Motion

Motion TitleBelfast City Centre Dereliction

Motion TextThat this Assembly expresses deep concern over dereliction in Belfast City Centre, particularly the Tribeca Belfast site, which has contributed to a growing sense of squalor and decay; recognises the consequences of prolonged dereliction, including lost revenue from unpaid rates on vacant properties, reduced footfall and lower community morale; calls on the Minister of Finance to address city centre dereliction through the introduction of a vacant land tax to discourage long-term land banking, and to ensure that land in prime locations is used effectively for the benefit of the economy and community, including 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 conduct a full review of rates due across the Tribeca Belfast site, and to work with the Minister for Communities and the Minister for the Economy to engage proactively with Belfast City Council on their proposals for the site.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Motion TypeOpposition business

Date Tabled to Business Office05/11/2024

Date Selected By Committee05/11/2024

Date of Plenary Debate18/11/2024