47 Derry Rd Strabane Tyrone, BT82 8DY Tel: (028) 7125 3253 I see this as implementing Tory policy. Please note our offices are currently closed to the public due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, 98 Strand Road, The meeting started off in farcical fashion: while . To view the agenda and rates papers in full click HERE. It added: 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. The Council area has had 741 new domestic properties developed over the past year providing an overall 1.04% benefit to this years rates process. Council keeps putting the rates up, it just tries to figure out by how much, said Declan Moore. The Size of the property is 6500 square ft. The increases in business rates levied by the 11 . Tyrone, BT82 8DY SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins has represented the Ballyarnett ward for . I would argue Derry City and Strabane District Council spends more than ten million pounds of its annual spend duplicating services which the central government should be doing. 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. We were in our third round of successfully applying for funding, nine million euro. It is still sitting there. A Derry city centre trader has told Derry Now that if Derry City and Strabane District Council was a business "it would be bankrupt". 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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. 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. District Rates increase for ratepayers. There is an alternative but it can only develop through resistance. The rates rise was set at a Special Meeting of Council today, Monday, 13 February 2023, where it was highlighted that the last year has seen unprecedented financial challenges for Council as well as for. 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. A former DUP councillor has joined the Ulster Unionist Party. 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. They added: This year, with the cost of living crisis even worse, they've voted for a rates increase that's more than double last year's, along with huge service cuts. Mid Ulster District Council agreed to increase household rates for the 2023-24 financial year by 7.3% while Newry. WATCH: Danny Boy sung in iconic St Columb's Hall. 'Business rates levied 'hugely disappointing' - NI Retail Consortium Director, Neil Johnston. "We took on the airport, which is costing us approximately four million pounds per year. This invite goes out to all ages and to anyone with an interest in the future of our arts and culture sector from gig-goers to promoters, artists and audiences, organisers and participants, venues and volunteers. 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 . In the absence of a sitting assembly at Stormont, the UK government's Northern Ireland Office (NIO) will set the regional rate. You can view the Special Council meeting back on CouncilsYoutubechannel. We are constantly paying that back. Derry City and Strabane District Council Derry city and Strabane District Council. Tourism Project Officer. The 2023 Fair was launched this week by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy. Mid and East Antrim District Council also agreed to set its rate increase on Monday at 5.43%, meaning average bills will rise by 27.35 per year. Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. This is rich coming from a party that backs Tory austerity relentlessly and that's selfishly blocking Stormont from functioning. The official page of Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Cllr Brian Tierney - a member of the SDLP. Aeidin McCarter, Head of Culture at Council, said the event played a key role in raising the profile of the city and district as an Angling destination. Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed its budget for the incoming 2023/24 financial year and set a 7.97% District Rates increase for ratepayers. 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. Unbelievably it works out as a quadruple tax. Sinn Fin councillor Sandra Duffy has been elected as the new mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. Map. 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. Tel: (028) 7125 3253 If as expected the Regional Rate is set well above 0% then ratepayers will be hit with another increase. Over three-quarters of councillors in Northern Ireland have been subjected to abuse or intimidation, a new survey from the Local Government Association has. How much did that cost? The Start-Up Launch Pad North West event will see the local businesses pitch their ideas to a panel of experts for a slice of the seed funding. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy, has launched a month long celebration of the City and District's thriving food and drink scene. St Columb's School of Music bring The Swingles to Derry. 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. "Alliance and the UUP have demonstrated once again that they have nothing to offer but support for a rotten order that punishes ordinary people. SDLP Group Leader councillor Brian Tierney has said a failure to support local councils has resulted in further pressures for struggling families. In conclusion, the agreed District rates increase whilst necessitating considerable efficiencies and cutbacks, will enable Councilto continueto 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 andenvironmental health, grounds maintenance, parks and cemeteries, leisure, sport, health and community development and support, and vital corporate support services. 20 November 2022 Derry City and Strabane District Council said the reason for the move was to save energy and keep costs down One council in Northern Ireland has decided to switch its. It says this equates to an increase of less than 40p per week. People can now see who puts their money where their mouths are and who turns their backs when push comes to shove, said Cllr Doyle. Launching the Live Free for a Year campaign are brothers and Joint Directors of Setanta Construction Niall and Mark Gribbin. Cllr Gallagher said: We were promised a footbridge there. Declan Moore, the owner of Claude's Caf on Shipquay Street, was reacting to the announcement Council had increased business rates in its area by 10.67%. Gardai confirm bodies taken following incidents in Drumkeen and Letterkenny. Following months of detailed engagement, savings and service cutbacks of over. We were in our third round of successfully applying for funding, nine million euro. Enterprise week hopes to inspire entrepreneurs of McDaid welcomes 8,000 funding for Culmore Fort. Strabane Officer assistance will only be available during office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. 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Derry City and Strabane City council will establish 'warm banks' where people who can't afford to heat their homes can spend time. Love LegenDerry will take place throughout the month of February and feature a programme of events and initiatives to allow locals and visitors to sample the best of our . Gardai confirm bodies taken following incidents in Drumkeen and Letterkenny. Mid Ulster Arts Festival - launches March 2023! some cutbacks to service level agreements to Visit Derry and the Millennium Forum. The Council area has had 741 new domestic properties developed over the past year providing an overall 1.04% benefit to this years rates process. https://www.derrynow.com/section/1245/advertise-with-us, Bringing you live local breaking news, sport, politics, weather & more in Derry and County Derry, All the latest breaking local news from Derry and County Derry, Keep up to date with the latest sports news, Read all the latest crime & court news in Derry and County Derry, Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland, Up to the minute national and local election coverage, Catch up on all the latest business news in Derry and County Derry, Find whats happening in and around Derry and County Derry, Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Derry and County Derry, Read about the latest properties available in Derry and County Derry, Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Derry and County Derry, Derry and County Derry Met Eireann Weather Forecast, Recent death notices and obituaries from Derry and County Derry, Latest environmental and climate change news in County Derry. It also offers an opportunity for local traders to get involved and showcase their products at one of the biggest events of the year in the district.. Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie. 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. info@derrystrabane.com 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,. BT48 7NN Rates bills to rise in two more council areas, Belfast City Council increases rates by 7.99%, Rates bills could rise this year, warn NI leaders, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. For local businesses, the rates rise will vary depending on the outcome of the newReval2023 process for each ratepayer which has seenaveragerateableproperty values in the Council area reduced by 2.75%. For Strabane people this is as bad if not worse than Margaret Thatchers infamous Poll Tax. 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. It has now been shelved as well. 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. The regional rate, set by Central Government, will be determined by the end of March and will have an impact on the overall rates bill. The event is free but registration is essential. 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. On Monday evening, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council agreed to increase its rates by 4.9%. Also, when the Rate is struck today, Derry City and Strabane District Council will have to collect 1.5 million off the ratepayers because the schools here will not pay what they are supposed to pay in Rates. Derry City and Strabane District Council have agreed to increase household rates by 7.97%. Derry City and Strabane is a local government district that was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the City of Derry District and Strabane District. 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. average property valuations are lower than in other Council areas, the average ratepayer in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area will continue to pay lower rates bills than average ratepayers in the majority of other Council areas. As part of this Council is anticipating sign-off and commencement of the DNA project by early 2024 and is progressing business case development on a range of innovation, digital and health projects, the School of Medicine at Magee, and major regeneration projects in Strabane Town Centre and along the City Riverfront and Walled City. 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.. 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. info@derrystrabane.com "Households and organisations across Derry and the District have been hammered with energy price hikes, rising food costs, mortgage hikes, pay cuts and more. Strabane Office. 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 council had also agreed to make cutbacks of over 3.5m due to financial pressures, including voluntary severance, an increase in off street car parking charges and reductions in street cleansing and grounds maintenance services. 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. Co-opted to fill a vacancy since the election. Changed party affiliation since the election.Last updated 20 December 2022. https://www.derrynow.com/section/1245/advertise-with-us, Proudly Serving Derry People for 21 years, Derry projects funded at Strabane's expense - Rates rise is akin to Strabane Poll Tax - Cllr Paul Gallagher. Derry City Council borrowed millions of pounds and built the Foyle Arena and carried out public realms schemes. 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