SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has called for progress to be made at Meenan Square, after it was reported that the Urban Villages initiative, announced in 2016, still has not delivered on the promises made six years ago.
Ms. McLaughlin said: “It is extremely disappointing that six years after this area was referenced in the plans around the Urban Villages initiative, Meenan Square remains undeveloped.
“The space has become an eyesore for local people who are growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress being made.
“In the past six years, the truth is that announcements of funding simply haven’t been delivered on and local residents haven’t seen the change that is needed.
“Questions need to be asked about why progress in this area still has not been made, especially given its proximity to areas of such popularity with tourists.
“The Executive Office should expedite negotiations with the owner of this land so we can finally see some progress being made and create a space that the whole community can be proud of.”
