AQW 1253/17-22

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 30/01/2020
Answered On Date: 26/02/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of Business Improvement Districts in the Belfast City Council area.

Answer:

Three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have been established in the Belfast City Council area with support and funding from the Department for Communities; Belfast One in the city centre, Destination CQ in the Cathedral Quarter and Linen Quarter BID. These BIDs are still in the early stages of delivery (Year 2-4) and their success will only be judged once they have completed their 5 year terms and go to re-ballot. Emerging feedback from BID Managers indicates that they are having a positive impact in their areas.