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RESIDENTS MAGAZINE<br />
What’s Inside<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Recycling Calendar<br />
Rural Business Grants<br />
Interview with Chief Executive, John Kelpie<br />
Youth 19<br />
What’s On <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong> Event Guide<br />
@dcsdcouncil<br />
Issue 1 / <strong>February</strong> <strong>2019</strong>
Your <strong>Council</strong><br />
Useful Numbers<br />
How to contact us:<br />
Visit www.derrystrabane.com<br />
for a wide range of information<br />
on <strong>Council</strong> services.<br />
You can also email us at<br />
info@derrystrabane.com<br />
Follow us on social media:<br />
@dcsdcouncil<br />
@derrycity<strong>and</strong>strabanedistrictcouncil<br />
@dcsdcouncil<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> Office<br />
98 Str<strong>and</strong> Road<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT48 7NN<br />
Tel: (028) 7125 3253<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> Office<br />
47 <strong>Derry</strong> Rd<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong><br />
Tyrone, BT82 8DY<br />
Tel:<br />
028 7125 3253<br />
Textphone:<br />
028 7137 6646<br />
DIRECT COUNCIL NUMBER 028 7125 3253<br />
Cleansing Direct Line 028 7137 4107<br />
<strong>City</strong> Cemetery 028 7136 2615<br />
Br<strong>and</strong>ywell 028 7126 3902<br />
Brooke Park 028 7126 2637<br />
Bishop’s Field 028 7137 2194<br />
Templemore Sports Complex 028 7137 6585<br />
Foyle Arena 028 7137 6555<br />
Melvin Sports Complex 028 7138 2660<br />
Riversdale Sports Complex 028 7138 2672<br />
Guildhall 028 7137 6510<br />
Tower Museum 028 7127 6510<br />
Brooke Park Leisure Centre 028 7126 2637<br />
<strong>City</strong> Baths 028 7126 4459<br />
Dog Pound <strong>and</strong> Kennels 028 7125 3253<br />
Derg Leisure Centre 028 8167 0727<br />
Alley Theatre 028 7138 4444<br />
If you have any<br />
comments on<br />
the magazine<br />
please contact:<br />
CIVIC AMENITY SITES<br />
Glendermott Road Household Recycling Centre 028 7134 6394<br />
Pennyburn Household Recycling Centre 028 7126 1584<br />
Strathfoyle Household Recycling Centre 028 7186 3303<br />
Eglinton Household Recycling Centre 028 7181 2723<br />
Claudy Household Recycling Centre 028 7133 8054<br />
Park Household Recycling Centre 028 7778 0062<br />
Killen Household Recycling Centre 028 7138 1316<br />
Plumbridge Household Recycling Centre 028 7138 1316<br />
Donemana Household Recycling Centre 028 7139 8593<br />
Newtownstewart Household Recycling Centre 028 7138 1316<br />
Strahans Road Transfer Station /<br />
Household Recycling Centre<br />
028 7138 1316<br />
Tel: 028 7125 3253<br />
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Contents<br />
Message from the Mayor<br />
As Mayor of <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
I would like to introduce you to the first official <strong>Council</strong><br />
magazine. Aimed at highlighting some of the latest<br />
information on <strong>Council</strong> services <strong>and</strong> events, a copy<br />
will reach every household in the <strong>District</strong>, with two<br />
editions planned annually.<br />
Your <strong>Council</strong><br />
Mayor’s Message<br />
Leisure<br />
Environment<br />
Page 2<br />
Page 5<br />
Page 6-8<br />
Page 9 - 12<br />
Culture & Community Page 16 -21<br />
Corporate & Strategic<br />
Business<br />
Page 22 - 24<br />
Page 26 - 31<br />
Your <strong>Council</strong>lors<br />
Page 32 - 34<br />
In November 2017 <strong>Council</strong> published the first Strategic<br />
Growth Plan for <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong>, the strategy which<br />
will drive the transformation of the region up until 2032.<br />
The strategy is the result of a major public engagement<br />
campaign to gauge local people’s views on how best<br />
to achieve positive change, <strong>and</strong> we hope to keep that<br />
momentum alive with ongoing communication on our<br />
progress. You can read more about this from Chief<br />
Executive, John Kelpie, on page 23.<br />
Events<br />
Page 13 - 15<br />
Useful Numbers<br />
Page 35<br />
We want to harness the spirit of community <strong>and</strong> pride<br />
of place which makes our <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong> so great,<br />
<strong>and</strong> to engage with people of all ages <strong>and</strong> backgrounds<br />
to ensure the very best for all our citizens. Our vision<br />
is a thriving, prosperous <strong>and</strong> sustainable <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong>,<br />
with equality of opportunity for all.<br />
We want you to feel involved with your <strong>Council</strong>, <strong>and</strong> to<br />
get the most from our programmes <strong>and</strong> services. I hope<br />
that you take the time to read the new magazine <strong>and</strong> that<br />
it is an informative <strong>and</strong> valuable guide for your household.<br />
All feedback on services is welcome <strong>and</strong> if you have<br />
any suggestions on useful additions to the magazine,<br />
please do get in touch.<br />
Mayor of <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor<br />
John Boyle<br />
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Legenderry Relay<br />
for Life<br />
For the past two years <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> have supported the Legenderry Relay for<br />
Life event, raising over £9000. This team fundraising<br />
challenge, brings our community together to beat cancer.<br />
This year’s event takes place on 22/23 June <strong>2019</strong>,<br />
walking the track at St Columb’s Park for 24-hours in relay.<br />
Leisure<br />
You can register interest at: www.cancerresearchuk.org<br />
Make the most of <strong>2019</strong> <strong>and</strong> make it the year you put your health <strong>and</strong><br />
fitness first. Whether you want to get in shape for that special occasion<br />
or simply aiming to get your fitness regime kick started, no matter how<br />
big or small your goal, we have something for everyone.<br />
To check out the full range of leisure facilities the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has to offer visit www.derrystrabane.com/Leisure<br />
Early Opening for Early<br />
Birds at Riversdale<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong>’s Riversdale Leisure Centre is now open from 6.30am<br />
every Monday, Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Friday, allowing early birds to kick<br />
start their day with early morning swimming, gym <strong>and</strong> classes.<br />
EveryBody Active 2020<br />
Over the past three years, the <strong>Council</strong> has encouraged residents to get<br />
‘more active more often’ as part of Sport NI’s ‘EveryBody Active 2020’<br />
initiative. The four year programme aims to get people active through<br />
physical activity. Each council area in NI received National Lottery funding<br />
for the project.<br />
The programme targets women <strong>and</strong> girls, people with disability, those<br />
living in areas of social need, young people leaving education<br />
<strong>and</strong> those retiring from work. EveryBody Active coaches run<br />
activities which have included couch to 5k’s, walking groups<br />
<strong>and</strong> chair-based exercise.<br />
For further information contact: Ryan Porter<br />
T: 028 71 253253 or E: ryan.porter@derrystrabane.com<br />
The centre recently underwent a £150,000 refurbishment <strong>and</strong><br />
will host family fun inflatable pool sessions.<br />
To find out what’s on offer at Riversdale visit<br />
derrystrabane.com/riversdaleleisurecentre<br />
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Leisure<br />
Nicola’s Life Changing<br />
Journey at Foyle Arena<br />
If you need a bit of motivation<br />
to get started, Nicola Wilson,<br />
a member of Foyle Arena,<br />
is certain to inspire you to<br />
achieve your goals!<br />
“Thinking back on my early adult<br />
years I spent most of my time on<br />
some type of diet. I always felt<br />
unhappy at how I looked <strong>and</strong> felt.<br />
In October 2016 I decided it<br />
was time for a change. I joined<br />
a slimming world group <strong>and</strong> signed<br />
up for an all-inclusive membership<br />
at Foyle Arena. I began my journey<br />
by attending zumba classes.<br />
The gym has a range of equipment<br />
available with a variety of cardio<br />
Well done<br />
Nicola on your<br />
inspirational<br />
results!<br />
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September<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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November<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
For information on your local recycling centre<br />
or bulky waste collection to your door visit our<br />
website www.derrystrabane.com/recycling<br />
or call 028 7137 4107.<br />
Please sort your waste before visiting our sites<br />
machines, free weights sections,<br />
a full strength <strong>and</strong> conditioning<br />
If you would like this in an alternative format call<br />
suite <strong>and</strong> a variety 028 7125 of 3253 classes. or text phone: 028 7137 6646<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/recycling<br />
Throughout the past few years<br />
there has been a massive change<br />
not only to my weight, body shape<br />
<strong>and</strong> fitness levels, but my mental<br />
health, confidence <strong>and</strong> self-image<br />
have also been boosted. I now feel<br />
proud that I have met <strong>and</strong> exceeded<br />
my expectations <strong>and</strong> have a great<br />
sense of accomplishment <strong>and</strong><br />
self-worth. I can’t thank everyone<br />
enough for their part in my journey.<br />
See www.derrystrabane.com/<br />
leisure for all leisure facilities.<br />
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October<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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28 29 30 31<br />
December<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
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Recycling Guide<br />
Keep me h<strong>and</strong>y<br />
Environment<br />
January<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
March<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
1 2 3<br />
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May<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
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27 28 29 30 31<br />
July<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
M T W T F S S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
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25 26 27 28<br />
April<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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June<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31<br />
September<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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August<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
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26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
October<br />
M T W T F S S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
If you would like this in an alternative format call<br />
028 7125 3253 or text phone: 028 7137 6646<br />
Newspapers,<br />
paper & card<br />
Blue bin<br />
Keep items clean,<br />
dry & loose<br />
Plastic bottles,<br />
containers &<br />
cartons<br />
Your #RecyclingListIRL<br />
new household<br />
Cans, tins & Glass bottles<br />
aerosols<br />
& jars<br />
Rigid Plast<br />
Your <strong>2019</strong><br />
Black bin<br />
Recycling Guid<br />
Crisps & sweet<br />
Plastic<br />
wrappers<br />
carrier bags<br />
Tins & Can<br />
Keep me h<strong>and</strong>y<br />
#RecyclingListIRL<br />
Food containers<br />
(non-recyclable)<br />
Food<br />
Packaging<br />
January<br />
M T W Brown T F S binS<br />
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Cleaning Plastic Drink &<br />
Bottles Bottles Plas<br />
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November<br />
December<br />
Fruit & Veg<br />
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S<br />
Letters <strong>and</strong><br />
Tea Brochures<br />
bags<br />
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April<br />
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M T W T F S S<br />
#RecyclingListIRL<br />
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Bottles<br />
Nappies &<br />
wipes<br />
Plastic Drink<br />
Bottles<br />
Plastic<br />
Cleaning<br />
Bottles<br />
Letters <strong>and</strong><br />
Brochures<br />
Plastic Drink<br />
Bottles<br />
Letters <strong>and</strong><br />
Brochures<br />
Soup Cans<br />
Plastic Drink<br />
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Environment<br />
Environment<br />
Bin-ovation….<br />
for all your<br />
bin-formation!<br />
Are you a<br />
recycling hero?<br />
Take our short quiz to find out<br />
if you’re a recycling hero or<br />
recycling zero!<br />
Do you to know which bin<br />
to put your waste in?<br />
Do you struggle to remember<br />
which day to leave your bin out?<br />
Do you need to find a local<br />
recycling centre?<br />
Well you don’t have to anymore!<br />
Download the bin-ovation app<br />
<strong>and</strong> have everything you need<br />
to know at your fingertips.<br />
You can also set reminders to<br />
let you know which bin goes<br />
out on which date.<br />
The bin-ovation app provides:<br />
• a library of over 300 household<br />
items with photographs,<br />
instructions, <strong>and</strong> which bin/<br />
recycling centre to dispose<br />
of the item in<br />
• bin reminders to your phone<br />
or tablet, so you never<br />
forget to put your bin out<br />
• notifications of holiday bin<br />
collection timetable changes,<br />
straight to your device<br />
• useful tips on how to reduce,<br />
re-use <strong>and</strong> recycle, including<br />
links to external websites<br />
• opening hours <strong>and</strong> GPS<br />
directions to your local recycling<br />
centres in the <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong> area<br />
• contact details for the council<br />
The <strong>Council</strong>’s Bin-ovation app<br />
is available on the Apple<br />
App store <strong>and</strong> the Google Play<br />
store for Android.<br />
For further details see:<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/binovation<br />
‘Which bin does it go in?’<br />
Quiz to find out:<br />
1.<br />
A. Blue<br />
B. Black<br />
C. Brown<br />
4.<br />
2.<br />
A. Blue<br />
B. Black<br />
C. Brown<br />
A. Blue<br />
B. Black<br />
C. Brown<br />
5.<br />
3.<br />
A. Blue<br />
B. Black<br />
C. Brown<br />
A. Blue<br />
B. Black<br />
C. Brown<br />
For answers go to page 25<br />
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The Magnificent Seven!<br />
Events<br />
Follow our seven simple tips to be more sustainable<br />
<strong>and</strong> reduce waste in everyday life<br />
1. Opt for reusable shopping bags.<br />
2. Invest in a re-usable drinks flask<br />
3. Avoid food waste by cooking<br />
realistic quantities <strong>and</strong> freezing<br />
where appropriate.<br />
4. Buy in bulk or in<br />
large-size packaging.<br />
5. Drink tap water.<br />
6. Use rechargeable batteries.<br />
7. Restrict printer usage.<br />
1,000 saplings<br />
planted for Life Project<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/whatson<br />
Over 1,000 sapling trees have<br />
been planted as part of the<br />
Life Project, a joint initiative<br />
between the <strong>Council</strong>, the Public<br />
Health Agency <strong>and</strong> the North<br />
West Regional College.<br />
The scheme launched last year<br />
<strong>and</strong> marks every birth, death,<br />
civil partnership <strong>and</strong> marriage<br />
registered in the <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>District</strong><br />
Registration Offices in <strong>Derry</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong>, by planting<br />
a tree sapling.<br />
Further information on the<br />
Life Project is available at:<br />
www.lifeprojectderrystrabane.com<br />
or T: 028 7125 3253<br />
Walls 400<br />
March <strong>2019</strong> marks the 400th anniversary<br />
of the completion of the <strong>City</strong> Walls.<br />
A full <strong>and</strong> vibrant programme for this significant<br />
heritage led anniversary has been developed<br />
which will provide a great opportunity for both<br />
visitors <strong>and</strong> locals alike to experience the Walled<br />
<strong>City</strong> at its very best #Walls400<br />
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade<br />
16th & 17th March – <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
17th March – <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
Come join the carnival parade of dancing<br />
daffodils, busy bees <strong>and</strong> slithering snakes<br />
as local communities take to the streets in<br />
a celebration of Spring #SpringCarnival<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> Markets<br />
22nd <strong>February</strong> sees the return of the popular<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> Markets on the last Friday of the month<br />
in Butcher Street car park, offering a wide<br />
selection of speciality foods <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>crafted<br />
products #<strong>Strabane</strong>Markets<br />
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<strong>City</strong> of <strong>Derry</strong> Jazz Festival<br />
2nd – 6th May<br />
Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>’s biggest <strong>and</strong> best<br />
Jazz Festival gets ready to welcome<br />
over 60,000 revellers to the <strong>City</strong> over<br />
the bank holiday weekend #<strong>Derry</strong>JazzFest<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> Lifford Half Marathon<br />
12th May<br />
The 6th <strong>Strabane</strong> Lifford Half Marathon<br />
returns with an exciting new route.<br />
The cross border event starts at Meeting<br />
House Street, <strong>Strabane</strong>. Early entry is<br />
strongly recommended.<br />
Summer Jamm (Strabamba)<br />
14th – 16th June<br />
The popular <strong>Strabane</strong>’s Summer Jamm<br />
music festival features live music <strong>and</strong><br />
dance, street entertainment, arts <strong>and</strong><br />
crafts <strong>and</strong> stalls #SummerJamm<br />
It’s all at the Alley!<br />
A br<strong>and</strong> new season awaits at The Alley Theatre<br />
in <strong>Strabane</strong> with something for everyone.<br />
Highlights for this Season include Colin Murphy,<br />
Bagatelle, Give My Head Peace & the ever popular<br />
Conal Gallen. Tickets at Box Office 028 71384444<br />
Month Date Event<br />
January<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
March<br />
April<br />
May<br />
June<br />
2-11<br />
12<br />
18 Jan - 16 Mar<br />
18 Jan - 8 Feb<br />
Events<br />
Guide!<br />
We love a good ‘Bar’<br />
Here’s just a snapshot of<br />
a few events that are taking<br />
place over the next few months.<br />
You’ll find a more comprehensive<br />
list of what’s coming up for<br />
<strong>2019</strong> at www.derrystrabane.<br />
com/whatson<br />
Opening Exhibition<br />
Breached, by Aislinn<br />
Cassidy Walking the Walls<br />
Goldilocks & the<br />
Three Bears<br />
Coming Home : Art <strong>and</strong><br />
the Great Hunger<br />
Sue Morris Exhibition<br />
'Walking the Walls'<br />
Centre for Contemporary<br />
Arts, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
Alley Theatre, <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
An Culturlann, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
Verbal Arts Centre, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
22 Chanticleer Christ Church, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
14-23 Youth 19 Opening Series Various Venues<br />
20<br />
Chinese New Year<br />
Lantern Parade<br />
<strong>City</strong> Walls, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
22-24 Guildhall Beats Guildhall, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
4-8 Enterprise Week<br />
Various Venues across<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> & <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
15th - 23rd <strong>Strabane</strong> Drama Festival The Alley Theatre<br />
16-17 Spring Carnival <strong>Derry</strong><br />
17 St Patricks Day <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
1-30 The Company of Others<br />
6-7 NW Angling Fair Castlederg<br />
1 May - 30 June DRUM: Portrait of a Village<br />
Centre for Contemporary<br />
Arts, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
Kevin Fox Nerve<br />
Visual Gallery<br />
2-6 <strong>City</strong> of <strong>Derry</strong> Jazz Festival Various Venues <strong>Derry</strong><br />
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<strong>Strabane</strong> Lifford Half<br />
Marathon<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong><br />
2 Walled <strong>City</strong> Marathon <strong>Derry</strong><br />
14-16 Summer Jamm <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
25 June – 6 July Doctor Dolittle Millennium Forum, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
Never Miss a Bar<br />
For all event information or to sign up for our monthly ezine see<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/whatson
Culture & Community<br />
Celebration of St Colmcille<br />
St Colmcille is the patron saint<br />
of the city <strong>and</strong> one of Irel<strong>and</strong>’s<br />
most important saints. Born on<br />
7 December in either 520 or 521.<br />
The debate about the year<br />
of birth presents<br />
the opportunity for a yearlong<br />
celebration, running from<br />
7 December 2020 to 9 June 2021.<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> have teamed up with<br />
Donegal County <strong>Council</strong>, Foras na<br />
Gaeilge <strong>and</strong> the Heritage <strong>Council</strong><br />
to identify <strong>and</strong> map the various<br />
heritage sites, objects <strong>and</strong> archives<br />
associated with Colmcille, his life<br />
<strong>and</strong> his legacy.<br />
Celebrating Heritage<br />
Angel Award<br />
Tower Museum<br />
Located within the historic city walls of <strong>Derry</strong>~<br />
Londonderry the Tower Museum is a must see<br />
visitor attraction. Enjoy FREE ENTRY over January<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>February</strong> for two adults <strong>and</strong> two children!<br />
Pop in on your next family day out! Visit<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/towermuseum<br />
Celebrations got underway in<br />
November when the Foyle Civic<br />
Trust was crowned overall UK<br />
winner in the prestigious 2018<br />
Heritage Angel Awards.<br />
The much coveted title was<br />
awarded at a ceremony in the<br />
Gillian Lynn Theatre, London.<br />
The award acknowledges<br />
the ‘Walled <strong>City</strong> Partnership’s<br />
Townscape Heritage Initiative’<br />
regeneration project, which<br />
saw the restoration of 30<br />
buildings between 2002-18.<br />
For further information visit<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/News/<br />
Heritage-Angel-Award<br />
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Culture & Community<br />
Youth Arts<br />
Take Over<br />
Culture & Community<br />
Celebration of<br />
European Day of<br />
Persons with Disability<br />
Over the past year young people<br />
have been trying out a variety of<br />
arts in <strong>Council</strong> run projects. Some<br />
took part in the Mayor’s Initiative<br />
Game On, while others enjoyed<br />
taster sessions in traditional music,<br />
visual arts, dance <strong>and</strong> music, with<br />
pan disability <strong>and</strong> rural communities<br />
through the Alley Theatre.<br />
A visual arts <strong>and</strong> performance<br />
skills educational day also took<br />
Youth 19 – Celebrating<br />
Young People in<br />
Our Community<br />
<strong>2019</strong> will be an exciting time for<br />
young people in the area, with a<br />
year-long programme of events <strong>and</strong><br />
projects planned for young people<br />
aged 12-24 years.<br />
The programme will feature a range<br />
of activities <strong>and</strong> initiatives, led by<br />
young people, for young people,<br />
with lots of opportunities to get<br />
place, with <strong>Strabane</strong> senior schools<br />
attending. The projects were<br />
for young people aged 16 - 26,<br />
also feeding into Culture Night,<br />
Halloween <strong>and</strong> Christmas lights<br />
switch-on events.<br />
This programme was supported<br />
through the Arts <strong>Council</strong> NI<br />
Challenge Fund <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
involved. There will be a large scale<br />
event delivered every month with<br />
the official opening event series<br />
kicking off the programme in mid-<br />
<strong>February</strong>, a week-long Youth Arts<br />
Festival in July <strong>and</strong> five Golden<br />
Events throughout the year. Details<br />
can be found on the website.<br />
To get involved <strong>and</strong> Make.Change.<br />
Happen. Visit www.youth19.com<br />
<strong>and</strong> register.<br />
In December the <strong>Council</strong> held<br />
its third annual conference to<br />
celebrate people with disabilities<br />
at the Guildhall.<br />
European Day of Persons with<br />
Disabilities is celebrated annually.<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> works to improve<br />
quality of life experience for our<br />
pan disability community <strong>and</strong><br />
aim to ensure all residents <strong>and</strong><br />
visitors can make informed<br />
choices, regardless of ability.<br />
The <strong>Council</strong>’s partnership with the<br />
Public Health Agency, the Equality<br />
Commission NI <strong>and</strong> Department<br />
for Communities has seen cultural<br />
venues working towards becoming<br />
autism friendly, <strong>and</strong> improvement<br />
of accessibility in festivals<br />
<strong>and</strong> events.<br />
For further information<br />
contact Louise Boyce<br />
E: louise.boyce@derrystrabane.com<br />
work mobile: 07713707912<br />
Monday- Friday 9.00am-5.00pm<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
first in NI to achieve<br />
Fairtrade Status<br />
Fairtrade status for <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> &<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong> has successfully<br />
been renewed for a further two<br />
years, making it the first <strong>Council</strong> in<br />
NI to achieve Fairtrade <strong>District</strong>.<br />
The award is down to the<br />
commitment of the Fairtrade<br />
Steering Group working in<br />
partnership with <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
retailers, schools <strong>and</strong> faith based<br />
organisations using <strong>and</strong>/or selling<br />
Fairtrade products.<br />
Fairtrade Fortnight runs<br />
from 25 <strong>February</strong>-10 March.<br />
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Irish Language Services<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is committed<br />
to promoting the use of Irish both within the <strong>Council</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
in the wider <strong>Council</strong> area. A range of services<br />
are available to the Irish language community.<br />
Culture & Community<br />
You can:<br />
• Write to the <strong>Council</strong> in Irish<br />
<strong>and</strong> receive a reply in Irish<br />
• Request Irish language<br />
translations of forms <strong>and</strong><br />
applications <strong>and</strong> complete<br />
them in Irish<br />
• Speak Irish when<br />
telephoning the <strong>Council</strong><br />
• Request an interpreter<br />
when arranging meetings<br />
with the <strong>Council</strong><br />
• Request official documents<br />
<strong>and</strong> publications in Irish<br />
• Use the Irish language<br />
version of your name<br />
<strong>and</strong> address<br />
• Use traditional place names<br />
<strong>and</strong> townl<strong>and</strong> names in Irish<br />
• Make an application to<br />
have your street name<br />
erected in Irish<br />
Contact the Irish Language<br />
Officer on our dedicated Irish<br />
Language Line.<br />
T: 028 71376 579 or E:<br />
gaeilge@derrystrabane.com<br />
Is féidir leat:<br />
• Litreacha nó ríomhphoist<br />
a chur chugainn i nGaeilge<br />
agus freagra a fháil inGaeilge<br />
• Foirmeacha agus iarratais<br />
a chomhlánú agus a chur<br />
isteach i nGaeilge<br />
• Gaeilge a labhairt linn nuair<br />
a thugann tú cuairt ar<br />
an Chomhairle<br />
• Gaeilge a labhairt linn nuair<br />
a chuireann tú scairt<br />
ghutháin orainn<br />
• Ateangaire a iarraidh ag<br />
cruinnithe nó ag agallaimh<br />
leis an Chomhairle<br />
• Cáipéisí Oifigiúla a<br />
iarraidh i nGaeilge<br />
• Úsáid a bhaint as leagan<br />
Gaeilge d’ainmneacha<br />
pearsanta<br />
• Úsáid a bhaint as leagan<br />
Gaeilge de logainmneacha<br />
nó shráidainmneacha<br />
Tuilleadh eolais: Erin Hamilton,<br />
Oifigeach Gaeilge, Comhairle<br />
Chathair Dhoire & Cheantar<br />
an tSratha Báin,<br />
T: 028 71 376 579, R-post:<br />
gaeilge@derrystrabane.com<br />
Peace IV – Tourism Project:<br />
Natural Connections<br />
The PEACE IV Programme is an<br />
EU funded programme designed<br />
to support peace <strong>and</strong> reconciliation<br />
in NI <strong>and</strong> the border region, running<br />
until 2021. There are a number<br />
of <strong>Council</strong> led projects under the<br />
programme, including a Natural<br />
Connections: Peace Tourism Project.<br />
Part of this is the summer<br />
animation ‘Walls Have Ears’<br />
programme that aims to bring<br />
alive the historic walls.<br />
Another project being explored is<br />
‘Peace Tourism’ packages to bring<br />
tourists to our area. Many local<br />
groups already work in this field –<br />
tourist providers, community tourism<br />
projects, diversity groups <strong>and</strong><br />
good relations facilitators.<br />
This project has been supported<br />
by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme,<br />
managed by the Special EU<br />
Programmes Body (SEUPB).<br />
To sign up to the PEACE IV<br />
newsletter visit http://www.<br />
derrystrabane.com/Subsites/<br />
Peace-IV/Peace-IV-Newsletter<br />
For further information<br />
T: 028 7125 3253 ext. 6933 or E:<br />
Linzi.simpson@derrystrabane.com<br />
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Corporate & Strategic<br />
Making the North<br />
West Better than Ever<br />
Corporate & Strategic<br />
Work Underway on<br />
North-West Hub<br />
Work is currently underway<br />
at the city’s former Waterside<br />
Train Station on the cross-border<br />
Transport Hub. The hub will<br />
support services for train, bus,<br />
cycling <strong>and</strong> active travel with<br />
a park & ride facility, <strong>and</strong><br />
a new bus interchange.<br />
Saturday<br />
16 th March<br />
<strong>2019</strong><br />
Representing an investment<br />
of around £27 million, funding<br />
has been secured from the EU’s<br />
INTERREG VA Programme,<br />
managed by the Special EU<br />
Programmes Body (SEUPB) with<br />
match funding provided by the<br />
Department for Infrastructure<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Department of Transport,<br />
Tourism <strong>and</strong> Sport in Irel<strong>and</strong>.<br />
An Inclusive Strategic Growth Plan<br />
for the <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Strabane</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> was launched in November<br />
2017. Since then the <strong>Council</strong> has<br />
already made significant progress<br />
in delivering the strategy, which will<br />
drive growth <strong>and</strong> prosperity across<br />
the entire North West region.<br />
Connect talks to Chief Executive,<br />
John Kelpie, about the leading role<br />
the <strong>Council</strong> is playing in making the<br />
North West region better than ever.<br />
John tell us what exactly the<br />
Inclusive Strategic Growth Plan<br />
means for our <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong>?<br />
Following an extensive period<br />
of work with statutory <strong>and</strong><br />
community partners, citizens,<br />
organisations <strong>and</strong> businesses,<br />
our Inclusive Strategic Growth<br />
Plan was launched. This plan<br />
is a shared, long-term vision<br />
to improve the social, economic<br />
<strong>and</strong> environmental well-being<br />
of our <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong>.<br />
What’s the main aim of the plan?<br />
Our vision is a thriving, prosperous<br />
<strong>and</strong> sustainable <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
with equality of opportunity for all.<br />
The plan also addresses<br />
the challenges <strong>and</strong> opportunities<br />
that this area faces within<br />
the short to medium term.<br />
So how will we see the plan<br />
being rolled out?<br />
There’s a massive amount of work<br />
taking place behind the scenes.<br />
We are working very closely with<br />
partners such as Invest NI, Ulster<br />
University <strong>and</strong> North West Regional<br />
College. In fact, around 500 people<br />
are currently working on the<br />
implementation of the plan,<br />
through our various partnerships.<br />
Key projects have really been<br />
progressing. In the past year<br />
a business case has been developed<br />
for a graduate entry Medical<br />
School <strong>and</strong> overall expansion of the<br />
University of Ulster at Magee; work<br />
has started on plans to regenerate<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> town centre <strong>and</strong> <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Centre; business cases have been<br />
written to support the regeneration<br />
of the Ebrington site; Fort George<br />
is currently undergoing remediation<br />
<strong>and</strong> soft market testing; work on<br />
the A6 has commenced, as has work<br />
on the €30m multi-modal transport<br />
hub in the Waterside.<br />
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The <strong>Council</strong> has also been working<br />
to secure a <strong>City</strong> Deal for the region.<br />
Tell us about that?<br />
Our <strong>City</strong> Deal Vision <strong>and</strong> Outline<br />
Bid is a very detailed document<br />
which outlines projects which<br />
we firmly believe will transform<br />
the <strong>Derry</strong>/ Londonderry <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> area. The focus of<br />
securing a <strong>City</strong> Deal is on the<br />
investment priorities within the<br />
Strategic Growth Plan.<br />
The announcement by the<br />
Chancellor in his autumn budget<br />
statement that he is opening<br />
negotiations for a <strong>City</strong> Deal<br />
has been hugely significant.<br />
So what happens next?<br />
Since then, the <strong>Council</strong> has been<br />
engaging with the Northern<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong> Office <strong>and</strong> the Ministry<br />
for Housing, Communities <strong>and</strong><br />
Local Government. We led a<br />
delegation to London in September<br />
where the <strong>City</strong> Deal Vision <strong>and</strong><br />
Outline Bid proposal was formally<br />
submitted. We also hosted a hugely<br />
successful <strong>City</strong> Region Economic<br />
Summit where the focus on<br />
securing a <strong>City</strong> Deal was<br />
very much at the forefront.<br />
In the months ahead we will be<br />
working closely with our partners<br />
on the next stage, submitting<br />
detailed cases for each of our<br />
catalyst projects.<br />
For further information visit<br />
www.growderrystrabane.com<br />
How confident are you in<br />
a successful bid?<br />
I am confident that our partners will<br />
work with us to successfully secure<br />
a bid for this region in the future.<br />
We have been working with our<br />
regional partners in the business,<br />
community <strong>and</strong> voluntary sector<br />
<strong>and</strong> public bodies, as well as our<br />
political representatives to get<br />
their support.<br />
We are building on the substantial<br />
investment made by <strong>Council</strong><br />
to date <strong>and</strong> believe the <strong>City</strong><br />
Growth Deal will help deliver<br />
on the overall objectives of the<br />
Strategic Growth Plan, which<br />
will have a transformational<br />
effect, filtering into every<br />
aspect of life here.<br />
Chief Executive,<br />
John Kelpie<br />
1: B. A disposable nappy cannot be<br />
recycled. Even an unused disposable<br />
nappy is unsuitable for recycling due<br />
to the range of various materials<br />
used to manufacture them. In the UK<br />
alone around 8 million disposable<br />
nappies are thrown away every day!<br />
2: A. All of your household plastic<br />
bottles can be recycled in your<br />
blue bin. Please rinse all containers<br />
before recycling in order to prevent<br />
contamination. The lids <strong>and</strong> bottle<br />
tops should also be left on.<br />
3: A. All glass should be recycled<br />
in your blue bin. Glass is 100%<br />
recyclable <strong>and</strong> can be recycled over<br />
<strong>and</strong> over again. However, in the UK<br />
we currently only recycle around<br />
50% of our glass bottles <strong>and</strong> jars!<br />
4: A. Paper should be recycled<br />
in your blue bin. If paper was not<br />
recycled, it would take a forest<br />
the size of Wales to meet the paper<br />
needs of the UK every year!<br />
17 th<br />
MARCH<br />
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ANSWERS<br />
for page 11<br />
5: B. These items need to go in the<br />
black bin. They cannot be recycled<br />
in the blue bin because the mixture<br />
of card, foil <strong>and</strong> sometimes a metal<br />
base makes it extremely difficult to<br />
recycle, as separating the materials<br />
is a lengthy <strong>and</strong> costly process.<br />
If you got:<br />
0 or 1 Correct: You’re a recycling<br />
zero! Download the <strong>Council</strong>’s free<br />
Bin-ovation recycling app for all the<br />
information you need to become a<br />
recycling hero!<br />
2 or 3 Correct: You’re almost a<br />
recycling hero but a little rusty.<br />
Have another read over the answers<br />
to be a real recycling champ <strong>and</strong><br />
download the Bin-ovation app!<br />
4 or 5 Correct: You’re a recycling<br />
hero! You know exactly how to<br />
do your bit for the environment.<br />
Well done!<br />
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Business<br />
Take a Walk to the<br />
Walled <strong>City</strong> Market<br />
The Walled <strong>City</strong> Market takes place in Guildhall Square<br />
on the first Saturday of every month <strong>and</strong> an ideal location<br />
for local traders to increase their business.<br />
Business<br />
A <strong>Strabane</strong> business man turned<br />
his hobby for homeware into<br />
a new business venture thanks<br />
to the Go For It Programme.<br />
The Go For It Programme is<br />
part funded by Invest NI <strong>and</strong><br />
the European Regional<br />
Development Fund, under<br />
the Investment for Growth<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jobs Northern Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
(2014-2020) programme.<br />
John Houston, launched Houston<br />
Homeware after he spotted a gap<br />
in the market for a quality gift<br />
<strong>and</strong> homeware shop in <strong>Strabane</strong>.<br />
Speaking about his venture,<br />
John explains;<br />
John Houston, Houston Homewares pictured with Orla<br />
McNulty, Business Advisor, <strong>Strabane</strong> Enterprise Agency.<br />
Make <strong>2019</strong> the<br />
year you Go For it...<br />
“I contacted the Go For It<br />
Programme which was a huge<br />
support. From offering advice to<br />
making me focus on where I wanted<br />
my business to go, the programme<br />
helped me put together a business<br />
plan <strong>and</strong> prepare financial<br />
costings <strong>and</strong> forecasts.”<br />
The programme is delivered free<br />
of charge in the <strong>Derry</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong> area.<br />
If you have a business idea you’d<br />
like to develop or if you are thinking<br />
about starting a business contact<br />
the Go For It Programme<br />
T: 0800 027 0639 or<br />
visit: www.goforitni.com.<br />
Last year the <strong>Council</strong> joined the ‘Real Deal’ initiative,<br />
designed to promote only legal sellers <strong>and</strong> goods at<br />
its markets, to help prevent members of the public<br />
receiving fake goods. The campaign aims to ensure<br />
markets are free of counterfeit <strong>and</strong> other illegal goods.<br />
For further information on the Real Deal visit<br />
www.realdealmarkets.co.uk/<br />
For more information on the Markets visit<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/markets<br />
or follow us on social media:<br />
@<strong>Derry</strong><strong>Strabane</strong>Markets<br />
@DSMarkets<br />
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Business<br />
A Zip Roaring Success<br />
for Oakfire Adventures!<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong>’s first zip trekking<br />
course opened last year with<br />
the support of the <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Rural Development Programme.<br />
Oakfire Adventures Ltd, received<br />
£50k in funding from the Rural<br />
Business Investment Scheme.<br />
The scheme provides grants to<br />
micro <strong>and</strong> small rural businesses,<br />
to support job creation <strong>and</strong><br />
stimulate the local economy.<br />
The new course is good news<br />
for the local economy, creating<br />
2.5 new full time equivalent jobs<br />
<strong>and</strong> attracting visitors from all<br />
over Irel<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
The Rural Business Investment<br />
Scheme plays a key role in giving<br />
rural businesses a helping h<strong>and</strong> in<br />
growing sustainably <strong>and</strong> realising<br />
their potential.<br />
The NI Rural Development<br />
Programme is funded by<br />
the Department of Agriculture,<br />
Environment <strong>and</strong> Rural<br />
Affairs (DAERA) <strong>and</strong> the<br />
European Union.<br />
For further information visit<br />
www.derrystrabane.com/rural<br />
£10k Business Challenge<br />
The £10K Challenge is an initiative<br />
to reward <strong>and</strong> encourage creativity<br />
<strong>and</strong> innovative ideas. The initiative<br />
provides financial assistance <strong>and</strong><br />
a specialised business support<br />
package to local businesses.<br />
This year’s winner, Deborah<br />
Lamberton of So27 Skincare,<br />
beat off stiff opposition from<br />
a short list of seven local<br />
entrepreneurs to claim the<br />
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top prize of £2,500, funds<br />
which will allow her to exp<strong>and</strong><br />
her range in the coming months.<br />
For more details <strong>and</strong> to attend<br />
this years pitching session<br />
see: www.derrystrabane.com/<br />
enterpriseweek<br />
4 - 8 MARCH <strong>2019</strong><br />
www.derrystrabane.com/enterpriseweek #EW<strong>2019</strong><br />
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Business<br />
Invest North West<br />
<strong>Council</strong> attends 4th UK-China<br />
Regional Leaders Summit<br />
Last October the <strong>Council</strong><br />
led a delegation to a trade<br />
mission in China, as part of<br />
the <strong>Council</strong>’s commitment<br />
to inward investment as set<br />
out in the Strategic Growth Plan.<br />
The visit acted as a platform<br />
to profile the North West region<br />
<strong>and</strong> gain an insight into the<br />
Chinese economy <strong>and</strong> culture.<br />
Links with China are hugely<br />
important for exp<strong>and</strong>ing business,<br />
tourism <strong>and</strong> education connections,<br />
with the signing of ‘Memor<strong>and</strong>um<br />
of Underst<strong>and</strong>ing’ between the<br />
North West Regional College<br />
<strong>and</strong> Dalian College also taking<br />
place during the visit.<br />
US investment team visit<br />
A high-level inward investment<br />
team from the State of Pennsylvania<br />
<strong>and</strong> the <strong>City</strong> of Philadelphia visited<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, <strong>Strabane</strong> <strong>and</strong> Inishowen<br />
last October.<br />
The team met international investors<br />
<strong>and</strong> local businesses. Some local<br />
companies who already export<br />
to the US, also attended.<br />
They later spent time at the North<br />
West Regional College <strong>and</strong> Ulster<br />
University Magee campuses.<br />
The visit was held just weeks<br />
ahead of a trade mission to<br />
Boston/Philadelphia.<br />
Linking with London<br />
A high level <strong>Derry</strong>~Londonderry<br />
<strong>City</strong> Region Economic Summit<br />
took place in September, focusing<br />
on developing business, education<br />
<strong>and</strong> investment links between<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> <strong>and</strong> London.<br />
The focus was on positive<br />
collaborative work being done<br />
with the <strong>City</strong> of London to<br />
promote <strong>Derry</strong>~Londonderry<br />
as a great place to do business.<br />
The purpose of the event was<br />
to deliver key objectives set out<br />
in the Strategic Growth Plan <strong>and</strong><br />
look at opportunities to build<br />
upon <strong>and</strong> strengthen engagement<br />
between the two areas.<br />
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Issue 1 / <strong>February</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Your <strong>Council</strong>lors<br />
Party Name Address Telephone Nos.<br />
SDLP<br />
UUP<br />
IND<br />
DUP<br />
UUP<br />
DUP<br />
DUP<br />
DUP<br />
DUP<br />
DUP<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor John Boyle<br />
MAYOR<br />
Alderman Derek Hussey<br />
DEPUTY MAYOR<br />
Alderman Maurice<br />
Devenney<br />
Alderman Allan Bresl<strong>and</strong><br />
Alderman Mary Hamilton<br />
Alderman Rhonda<br />
Hamilton<br />
Alderman Thomas<br />
Kerrigan<br />
Alderman Hilary<br />
McClintock<br />
Alderman David Ramsey<br />
Alderman Drew<br />
Thompson<br />
Mayor’s Parlour,<br />
Guildhall, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 6DQ<br />
38 Garvetagh Road,<br />
Castlederg, Co.<br />
Tyrone BT81 7QH.<br />
19 Rosslea,<br />
Newbuildings,<br />
Co. Londonderry<br />
BT47 2AQ.<br />
41 Millhaven, Sion<br />
Mills, <strong>Strabane</strong>, Co.<br />
Tyrone BT82 9FG.<br />
Ermah House, 13<br />
Rossdowney Park,<br />
Londonderry BT47<br />
5NR.<br />
75 Bearney Road,<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong>, Co. Tyrone<br />
BT82 8QT.<br />
104 Kilclean Road,<br />
Castlederg, Co.<br />
Tyrone BT81 7LD<br />
7 Hazelbank<br />
Rod, Drumahoe,<br />
Londonderry,<br />
BT47 3NX<br />
40 Gortin Manor,<br />
Newbuildings,<br />
Londonderry,<br />
BT47 2TF<br />
61 Sperrin Park,<br />
Waterside,<br />
Londonderry,<br />
BT47 6NG.<br />
028 71376508 (B)<br />
07712235355 (M)<br />
028 81679921 (H)<br />
07774246223 (M)<br />
07916009985 (M)<br />
028 81658579 (H)<br />
07711129452 (M)<br />
028 71311984 (H)<br />
07980885392 (M)<br />
028 81659725 (H)<br />
07925241366 (M)<br />
028 81671848 (H)<br />
07710425780 (M)<br />
07787949735 (M)<br />
028 71343856 (H)<br />
07725623897 (M)<br />
028 71311037 (H)<br />
028 71349594 (B)<br />
Party Name Address Telephone Nos.<br />
DUP<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
IND<br />
SF<br />
SDLP<br />
SDLP<br />
IND<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
IND<br />
SDLP<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
Alderman Graham Warke<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Kevin<br />
Campbell<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Karina Carlin<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Sean Carr<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Michael<br />
Cooper<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Shauna<br />
Cusack<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Angela<br />
Dobbins<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Gary Donnelly<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Sharon Duddy<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor S<strong>and</strong>ra Duffy<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Paul Fleming<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Paul Gallagher<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Hugh (Gus)<br />
Hastings<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Christopher<br />
Jackson<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Dan Kelly<br />
c/o Member Services,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Offices, 98<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 7NN.<br />
53 Lislane Drive,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT48 9TU<br />
1 Fountain Street,<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong>, Co. Tyrone<br />
BT82 8JQ.<br />
8 Abbey Park, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 9DS.<br />
30 Norburgh Park,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT48 0RQ<br />
7 Lowry’s Lane, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 0LS.<br />
22 Belvoir Park,<br />
Culmore, <strong>Derry</strong> BT48<br />
8PQ.<br />
c/o Member Services,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Offices, 98<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 7NN.<br />
c/o Member Services,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Offices, 98<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 7NN.<br />
80 Oakbridge Park,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> BT48 8PY.<br />
19 Rose Court,<br />
Waterside, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT47 2DU.<br />
21 Springhill Park,<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong>, Co. Tyrone<br />
BT82 8BY.<br />
17 Clonmeen Drive,<br />
Strathfoyle, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT47 6UR.<br />
16 Tamneymore Park,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT47 2EG.<br />
100 Hollyhill Road,<br />
Knockinarvoer,<br />
Glenmornan, Co.<br />
Tyrone, BT82 0HY.<br />
07975709326 (M)<br />
028 71281900 (B)<br />
07912433893 (M)<br />
07795167556 (M)<br />
028 71263388 (H)<br />
07751189051 (M)<br />
028 71377551 (B)<br />
07743175709 (M)<br />
07919962169 (M)<br />
07709147751 (M)<br />
07802648444 (M)<br />
07517787162 (M)<br />
028 71354740 (H)<br />
07800506328 (M)<br />
07923390605 (M)<br />
07872638565 (M)<br />
028 71860341 (H)<br />
07596238132 (M)<br />
028 71349357 (H)<br />
07841697856 (M)<br />
07518696233 (M)<br />
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Useful Numbers<br />
Here are some services the <strong>Council</strong> is NOT<br />
responsible for but you may find useful in<br />
the case of an emergency:<br />
Party Name Address Telephone Nos.<br />
IND<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
SDLP<br />
SF<br />
SDLP<br />
SF<br />
SF<br />
IND<br />
SDLP<br />
IND<br />
SDLP<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Patsy Kelly<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Patricia Logue<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Eric McGinley<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Kieran<br />
McGuire<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Maolíosa<br />
McHugh<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Ruairi McHugh<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Jim McKeever<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Caoimhe<br />
McKnight<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Sinead<br />
McLaughlin<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Brian<br />
McMahon<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Aileen Mellon<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Darren<br />
O’Reilly<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Martin Reilly<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Warren<br />
Robinson<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Brian Tierney<br />
31 Melmount Gardens,<br />
<strong>Strabane</strong>, Co. Tyrone<br />
BT82 9EB.<br />
c/o Member Services,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Offices, 98<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 7NN.<br />
Flat 1/17a Lawrence<br />
Hill, <strong>Derry</strong> BT48 7NJ.<br />
29 Crilly Park, Killeter,<br />
Castlederg, BT81 7DX<br />
89 Castlefin Road,<br />
Castlederg, BT81 7EE<br />
74 Hillview Park,<br />
Castlederg, Co.<br />
Tyrone, BT81 7PR<br />
6 Tamneyreagh Park,<br />
Eglinton, Co. <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT47 3WD.<br />
64b Racecourse<br />
Road, <strong>Derry</strong>, BT48<br />
8DS<br />
21 Altnagelvin Park,<br />
Waterside, <strong>Derry</strong>,<br />
BT47 2LU<br />
35 Melmount<br />
Gardens, <strong>Strabane</strong>, Co<br />
Tyrone, BT82 9EB.<br />
64b Racecourse<br />
Road, <strong>Derry</strong>, BT48<br />
8DS<br />
19 Hawthorn Grove,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT48 0GD<br />
161 Waterfoot Park,<br />
Caw, <strong>Derry</strong>, BT47 6SY.<br />
c/o Member Services,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Offices, 98<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road, <strong>Derry</strong><br />
BT48 7NN.<br />
46 Glencaw Park,<br />
<strong>Derry</strong>, BT48 8LR<br />
02871 517445 (H)<br />
07887520355 (M)<br />
07851313583 (M)<br />
07592326195 (M)<br />
07971008246 (M)<br />
07724484840 (M)<br />
07751576632 (M)<br />
07812203362 (M)<br />
07794702477 (M)<br />
02871359747 (B)<br />
07725946225 (M)<br />
07845717148 (M)<br />
02871 359747 (B)<br />
07595399553 (M)<br />
07742555195 (M)<br />
028 71360700 (B)<br />
07812162488 (M)<br />
07835810968 (M)<br />
07731309734 (M)<br />
Emergency services 999 or 112<br />
Flooding incident line 0300 2000 100<br />
NI Electricity Networks 03457 643 643<br />
NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001<br />
NI Water 03457 440 088<br />
Housing Executive 03448 920 901<br />
Report a blocked road 0300 200 7891<br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre Initiative 028 7136 0169<br />
Londonderry Chamber of Commerce 028 7126 2379<br />
<strong>City</strong> of <strong>Derry</strong> Airport 028 7181 0784<br />
Millennium Forum 028 7126 4455<br />
An Culturlann 028 7126 4132<br />
Electoral Office 028 9044 6620<br />
St Columb’s Park House 028 7134 3080<br />
Invest Ni 028 7126 7257<br />
PSNI 0845 6008 000<br />
Str<strong>and</strong> Road 02871 367 337<br />
NI Water 0845 7440 088<br />
Citizens Advice 0300 3033 650<br />
Visit <strong>Derry</strong> 028 7137 7577<br />
Waterside Theatre 028 7131 4000<br />
Foyle Port 028 7186 0555<br />
Playhouse 028 7126 8027<br />
<strong>Derry</strong> Healthy Cities 028 71611 384<br />
Ulsterbus Foyle Street 028 7126 2261<br />
The 4R’s 028 7136 0453<br />
This information is available upon request in a number of formats <strong>and</strong> languages.<br />
For further information on alternative formats please contact<br />
Tel: 028 7125 3253 text phone: 028 7137 6646 or e-mail: equality@derrystrabane.com<br />
To view magazine online visit www.derrystrabane.com/magazine<br />
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