Welcome to
BARA - Belfast Area Residents Association
A service provided by a dedicated voluntary group of Belfast Residents who are committed to growing a community that is safe, well-maintained, appealing, caring & respectful of each other.

Proud to live, work and play in Belfast
Our Mission
The Belfast Area Residents Association is committed to a growing community that is Safe, Well-Maintained, Appealing, Caring and Respectful of each other.
Our Objectives
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To promote Belfast as a safe, exciting, caring, appealing and sustainable place and community.
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To protect and promote the best interests of the residents and Belfast as a desirable neighbourhood and place to live.
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Strive to raise the quality of life by solving community problems and also by being proactive in order to prevent unwanted activities before they become evident.
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To provide advice and representation in local government and resource management matters related to the Belfast area in the public interest.
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To undertake litigation in furtherance of the objectives of the Society.
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Do anything necessary or helpful to the above purposes.
Our Initiatives 2025 / 2026
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Continue to develop and grow our Safety Camera initiative to help prevent crime and antisocial activities on our streets.
2. Belfast Area Residents Association Facebook Page – provides a valuable platform to provide the community with information about what is happening in the area and how the community feels about it.
3. Address cycleways in Belfast and identify high risk areas for CCC.
4. Supporters of the community initiatives to upgrade our Community & School Pool.
5. Advocates for a Library facility in Belfast.
6. Review and revision of the Belfast Area Plan adopted by the CCC in June 2010 to support the districts growth from 7,000 residents to 15,000 residents by 2041.
7. Beautification of Belfast – Getting the Donegal Street curb and channel renewal works back on the CCC schedule.











