Motion Amendment

Belfast City Centre Dereliction - Amendment 1

Belfast City Centre Dereliction - Amendment 1
Leave out all after first ‘dereliction’ and insert: ‘in parts of Belfast City Centre, which has contributed to a growing sense of squalor and decay; expresses frustration at delays in the proposed urban regeneration of the Tribeca Belfast site, as well as dilapidation on a number of main arterial routes into the City Centre, including the Newtownards Road, Peter's Hill and Sandy Row; recognises the consequences of prolonged dereliction, including lost revenue from unpaid rates on vacant properties, reduced footfall, anti-social behaviour and lower community morale; opposes long-term land banking but is concerned that the introduction of a vacant land tax could create a chill factor for investment and unfairly penalise land owners in circumstances where developments stall for reasons beyond their control; calls on the Minister of Finance to address city centre dereliction and to ensure that publicly and privately owned land in prime locations is used effectively for the benefit of the economy and community, including through options to reflect the historic significance of the Assembly Rooms in the enlightenment of Belfast; and further calls on the Minister to work with Land and Property Services to regularly review rates due across the Tribeca Belfast site, and to work alongside Executive colleagues to engage proactively with land owners and Belfast City Council on their proposals for the site.’
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Private Members' Motion
14/11/2024
18/11/2024
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