We were told time and time again it was happening, yet it has been shelved again, said Cllr Gallagher. Cllr Declan Norris. Basically, Strabane went into the merger with very few facilities and took on the debt of Derry City Council. Mourne and Down District Council agreed a rise of 5.99%. Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content. property values in the Council area reduced by 2.75%. That all contributes to our Rates bill, which comes to more than 10 million per year, said Cllr Gallagher, who predicted the Rate rise of almost 8% would be voted through. Government is taxing us locally and through the region and will also tax us with regard to what it is supposed to be paying centrally. Derry City and Strabane District Council currently has a total of 5,654 non-domestic properties, of which 15% are fully exempt from rates, 65% are small businesses, who can avail of small business rates relief ranging between 20% and 50% of their rates bills, and 7% are de-rated that represents manufacturing companies for example who get derating relief of between 70%-80% of their rates bills, with the remaining 13% subject to full rates. 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. Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism! Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism! A new 27m North-West Multimodal Transport Hub has been officially opened by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Councillor Sandra Duffy. I am not undermining what Council is doing but this rates rise comes across as the laziest option. Your 5 The Moor councillors represent you on Derry City and Strabane District Council. This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. derry city and strabane district council councillors. Following months of detailed engagement, savings and service cutbacks of over3.5mhave been agreed which includestaff efficiency savings/ voluntary severance; overhead efficiency savings; income generation including increase in off street car parking, building control and commercial refuse charges and sports development grant income; reductions in street cleansing and grounds maintenance services; alternate shared opening of rural recycling centres; reductions in external service level agreements and a small reduction to festivals programme budgets; reductions to other non-core programme budgets including business support, tourism, regeneration, museum programming, Christmas lighting, investment, marketing, arts and culture, health promotion and museum programming. Tyrone, BT82 8DY We have 17 regional newspapers and 18 digital sites. Contested rate rise of almost 8% for Derry City and Strabane District, Mr Johnston said he was left asking himself, What did we do to deserve this?. Mr Moore said Council services were being impacted. Mourne and Down District Council agreed a rise of 5.99%. "Sinn Fin claimed that rates are up because Council workers got a pay rise. 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%. 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 of some cutbacks to service level agreements to Visit Derry and the Millennium Forum.. The council was made up of 30 councillors, elected every four years from five electoral areas and held its meetings in The Guildhall. growth and the application of funding from Council reserves, has enabled. The 2023 Fair was launched this week by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy. 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. It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council. Recent times have been very difficult for retailers with the covid pandemic, energy price shocks and general inflationary pressures. For further details see 2019 Derry and Strabane District Council election. In the absence of a sitting assembly at Stormont, the UK government's Northern Ireland Office (NIO) will set the regional rate. The name was changed from Derry and Strabane City Council on 24 February 2016. Provision has also been made for the development of new cemetery provision for the west bank of the city, continued development of greenway provision within the city and across the Council area,a number ofrural revitalisation schemes in Newtownstewart, Castlederg, Sion Mills,Claudy, Eglinton and Park and continued investment in community facilities, pitches and playparks. As a result Council will have to top the shortfall up and that comes 1.5 million pounds which central government should be paying into our rates bill but is not, said Cllr Gallagher. There was a re-evaluation of rates and some schools faced a rise so they appealed that decision. Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles. Ben Doherty played his first game at the Brandywell in five years on Friday past. Derry-Londonderrry. Contested rate rise of almost 8% for Derry City and Strabane District. Support our mission and join our community now. 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. We have 17 regional newspapers and 18 digital sites. increase to be achieved and for Council finances to remain on a sustainable footing as Council hopes for economic recovery and a reduction in inflation levels. They said: People Before Profit refused to back this betrayal of households and organisations we know are struggling while energy companies, banks and Tory corporate profiteers are posting record profits. Strabane Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie. Myself and Cllr Shaun Harkin (PBP) had a motion passed at Council that our officers would seek an emergency meeting with the British Secretary of State regarding duplication of services and what relief we could obtain from central government so we did not need to impose hardship on people here. Picture Martin McKeown. 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 foritsresidents and businesses. 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In our book, pitting workers against ratepayers is simply wrong. Now is a good time to reflect, look at where we are at and consider what the future might hold. 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. I think we can ill afford that either but I would just love to know how much money was spent by Council in erecting or removing all infrastructure in the Diamond. The attendance figures in 2022 show that angling in Northern Ireland remains a favourite pastime, and it is encouraging that participation from across all demographics has increased in recent years. The Alley Theatre cut was mooted in advance of todays special Derry City and Strabane District Councils Striking the Rate meeting, however, Derry News understands the cut was voted down. 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. We are inviting artists, organisations, venues, audiences and volunteers to share their thoughts and energies as part of an open, inclusive, honest and constructive City Conversation about arts and culture. 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 area covered by the new council has a population of 147,720 residents according to the 2011 UK census.[4]. We took on the airport, which is costing us approximately four million pounds per year. It has not been delivered. A host of world class fly dressers, casters and angling celebrities will join thousands of people on the banks of the Mourne on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, when the North West Angling Fair returns to Strabanes Melvin Sports Complex. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Norris calls for action to tackle road Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness, Competition! Tel: (028) 7125 3253 Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, http://www.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/. Ben Doherty played his first game at the Brandywell in five years on Friday past. Loughs Agency will be present at the Melvin Sports Complex to provide guidance for anglers on licensing issues, and the event will also provide a platform for promoting the projects and work we have been carrying out in the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas., Admission to the North West Angling Fair is free, for full details visit: www.derrystrabane.com/anglingfair, World class line-up for 2023 North West Angling Fair. In an open invitation to the public, Steve Batts, Cultural Partner of the Co-delivery group said - It is now 10 years since Derry's year as City of Culture. To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in. Its decision followed a consultation carried out in November and December.. rural revitalisation schemes in Newtownstewart, Castlederg, Sion Mills. Derry City and Strabane District Council's Arts & Culture Co-Delivery Group will host a special discussion event reflecting on its Arts & Culture sector in the 10 years since the City secured the first ever UK City of Culture designation in 2013. [2] Review of Public Administration [ edit] staff efficiency savings/ voluntary severance; overhead efficiency savings; income generation including increase in off street car parking, building control and commercial refuse charges and sports development grant income; reductions in street cleansing and grounds maintenance services; alternate shared opening of rural recycling centres; reductions in external service level agreements and a small reduction to festivals programme budgets; reductions to other non-core programme budgets including business support, tourism, regeneration, museum programming, Christmas lighting, investment, marketing, arts and culture, health promotion and museum programming. 21 Feb 2023 12:25 PM. It has now been shelved as well. To view the agenda and rates papers in full click HERE. Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor, Councillor Sandra Duffy pictured at the launch of the Love Legenderry Food Month with, Emily McCorkell, Chairperson, Margaret Edwards,. 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(Resigned 15 November 2007) [entry amended 22 February 2008] . "Households and organisations across Derry and the District have been hammered with energy price hikes, rising food costs, mortgage hikes, pay cuts and more. In conclusion, the agreed District rates increase whilst necessitating considerable efficiencies and cutbacks, will enable Council, to drive growth and investment across the City and Region as well as ensure the delivery of critical front-line services from street cleansing and waste, building control, planning and. 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 City and Strabane District Council have agreed to increase household rates by 7.97%. Basically, Strabane went into the merger with very few facilities and took on the debt of Derry City Council. 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