week marked a major milestone for the project as we successfully completed all works within the contract and officially finished operations on site at Northland House. It has been a fantastic opportunity for our team to work alongside such a highly regarded client in a busy city centre environment, helping prepare the site for the future Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT) development.

Throughout the project, we adapted our working methods to reduce disruption as much as possible for local residents, neighbouring businesses and the wider community. While a number of unforeseen challenges were encountered along the way, all issues were managed safely, professionally and in close collaboration with the project team and stakeholders. As a result, the site has now been fully de-risked and safely prepared ahead of the next phase of construction.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all local residents, businesses, stakeholders and members of the community for your patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the works. Your support and engagement have been greatly appreciated by everyone involved in the project.

Looking Ahead
The site will now remain vacant for a temporary period while Ulster University completes the procurement process for the appointment of the main contractor who will deliver the future Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT) building. In the meantime, the site has been left in a safe, secure and fully controlled condition, ready for the next phase of development to begin later this year.

Ulster University & B Small Contracts Ltd.

Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology

01/05/2026

Ulster University Launches Summer Sport Offer with Flexible £60 Membership

The Ulster University has unveiled a new summer promotion aimed at making fitness more accessible, offering three months of sport and gym access for just £60.

The limited-time “Summer Offer” is open to everyone, not just students or staff, and comes with no contract, giving users the freedom to stay active without long-term commitment. The initiative is designed to encourage more people across the community to engage in health and wellbeing activities during the summer months.

With affordability and flexibility at its core, the offer provides access to Ulster University’s sport facilities, making it an attractive option for those looking to kickstart or maintain their fitness routine.

A university spokesperson highlighted the inclusive nature of the campaign, noting that the offer removes common barriers to entry such as high costs and restrictive memberships.
Interested participants can find out more and sign up via the official website at ulster.ac.uk/sport. Terms and conditions apply.
The Summer Offer is expected to draw strong interest as more people seek convenient and cost-effective ways to stay active.

01/05/2026

Jaipur Literature Festival - FREE EVENTS!

The Ulster University will host the globally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) on its Belfast campus from 22nd to the 24th of May, bringing one of the world’s leading literary events to the city.

Originating in Jaipur, JLF has become an international cultural phenomenon, and this year launches its most ambitious project yet: JLF Island of Ireland (22–31 May). Supported by the Government of Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the festival will travel from Belfast to Dublin, with stops in Armagh and Dundalk.

In a first for the festival, the JLF caravan will cross borders, linking North and South, and Ireland with India. Expect a dynamic, free programme of literature, music, poetry and debate, exploring shared histories, cultural ties, and global challenges.
The line-up includes leading international voices such as William Dalrymple, Caroline Elkins, Roger Cohen, Jeff Goodell, Jeet Thayil and Tishani Doshi, alongside Irish contributors including David McCullagh, Eoin McNamee, Jane Ohlmeyer, Fintan O'Toole and Jan Carson.

Key Dates & Venues
Ulster University Belfast Campus — 22nd to 24th May
Market Place Theatre & Robinson Library — 26th to 27th May
Louth County Library — 28th May
Trinity College Dublin & St Patrick’s Cathedral — 29th to 31st May

All events are free, offering a rare chance to experience a world-class literary festival across the island.

01/05/2026

Parking Concerns Resurface
Residents in the Lancaster Street area of North Belfast have once again raised concerns over increasing parking pressures, saying the issue has returned despite previous efforts to address it.

Locals report that residential streets in the area are becoming increasingly congested, with a growing number of vehicles believed to belong to students and non-residents. What was once considered a relatively manageable parking environment has, according to residents, become a daily challenge, particularly during weekdays. Local residents say they are now struggling to find parking spaces close to their homes, with some forced to leave their cars several streets away. The renewed concerns echo previous complaints.

The issue has again been brought to the attention of nearby student accommodation providers and Ulster University. The university has acknowledged the latest concerns and are understood to be reinforcing communication with students.

06/03/2026

Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology
Project Update - Newsletter Issue 26

This Week on Site
Dear Local Residents & Stakeholders, work on site has continued smoothly and in line with the planned programme, with the team making strong progress in removing the remaining foundations across the site. The recent spell of brighter weather has also been a welcome boost for those working on site each day.
We are pleased to report that approximately 75% of the old site foundations have now been successfully removed, marking another positive step forward in preparing the site for the next phase of works.

Looking Ahead
Next week, work will continue with the careful breakout and removal of the remaining foundations, with particular focus on the area of the site adjacent to the Edge Student Accommodation. In this location, we have introduced revised working methods designed to minimise disruption for neighbouring building users. While these methods take a little longer to carry out, they significantly reduce noise and vibration, helping to ensure a more considerate approach for those nearby.
By the end of the week, we are hopeful that we will be very close to completing the removal of all remaining foundations. Attention will then begin to turn toward the final steps of this phase of the project, including levelling the site and installing the temporary hoarding that will remainin place until the new build phase begins later in 2026.

Ulster University & B Small Contracts Ltd.

05/03/2026

Community Engagement Session for Fleadh Ceoil Rescheduled

Belfast City Council’s Culture, Tourism & Events team has announced a change to the upcoming community engagement session regarding the Fleadh Ceoil.

The session will now take place at North Queen Street Community Centre on Tuesday 10th March at 6:00pm.

This replaces the previously scheduled meeting, which was due to be held at Carrickhill Community Centre at 5:00pm.

Local residents and community members are encouraged to attend the session to learn more about the upcoming Fleadh Ceoil and to share their views with the council’s Culture, Tourism & Events team.