CathedralQuarterTrust

Championing the artistic, cultural and heritage-focused regeneration of a thriving Cathedral Quarter

[Save CQ @SaveCQBelfast]

"That has contributed to large banks of vacant properties, such as the derelict buildings which form part of the proposed Tribeca project in Belfast city centre."

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https://t.co/pUshd5XH9t

[Save CQ @SaveCQBelfast]

"Landlords of empty commercial buildings are to start paying full rates, generating £20m for Stormont and local government, the Finance Minister has announced.

At the moment, vacant commercial properties are liable for just 50% of their rates."

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[Carl Whyte @CarlJWhyte]

@CQTrust @irish_news @NewtonEmerson @SaveCQBelfast @Belfast_Rubble @CommunitiesNI @PhillipBrett21 @MatthewOToole2 @CaralNiChuilin @NualaMcAllister Patience ran out long ago as anyone paying cursory attention at @belfastcc will know. The DUP & SF control Belfast CC and BOTH relevant ministries (Finance & Communities) yet there's been no serious move towards vesting.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

From @brendanhughes64 on @BBCNewsNI @CommunitiesNI @phillipbrett @MatthewOToole2 @CaralNiChuilin @gordonlyons1 @NualaMcAllister @Briansmyth99

[BBC Newsline @bbcnewsline]

The Communities Minister says he's exploring options for a realistic alternative to the stalled Tribeca scheme. Since announced, it has made little progress and earlier this year it emerged some applications linked to the scheme had been withdrawn. Brendan Hughes has more.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

In @irish_news @NewtonEmerson makes the case for vesting the land around ‘tribeca’ @SaveCQBelfast @Belfast_Rubble @CommunitiesNI @PhillipBrett21 @MatthewOToole2 @CaralNiChuilin @NualaMcAllister

[Save CQ @SaveCQBelfast]

"Stormont's communities minister has said he is exploring options for a "deliverable alternative" to the stalled Tribeca redevelopment project in Belfast city centre."

https://t.co/FsoM9w9nwg

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Communities Minster has begun his response to the debate.

We have yet to see any meaningful construction on the ground. There is growing frustration among key stakeholders.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Minister: I have instructed my officials to work with City Council to explore and deliver a viable plan for the regeneration of the tribeca area.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

There is clearly work going on between @CommunitiesNI and City Council. @gordonlyons1 says: ‘the status quo is not acceptable.’

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Minister: tribeca must not remain a symbol of missed opportunity and stalled ambition.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Communities Minister will bring together a meeting of all interested stakeholders including Castlebrooke and political parties. This will happen quickly

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Communities Minister will bring together a meeting of all interested stakeholders including Castlebrooke and political parties. This will happen quickly

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Minister: tribeca must not remain a symbol of missed opportunity and stalled ambition.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

There is clearly work going on between @CommunitiesNI and City Council. @gordonlyons1 says: ‘the status quo is not acceptable.’

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Minister: I have instructed my officials to work with City Council to explore and deliver a viable plan for the regeneration of the tribeca area.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Communities Minster has begun his response to the debate.

We have yet to see any meaningful construction on the ground. There is growing frustration among key stakeholders.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Deirdre Hargey would like to see a Ministerial led approach, perhaps with a few Ministers working together. This approach has worked before

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Deirdre Hargey - we need to make sure that development happens alongside communities, in partnership.

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

And @MatthewOToole2 calls on Executive action to intervene on Cathedral Quarter. Looks forward to hearing from Minister on this issue

[CathedralQuarterTrust @CQTrust]

Matthew O’Toole also decry the ‘preposterous’ title of Tribeca. Also calls out widespread failure to collect appropriate rates. Assembly passed motion on that last year but no action followed.