Michael Kenwood Local Democracy Reporter
  • Reach PLC - Belfast Live, The Mirror

Michael is a local democracy reporter covering Belfast city council and Ards & North Down council.

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Belfast Live, Irish Independent, Daily Mirror, Belfast Telegraph, The Irish News, Belfast News Letter, Armagh I, Eastern Eye, Asian Trader

993 Articles
3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

DUP fails to block Irish signs for South Belfast street where response showed a 50/50 split

35 residents approved of new signs in Irish, and 35 objected

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Pavement café policy introduced for city

It is similar to the temporary scheme, but fees have been introduced

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast drug 'consumption room' talks described as "Positive" at City Hall

Belfast Council and NI Attorney General looking to emulate Scotland where moves are in place to decriminalise facilities

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Councillors complain as Stormont frustrates South Belfast roads plans

Delays for Knockbreda crossing continue while hopes for a "Rosetta Quiet Way are dashed

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

"Footfall" in Belfast City Centre up, but numbers of outside visitors decrease

The city centre is attracting more visitors from Belfast communities

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Residents asked for their opinion on "inclusive" Belfast public toilet policy

A public survey is open now for 12 weeks

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast St Patrick's Day preparations "dire", Sinn Féin says

Custom House Square concert will be ditched due to "low attendace" last year

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

East Belfast HMO plan decision deferred after host of local objections

Parking, waste and antisocial behaviour concerns have been raised

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Stories site 6,000 person outdoor venue approved

“The applicant has applied to provide musical events"

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Council request to host National Famine Memorial Day turned down

Councillors told only Leinster can apply this year

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Another Israel Palestine row at Belfast City Hall between DUP and Sinn Féin

The latest row comes over a Sinn Féin motion on "ethical procurement"

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3 months ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Council transparency concerns raised over decisions made "behind closed doors"

SDLP motion raises concerns as "decisions are being conducted in restricted session, and the wholesale redaction of d...

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