The City Growth and
Regeneration Committee is responsible for the development and
implementation of strategies, policies, programmes and projects
directed to the regeneration and growth of the city in the context
of the outcomes agreed in the community and corporate plans and
other corporate strategy.
This
includes:-
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Influencing and contributing to regional
regeneration and growth strategies and activities
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Developing and implementing city-wide economic
strategies and policies
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Managing and maximising the impact of major physical
developments in the city
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Coordinating and promoting major city wide
events
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Sourcing and providing support to attract and
utilise European and other grants which contribute to the growth of
the city
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Providing support for economic development
initiatives
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Supporting the development of culture, heritage and
the arts
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Working with other agencies to promote Belfast as a
key investment and tourism opportunity
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Developing programmes and actions to support local
businesses and attract inward investment
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Managing the Council’s markets and maximising
their benefit to the city
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Influencing and contributing to strategies and
policies affecting skills, employability, transportation and energy
in the City
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Overseeing the delivery of the following
services
Economic Development, Urban Development, Tourism, Culture and
Arts, European and International
Relations, City Markets, City Events, Belfast Castle, Malone House,
Belfast Zoo and the transferring car parks