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Parking provision changes greenlit

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Multi-Disciplinary Social Work Team, in collaboration with Derry City and Strabane Council, were delighted to host their annual "Chat-Tea Ball" event in the Waterfoot Hotel recently, as part of Positive Ageing Month with 199 people attending.

In photos: Derry's Western Trust "Chat-Tea Ball" event in the Waterfoot Hotel

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the launch of the DCSDC Age-Friendly Employer Pledge at the Guildhall on Tuesday morning. Included are John Kelpie, Chief Executive Officer, DCSDC, Brenda Bradley, Human Resources Officer, DCSDC and Pauline O'Neill, Age Friendly Co-Ordinator, DCSDC. The Strategy and Action Plan strives to ensure that partners work together to address the key actions to enable citizens and an ageing population continue to live an active and fulfilling life. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Council signs age-friendly employer pledge to support older workers

Fallen trees at on Culmore Road during a previous . Photo: George Sweeney

STORM BOELO: Derry play parks and cemeteries to close

The plans for the new homes in Eglinton.

33 new homes for Eglinton approved

Pennyburn Recycling Centre.

Temporary traffic restrictions at Derry's Pennyburn Recycling Centre

Derry's Guildhall.

Young people across Derry and Strabane invited to have their say at Guildhall

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

Alarm over cuts to Health Service

Derry's Guildhall.

Derry & Strabane Council 'does not enter into NDAs'

The Mayor Councillor Grace Uí Niallais pictured at the launch of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Good Relations Strategy to March 2029 with from left, Amanda Biega, Martin Gallagher, Angela Askin, Louise Kitson and Connor Crawford, Derry City and Strabane District Council Good Relations Team and Paul Douglas from the Executive Office. Picture Martin McKeown. 05.08.26

Derry & Strabane Council launches Good Relations Strategy and Action Plan

A little bee feeding from a cornflower. Brendan McDaid.

Derry & Strabane committed to protecting pollinators

Ulster University's Magee campus. Brendan McDaid / Derry Journal.

Ulster University could face additional cuts

Pictured at the launch of Strabane's bid for UK Town of Culture, 2028, are Jarlath McNulty, Vice-Chair Strabane Local Growth Parternship, Jessica O'Donnell, CRAIC, Kieran Kennedy, Chair, Strabane BID, Brian McGilloway, Writer and Cultural Ambassador, Cormac Peoples, CRAIC, and Deirdre Harte, DC&SDC Project Officer.

Strabane shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028

'No girl should have to ask permission to wear trousers to school' - Cllr Sandra Duffy

VAT difference creating 'really unfair environment'

Foyle Maritime Festival 2024 Photo Lorcan Doherty

Traffic and parking advice ahead of Foyle Maritime Festival

The Mythical Escape at the courthouse on Bishop Street. Photo: George Sweeney

Tickets for part of Awakening the Walled City
Derry City and Strabane District Council will introduce a ticketing system for elements of this year’s Derry Halloween celebrations while officers are exploring cost recovery options for the ticketing solution.
Andrew Balfour LDR

UUP Alderman Derek Hussey.

Council AI policy invite for trade unionists

Launching International Compost Awareness Week at Acorn Farm

'Small everyday actions can make a big difference'

Derry City & Strabane District Council Mayor Ruairí McHugh pictured at the unveiling of the plaque officially marking the Danny Rouse Stand. Pictured alongside the Mayor are Danny's grandkids Ryan and Danni Burke, son Danny, granddaughter Rebecca Burke, his wife Eileen Rouse, daughter Andrea Burke (nee Rouse), brother Pat Rouse, granddaughter Abaigh Burke and great granddaughter Elle-May Cochrane.

Mayor formally unveils Danny Rouse Stand at Melvin Arena

The VPP is a district-wide project, covering both urban and rural areas

Pilot Vacant Properties Officer approved

Artist's impression of the retail units and some of the homes at the proposed new housing development at Skeoge / Upper Galliagh.

Plans for 700 new social and affordable homes

Maltese mix.

Derry and Strabane Council appeal for owner of Maltese Mix found in Creggan

Oil prices doubled in a matter of days last week.

Council backs measures to address oil prices

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

Legislation to tackle mould and damp in homes backed

Rosemount Factory in Derry.

Rosemount Factory plan endorsement deferred

Stormont. (PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Council urged to oppose MLA pay rise

The Guildhall in Derry.

UDR memorial benches at cemeteries to go ahead
Derry City and Strabane District Council has approved the erection Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) memorial benches at three cemeteries in the district, with the two main nationalist parties abstaining in a vote.
Andrew Balfour LDR

The Guildhall in Derry.

HMO cap request update

Walkers pictured previously on a trail during the Sperrins and Killeter Walking Festival.

Huge potential for forest tourism raised

Proposer: SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly.

Council urged to back A&E motion

Sinn Féin Councillor Amanda Clarke.

Concerns as majority of Council staff absences due to mental health

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

Council request meeting with Royal Mail amid frustration

Members approved upgrade plans for Culmore Wastewater and Treatment Works.

Culmore wastewater plant upgrade approved

Derry's City Cemetery.

Derry cemeteries reopen

Facemasks have reintroduced in some hospital departments an some other healthcare settings.

Stark warning on herd immunity

The Peace Bridge.

Plans to replace lighting on Derry's iconic Peace Bridge

Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy.

Council to examine merits of Complex Lives

Independent Derry City & Strabane District Councillor Gary Donnelly.

Solidarity with Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

Taskforce to deal with neglected lanes and alleyways

SDLP Councillor Declan Norris.

Mobuoy community inquiry to meet Council

The building after the storm.

Update on Pump Street

The ‘Carnival of the Dead’ Halloween parade makes its way along Strand Road in 2024. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry Halloween 2025: Traffic and travel arrangements

Derry's City Cemetery.

Cemeteries to switch over to winter opening times

The partially collapsed former Convent of Mercy building on Pump Street. Photo: Kevin Mullan.

Task Force to examine damaged Convent building

Sinn Féin councillor Grace Uí Niallais.

Praise for Council workers

Grainia Long, Housing Executive Chief Executive

Housing Executive invested £153.98m in Derry and Strabane in 2024/25

Sinn Féin Councillor Antaine Ó Fearghail.

CCTV at schools to deter dog fouling

Members of NW BAPS with their mural in Derry city centre.

'Fantastic' North West BAPS deputation invite

Derry's Guildhall.

Council closes two working groups

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin.

Council legal observer move

Plans for 6 tourist lodges in Newtownstewart were submitted to council’s planning portal (pic; Lee Kennedy Planning/ Design and Access Statement)

Plans for six new tourist lodges

The applicants say the planned glamping pods will serve nearby attractions such as Gortin Glen Forest Park (pic; Design and Access Statement)

Plans for three glamping pods

The Mayor will his counterparts from across NI launching the competition this week. photo: Brian Thompson.

Call out to Derry & Strabane entrepreneurs

Veteran Civil and Human Rights campaigners and supporters at the Defend the Right to Protest Rally held in Guildhall Square on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Council pass Palestine Action motion

Foyle Arena and several other leisure centres will be closed on Saturday.

Council arrangements for Bank Holiday weekend

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