Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Assembly has agreed controversial legislation designed to provide greater clarification over what decisions can be taken by the infrastructure minister and that would have to be considered by the executive committee. The latter is made up of all ministers with responsibility...

Belfast councillors went against the advice of officials this week by deferring a decision on a huge urban regeneration scheme in the heart of the capital.

The second phase of the Belfast Film Studios complex at the capital’s Giant’s Park, overlooking Belfast Lough, has just been given the green light by the city council. Phase one opened three years ago.

Four major investors have already signalled interest in developing the 16-hectare site formerly owned by Wrightbus which has now been transferred to the people of Ballymena via the local authority, Mid & East  Antrim Borough Council.