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
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The Belfast Area Residents Association is committed to a growing community that is Safe, Well-Maintained, Appealing, Caring and Respectful of each other.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3. Address cycleways in Belfast and identify high risk areas for CCC.
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4. Supporters of the community initiatives to upgrade our Community & School Pool.
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5. Advocates for a Library facility in Belfast.
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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.
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7. Beautification of Belfast – Getting the Donegal Street curb and channel renewal works back on the CCC schedule.
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