News Section

Welcome to the news section of the Derry City Council website. Here you will find information on all the latest news and developments happening in the city.

Derry District Policing Partnership Public Meeting

Tuesday, 09 March 2010

The next public meeting of Derry District Policing Partnership will be held in Saint Canice’s Church...more»

Governance Reform Continues at City of Derry Airport

9th March 2010

Derry City Council has confirmed the appointments to the incoming Board of Directors of CODA...more»

Newbuildings youth worker scoops Woman of the Year title

8th March 2010

A youth worker involved in offering young people an alternative to hatred and sectarianism was acknowledged...more»

Derry City Council supports Union delegation to Optibelt

8th March 2010

Derry City Council has confirmed its intention to support the delegation to the parent company of...more»

Shared City's St Patrick's Day events

8th March 2010

The Old Clondermott High School in the Waterside will be the venue for a Celebration of...more»

MINUS 3% - European Energy Project Partner Meeting

5th March 2010

Derry City Council and the Northern Ireland Energy Agency are hosting the 4th European Partner Meeting...more»

Mayor welcomes City of Derry Drama Festival

Friday 5th March 2010

The Mayor Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed the City of Derry Drama Festival for 2010, as it begins its 30th year this...more»

St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival launched

4nd March 2010

Derry City Council St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival promises something for everyone, as details...more»

Aer Arann Announces Major Expansion

2nd March 2010

1st March 2010: Announcing a major expansion at City of Derry Airport, Aer Arann has confirmed that in response to...more»

Derry District Policing Partnership releases survey findings

2nd March 2010

The Derry District Policing Partnership (DPP) has released the results of its Public Consultation Survey, which will play...more»

Mayor welcomes Collingwood Cup

1st March 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed the Collingwood Cup as it comes to Derry for the first time...more»

Derry DPP Chairperson Welcomes New Powers to Tackle Underage Drinking

1st March 2010

Tough new powers to tackle underage drinking in public spaces came into effect on 29 January 2010, under...more»

Phase two works commence at St Columb’s Park play area

24th February 2010

Work has commenced on site for Phase 2 of the St Columbs Park Adventure Play Area as part of the...more»

Derry Londonderry success in City of Culture shortlist

24 February 2010

Derry~Londonderry's bid to become UK City of Culture 2013 is moving apace with today's announcement that...more»

Waterside Community Forum Information Session

24 February 2010

Having recently merged the Waterside Rural Community Forum and the Waterside Urban Community Forum the newly established...more»

NILGA Award for Community Relation’s ‘Café Culture’ Conference

23nd February 2010

Derry City Council’s Community Relation Officers are celebrating after an innovative event they jointly...more»

Eat Well Keep Well Toolkit launched

22nd February 2010

A toolkit designed to help promote improved nutrition and food safety for older people within the community...more»

Positive Meeting discusses Responsible Alcohol Retailing

22nd February 2010

Promotional activities carried out by licensed premises was the focus of a recent meeting, attended by Derry City Council’s...more»

Upcoming Wildlife Events at Bay Road Park

22nd February 2010

Derry City Council is planning a series of wonderful wildlife events throughout the month of March, in...more»

Prejudice Face On programmes success

15th February 2010

The City Hotel was the venue for the finale event of the Annual ‘Prejudice:Face On’ programme. The programme...more»

Peace Bridge staff appointed

15th February 2010

The KICKSTART To WORK Programme in partnership with ILEX and GRAHAM Construction has confirmed eight...more»

Council agrees rates increase of 4.99% for 2010/ 2011

Wednesday 10th February 2010

Members of Derry City Council’s have today agreed a district rate increase of 4.99% for non-domestic and 4,99%...more»

Event Examines Opportunities for City’s Heritage

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Representatives of the heritage sector came together at an event in the Guildhall yesterday...more»

Visiting teachers to learn about city’s history

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

A keen interest in the past of our historic Walled City is sure to be evident over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday February...more»

Mayor commends Altnagelvin hospital

8th February 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming has praised the important role of Altnagelvin Hospital in the everyday...more»

Positive Meeting for Civic Alcohol Forum

8th February 2010

The ayor, Councillor Paul Fleming, has hailed the latest meeting of the Civic Alcohol Forum a success, and was...more»

Mayor welcomes talks agreement

5th February 2010

The Mayor Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed the agreement reached at Stormont between the DUP and...more»

Winter Waders Wildlife Event at Bay Road Park

5th February 2010

Derry City Council is inviting members of the public to come along to Bay Road Park Nature Reserve on Saturday 13th February...more»

Wider range of items now suitable for ‘blue bin’ disposal

5th February 2010

Recycling efforts in the North West area have received a major boost today as Derry City Council have...more»

Council Celebrates Shared Cultural Heritage with Series of Talks / Eagraíonn Comhairle Cathrach Dhoire sraith chainteanna lenár nOidhreacht Choiteann a cheiliúradh

1st February 2010

Derry City Council will be hosting a series of evening talks on the theme of Shared Cultural Heritage throughout / Beidh Comhairle Cathrach Dhoire ina hóstach do shraith chainteanna i rith mhí Feabhra lenár nOidhreacht...more»

Tower Museum celebrates an award-winning year

1st February 2010

The staff of the Tower Museum have been congratulated by the Mayor of Derry City Council, at a special...more»

Mayor welcomes Seagate investment

28th January 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed news of investment at Seagate’s Springtown plant...more»

North West Carnival Initiative seeks new Committee members

28th January 2010

The North West Carnival Initiative (NWCI) is currently recruiting a number of new committee members to help shape and monitor...more»

Mayor endorses joint approach on University expansion

27th January 2010

The Mayor Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed the partnership approach by the University of Ulster and...more»

Healthy City status for city

26th January 2010

Derry has been designated as a member of the World Health Organisation European Network of Healthy...more»

Press Statement

22nd January 2010

Derry City Council is working with the police in relation to a break-in at Templemore Sports Complex early...more»

Derry District Sports Council Award

22nd January 2010

The 2009 Derry District Sports Council Awards have been hailed a great success, after winners...more»

Tower Museum hosts Holocaust Memorial Day event

21st January 2010

Derry City Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with a special free screening of the film...more»

City seeks creative ideas as part of the UK city of culture bid

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Derry~Londonderry’s bid for UK City of Culture 2013 signals a city that is on the cusp of change with ambitions...more»

Mayor welcomes conference on Project Kelvin

18th January 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed the Business Beyond Borders Seminar, which will focus on the...more»

Council hosts ‘Protestant Perspectives on the Irish Language’ event

18th January 2010

Derry City Council will host a lunchtime talk by well-known author and linguist Dr Ian Malcolm in the Tower...more»

Mayor welcomes start of Peace Bridge work

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming has welcomed news of the commencement of construction of the Peace...more»

Mayor Set For Visit To Gaza

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Fleming is travelling to the second city in the Gaza Strip - Khan Younis following...more»

Call for Participants for St Patrick’s Day Parade

13th January 2010

The North West Carnival Initiative are calling on all community groups, schools, youth groups, students, individuals...more»

Council Pitches To Remain Closed

11th January 2010

Derry City Council has announced that all of its sports pitches will be closed this weekend as a result...more»

City of culture workshop

11th January 2010

Members of the Derry public interested in having an input into the city’s bid for UK City...more»

Call for nominations for Women of the Year 2010

11th January 2010

Derry City Council is calling for nominations for this year’s Women of the Year awards, which are...more»

Mayor Fleming urges caution over weather

Friday, 08 January 2010

Local women’s groups are being invited to take part in a new citizenship awareness initiative developed by Derry ...more»

Women’s groups invited to learn about Council

Friday, 08 January 2010

The Mayor Cllr Paul Fleming has encouraged people to exercise caution as the extremely cold conditions continue over...more»

Councils Collaborate to Deliver Business Websites and Training for up to 35 businesses

6th January 2010

Low cost website development and free on-line marketing expertise is now available for up to 35 small businesses in Derry and Strabane District...more»

Christmas and New Year arrangements for Derry City Council Services

17th December 2009

One lucky local boy is celebrating this Christmas after winning Derry City Council Home Safety...more»

Home Safety draw to highlight accident prevention

17th December 2009

Holiday arrangements, in place for Council services over the Christmas and New Year period, are made available on the Council...more»

Derry City Council’s ‘productive’ meeting at Stormont

17th December 2009

A cross party delegation from Derry City Council, who travelled to Stormont today, have described their meeting with Deputy...more»