Here is a summary of the items that were on the agenda for discussion at the Belfast City Council meeting on 1 October 2025. The meeting included discussion of strategic policy, people and communities, city growth, licensing, planning, the Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall, climate and city resilience, and standards and business. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss official announcements.

Strategic Policy and Resources

The agenda included a discussion of strategic policy and resources. The agenda pack included pages 11-58 on this topic.

People and Communities

The agenda included a discussion of people and communities. The agenda pack included pages 59-78 on this topic.

City Growth and Regeneration

The agenda included a discussion of city growth and regeneration. The agenda pack included pages 79-96 on this topic.

Licensing

The council was scheduled to discuss licensing, with pages 97-100 of the agenda pack dedicated to this topic.

Planning

The council was scheduled to discuss planning matters, with pages 101-106 of the agenda pack dedicated to this topic.

Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall

The Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Ltd. Shareholders' Committee¹ was scheduled for discussion. Pages 107-112 of the agenda pack were dedicated to this topic.

Climate and City Resilience

The council was scheduled to discuss climate and city resilience. Pages 113-120 of the agenda pack were dedicated to this topic.

Standards and Business Committee

The Standards and Business Committee was scheduled for discussion. Pages 121-122 of the agenda pack were dedicated to this topic.

Other Items

The agenda also included the following items:

• Apologies for absence
• Declarations of interest
• Minutes of the previous council meeting
• Official announcements