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To: Belfast City Council
2 Royal Avenue: Don't Privatise our Community Space
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We call on the Council to halt attempts to put 2 Royal Avenue in commercial hands and urge councillors to keep the space as a community resource in public ownership.
Why is this important?
We oppose the current move to privatise 2 Royal Avenue as a profit making venue.
In recent years community organisations in Belfast have hosted free events in 2 Royal Avenue because it is a child friendly, accessible and affordable city centre space. Our organisation Reclaim the Agenda have held events from meetings to exhibitions, dance workshops to children’s story time - bringing people from all walks of life together.
In recent years community organisations in Belfast have hosted free events in 2 Royal Avenue because it is a child friendly, accessible and affordable city centre space. Our organisation Reclaim the Agenda have held events from meetings to exhibitions, dance workshops to children’s story time - bringing people from all walks of life together.
Many people also use 2 Royal Avenue as individuals, calling in for a catch up with friends or a safe place for children to play during a break from shopping.
We welcome the plans for an LGBTQIA+ Hub in 2 Royal Avenue, and commend MayWe for the diverse range of events they have facilitated. Belfast City Council must now build on this work, and ensure 2 Royal Avenue remains as a community hub in the centre of Belfast.
