Priorities for Year Two

Michael Stewart’s priorities for year two will build upon successes and work still to do from year one, with additional priorities around student engagement and major events.

Late Night Transport Pilot

Late Night Transport Pilot

Student Population Engagement

Support Students To Participate Further In Night Time Economy

Culture Night

Advocate and Lobby For Funding For Culture Night 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Supporting Stakeholders To Put On The Best Fleadh Possible

Priorities for Year One

Following extensive engagement across various sectors in the first few months in the role, Belfast’s First City Centre Night Czar, Michael Stewart, has announced 4 key priorities for the time ahead.

Transport

To develop and enhance late night connectivity around transport

Safety

Advocating for an End To Violence Against Women & Girls

Culture

Reinstate Culture Night in Belfast for September 2025

Licensing

A common sense approach to Pavement Café Licensing