Belfast says 'yes' to extension of Sunday trading hours
Summary
Belfast City Council is considering letting large stores open earlier on Sundays during the summer months. A recent survey found that about 80% of people in Belfast support this change, which could start in July and last through a big Irish music festival in August.Key Facts
- Currently, large stores in Belfast can only open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- A survey of 3,773 Belfast residents showed 82% support extending Sunday opening hours.
- Retail workers showed a more divided opinion, with 48% against and 47% for the extension.
- The extension would apply only if Belfast is officially named a holiday resort.
- If approved, large shops could open earlier on 18 Sundays between March and September, excluding Easter Sunday.
- A business survey showed 57% of businesses support longer Sunday hours, while 38% oppose it.
- Some political leaders support the extension, seeing it as beneficial for tourists and the local economy.
- The trade union Usdaw opposes the change, saying many workers do not want Sunday hours extended.
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