DERRY CITY City and Strabane District Council has launched two new integrated Village Plans for Cranagh and Donemana, as part of its programme of village renewal and development.
The plans aim to encourage residents of local villages to create a vision that leads to the preparation of local action plans ensuring that the full potential of villages can be achieved, and initiatives which promote community development and regeneration are delivered.
Speaking at the official launch, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Elisha McCallion, said: “These Village Plans are an expression of community identity and the initiatives spanning economic, environmental, physical and social improvement over the next 15 years will have a transformative impact.
“The plans set out a clear vision of what you as communities want and offer a road map for villages to achieve sustainability in the future.
“In the context of community planning I am acutely aware of the importance of involving and engaging local people.
“The level of consultation and engagement which has taken place in shaping these plans shows how local views can be taken into account.
“These plans reflect opportunities for all those who live, visit, work and play within each of the villages and each plan outlines specific projects, timelines, relevant stakeholders and potential funders.”
The Mayor concluded by congratulating each of the two community based organisations – Cranagh Community Association and Dennett Interchange – for the enthusiasm and commitment that they have all shown to date in working in partnership with Council to develop the village plans.
She wished them every success in implementing the projects identified so that when they revisit the plan in future years they will all see clear improvements in the physical, economic and social life of each of the villages.
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