Belfast Region City Deal

The BRCD partners comprises Belfast City Council, five partner councils, two universities and four of the region’s further education colleges (Southern Regional College, Belfast Met, Northern Regional College and South Eastern Regional College).

The Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD), signed in December 2021, represents a new way of working between central and local government and regional partners and secures a bespoke package of investment from central government and the BRCD partners of more than £850 million to support the delivery of our shared vision.

“Inclusive economic growth that delivers more and better jobs, a positive impact on the most deprived communities and a balanced spread of benefits across the region."

Investment and Economic Growth

The BRCD partners have worked with the UK Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to secure the deal, with each government partner committing to invest £350m over the lifetime of the deal.

The substantial financial commitment, which will be further supplemented by the private sector, will generate up to 20,000 jobs as it is delivered over the next 10-15 years - an exciting, once in a generation opportunity to accelerate economic growth for the region in an inclusive and sustainable way.

This deal will strengthen the region’s offer in growth sectors such as life and health sciences, the digital and creative industries, and advanced manufacturing. It will support next generation digital capabilities, boost tourism and support the regeneration of our region, underpinned by infrastructure developments and investment in skills to connect people to jobs and services.

Southern Regional College is proud to be part of the Belfast Region City Deal and is looking forward to working collaboratively with the BRCD partners to develop the pipeline of skills required to respond to the employment opportunities created through this deal.

More information can be found at Belfast Region City Deal our you can view the BRCD programme online video.

Latest Updates

Contractor Appointment for Theatre and Conference Centre as Newry City Centre Regeneration Project Enters Delivery Phase

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious regeneration programme for Newry City with the appointment of a contractor for its new Theatre and Conference Centre.

Signalling the start of the delivery phase of the Newry City Centre Programme of works, Woodvale Construction Company will be renovating the historic Grade II-listed Newry Town Hall and building a multi-functional venue upon the site of the neighbouring Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. Linked by a glazed atrium, the two buildings will operate as a single location.

Complementing the historic 460-seater Newry Town Hall theatre, the new auditorium will have 255 seats capable of being used in range of configurations, supported by the latest in audio visual and performance systems. In its expanded conference layout, this versatile space can also accommodate up to 315 seats. An attractive public realm performance space to the rear of the facility will additionally help regenerate the entire Sugar Island area.