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garyforbelfast.bsky.social
Belfast City Councillor for Botanic. SDLP. NHS. All views my own, unless I'm retweeting ☘️πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸŒΉ
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Really disappointing to see that this bus shelter on the Ormeau Road has been smashed. I've been in contact with Translink to request its repair, but take it easy in the meantime if you're in the area, especially if you're walking a dog as there's a lot of glass on the pavement.

We're out today delivering our community newsletter. If you see us, say hello! πŸ‘‹πŸ»

I'm delighted that we've been able to get the ornate street lamps on the Ormeau Road saved. It's ridiculous that work had started to rip them out in the first place, so this is a victory for common sense.

Concerned about the security alert on Empire Street, and my thoughts are with those who have been evacuated. I'm sure it's very worrying for everyone affected. An emergency support centre has been set up for residents at the Olympia Leisure Centre. Drivers should avoid the area.

I'm in disbelief that the DfI plans to rip out the ornate street lamps on the lower Ormeau Road – the ones that carry the hanging baskets during the summer – to replace them with "unpainted galvanised columns". These complement the character of the area but are being scrapped with zero consultation.

I was shocked to discover that only two-parent families are eligible to access discounted membership for council leisure facilities, meaning single parent families can't. This is wrong, so I'm glad that my proposal to create discounted single parent family memberships was passed tonight.

Swastikas scrawled across a bus stop in the city centre. I've it reported to Translink for removal. Racism has no place in Belfast.

I got agreement for the charity fundraising box to be installed at the Christmas tree in Belfast City Hall again this year, with money being raised for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social given the ongoing humanitarian crisis, as well as NI Children's Hospice locally. Please donate if you're calling in πŸŽ„