Bonfire regulation proposals rejected by Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council has not adopted a motion that would introduce regulations for bonfires on public land in the city (Liam McBurney/PA)

Proposals to introduce new regulations around the erection of bonfires on public land in Belfast have not been adopted by the city council.

Unionists accused Sinn Féin of attempting to “undermine” their culture by introducing the motion, during a debate at Belfast City Council.