Politics

The son of one of Derry’s most prominent Civil Rights figures has raised questions as to why much of Derry remains in deprivation, following decades of nationalist/republican representation.

Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has welcomed the installation of two new major lighting columns overlooking the Lecky Road Flyover.

Sinn Féin Councillor Colly Kelly has said that residents in William Street and Brewster’s Close have raised further concerns about late night noise caused by so-called ‘boy racers’ at William Street car park.

Derry’s award-winning Hallowe’en festival is to double in size this year, from four days to eight.

New Derry City and Strabane Mayor, John Boyle, says he expects negotiations with the government in London on a City Deal forDerry to begin during his year in office.

Commemorations will be held in Derry this weekend to mark the 40th anniversary of the killing of IRA Volunteer Dennis Heaney by undercover British army personnel.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said that as the political impasse enters the 18 month mark, it is “disgraceful that local schools across the North are at breaking point”.

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Karen Mullan and Elisha Mc Callion MP have pressed the need to secure the long term future of Foyle Haven at a meeting with the Housing Executive (HE).

Speaking after attending the public consultation on plans for St Mary’s Youth Club in Creggan, Councillor Kevin Campbell said:

Derry & Strabane Council has confirmed that it is preparing to appoint a provider for a Crisis Intervention Service for those at risk of suicide and self harm.

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has written to the Department for Infrastructure calling for extra signage to be erected at a busy Derry Roundabout.

Derry and Strabane’s new Mayor, John Boyle, has pledged to provide support and assistance to those most in need in the community.

Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed to waive burial costs at the council-owned facilities for children under 18 years and stillborn births.

Activists calling for abortion rights for women in Northern Ireland have staged a protest in Guildhall Sqaure.

A public talk and debate on the reunification of Ireland is to take place in Derry city centre tomorrow evening.

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Greater Culmore area Sandra Duffy is calling on planners to take a proactive approach regarding the redevelopment of the large redundant Thornhill School site.

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper has called for additional police resources to be directed to Creggan Country Burn.

The Head of NI Civil Service David Sterling has confirmed that there are no plans to redeploy Inland Revenue staff, whose jobs are under threat, into the Civil Service.