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Seenoi-Barr proposes establishment of Derry evening task force

written by cassoscoop November 25, 2021
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SDLP Foyleside councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr

SDLP Foyleside Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has called on the council to establish an Evening Sector Taskforce in an effort to energize Derry City and Strabane’s nighttime potential.

The taskforce would examine how other cities and towns on this island and beyond have expanded their nighttime sectors.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s meeting, Cllr Seenoi-Barr said: “With our annual jazz and big band festival, Maritime Festival and our world-renowned Halloween celebration, Derry has a proven track record of being the cultural capital of the North, if not Ireland.

“Despite being the fourth-largest city on the island, Derry’s evening and the night-time sector has serious untapped potential, especially when compared to similarly-sized cities and towns.

“Our city essentially shuts down at 6pm, with only a limited range of cafés and other amenities available.

“There isn’t much choice for people who want to experience something other than a night out.

“Tonight at Council, I am bringing forward my motion to set up an Evening Sector Taskforce to examine how other places have expanded their nighttime sectors, especially the challenges they have overcome – for example around safety, availability of transport, suitability for different age groups and the provision of no-cost activities.

“We then need to examine the initiatives which will bring people into the city centre.

“Nightlife in Derry tends to be associated with alcohol, but a growing number of young people do not drink and would welcome alternatives.

“We also need to look at issues that might prevent people from coming into the city at night.

“I was delighted with the recent announcement from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon on a late night bus service for the festive period and the successful late bus services during the Hallowe’en weekend, this is a crucial part of what’s needed here.

“I have asked the taskforce to focus minds on how we can best build on what we currently have to revitalize our nighttime economy here to make Derry an up and coming city for the future with a thriving economy, morning, noon and night.”

Seenoi-Barr proposes establishment of Derry evening task force was last modified: November 25th, 2021 by cassoscoop

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