Mr Brett said,
“This is a slap in the face to local businesses in one of Belfast’s most vibrant cultural and economic areas. Hill Street is crying out for sensible investment that would improve footfall, support hospitality and boost the local economy. Instead, they’ve been told they’re not worth it.
This decision exposes the Minister’s warped priorities, turning her back on a practical, locally-driven project while funding politically motivated initiatives with little consultation or transparency.
Belfast deserves better. The people of Northern Ireland deserve better. I will be demanding answers on how and why this decision was made, and calling for it to be urgently reversed.”