Cllr. Séamas de Faoite
@seamasbelfast.bsky.social
Belfast City Councillor | Lisnasharragh | SDLP Belfast Group Leader | New Irelander | Atlanticist | LGBT+ | San Diego Democrats Alum | YIMBY | defaoites@belfastcity.gov.uk
🚦 As a local representative you should always try to bend over backwards for your area, but the same can’t be said for what local infrastructure should do… These pedestrian signals at the junction of Rosetta Road and Knockbreda Road have been reported in to DfI…
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🚦 As a local representative you should always try to bend over backwards for your area, but the same can’t be said for what local infrastructure should do… These pedestrian signals at the junction of Rosetta Road and Knockbreda Road have been reported in to DfI…
Make sure to drop in to St. George’s Market over the coming weeks! There’s so much on offer and we’re so lucky to have this in Belfast.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Make sure to drop in to St. George’s Market over the coming weeks! There’s so much on offer and we’re so lucky to have this in Belfast.
Trans Day of Remembrance is an important moment to reflect on those Trans members of our community who we’ve lost in the past year, the continued struggle against persecution, and to recommit ourselves to building a society where people are free from prejudice. A very powerful ceremony in City Hall.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trans Day of Remembrance is an important moment to reflect on those Trans members of our community who we’ve lost in the past year, the continued struggle against persecution, and to recommit ourselves to building a society where people are free from prejudice. A very powerful ceremony in City Hall.
We charge Belsonic a little bit extra for Ormeau, for park improvements. We’re expecting ground to be broken soon on some of the projects this has already funded, like the Dog Park. Last night Gary & I were at a drop-in session to discuss more ideas with residents to invest this in.
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We charge Belsonic a little bit extra for Ormeau, for park improvements. We’re expecting ground to be broken soon on some of the projects this has already funded, like the Dog Park. Last night Gary & I were at a drop-in session to discuss more ideas with residents to invest this in.
From licensing, to education, to migration - this month the worst elements of the DUP proving again they’d be prepared to make us into Gilead just to try and see off the TUV. Culture war dross.
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
From licensing, to education, to migration - this month the worst elements of the DUP proving again they’d be prepared to make us into Gilead just to try and see off the TUV. Culture war dross.
Amidst all the excitement of the Christmas market - don’t forget St. George’s Market is full of festive delights too, and plenty of opportunities to pick up locally crafted gifts 🎁
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Amidst all the excitement of the Christmas market - don’t forget St. George’s Market is full of festive delights too, and plenty of opportunities to pick up locally crafted gifts 🎁
Keen to see the detail on implementation - but glad to see Finance Minister is at least listening to our repeated calls to end rates loopholes for dereliction.
Council is doing great things with the Vacant to Vibrant scheme, but we need to tackle deliberate dereliction.
Council is doing great things with the Vacant to Vibrant scheme, but we need to tackle deliberate dereliction.
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Keen to see the detail on implementation - but glad to see Finance Minister is at least listening to our repeated calls to end rates loopholes for dereliction.
Council is doing great things with the Vacant to Vibrant scheme, but we need to tackle deliberate dereliction.
Council is doing great things with the Vacant to Vibrant scheme, but we need to tackle deliberate dereliction.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Disappointing that this change will only be for England. For the price of less than a cup of coffee a day, tourists could help cities like Belfast to fund very real improvements in street cleansing, green spaces and annual events like Halloween or Christmas. #LatteLevy
Cost of hotels and Airbnb rentals to rise under planned tourism tax
The chancellor is expected to announce in the budget that mayors will be given sweeping powers to raise taxes by charging visitors a levy on an overnight stay
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Disappointing that this change will only be for England. For the price of less than a cup of coffee a day, tourists could help cities like Belfast to fund very real improvements in street cleansing, green spaces and annual events like Halloween or Christmas. #LatteLevy
Just heartbreaking coverage this morning on Radio Ulster about the tragedy in Dundalk. An entire community in mourning after the loss of five young lives.
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Just heartbreaking coverage this morning on Radio Ulster about the tragedy in Dundalk. An entire community in mourning after the loss of five young lives.
🎄 Big night for Belfast! Wishing a wonderful evening for everyone here for the Christmas lights switch-on tonight! The Christmas Market is open, and it’s lovely to see the festive cheer return to the city.
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🎄 Big night for Belfast! Wishing a wonderful evening for everyone here for the Christmas lights switch-on tonight! The Christmas Market is open, and it’s lovely to see the festive cheer return to the city.
Do you have any questions for Translink? Gary and I are meeting them tomorrow to discuss a range of issues from bus fares, to reliability, to the Durham Street works and the next phase of Grand Central Station. Drop your questions in the comments.
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Do you have any questions for Translink? Gary and I are meeting them tomorrow to discuss a range of issues from bus fares, to reliability, to the Durham Street works and the next phase of Grand Central Station. Drop your questions in the comments.
Reduced bus fares will mean reduced traffic congestion in Belfast. That’s why we need to build a campaign right across the city to reduce fares, just like we did to secure night buses.
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Reduced bus fares will mean reduced traffic congestion in Belfast. That’s why we need to build a campaign right across the city to reduce fares, just like we did to secure night buses.
🚦 Build Our Crossing! A great turnout on a cold morning for a community conversation about our shared frustration with DfI, and their failure to build the Knockbreda Road crossing which was promised five years ago.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚦 Build Our Crossing! A great turnout on a cold morning for a community conversation about our shared frustration with DfI, and their failure to build the Knockbreda Road crossing which was promised five years ago.
Dangerous and depressing rhetoric from the Royal Black this weekend. Everyone will see the “overrun” comment for what it is. Hysterical language like that must be challenged.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved…
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved…
August 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Dangerous and depressing rhetoric from the Royal Black this weekend. Everyone will see the “overrun” comment for what it is. Hysterical language like that must be challenged.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved…
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved…
𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐬 - Dromore Street, Reid Street, Ardenlee Gardens please keep your black bins out. Crews today couldn’t get access to your alleyways today but will try again tomorrow.
August 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐬 - Dromore Street, Reid Street, Ardenlee Gardens please keep your black bins out. Crews today couldn’t get access to your alleyways today but will try again tomorrow.
Rosetta Drive residents - please keep your bins out for collection tomorrow. The lorry couldn't get in to your street today due to parked cars.
August 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Rosetta Drive residents - please keep your bins out for collection tomorrow. The lorry couldn't get in to your street today due to parked cars.
Disgraceful attack on telecomms infrastructure in our area tonight. Wilful damage of services that people need to contact support or emergency services, as well as staying in touch with loved ones, studying, or doing business. Conspiracy theory nonsense cannot be tolerated.
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Disgraceful attack on telecomms infrastructure in our area tonight. Wilful damage of services that people need to contact support or emergency services, as well as staying in touch with loved ones, studying, or doing business. Conspiracy theory nonsense cannot be tolerated.
There isn’t a single day of the week when I don’t feel like screaming into the void about the casual re-popularisation of Fascism.
NEW: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has called for asylum seekers to be put into 'camps' rather than 'into communities'
Kemi Badenoch suggests putting asylum seekers in 'camps'
www.thenational.scot
August 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
There isn’t a single day of the week when I don’t feel like screaming into the void about the casual re-popularisation of Fascism.
The racist vigilante thuggery taking place is unacceptable. It’s making our public spaces unsafe for everyone. I’ve called for an urgent meeting of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to address this problem and put questions to the PSNI and Justice Dept.
August 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The racist vigilante thuggery taking place is unacceptable. It’s making our public spaces unsafe for everyone. I’ve called for an urgent meeting of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to address this problem and put questions to the PSNI and Justice Dept.
I see the TUV are getting hot and bothered about Drag Queen Storytime. I await the inevitable resignation of their Belfast Councillor from their Council appointment to the Grand Opera House Trust, where Drag has been at the heart of Panto for decades…
August 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I see the TUV are getting hot and bothered about Drag Queen Storytime. I await the inevitable resignation of their Belfast Councillor from their Council appointment to the Grand Opera House Trust, where Drag has been at the heart of Panto for decades…
Closing the stable door after every horse has bolted - the Environment Minister and NIEA announcing a criminal investigation into the asbestos in South Belfast, months after they knew it was an urgent concern and that people could be exposed because of the bonfire.
August 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Closing the stable door after every horse has bolted - the Environment Minister and NIEA announcing a criminal investigation into the asbestos in South Belfast, months after they knew it was an urgent concern and that people could be exposed because of the bonfire.
Blue bin collection issues in some of the Looplands today. Please keep your bin out so that teams can get to it tomorrow. Thankfully, there are fewer missed collections here than there used to be, but occasionally it's still a problem.
July 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Blue bin collection issues in some of the Looplands today. Please keep your bin out so that teams can get to it tomorrow. Thankfully, there are fewer missed collections here than there used to be, but occasionally it's still a problem.
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Orange lodge which opposed GAA presence at children’s sports camp hosts loyalist band which took part in UVF parade
Orange lodge which opposed GAA presence at children’s sports camp hosts loyalist band which took part in UVF parade
Sports summer camp cancelled after Orange Order raise concerns over GAA children
www.irishnews.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Orange lodge which opposed GAA presence at children’s sports camp hosts loyalist band which took part in UVF parade
Words failed me when I was contacted about this. @eastbelfastgaa.bsky.social are probably one of the most active and successful integration efforts in the East of the city. Those who continue to oppose them, and particularly the kids involved, are mean-spirited dinosaurs.
‘We won’t stop promoting inclusion’ - Belfast GAA club releases statement on multi-sport summer camp cancellation
‘We won’t stop promoting inclusion’ - Belfast GAA club releases statement on multi-sport summer camp cancellation
The camp was due to take place on Friday in Comber
www.irishnews.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Words failed me when I was contacted about this. @eastbelfastgaa.bsky.social are probably one of the most active and successful integration efforts in the East of the city. Those who continue to oppose them, and particularly the kids involved, are mean-spirited dinosaurs.