In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), Belfast City Council has streamlined resources to prioritise delivery of essential services to ratepayers, such as waste collections, burials and cremations.
Belfast City Council has closed venues, facilities and some services to the public including:
City Hall
Until the end of April 2020, there will be no weddings or civil partnership ceremonies at Belfast City Hall.
The registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships continues in City Hall. Access is by the back gate (Donegall Square South) only. You can only give notice for your marriage or civil partnership by post.
Belfast Castle and Malone House
Belfast Castle and Malone House are closed to the public until further notice. All functions booked at either venue between 17 March and 30 April 2020, will be postponed or cancelled. Belfast City Council is contacting customers who had bookings and will keep the situation under review.
Other closures include
- Tropical Ravine and Palm House
- Pitches and pavilions
- Community centres
- Leisure centres
- St George's Market
- ICC Belfast (Waterfront)
- Ulster Hall
- Public toilets
- Cecil Ward Building, ground floor, including Planning, Building Control and Consumer Advice Services
Burials and cremations
Burials are taking place as normal. Belfast City Council asks graveside mourners to consider public health advice on social distancing.
Cremations are taking place as normal. While the chapel at Roselawn is still being used for ceremonies, Belfast City Council asks funeral directors and families to limit numbers in the chapel to 30 in line with the advice on social distancing.
Public toilets
Belfast City Council's public toilets are closed until further notice, to prioritise cleaning regimes and resources across council facilities.
Events
Belfast City Council has cancelled all events. Visit the events page for updates.
Health guidance on coronavirus
Please follow the current public health guidance on the Public Health Agency's website.
Look out for family, friends and neighbours who are vulnerable.