Strabane The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tyrone, BT82 8DY The new rules prohibit the sale of any items likely to "give rise to reasonable. A full list of opening hours for the Christmas period are available at www.derrystrabane.com/Services/Christmas-Services. Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm. Derry has almost 7,000 reviews for its takeaway and restaurants, and scored 5.01 out of 6 on average. Cllr Harkin demanded all five Executive parties get off their hands and fight for the Council area. SDLP successes in the Derry City and Strabane District Council election marks a resurgence in the party's fortunes across Northern Ireland, according to leader, Colum Eastwood. The vote also approves the development of a joint enforcement agreement with police. He said he understood concerns about determining what may cause offence. What offends some people in one area, may not offend those in another, he added. The services operate at various frequencies covering a Monday to Friday schedule, as follows: You can find documents either by searching by keywords or by browsing through committees. The name was changed from Derry and Strabane City Council on 24 February 2016. The party scored . It was attended by council staff, councillors, MPs Gregory Campbell and Colum Eastwood, and MLAs Gary Middleton, Ciara Ferguson, Pdraig Delargy, Mark H Durkan and Sinad McLaughlin. Funding has been secured to introduce a Home of Derry Girls pilot. Councillors are currently examining the possibility of no burials being undertaken on Saturdays or Sundays, in an effort to save an estimated 40,000. . View outside bodies >, Get up-to-date information when available Subscribe >, Search committee, reports, agendas, minutes and other documents. The new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy has committed to represent all the people of the Council area over the next 12 months with a special focus on tackling the cost of living crisis and doing all she can to help local communities and families at this difficult time. The programme is a colourful celebration of a variety of cultures showcased through traditional music, song, dance, and cuisine. Groups and individuals who wish to take part are invited to submit a quote for any product that promotes culture, heritage and traditions, to be showcased as part of the One World Festival in September 2023 and other outreached programmes The exact nature of the commissions is not pre-determined, but music, dance, podcasts, exhibitions, film etc. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. The new rules prohibit the sale of any items likely to "give rise to reasonable offence". DER2301GS - 14. A number of these cuts have already been agreed, others require a decision and the remainder have not yet been agreed. Corporate Documents and Publications; Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans; Have Your Say 2022/23; Council . Picture Martin McKeown. People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin told BBC Radio Foyle the . Cllr Brian Tierney. Strabane While Council Bin Collection Services are operating, Council does anticipate some disruption to this services. The Alley Theatre will close from December 25th 28th and January 1st and 2nd. These councils are the most similar to Derry City and Strabane District Council in terms of emissions profile, deprivation, rural/urban population density, and geographical nearness. Tel: (028) 7125 3253 Please note our offices are currently closed to the public due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, 98 Strand Road, The area covered by the new council has a population of 147,720 residents according to the 2011 UK census. The council includes all of Derry City, Strabane and rural areas of north west Tyrone. Cost of living help available for every household, JOB ALERT: Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair are hiring a CEO, The biggest ever Cannonball Road Trip returned to The Brehon, Killarney, Let EZ Living Furniture give you a restful sleep, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the annual State of the European Union Speech on 14 September, County Derry giant skeleton to be removed from British museum after 250 years, The statistics were published in the PSNI's quarterly security bulletin report. Councils summer / spring bedding planting programme will be reduced by 50% on key sites throughout the district, which Council acknowledged would have a visual impact on these sites. Modern.gov support site, 98 Strand Road A page showing a list of Derry Strabane Cncl's recent tweets. info@derrystrabane.com Derry City and Strabane District Council has advised of some minor disruption to some of its services today as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Please use the following details to get in contact with Derry City and Strabane District Council, through our phone enquiries, email and post. More people have applied for a hardship fund to help with home heating bills than Derry City and Strabane Council can afford. In terms of outdoor sports pitches, the Melvin 3G will remain closed for all bookings. Webcasts of the following Council committee meetings are also available to view: Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles. Derry and Strabane councillors have agreed to write to the UK Treasury requesting additional funding for its . Councillors are currently examining the possibility of no burials being undertaken on Saturdays or Sundays, in an effort to save an estimated 40,000. Alternatively send your enquiries through the feedback form below. Tel: (028) 7125 3253, Local groups invited to take part in multi-cultural 'One World' Festival, Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans, Sustainable Development & Energy Strategy, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Register to Vote. Search >. Members of St John's Primary School School Council pictured with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Sandra Duffy during a visit to the Mayor's Parlour, Guildhall on. The main changes relate to blue and brown bin collections which were due to take place on Boxing Day, Monday 26th December - these will now be lifted earlier on Christmas Eve on Saturday 24th December. Derry City and Strabane District Council (Irish: Comhairle Chathair Dhoire agus Cheantar an tSratha Bin; Ulster-Scots: Derry Cittie & Strbane Destrck Cooncil) is the local authority for Derry and Strabane district in Northern Ireland. The first elections to the authority were on 22 May 2014 and it acted as a shadow authority to its two predecessors until the new district formally came into being on 1 April 2015. Derry Now understands Council is also considering a wide range of cuts to its services in an effort to reduce its annual expenditure. Derry City & Strabane District Council If you need further information about the work of the Council and its committees contact Democratic Services : Telephone (028) 71 253 253 Ext 6757 Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. The proposed more controversial cuts which have yet to be agreed include banning weekend cemetery burials; introducing a charge for Councils bulky waste service; increasing cemetery charges; reducing bin collections to six out of the 13 currently designated Bank Holiday collections; and a 15% reduction in Councils subvention to the City Centre Initiative. Officer assistance will only be available during office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We need to cancel all outdoor bookings tonight again due to the adverse weather. [1], 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, http://www.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/. Former NI Secretary Brandon Lewis approved the business case for the city deal in 2021. Officers will be able to advise you only on your Project/Service prior to completing your Pre-Assessment and Application Form. Foyleside. In order to accommodate staff holidays we have made a number of tweaks to Council services over Christmas, she explained. Ryan McCready, who sits on Derry City and Strabane District Council, initially left to become an independent unionist. 20 December 2022 Derry City and Strabane District Council have announced some amendments to services during the Christmas holiday period. There are four main bin collection services offered, across two operating Depots (Skeoge and Strahans Road). BT48 7NN Map, 47 Derry Rd 683 talking about this. The motion was proposed at a Derry City and Strabane District Council meeting on Wednesday, German police deny Greta's detainment was staged, US porn star declared unfit for sex crimes trial, Keep cake away from office, says food adviser, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises, Germany: We are no longer reliant on Russian energy, Baby among six killed in possible cartel hit in US, Jeremy Renner TV show poster edited after accident. Our People Aldermen & Councillors Share Home Our People Aldermen & Councillors Find your local councillors Antrim and Newtownabbey Ards and North Down Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Belfast Causeway Coast and Glens Derry and Strabane Fermanagh and Omagh Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down The 3G at Brooke Park, Bishops Field, the 3G pitches at Caw and Kilfennan and the track at Templemore are all closed. City Deal; Community Planning; Consultations; Corporate Documents and Publications; Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans; Have Your Say 2022/23; Council Performance; Councillors; Customer Service; Watch Council Meetings; Information Session; Irish & Ulster-Scots; . The role of a Councillor is both a rewarding and a demanding role. Discussed: No weekend burials and cemetery charges increased. Tyrone, BT82 8DY What happened in the Ukraine helicopter crash? It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council. Requests to view or to purchase a disc of a recording can be made to: Email: committeesection@derrystrabane.com. The attack, said to have occurred at around 16:45, involved rocks being thrown at the . It replaces Down District Council and Newry and Mourne District Council and covers most of the southeast of Northern Ireland.The first elections to the authority were on 22 May 2014. The 2019 election to the Derry City and Strabane District Council, part of the Northern Ireland local elections on 2 May 2019, returned 40 members to the council via Single Transferable Vote Election results. Traders who sell items linked to paramilitary organisations will also have licence applications refused under the new rules. And there has to be a fairer way than an individual council setting up a Fuel Poverty Hardship Fund while elsewhere in the country, people make do without. An 8% drop in their vote share resulted in a loss of five seats. A list of the current Councillors on Derry and Strabane District Council, including their Party, Contact details, Local Government District and District Electoral Area. Councillors in Londonderry have voted to crack down on street traders selling items that could cause offence. There are also minor changes to opening hours for Recycling Centres, Leisure Services and Visitors Services. Find out information on your elected representatives, the areas that they represent and their contact details. Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism! The majority of services are unaffected however to allow collection teams to have Boxing Day off, blue and brown bin collections will take place on Christmas Eve. 2 prisoners on hunger strike for the protection of their human . 98 Strand Road To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! [4], Last edited on 20 December 2022, at 10:08, 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, http://www.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/, 2019 Derry and Strabane District Council election, Political make-up of local councils in the United Kingdom, "Change of Council Name (Derry and Strabane City Council) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016", "The District Electoral Areas (Northern Ireland) Order 2014", "NI Census 2011 - Key Statistics Summary Report, September 2014", Your Councillors - Derry and Strabane District Council, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Derry_City_and_Strabane_District_Council&oldid=1128481635, This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 10:08. Derry, BT48 7NN The first elections to the authority were on 22 May 2014 and it acted as a shadow authority to its two predecessors until the new district formally came into being on 1 April 2015. Council is advising residents to leave their bin out for collection as normal, however some bins may not be emptied today but they will be emptied as conditions improve later in the week. Both Registration offices will close on Monday January 2nd and reopen on January 3rd. info@derrystrabane.com, 47 Derry Rd Councillors were cautioned that these changes might result in increased incidents and volumes of indiscriminate dumping across the city and district, offsetting some of the cost savings and a review of the impact of these changes in 12 months was also suggested. Derry City Council (Irish: Comhairle Cathrach Dhoire; Ulster-Scots: Derry Cittie Cooncil) was the local government authority for the city of Derry in Northern Ireland.It merged with Strabane District Council in April 2015 under local government reorganisation to become Derry and Strabane District Council.. October 06 2022 07:19 PM Derry City and Strabane City council will establish 'warm banks' where people who can't afford to heat their homes can spend time. Mayor Sandra Duffy. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (Irish: Comhairle Ceantair an Iir, Mhrn agus an Din) is a local authority in Northern Ireland that was established on 1 April 2015. A councillor who quit the DUP in June over the removal of Arlene Foster as leader has joined the UUP. Works must be designed, developed and finalised by March 23. Derry, BT48 7NN With the weather warning continuing until Thursday, showers of rain and. Tyrone, BT82 8DY Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy, urged the public to check the Council website before accessing services during the holiday period. 15 Killylane Road, Eglinton, BT47 3DW. The new rules prohibit the sale of any items likely to "give rise to reasonable offence". Tel: 02871812723, LN 08/35 Derry City and Strabane District Council Notice of Audit Conclusion 2018-19 24 October 2019 Derry City and Strabane District Council Notice of Audit Conclusion 2018-19 More View Document [275KB] >> Audited Financial Statements 31 March 2019 30 September 2019 Audited Financial Statements 31 March 2019 More View Document [5293KB] >> It's a wonderful way of sharing unique cultures and traditions and promoting better understanding about our neighbours from other communities.". "The festival brings communities together promoting inclusion and understanding and giving other cultures the chance to enjoy new experiences and learn more about other ethnic traditions. Tyrone, BT82 8DY Derry City and Strabane District Council operates a bin collection service to over 60,000 households, across the District. Click here to read more about how votes are. 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