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1. www.britannica.com › place › BelfastBelfast | History, Population, Map, Landmarks, & Facts

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   5 days ago · Belfast, city, district, and capital of Northern Ireland, located on the River Lagan, at its entrance to Belfast Lough (inlet of the sea). Belfast became a city by royal charter in 1888. After the passing of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, it became the seat of the government of Northern Ireland.

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2. www.bbc.com › news › articlesBelfast culture night's return being explored - BBC

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   3 days ago · 7 minutes ago. Belfast City Council is to explore the possibility of bringing culture night back to the city in 2025. It had been one of the city's biggest free cultural events but has not...

3. up2030-he.eu › 2024/05/24 › belfast-city-co-designsBelfast City Co-designs its vision for UP2030

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   4 days ago · Mapping for Change CIC & Belfast City Council In line with the UP2030 ethos of co-design and multi-level stakeholder engagement, April saw the Belfast Team and its liaison partner, Mapping for Change, h o ld a series of engaging workshops to co-design a vision for their pilot neighbourhood and build the adaptive pathways to reach such a vision.

4. www.belfastlive.co.uk › news › belfast-newsBelfast named by Which? as one of top UK spots for a city ...

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   3 days ago · They said: "Belfast was the only Northern Irish city to feature but it proved popular with visitors - getting a score of 77%. One member said: ‘I think that it should attract more visitors than ...

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   What is Belfast City Council?

   • The Belfast City Council comprises of the entire previous authority, plus 20% of the old Lisburn Council, 40% of the old Castlereagh Council, and the very small Cedar Grove area from North Down Council. The2019elections saw a decent shake-up in Belfast with ten seats changing hands.

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   When did Belfast become a city?

   • Belfast’s modern history began in 1611 when Baron Arthur Chichester built a new castle there. He did much to encourage the growth of the town, which received a charter of incorporation in 1613. Belfast survived the Irish insurrection of 1641, and by 1685 it had a population of about 2,000, largely engaged in brick, rope, net, and sailcloth making.

   Belfast | History, Population, Map, Landmarks, & Facts

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   How did Belfast get its name?

   • The city’s name is derived from the Gaelic Béal Feirste (Mouth of the Sandbank [or Crossing of the River]). Belfast’s modern history began in 1611 when Baron Arthur Chichester built a new castle there. He did much to encourage the growth of the town, which received a charter of incorporation in 1613.

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   Which counts are in West Belfast?

   • Westminster seat: West Belfast Includesthesewards: Dunmurry, Ladybrook, Lagmore, Poleglass, Stewartstown, and Twinbrook. 2019 (2 May) PBP gain from Sinn Fein. First Count: Danny Baker (SF) 2,196 Stephen Magennis (SF) 1,616 Michael Collins (PBP) 1,565 Seanna Walsh (SF) 1,402

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6. www.newsletter.co.uk › business › no-belfast-cultureNo Belfast Culture Night this year as city hall pulls the ...

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   1 day ago · The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Green Councillor Áine Groogan, said last month it was “embarrassing” that the city will again not have Culture Night this year, despite the council pushing ...

7. www.ark.ac.uk › elections › nlgbccBelfast City Council Elections - ARK

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   4 days ago · Belfast City Council. The Belfast City Council comprises of the entire previous authority, plus 20% of the old Lisburn Council, 40% of the old Castlereagh Council, and the very small Cedar Grove area from North Down Council. The 2019 elections saw a decent shake-up in Belfast with ten seats changing hands.

8. mydup.com › our-team › gavin-robinsonGavin Robinson MP | DUP

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   4 days ago · Gavin was a member of Belfast City Council from 2010 until 2015, first for the Pottinger District Electoral Area and then for the newly created Titanic DEA. He served as the Lord Mayor of Belfast from June 2012 until June 2013 when his leadership was recognised during a difficult period for the city.