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flag Belfast City Council bought the 1769 Assembly Rooms for £2.7M to begin its restoration and boost local regeneration.

flag Belfast City Council has acquired the historic, vacant Assembly Rooms in the city center for £2.7 million, securing a key cultural landmark built in 1769. flag The grade B1 listed building, deteriorating since 2000, has been added to the World Monuments Fund’s 2025 Watch List. flag The purchase marks the start of a larger restoration effort, with estimated costs of £8 to £10 million, and supports broader plans to regenerate the Cathedral and Northeast Quarter through heritage-led development. flag The council also acquired adjacent properties, while the stalled Tribeca project remains on hold. flag Funding may come from national and international sources.

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