The council had also agreed to make cutbacks of over 3.5m due to financial pressures, including voluntary severance, an increase in off street car parking charges and reductions in street cleansing and grounds maintenance services. Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed its budget for the incoming 2023/24 financial year and set a 7.97% District Rates increase for ratepayers. https://www.derrynow.com/section/1245/advertise-with-us, Bringing you live local breaking news, sport, politics, weather & more in Derry and County Derry, All the latest breaking local news from Derry and County Derry, Keep up to date with the latest sports news, Read all the latest crime & court news in Derry and County Derry, Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland, Up to the minute national and local election coverage, Catch up on all the latest business news in Derry and County Derry, Find whats happening in and around Derry and County Derry, Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Derry and County Derry, Read about the latest properties available in Derry and County Derry, Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Derry and County Derry, Derry and County Derry Met Eireann Weather Forecast, Recent death notices and obituaries from Derry and County Derry, Latest environmental and climate change news in County Derry. 2023 BBC. Derry City and Strabane is a local government district that was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the City of Derry District and Strabane District. There will be a demonstrable imbalance between Strabane and Derry. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Sandra Duffy addressing members of The Outlaws Motorcycle Club at the Guildhall during a reception in their honour on Friday. We are with this resistance. UUP Alderman Darren Guy said nobody wanted to see an increase. Unbelievably it works out as a quadruple tax. He added: Everything is being cut back, pared back, including street lighting and street cleaning. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Councillors in Derry City and Strabane have approved a 7.97% rates increase despite strong opposition from a number of representatives. One prominent councillor who will not be seeking re-election this year is Derry and Strabane's Deputy Mayor, Angela Dobbins. As part of this Council is anticipating sign-off and commencement of the DNA project by early 2024 and is progressing business case development on a range of innovation, digital and health projects, the School of Medicine at Magee, and major regeneration projects in Strabane Town Centre and along the City Riverfront and Walled City.. Tyrone, BT82 8DY
Cllr Gallagher said Strabane District had inherited nothing but debt. Cllr Brian Tierney. We also fund Visit Derry to the tune of 460,000, which should be coming from central government, to encourage tourism locally. A poor election for Sinn Fin in the north-west. "The parties that voted in favour of this today will be running spin for the next few weeks around how they took responsibility and were acting in the interest of the district but the reality is they have added an extra worry onto ratepayers and they didnt have to. Your 5 The Moor councillors represent you on Derry City and Strabane District Council. Councillor Angela Dobbins said: "It has been an honour and privilege to represent the people of Ballyarnett on our council for over a decade and to serve for the last year as Deputy Mayor of. It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council. The rates rise was met with opposition from several councillors following a meeting on Monday, The money generated by rates is used to pay for public services, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. BT48 7NN
I just find it bizarre Council, seemingly fires money at such projects, without any kind of consultation or the taking on board any of the real concerns of traders, and then, literally in the next breath, when we are really struggling with all of the other hikes, it imposes a rates rise in excess of 10%. In a statement to Derry Now, a spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said last year had seen unprecedented financial challenges for Council, residents and businesses. The money generated by rates is used to pay for public services, with bills decided against the value of a property. The rates rise was set at a Special Meeting of Council today, Monday, 13 February 2023, where it was highlighted that the last year has seen unprecedented financial challenges for Council as well as for. growth and the application of funding from Council reserves, has enabled. As part of this rates process, Council has worked proactively to maintain funding to community organisations and arts and culture groups who are reliant on Council grant funding to deliver essential community services and projects,with the exception ofsome cutbacks to service level agreements to Visit Derry and the Millennium Forum. "We see lots of people, healthcare workers, teachers, firefighters, Housing Executive workers, Council workers, at Radio Foyle, posties at Royal Mail and many others, refusing to accept the Tory lie that there is no alternative to cuts and price hikes. As Council services continue to recover to pre-pandemic levels, Council has had to absorb exceptional cost pressures of over 11m arising from current inflation levels of 10.5%, pressures associated with local and ongoing national pay negotiations, rates support grant cuts, construction inflation, as well as the normal statutory pressures and growth/ service development aspirations Council normally faces in order to continue to deliver the essential services and new investment our citizens require. This invite goes out to all ages and to anyone with an interest in the future of our arts and culture sector from gig-goers to promoters, artists and audiences, organisers and participants, venues and volunteers. If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter . Member, Western Education and Library Board. Ext: 6801, 6804
responsible for launch event. Please use the following details to get in contact with Derry City and Strabane District Council, through our phone enquiries, email and post. It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council. It has now been shelved as well. Mourne and Down District Council agreed a rise of 5.99%. The 27m facility was built with funding from the EU's INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) with additional funding by the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Transport in the Republic of Ireland and support from Derry City and Strabane District Council. To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! It added that provision had also been made for the development of a new cemetery for the west bank of the city. Launching the Live Free for a Year campaign are brothers and Joint Directors of Setanta Construction Niall and Mark Gribbin. including the development of the Brandywell Sports Centre, the Daisyfield Pitches, Acorn Project and Derg Active Project in Castlederg supported by funding from UK Government Levelling Up Fund. It brought a significant investment of resources and energies to our Arts & Culture sector. Referring back to the amalgamation of Derry City Council and Strabane District Council in 2015, Cllr Paul Gallagher (Independent) said Strabane had effectively taken on Derrys debt. property values in the Council area reduced by 2.75%. BBC News NI understands that a regional rate increase will be struck ahead of bills being sent out in April. The PBP councillors said the SDLP had made a huge deal about voting against a rates hike last year. In addition tothis,DerryCity and Strabane District Council continues to work towards the next stage of Government approval for the circa 250m transformative strategic and economic projects through City Deal and Inclusive Future Fund. Sustainable Development & Energy Strategy, Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Register to Vote. Derry City and Strabane District Council added: As part of the rates process Council has made budgetary provision for 90m of community projects including the development of the Brandywell Sports Centre, the Daisyfield Pitches, Acorn Project and Derg Active Project in Castlederg supported by funding from UK Government Levelling Up Fund. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, http://www.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/. As the financial situation of the council improves we must also look at ways our funds can be used to improve the lives of everyone in this area. The name was changed from Derry and Strabane City Council on 24 February 2016.[1]. Derry-Londonderrry. Just as arts and culture is for and by everyone, I would encourage anyone with an interest to come along to this event, share your thoughts and ideas and hear what others have to say., Encouraging people of all ages to sign up for the event, Cath Mc Bride, Cultural Partner on the Arts & Culture Co-delivery Group said: The whole City remembers 2013, we are aware that some of our young people and artists would have been very young at the time but they are a vital voice in this conversation. 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As part of this Council is anticipating sign-off and commencement of the DNA project by early 2024 and is progressing business case development on a range of innovation, digital and health projects, the School of Medicine at Magee, and major regeneration projects in Strabane Town Centre and along the City Riverfront and Walled City. The name was changed from Derry and Strabane City Council on 24 February 2016. Throwback Tuesday: Out and about @ Sense Nightclub (2012), IN PICTURES: Out and About at Big Band Night in Derry's Link 48, Derry Court: Judge issues warning in Katie Simpson murder, Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 1st March, 2023, Derry Court: Man who went to PSNI for no reason was 'author of his own misfortune', Derry Court: Woman (35) fined and disqualified for dangerous driving, Donegal: Bodies of two men recovered in separate incidents, County Derry construction firm seeking a local family to live in one of their houses free for a whole year, Derry Crown Court: Woman (23) jailed for causing grievous bodily injury to another woman by careless driving, Derry Court: Man accused of handling stolen goods returned for trial, IN PICTURES: Derry's Willie Barrett celebrates 50 years in show business, WATCH: Documentary showing extraordinary story of Springtown Camp, WATCH: Danny Boy sung in iconic St Columb's Hall, THROWBACK THURSDAY: Partytime out and about Derry pubs (2008), IN PICTURES: Feis Dhoire Cholmcille - Celebrating A Century of Culture, IN PICTURES: Hundreds gather for Derry Trades Union Rally in Guildhall Square, Throwback Tuesday: Out and about @ Bryson's (2012), IN PICTURES: Derry fundraiser to celebrate memory of Garvan 'Hen' Henderson, Your Health Matters | Take the first step to protecting your future health with Randox, Cost of living help available for every household, Pat and Faye Shortt come to the Waterside Theatre, Take a spooky staycation this Halloween at Pca Festival, Derry Death Notices - Thursday, 2nd March, 2023, Limavady Court: Derry man accused of burglary and attempted GBH to face trial, Derry Court: Tyrone man accused of assault on woman released on bail, 'If Ruaidhri asked me to play in nets, I would put the gloves on, no problem.. We also hope it will positively influence the content of an event, reflecting on the City of Culture process after its first ten years, planned by the UK Department of Culture Media and Sport, which is to take place in Derry-Londonderry in September 2023, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Sandra Duffy, speaking about the arts and culture sector said: The last ten years have been challenging across all of our sectors. Tel: (028) 7125 3253
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