Belfast Council has been told the south of the city has “suffered” when it comes to summer diversionary funding - and an emergency meeting has been called to cover concerns about antisocial behaviour in areas such as the Village.
Earlier in the year the council agreed to spend half a million pounds in July and August on a programme directing young people away from antisocial and criminal behaviour.
£250,000 was allocated for each month, and while August events were covered, overall the claimed funding for July only amounted to £202,255. No organisations from South Belfast were successful in their applications.
