Belfast City Council consultation on city centre byelaws

Have your say on new byelaws aimed at reducing noise nuisance in Belfast city centre

Belfast City Council is inviting feedback on proposed new byelaws aimed at reducing noise nuisance in the city centre and making the area more welcoming to visitors and shoppers.

The proposed permit scheme recognises the council’s role in creating a vibrant, diverse and welcoming city centre and reflects feedback received from traders, residents and visitors on how the cumulative impact of some activities has had a negative impact on some areas.

Under the initial proposals, anyone who wishes to use an amplification device in the city centre, including the primary retail core, would require a permit from the council. The same rules would also apply to anyone wishing to place a stand, stall or vehicle carrying any form of promotional literature or other information, regardless of its purpose.

It is proposed that a modest annual fee will be charged to cover the costs of administering the permit scheme.

Find out more and complete the Belfast City Centre Byelaws Consultation.

First published 6 February 2024