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13/03/2012
Calls Made To Protect Belfast City Centre
Belfast traders have called for an urgent meeting with government ministers in a bid to protect the future of Belfast's city centre.
The Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce want to protect what they brand as the city's most iconic streets - Donegall Place and Royal Avenue- the group claim that without urgent attention the "future of retail in Belfast is bleak".
Heading up the initiative Joe Jordan, President, Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce said a five point plan has been drawn up by Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce to address the issues.
Mr Jordan said: "While there has been much positive news recently, particularly with the Belfast Streets Ahead initiative and plans for the Northwest quarter and University of Ulster coming to Belfast, there also needs to be an urgent focus on regenerating Belfast’s most iconic retail district.
"The city has come on leaps and bounds in terms of its hospitality infrastructure, technical ability and capabilities and this is set to develop further with the recent announcements.
"But, the Chamber has serious concerns about this area of Belfast, with vacant units increasing daily.
"I am asking for urgent government help, particularly from Ministers such as, Arlene Foster, Alex Attwood, Sammy Wilson and Nelson McCausland. We need to meet them sooner rather than later. The economic lifeblood of Belfast is at stake.
"If the centre of Belfast is allowed to decline even further, the effect will be felt all over Northern Ireland."
(LB)
The Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce want to protect what they brand as the city's most iconic streets - Donegall Place and Royal Avenue- the group claim that without urgent attention the "future of retail in Belfast is bleak".
Heading up the initiative Joe Jordan, President, Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce said a five point plan has been drawn up by Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce to address the issues.
Mr Jordan said: "While there has been much positive news recently, particularly with the Belfast Streets Ahead initiative and plans for the Northwest quarter and University of Ulster coming to Belfast, there also needs to be an urgent focus on regenerating Belfast’s most iconic retail district.
"The city has come on leaps and bounds in terms of its hospitality infrastructure, technical ability and capabilities and this is set to develop further with the recent announcements.
"But, the Chamber has serious concerns about this area of Belfast, with vacant units increasing daily.
"I am asking for urgent government help, particularly from Ministers such as, Arlene Foster, Alex Attwood, Sammy Wilson and Nelson McCausland. We need to meet them sooner rather than later. The economic lifeblood of Belfast is at stake.
"If the centre of Belfast is allowed to decline even further, the effect will be felt all over Northern Ireland."
(LB)
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