Council Departments
The council has seven departments.
| Department | Activities | See also | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive's | Responsible for providing support to the Lord Mayor and councillors in their roles as public representatives. | ||
| Corporate Services | Responsible for human resources, financial services and information systems. Also oversees the registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships. | ||
| Development | Responsibilities include: - Community and play development - Culture and heritage - Economic development - Events - Physical regeneration - Tourism - Venue Management |
St George's Market Ulster Hall Waterfront Hall |
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| Health and Environmental Services | Works to protect and promote the health, safety and well-being of all who live in the city or who come into the city each day to work or visit. Also has important waste management responsibilities, including promoting waste reduction and recycling and making arrangements for the collection, treatment and disposal of waste. | ||
| Improvement | Responsible for developing and delivering a single improvement and efficiency agenda for the organisation. | ||
| Legal Services | Provides comprehensive legal advice to the Council. | ||
| Parks and Leisure | Maintain the city's green spaces and organising park events and activities. They also work to promote some of Belfast’s biggest tourist attractions and manage many of the council's major assets. | Belfast Zoo Belfast Botanic Gardens Belfast Castle Belfast City Cemetery Parks and gardens in Belfast |
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