Sign in

Cllr Micky Murray

@micky-murray.bsky.social
691 followers 96 following 108 posts

💛 Lord Mayor of Belfast 2024-25 | Alliance Party Cllr for Balmoral | 🏳️‍🌈 he/him | 📧micky.murray@belfastcity.gov.uk

PostsRepliesMedia
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Not one Belfast Bike station in Balmoral, and little to no cycling infrastructure, something I’ve consistently raised. If we’re serious about promoting active travel and creating new ways for people to get around the city and their local community, we need to invest locally to make it happen.
040
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Belfast at its finest
A picture of the crowd yesterday at the anti-racism rally, showing thousands of people standing outside Belfast City Hall
041
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
The Belfast I live in is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming, and today we had thousands of people on the streets of Belfast making that very clear. #belfast
061
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Belfast Learning Week kicks off on the 8th June, a week long annual festival which celebrates learning in exciting and innovative ways. You can find the full programme of events here -> www.belfastcity.gov.uk/BelfastLearn...
000
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The community sector are getting hit with huge cuts later this week from the UK Govt. Jobs will be lost. Services will come to an end. Orgs will be battling for scraps. Increased pressure will follow. Politicians shifting blame about for political point scoring serves no one.
000
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Bizarre, instead of expanding free parking why don’t they invest more in active travel and public transport? SDLP tried to put this forward at Council and no one else would support it. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/free-pa...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Free parking announced for St Patrick's Day festivities in NI cities
Parking in public spaces will be free on St Patrick’s Day in some Northern Ireland cities after a change in legislation that brings the day in line with other holidays.
011
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Listening to GMU and the SDLP stating that recent decisions on pitches was Alliance calling a referendum on GAA. This was never about GAA for us, this was about removing the biggest music venue without an alternative. But don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story, eh?
010
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Update on Boucher Road: Cllrs backed our calls to defer ceasing events at Boucher Road until we get the reports on: •Alternative site options •Hybrid option on the site •Support for local residents through licensing •Economic impact •Enhanced support for the music industry
030
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
I’ll be putting forward that we delay plans to close Boucher Road as an event venue, until we have an alternative plan on where these events can be held. This decision is short sighted and we need to take a moment to think this through.
010
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Andy Burnham being blocked by Labour’s NEC from contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election will be seen as Starmer running scared, not their ability to afford an mayoral by-election. Short sighted. Andy may be Labours last hope at a revival before the next GE.
141
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Received agreement at committee this afternoon to go out to consultation with residents of Prince Andrew Park and Prince Andrew Gardens to rename the streets. Council will begin engagement with those residents regarding the possible renaming, following approval at full Council.
011
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Bizarrely, the SDLP put forward at committee this evening that we stop fining people who don’t pay for parking in BCC car parks on St Patrick’s Day. The reasoning - DfI don’t fine people who don’t pay for parking on St Patrick’s Day. Not a dept we should be following the examples of.
030
Reposted by Cllr Micky Murray
Andrew Stanford @andrewjstanford.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Enjoyed spending a little time with Lord Mayor @micky-murray.bsky.social this morning, courtesy of Young at Art as part of Belfast Children’s Festival. Micky has been an inclusive, community-focused Lord Mayor for our city over his short tenure, representative of NI’s younger generations. Progress.
Seven adults, including Lord Mayor of Belfast, standing together smiling to camera inside Belfast City Hall’s Lord Mayor’s Parlour.
001
Reposted by Cllr Micky Murray
UNI Europa @uni-europa.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Lord Mayor @micky-murray.bsky.social welcomes participants to the city of Belfast: “I'm delighted to say that our city welcomes people. We are delighted to have trade union activist leaders from all across Europe here with us in Belfast today.”
111
Reposted by Cllr Micky Murray
Michael Quinn @quinnfreelance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Kudos to Belfast City Council & @allianceparty.bsky.social councillor, Lord Mayor @micky-murray.bsky.social , for supporting @equityuk.bsky.social Safe Home campaign for post-show performers and stage management. My @britishtheatreguide.info news story: www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/belfast...
britishtheatreguide.info
Theatre news: Belfast City Council donates to Equity’s Safe Home campaign
Equity Northern Ireland safeguarding campaign benefits from £10,000 support.
022
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Our tourism industry really are incredible! This morning I had the pleasure of speaking at the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism seminar at Titanic Belfast, which is focused on further breaking down barriers and promoting Belfast as a city of accessible tourism.
A picture of me speaking at todays event A picture of the titanic belfast museum
131
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Early on in my term I met w/ Minority Recognition Awards & discussed a platform for ethnic minority professionals coming to NI to make the transition easier & help build connections. Today, we launched the Minorities Business Network NI platform which will do just that! mbnni.com
A picture from todays launch
010
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I proudly led the Belfast Pride march last year, as the first openly gay Lord Mayor of Belfast. I’m a seasoned rights campaigner, who has been at the forefront of every campaign. No one, will dictate to me whether I can or can’t march in a pride march.
32203
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
No matter how many people I mute or block on Twitter my entire feed is pro-trump propaganda 🙄
240
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Out on Stockmans Lane today w/ Cllr Tara Brooks & some local activists. I secured the social value fee paid by promoters using Boucher Rd being ring fenced for use in the local area, and it was great to hear from residents today on how they would like this used to benefit the community.
A picture of me with Cllr Tara Brooks and local Alliance activists Cohen and Chris
041
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Spent my afternoon at Girdwood Community Hub for the @politicsinaction.bsky.social conference on the Democracy: threats and opportunities.
A picture of me speaking at the conference this morning
142
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This morning I opened the 4 Corners Festival, focused on celebrating those who are working towards building a more inclusive, peaceful Belfast. We hosted individuals from a range of organisations as part of todays event to allow for networking and collaborative working.
A picture of me speaking at todays event
070
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
There are some rest great moments in this job, but being able to return to Anna House today to help celebrate Dorothy’s 100th birthday is definitely up there!
A picture of me with Dorothy, her daughter, and staff from Age NI
030
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This morning I spoke at our networking event in City Hall for our Violence Against Women and Girls Local Action Fund. Great to see soo many orgs attending to hear more about the fund and how to apply. For more info visit belfastcity.gov.uk/endviolence
A picture of me today at the event taking with some organisations
041
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Today I joined Youth Lyric to get a glimpse of their rehearsals for their upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland. Such unbelievable talent in this group of young people, I’m really excited to see the entire production in March!!
A picture of me with the cast from Youth Lyric A picture of me with the cast of youth lyric
000
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Great to catch up with James Applegate and Dori Winters, the US Consul General and deputy Consul General in Belfast today.
A picture of me with James and Dori
010
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Great morning at the launch of the Belfast Children’s Festival, there’s soo many incredible events to look forward to for the whole family. The festival runs from 6th - 15th March, and you can check out their programme at youngatart.Co.uk
A picture of the guide A picture of me with Duke Special, Arts Council, and Young At Art
010
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Today marks a significant step forward in securing the future of Harland and Wolff, as Navantia announce their acquisition and investment. I had the pleasure of joining staff at Harland and Wolff this morning to talk about the importance of ship building in our city’s history and our future.
A picture of me speaking at todays event
021
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
When we partnered up with PBNI to help bring Annadale Allotments back to its former glory I don’t think anyone could have imagined the transformation. Through their work they’ve opened up more allotment space and transformed the space, so impressed with all their work! Thank you!
030
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today, as we remember those who died at the hands of the Nazi’s I laid flowered to remember all those LGBTQIA+ people who were detained in concentration camps, and later moved to state prisons after they were closed down. We must do everything within our influence to prevent hate spreading.
A picture of me with activists laying flowers at the cenotaph at Belfast City Hall
061
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Great to catch up w/ former NYC Nightlife Mayor Ariel Palitz on her visit to Belfast. We discussed the importance of having govt buy in on issues relating to the night time economy, and the role of the night time economy in addressing gender based violence.
A picture of me with Ariel
091
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#StormÉowym Bins due for collection today will be collected tomorrow, if your street is missed these should be collected on Sunday. Council venues remain closed today. All bus and rail services have been suspended until the red weather warning is lifted. Some numbers should you need them ⬇️
021
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
My red weather warning alert just come through on my watch, nearly six hours later, and could have woken the entire street!
2101
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
#StormÉowyn No bin collections will take place tomorrow (Fri 24th). No new date for these collections just yet. Buses and trains also cancelled in the morning - this will be reviewed by Translink throughout the day. Check the website for more info - belfastcity.gov.uk/weather
belfastcity.gov.uk
Disruptions due to weather
There are some disruptions to our venues and services due to the winter weather.
254
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Started my day opening the SQC Digital Belfast 2025: Shaping a Prosperous Future event. Belfast is doing great on a number of fronts from tourism to cybersecurity, and through collaboration between public and private sectors we can continue grow and improve.
A picture of the stage at SQC today with “Introducing Lord Mayor Micky Murray” on the screen
000
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Yesterday a had a visit to Anaka Women’s Collective to meet with the women, hear their stories, and learn about all the great work they’re doing supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
A picture of me at Anaka Women’s Collective A picture of me with sone volunteers from Anaka Women’s Collective
000
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Today I’ve launched our Local Change Fund, which will provide £250k to Belfast based groups for individual projects working to change the attitudes, behaviours and cultures that cause violence against women and girls. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/%C2%A32...
A picture of me with reps from women’s aid
012
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I had the loveliest group of young people from Rotary in City Hall this morning as part of their leadership programme. We had such a great conversation from local issues and political leadership to climate change and violence against women and girls.
A picture of me with young people from Rotary
040
Reposted by Cllr Micky Murray
Michael Boyd OBE @michaelboyd.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
If your organisation needs a Consultant Director, support with strategic planning or a project evaluation please get in touch. Find out more at www.mboydcc.com
mboydcc.com
MB Consulting and Coaching
022
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Speaking with UTV today at Giants Park in North Belfast. This is a £100m redevelopment, starting with a new adventure park and nature sanctuary, taking reclaimed and unused land and repurposing it to deliver this new development. Great to see this important project coming together.
A picture of me speaking with UTV today at Giants Park
040
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
This evening my friend @fionamcateer.bsky.social was sworn in as the High Sheriff of Belfast, joining the chain gang! I had the honour of presenting Fiona with the chain, surrounded by her family and friends, and I’m really looking forward to working with her in our civic roles this year.
A picture of me with Cllr Fiona McAteer, High Sheriff of Belfast
061
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Opening day at the new Holland and Barrett on Donegall Place in Belfast City Centre. Great to see the revitalisation of our high street over the past year with so many units on Donegall Place and Royal Avenue reopening and bringing once vacant units back to life.
A picture of me at the newly opened Holland and Barrett on Donegall Place
020
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The £6.5m redevelopment of Strand Arts Centre is underway! This historic building has played a huge part of so many peoples lives over the years and it’s great to see it getting the investment it deserves to continue to thrive. ow.ly/pAke50UFRJr
040
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Last week I hosted groups of students from two of our sister cities, Nashville & Boston, who are in Belfast on study visits. Sister city links open up ops for students, creatives, businesses, & civic collaborations between cities through relationships built between Councils.
A picture of me with students from BostonA picture of me with students from Nashville
061
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Be careful out there, there’s lots of black ice about. I’ve gritted the pavements around Finaghy crossroads this afternoon, following concerns from a local resident. It’s not perfect, but should prevent any falls. Thanks to Coffey’s butchers for a lend of a shovel!
050
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
This is great news, and a step forward for trans inclusive healthcare! The guidelines also directly push back against claims in the U.K. Cass Review that puberty blockers affect cognition, revealing that they have “no negative effect”. www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/12/new-...
lgbtqnation.com
New French guidelines show doctors overwhelmingly support gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation
The medical guidelines contradict numerous conclusions from the UK's infamous Cass Review.
151
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
What a way to start the year, unveiling the Rory Gallagher statue at Ulster Hall. Born in Ballyshannon, raised in Cork, and matured in Belfast, Rory left such a legacy in the music industry. Great to be joined by his nephews Eoin and Daniel, and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle.
A picture of me beside the newly unveiled statue of RoryA picture of me with Cllr Dan Boyle, Lord Mayor of Cork, and Eoin and Daniel Gallagher, Rory’s nephews.
2163
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Grateful to Kate Nash for coming to meet w/ me to discuss the cost of touring crisis that many in the industry are facing. We had a great conversation w/ reps from Council & @sianalliance.bsky.social and also visited Oh Yeah Music Centre to meet w/ the team & hear about all their amazing work.
2102
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
This morning I called out to St Anne’s Cathedral to give the first donation to the Black Santa Appeal on behalf of the City of Belfast.
A picture of me at St Anne’s Cathedral this morning
050
Cllr Micky Murray @micky-murray.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Today I brought @fleuranderson.bsky.social on a tour of the Christmas Market at Belfast City Hall. I took the opportunity to talk w/ her about various issues, inc the need to get clinical trials for puberty blockers up and running asap, we’re going to meet again in Jan to discuss further.
A picture of me and Fleur at the Christmas Market earlier this afternoon.
020