It was claimed that those objecting to the gates don't live in the area
Landlords representing more than 100 properties have submitted objections to a £100,000 alleygating scheme planned for South Belfast's Holylands area.
In a statement the Landlords Association for Northern Ireland said: "We believe there were a large number of landlords and agents objected to the alleygates in the lower, Lagan-side streets of university area. Brid Ruddy, of the College Park Avenue Residents' Association, said she was "gobsmacked" to learn of the objections.Ms Ruddy, who helped create the Holylands' award-winning Wildflower Alley, said the first phase of alleygating in the area has had a "positive" impact.
Get the latest politics news and analysis in your inbox Want the biggest political stories sent straight to you? "The positive impact of this scheme within the community is clear and undeniable, and should hold more weight." SDLP councillor Gary McKeown said the latest alleygating scheme is a "no-brainer" to help tackle fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
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