Councillors in Derry City and Strabane have approved a 7.97% rates increase despite strong opposition from a number of representatives. 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I think we can ill afford that either but I would just love to know how much money was spent by Council in erecting or removing all infrastructure in the Diamond. Business rates within the area will rise by 5.9%, which would equate to a rise of 387 per year on the average value of business premises. We are constantly paying that back. Recent times have been very difficult for retailers with the covid pandemic, energy price shocks and general inflationary pressures. 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%. 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. Just as arts and culture is for and by everyone, I would encourage anyone with an interest to come along to this event, share your thoughts and ideas and hear what others have to say., Encouraging people of all ages to sign up for the event, Cath Mc Bride, Cultural Partner on the Arts & Culture Co-delivery Group said: The whole City remembers 2013, we are aware that some of our young people and artists would have been very young at the time but they are a vital voice in this conversation. "Businesses with rent of 20k will see a rise of over 500 despite the obvious pressure many are under. Following the striking of Council rates, People Before Profit Cllrs Shaun Harkin and Maeve O'Neill said the five main parties had agreed to vote through a brutal rates hike and cuts to services and price hikes. We have 17 regional newspapers and 18 digital sites. Derry City and Strabane City council will establish 'warm banks' where people who can't afford to heat their homes can spend time. Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles. Officers will be able to advise you only on your Project/Service prior to completing your Pre-Assessment and Application Form. A list of the current Councillors on Derry and Strabane District Council, including their Party, Contact details, Local Government District and District Electoral Area. SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins has represented the Ballyarnett ward for . As part of the rates process Council has made budgetary provision for 90m of community projects. 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%. 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. 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. 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. The 2023 Fair was launched this week by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy. A Derry city centre trader has told Derry Now that if Derry City and Strabane District Council was a business it would be bankrupt. 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. 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. Mr Moore said Council services were being impacted. Sustainable Development & Energy Strategy, Corporate, Directorate and Improvement Plans, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships, Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Register to Vote. Despite the unprecedented challenges currently facing Council, there are, positive messages from this years rates process. Mid Ulster Arts Festival - launches March 2023! 2,237 talking about this. 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. Representatives of the sector will share their experiences of City of Cultures legacy throughout the day but we have deliberately planned the event so that the focus is on encouraging conversation and hearing from attendees.. Tel: (028) 7125 3253. Based on 1 salaries posted anonymously by Coventry City Council Councillor employees in Rufforth, England. JOB ALERT: Pursue a career as a live-in care assistant with Bluebird Care Coleraine, Ulster University Business School - helping local businesses boost productivity and growth, JOB ALERT: Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair are hiring a CEO. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Workers aren't to blame for inflation and we don't accept Sinn Fin's contention that ratepayers will pay more because workers received a less than inflation pay rise.. 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. WATCH: Danny Boy sung in iconic St Columb's Hall. The average rates bill will increase by 40.74 per annum or 78p per week. The continuation of a freeze on business rates in England, Scotland and Wales is a welcome recognition of the fact that trading conditions are still difficult. Following months of detailed engagement, savings and service cutbacks of over. some cutbacks to service level agreements to Visit Derry and the Millennium Forum. In an open invitation to the public, Steve Batts, Cultural Partner of the Co-delivery group said - It is now 10 years since Derry's year as City of Culture. It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council. St Columb's School of Music bring The Swingles to Derry. Tyrone, BT82 8DY However, the cut was voted down. Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie. To view the agenda and rates papers in full click HERE. Coordinates: 54.927N 7.424W. 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. 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. The regional rate, set by central government, will be determined by the end of March and will have an additional impact on the overall rates bill. If the Council was a business, it would be bankrupt because the answer is not to keep on asking the traders to pay more and more. Currently, anyone getting a bus into Strabane has to get a taxi to get into the town. The programme was approved by Councils Business and Culture Committee last week. The Alley Theatre cut was mooted in advance of todays special Derry City and Strabane District Councils Striking the Rate meeting, however, Derry News understands the cut was voted down. Council keeps putting the rates up, it just tries to figure out by how much, said Declan Moore. Tel: (028) 7125 3253 [1], For the purpose of elections the council is divided into seven district electoral areas (DEAs):[2]. The savings identified will also enable Council to continue to deliver a full suite of critical front line services to ratepayers and any cutbacks in budgets agreed were made to ensure a minimal impact on the public with all services being maintained and jobs protected. Derry Office 98 Strand Road, BT48 7NN Tel: (028) 71253 253 Ext: 6801, 6804 Fax: (028) 7126 4858 info@derrystrabane.com Map Strabane Office 47 Derry Rd Strabane Tyrone BT82 8DY Tel: (028) 71253 253 info@derrystrabane.com Map Alternatively send your enquiries through the feedback form below. 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. This is the official page for Derry City and Strabane District Council. 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