The rates rise was met with opposition from several councillors following a meeting on Monday. 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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. A City Conversation will take place on Wednesday 22nd March in St Columbs Hall. Sinn Fin councillor Sandra Duffy has been elected as the new mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. [2] It covers most of the northwest of Northern Ireland. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy, is inviting ladies from across the city and district to join her for a special event to celebrate and promote the . 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 has requested 15m, spread over six years, to help maintain the commercial viability of the airport. I see this as implementing Tory policy. 2023 BBC. Following months of detailed engagement, savings and service cutbacks of over 3.5m have been agreed which include 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. It says this equates to an increase of less than 40p per week. "Sinn Fin claimed that rates are up because Council workers got a pay rise. Council has also invested an additional 1% into rates to address the impact of construction inflation and increased financing costs on its ambitious capital programme. The new non-domestic district rate became 21.282p in the pound, an increase of 6.47%. Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed its budget for the incoming 2023/24 financial year and set a7.97%District Rates increase for ratepayers. 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. Please note our offices are currently closed to the public due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, 98 Strand Road, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We will keep working to hold Council to account and make sure that local people are getting value for money from their council. The PBP councillors said the SDLP had made a huge deal about voting against a rates hike last year. Recognising these unprecedented pressures and the challenges faced by ratepayers, a Finance Working Group was established by Council last year to review all service budgets in detail and to identify efficiencies, savings opportunities and cutbacks. 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. Good Relations - Ballyarnett and Foyleside DEA Good Relations - Waterside DEA and Derg DEA Ben Doherty played his first game at the Brandywell in five years on Friday past. Council has also invested an additional 1% into rates to address the impact of construction inflation and increased financing costs on its ambitious capital programme. 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. 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 council added that, despite challenges, it has made budgetary provision of 90m in community projects including the development of the Brandywell Sports Centre and Daisyfield pitches supported by funding from the UK Government Levelling Up Fund. The SDLP is committed to supporting families during this current emergency and our councillors, MLAs and MPs will keep fighting on behalf of people here, said Cllr Tierney. property values in the Council area reduced by 2.75%. [1], For the purpose of elections the council is divided into seven district electoral areas (DEAs):[2]. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Derry City and Strabane City council will establish 'warm banks' where people who can't afford to heat their homes can spend time. We have been promised a new leisure centre again and again and again. 47 Derry Rd Strabane Tyrone, BT82 8DY Tel: (028) 7125 3253 Domestic rates are made up of a regional rate - usually set by the Northern Ireland Assembly - and a district rate set by Northern Ireland's councils. It also promotes our Council area from a tourism perspective, highlighting the natural resources we are blessed with that make us an ideal visitor destination for anglers.. info@derrystrabane.com responsible for launch event. 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.. Derry City & Strabane District Council is planning to lodge bids for projects worth 38m as part of the UK Government's next round of Levelling Up funding. 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. Derry City and Strabane District Council deliver a Good Relations action plan, which sets out local initiatives that will promote Good Relations locally under the four key priorities identified in the T:BUC Strategy. 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. 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. 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. Mid Ulster Arts Festival - launches March 2023! SDLP Councillor and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Brian Tierney at the smouldering lorry which was set on fire on Heather Road in Galliagh. As part of the rates process Council has made budgetary provision for 90m of community projects. Please use the following details to get in contact with Derry City and Strabane District Council, through our phone enquiries, email and post. Gardai confirm bodies taken following incidents in Drumkeen and Letterkenny. We also fund the Millennium Forum 400,000, which should be the responsibility of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, and a Skills Department, which should be done by central government. You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news! It has now been shelved as well. It is hugely disappointing that business rates have not been frozen for the coming year in the way that they have been in England, Scotland and Wales. 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. "We would all like to see it at zero but when you go that low you are affecting people's jobs," he added. SDLP Group Leader councillor Brian Tierney has said a failure to support local councils has resulted in further pressures for struggling families. Currently, anyone getting a bus into Strabane has to get a taxi to get into the town. 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. Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. The rates increase struck by Council today will see an average rates bill increasing by 40.74 per annum or 78p per week. It brought a significant investment of resources and energies to our Arts & Culture sector. The Fair promotes angling as a desirable pastime for young people, underrepresented groups and women. City 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. A cursory glance at the local media over the last 10 years reveals Strabane has been promised a major public realm scheme, costing seven million pounds, to do up the whole of Strabane Town, from Asda to the Head of the Town area. Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. A report given to councillors pointed out that this 15m would bring a potential. Norris calls for action to tackle road Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness, Competition! Currently, anyone getting a bus into Strabane has to get a taxi to get into the town. Cllr Gallagher said: We were promised a footbridge there. Sustainable Development & Energy Strategy, Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Register to Vote. Derry & Strabane reps send solidarity to Belfast Multicultural Association in wake of racist attacks Derry City and Strabane District Council will send a letter of solidarity and. In addition to this, Derry City 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. To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in. BBC News NI understands that a regional rate increase will be struck ahead of bills being sent out in April. It followed approval of 250,000 for the 2023 Foyle Maritime Festival. Worked with a Strategic Tourism Partnership to deliver objectives. 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. 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%. 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. Retail Consortium members have invested millions in and employ hundreds of workers in Derry and Strabane. Alternatively, you can pay 0.50 per article, capped at 1 per day. Alternatively, you can pay 0.50 per article, capped at 1 per day. To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as 0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles! 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. Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist. It has not been delivered. Flagship Media Group Ltd, Unit C3, 6 Westbank Drive, Belfast, BT3 9LA, Northern Ireland. To view the agenda and rates papers in full click HERE. What was the cost of the negative impact it had on city centre traders? Contested rate rise of almost 8% for Derry City and Strabane District. This is the official page for Derry City and Strabane District Council. Tyrone, BT82 8DY Their appointments will take effect from 1 March 2020 and from 1 April 2020. growth and the application of funding from Council reserves, has enabled. Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites. Faughan. 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. The money generated by rates is used to pay for public services, with bills decided against the value of a property. Picture Martin McKeown. To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in. 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. For Strabane people this is as bad if not worse than Margaret Thatchers infamous Poll Tax. A City Conversation 2013-2023 takes place on Wednesday 22nd March in St Columbs Hall. 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. "The free . Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles. We worked to minimise the rates burden on households, while also protecting essential council services such as waste collection, sports, arts and leisure facilities, environmental projects and support for community and voluntary organisations who provide services for communities and improve the lives of all our citizens, said Cllr Jackson. Derry, BT48 7NN The council provided services to nearly 108,000 people, making it the third-largest of the then 26 district councils in Northern Ireland by population. 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 ( 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. Gardai confirm bodies taken following incidents in Drumkeen and Letterkenny. Managed tourism product development and produced local Tourism Strategy, also. "The DUP attacked People Before Profit for shirking the responsibility of voting for this unacceptable hike and cuts. Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr. Nothing has been delivered, he said, and we are paying far, far more.. Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles. Coordinates: 54.927N 7.424W. It is a betrayal. The Council,along with someratebasegrowth and the application of funding from Council reserves, has enabledasub-inflationary ratesincrease 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. 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. Derry City Council borrowed millions of pounds and built the Foyle Arena and carried out public realms schemes. Recognising these unprecedented pressures and the challenges faced by ratepayers, a Finance Working Group was established by Council last year to review all service budgets in detail and to identify efficiencies, savings opportunities and cutbacks. Launching the Live Free for a Year campaign are brothers and Joint Directors of Setanta Construction Niall and Mark Gribbin. We have been promised a new leisure centre again and again and again. Basically, Strabane went into the merger with very few facilities and took on the debt of Derry City Council. Tel: (028) 7125 3253, A City Conversation to look at City of Culture 10 Years on, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-city-conversation-2013-2023-tickets-542651574467, Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans, Sustainable Development & Energy Strategy, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Register to Vote. 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. 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. Ext: 6801, 6804 "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. SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins has represented the Ballyarnett ward for . Launching the Live Free for a Year campaign are brothers and Joint Directors of Setanta Construction Niall and Mark Gribbin. 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. Detail Information Of The Property Derry City Council, Skeoge Industrial Estate, Beraghmore Road, LONDONDERRY, BT48 8SE Derry City Council, Skeoge Industrial Estate, Beraghmore Road, LONDONDERRY, is a business property located in Skeoge Ward of Derry City and Strabane District, Northern Ireland. People in Strabane are getting all of their services cut and they will be paying a Rates rise of twice as much as they paid last year. Member, Western Education and Library Board. Derry City & Strabane District Council Mayor Sandra Duffy is pictured at the launch of the Age Friendly Strategy & Action Plan with Teresa McCay, David Buchanan and Caroline Lynch from Care . For local businesses, the rates rise will vary depending on the outcome of the new Reval 2023 process for each ratepayer, which has seen average rateable property values in the Council area reduced by 2.75%. Despite the unprecedented challenges currently facing Council, there areseveralpositive messages from this years rates process. "Alliance and the UUP have demonstrated once again that they have nothing to offer but support for a rotten order that punishes ordinary people. District Rates increase for ratepayers. To continue reading this article, you can subscribe for as little as 0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles! The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy welcomed members of the Order of Malta to the Guildhall where she presented, Charlie Glenn from the organisation with commemorative crystal in recognition of. info@derrystrabane.com, 47 Derry Rd As a result an average rates bill in the Council area will increase by 40.74 per annum or 78p per week. 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. Tyrone, BT82 8DY 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. "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. The 2023 Fair was launched this week by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy. One is the Airport. 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. 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