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Independents join Irish Unity working group on Derry & Strabane Council
The composition of a Derry & Strabane Council Irish Unity Working Group is to be broadened to include independent representatives.
Monday, 31st May 2021, 10:01 am
A number of Independent Councillors initiated a Call-In process to challenge a decision taken back in April, saying: ‘We believe the democratic mandate of the Council will be better served by including a broader number of Councillors, including Independent Councillors, in the working group. It will also better serve our efforts toward shaping Council objectives.’
Council solicitor Philip Kingston addressed members saying; “You may recall that at the Council meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021, a Notice of Motion was passed in relation to the establishment of a Working group on Irish Unity. In the course of the debate, an amendment was proposed by Councillor Gallagher which was seconded by Councillor Barr.”
Planning permission approved for Derry restaurant at Ebrington Square Grade B2 Listed Building 40 Ebrington Square Gillian Anderson
Building 40 Proposed Basement Floor Plan
The green light has been given for another project in Ebrington Square after elected members of Derry City & Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee gave approval for the alterations, extension and associated works of a former military building (Building 40) to provide a bar and restaurant with landscaping.
The Grade B2 listed building was historically known as “Fisher” and its historical use within Ebrington was as a Canteen, which dates back to 1848 on historical maps.
Consent was approved for the alteration of the listed building with a three storey extension stepping down to a two storey extension at the rear.