Derry City and Strabane District Council Open Minutes of The

Derry City and Strabane District Council

Open Minutes of the Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held remotely on Thursday 17 December 2020 at 4.00pm.

Present:- Councillor Tierney (Mayor)(In the Chair); Aldermen Bresland, Devenney, Guy, Hussey, Kerrigan, McClintock, McCready, Ramsey and Warke; Councillors J Barr, R Barr, J Boyle, M Boyle, Burke, Carr, Cooper, Cusack, Dobbins, Donnelly, Doyle, Duffy, Durkan, Edwards, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleming, Gallagher, Harkin, Jackson, Kelly, Logue, McCann, McGuire, McHugh, McKeever, McKinney, Mellon, Mooney and Reilly.

In Attendance:- Chief Executive (Mr J Kelpie), Director of Health and Community (Mrs K McFarland), Director of Environment and Regeneration (Mrs K Phillips), Director of Business and Culture (Mr Stephen Gillespie), Director of Legacy (Mrs O McGillion), Lead Legal Services Officer (Mr P Kingston), Lead Democratic Services and Improvement Officer (Ms E Cavanagh) Democratic Services Officer (Mrs S Maxwell) and Committee Services Assistant (Mrs T Johnstone).

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C442/20 Notice and Summons of Meeting

The Mayor read the Notice and Summons for the Meeting.

C443/20 Member Attendance and Apologies

The Mayor completed the roll call. No apologies were recorded.

C444/20 Statement on Remote Meetings

The Chief Executive read the Statement for Remote Meetings.

C445/20 Declaration of Members Interests

Councillors Reilly and Cooper declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 20 – Continuation of ERNACT and EEIG Post Brexit.

The following Members declared an interest in Minute Item C457/20 – Additional NI Executive Funding for Food Support.

Alderman Devenney - Sperrin Local Growth Partnership, Alderman Guy - Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, Alderman Hussey - RAPID and Derg Local Growth Partnership, McClintock - Waterside Renewal Partnership, Alderman Ramsey - Waterside Renewal Partnership.

Councillor J Barr - Member of Sperrin Local Growth Partnership, Councillor R Barr - Sperrin Local Growth Partnership, Councillor J Boyle - Triax, Councillor M Boyle – Sperrin Local Growth Partnership, Councillor Burke – Triax, Councillor Carr – Outer West Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, Councillor Cusack – Outer West Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, Councillor Doyle – Ballyarnett Local Growth Partnership, Councillor Duffy – Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Councillor Durkan – Outer West Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, Councillor Edwards – Derg Local Growth Partnership, Councillor Farrell – Outer North Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Fleming, Councillor Jackson – Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership, Councillor Logue – Triax, Councillor McGuire – RAPID, Councillor McHugh, Councillor McKinney – Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership, Councillor Mellon – Ballyarnett Local Growth Partnership, Councillor Mooney – Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership, Councillor Reilly and Councillor Tierney – RAPID.

Aldermen Ramsey, Hussey, McClintock, Guy, Devenney and Warke and Councillors Duffy, Doyle, Ferguson, Donnelly, Edwards, McCann, Farrell, Tierney and Carr; declared an interest in agenda item 19b – Adoption of the Confidential Minutes of the Monthly Planning Committee held on Wednesday 2 December 2020.

Open for Decision.

Chairperson’s Business

C446/20 Staff Recognition Event

The Mayor noted the upcoming virtual staff recognition event on Friday 18 December 2020. He encouraged Members to attend the event, if possible, to express appreciation of the efforts by staff throughout the organisation every year. However, this year had been particularly challenging for the staff due to the coronavirus pandemic.

C447/20 Protocol for Remote Meetings

Alderman Hussey thanked the Mayor for permitting him to seek clarification on the protocol regarding Standing Order 19.9. He noted that as Council meetings took place in a virtual setting, Standing Order 19.9 stated that, ‘a Member may raise a point of order and shall be entitled to be heard immediately.’ He noted that in a normal meeting, Members could vocally request a point of order during a meeting. Therefore, he sought clarification regarding the protocol in relation to

virtual meetings. He advised that the reason for raising the matter was due to him requesting a point of order on two occasions at the last Council meeting, however the Mayor had not noticed his requests in the chat box and they were therefore, not addressed promptly.

In response, the Mayor advised that Members indicate requests to speak through the chat box. He extended his apologies to Alderman Hussey if he had not noted his requests at the last meeting.

C448/20 Campaign on Period Poverty

Councillor Duffy advised that her Party had presented a paper regarding period poverty for discussion at a meeting of the Executive that was currently taking place. She stated that she wished to acknowledge Council’s recognition on leading the way regarding period poverty. She commended Officers on the work undertaken by them to promote the campaign and looked forward to the initiative being introduced to all schools throughout the Council area.

C449/20 Confirmation of the Open Minutes of the Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held on Thursday 26 November 2020

The Minutes of the Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held on 26 November 2020 (C373/20-C418/20) were submitted.

Alderman Devenney Moved, Alderman Bresland Seconded and the Council.

Resolved that the above Minutes be adopted, as a true record of the Meeting.

Matters Arising

C450/20 Irish League Championship Football Clubs (C381/20)

In response to a query raised by Alderman Hussey, the Mayor advised that the matter had been referred to the Health and Community Committee.

C451/20 Royal Mail (C385/20)

Alderman Hussey stated he wished to raise an issue as a matter of urgency regarding Castlederg sorting office under Standing Order 16.2. He reported that post boxes in Castlederg were overflowing with mail

that had not been collected, delays in the delivery of mail throughout the area and general concern at the lack of service by Royal Mail. He stated that he was aware that various Committees had requested Members to meet with members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and management at Royal Mail. However, he felt that this was a matter of urgency. He stated that, in his opinion, there was a reluctance from staff, particularly at the Castlederg sorting office to meet with local Elected Representatives.

Alderman Hussey Proposed, Seconded by Councillor R Barr

That (within 48 hours), Council seeks a meeting with the management at Castlederg sorting office and if possible, a representative of the Communications Workers Union.

Councillor Edwards concurred with the sentiments expressed by Alderman Hussey, particularly in regard to the lack of engagement by staff at Royal Mail in Castlederg.

The Mayor advised that he had recently met with representatives from CWU. Unfortunately, none of the issues raised by Alderman Hussey had been raised at that meeting. He stated that a number of concerns had been raised and that thankfully all of the staff who had tested positive for Covid-19 or close contact had now returned to work. He noted that Royal Mail had reported in the Derry sorting office, that they were currently managing the workload and were confident that this would continue. He stated that staff had raised concerns regarding the cleaning regime at their workplace and both he and Officers who attended the meeting had agreed that, on behalf of Council, he would write to Royal Mail to highlight workers’ concerns. He stated that if he had been aware of issues at Castlederg, he would have raised them at that meeting.

Councillor R Barr stated that this situation had existed and continued since May of this year in the Strabane area as well as Castlederg, despite the numerous representations made by local Councillors to Royal Mail. He felt that the attitude of management at the organisation was one of arrogance and contempt with a total disregard towards the concerns highlighted by Elected Representatives. He extended his full support to the proposal by Alderman Hussey.

The Mayor advised that during discussions at Committee and at Council, that Officers had indeed, written to Royal Mail on numerous

occasions and had taken action on all the requests by Members in that regard.

Alderman Hussey Proposed, Seconded by Councillor R Barr

That (within 48 hours), Council seeks a meeting with the management at Castlederg sorting office and if possible, a representative of the Communications Workers Union.

Members were then asked to vote on the proposal, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved That (within 48 hours), Council seeks a meeting with the management at Castlederg sorting office and if possible, a representative of the Communications Workers Union.

C452/20 Call-in of Council Item (C406/20)

Alderman Hussey advised that he wished to make a point of order under Standing Order 21.2 (6), that ‘Within one working day of receipt of an admissible call-in submitted under section 41(1) (b) of the 2014 Act, the clerk shall seek the opinion of a practicing solicitor or barrister in accordance with section 41(2) of the 2014 Act’. He noted that the call-in was submitted on 11 November 2020, on two counts; 1 under section 41(1) (a) of the 2014 Act and one under section 41(1) (b) of the 2014 Act. Therefore, he asked if an opinion from a practicing solicitor or barrister was sought on the 12 November 2020. He asked if such opinion was sought, could Members be furnished with the opinion as per Standing Order 21.2 (7) or 21.2 (8).

In response, the Lead Legal Services Officer advised that Council had not sought an opinion from an external barrister or solicitor in relation to that matter. He advised that the matter had been taken forward under section 41.1 (a), the call-in had been heard and Members had been kept fully appraised of intentions of Officers on the process to be undertaken. He advised that obtaining an external solicitor or barristers legal opinion could result in considerable expense to Council. He further advised that if the matter was resolved under section 41(1) (a), of the call-in process, it was therefore felt that it was in the best interests of Elected Members and of Council that it be progressed in that manner. He noted that whilst Alderman Hussey was correct that the call-in required that an external legal opinion should be sought

within 24 hours, that was not actioned on this occasion, for the reasons outlined.

Alderman Hussey expressed his disappointment on the matter.

Councillor Gallagher stated that legal opinion could not be sought on a matter that no longer existed as it had been dealt with under Standing Order 41 (a).

The Mayor advised that Alderman Hussey had posed a question which was answered by the Lead Legal Services Officer.

C453/20 Responses to Motions (C386/20)

Councillor Farrell expressed disappointment at the lack of response from the Executive in relation to their commitment to bring forward proposals for the expansion of Magee Campus to 10,000 students. He noted that Council had written to the First and Deputy First Minister in March and June and November, however no responses had been received. He felt that the correspondence was being ignored by Ministers and that after 9 months there should have been some delivery on those proposals. He noted that January 2021 next was the first anniversary of the implementation of the New Decade New Approach document which outlined the commitment from the Executive. He expressed concern that the abject failure of the First and Deputy First Minister to engage with Council was an insult to every resident from the city and across the Council area.

C454/20 Tribute to Former All-Ireland Senior Men’s GAA Manager, Mr Mickey Harte (C379/20)

Councillor McHugh noted the recent success of the Senior Hurling Team Antrim County Board.

Councillor McHugh, Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Duffy

That Council extends its congratulations to Antrim County Board on the recent success of their Senior Hurling Team who recently won the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Alderman Hussey suggested that Larne also be congratulated on winning the County Antrim Shield.

Members were then asked to vote on the proposal, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved That Council extends its congratulations to Antrim County Board on the recent success of their Senior Hurling Team who recently won the Joe McDonagh Cup.

C455/20 Confirmation of the Open Minutes of the Reconvened Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held on Friday 4 December 2020

The Minutes of the Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held on 4 December 2020 (C427/20-C438/20) were submitted.

Alderman Devenney Moved, Councillor McKinney Seconded and the Council.

Resolved that the above Minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

C456/20 Monthly Governance and Strategic Planning Committee held on Tuesday 1 December 2020

The Minutes of the Governance and Strategic Planning Committee held on 1 December 2020 (GSP175/20-GSP192/20) were submitted.

On a matter of accuracy, Councillor Donnelly referred to GSP179/20. He stated that he had mentioned the Ben Cave Report and asked that the name of the report be included in the minutes.

It was agreed that the minutes would be amended accordingly.

Alderman Bresland Moved, Councillor Duffy Seconded and the Council

Resolved that the above minutes, be adopted, as amended, as a true record of the meeting.

Matters Arising from the Minutes

C457/20 Additional NI Executive Funding for Food Support (GSP183/20)

The Director of Health and Community stated that she wished to take the opportunity to provide some clarification in relation to the above matter. She advised that additional communication had been received from the Department for Communities (DfC) regarding the roll out of food support programmes. She noted that a brief outline paper was presented at the meeting of the Governance and Strategic Planning Committee for Members’ information to appraise of the additional funds made available by DfC to support a food delivery programme.

Continuing, she advised that this approval allowed the development of that programme to proceed, subject to a letter of offer. She further advised that the letter of offer had been received with other various communications from DfC, regarding proposals to make further allocations to the programme. She stated that Officers were currently attempting to issue letters of offer to the various delivery partners to allow those programmes to proceed in advance of Christmas.

She advised that an allocation has been made in respect of a volunteering programme to the value of £55,264.20 and to the Warm, Well and Connected Programme to the value of £60,331.10. She noted that an allocation of £17,968 towards the meals on wheels programme had also been approved at a meeting of the Health and Community Committee. She noted that this information had not been received in advance of the preparation of documents for the Committee. However, an update would be issued to Members on the nature of those funds and a full and detailed report would be presented at a meeting of the Health and Community Committee.

She further advised of funds that would not be administered via Council also been approved by DfC. She stated that this included; support to rural support networks such as RAPID, and additionally to healthy living centres throughout the city and district. She advised that Officers had consulted in detail and arrived at what they believed was the best allocation of delivery organisations for these programmes. It was agreed to include Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership programmes, and in the event of other super output areas such as Strathfoyle, to work in partnership with the Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Programme. She stated that in terms of rural volunteering, Officers would work with the volunteer bureaus and the rural partnerships in those areas. She advised that there would be caveats in terms of what that funding might support, so the priority identified was fuel poverty. She stated that in terms of volunteering expenses, the

detail of what could be supported regarding training and costs such as mileage, refreshments and PPE would be presented in a further detailed report.

The Director appraised Members of the following allocations in which Council had the authority to extend letters of offer:

 Access to food programme through the Warm, Well and Connected funding of £60,331.  Allocations of £11,000 to TRIAX, GSAP, Rosemount and District Welfare Rights Group, Strabane Community Projects  In respect of the Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership who would assume responsibility for the small pocket of deprivation within the Strathfoyle area would receive an allocation of £16,331.  In regard to the Access to Food Programme, which provided the volunteering costs, allocations of £7,000 would go to TRIAX, GSAP, Rosemount and District Welfare Rights Group, Strabane Community Project and Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership  In respect of the Sperrin, Derg and Faughan areas, an allocation of £20,264 would be made available through the North West Volunteer Bureau.

She advised that funding, previously committed to would be allocated towards the Meals and Wheels Resource Programme to be divided as follows:

 Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, £5,050  Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership, £4,209  Faughan, £5,050  Strabane Community Project, £4,209  Derg Valley Care and Healthy Living Centre, £5,500  Learmount Development Community Group £5,500.

The Director confirmed that a written update would be provided to Members in a report to a meeting of the Health and Community Committee in January. She stated that she sought Members’ approval to issue the letters of offer so that money can be allocated as soon as possible.

The Mayor thanked the Director of Health and Community for the update which he described as encouraging.

Councillor Donnelly requested that Members’ declarations of interest be noted verbally by the Mayor in the interests of public scrutiny, as the public did not have access to the chat box.

The Mayor verbally noted the declaration of Member’s interests which were recorded at minute reference C445/20 – Declarations of Members’ Interests.

Alderman Devenney welcomed the update provided by the Director of Health and Community. He stated that it was very good news for those in need within our communities. He referred to organisations within the rural areas, stating that they were under significant pressure with the work involved to provide assistance to those in need. He stated that support officers were needed throughout those rural areas and he would raise the matter at the next meeting of the Rural Issues Working Group.

Councillor M Boyle concurred with the issues raised by Alderman Devenney and she advised that the working group recently met. She noted that it had been highlighted that whilst the rural areas were funded, Members had expressed concerns regarding the lack of funding support workers. She stated that the matter would be raised again at the January meeting of the working group. She commended the work of the community groups from rural areas, particularly as there was no capacity in terms of funding for volunteers.

Councillor Burke welcomed the announcement of funding from DfC to ensure that those in need would be looked after during the Christmas and New Year period.

Councillor Ferguson Proposed, Seconded by Alderman Devenney

That Council issue letters of offer for the allocation of funding to provide assistance to those in need as soon as possible.

Members were asked to vote on the proposal, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved That Council issue letters of offer for the allocation of funding to provide assistance to those in need as soon as possible.

C458/20 UBI Lab (GSP188/20)

Alderman Hussey referred to the recommendation made at the meeting of the Governance and Strategic Planning Committee to ascertain if the number of nominations to the Steering Group could be increased and that any nominations be made using the D’hondt method. He advised that it was agreed that the matter be deferred to full Council for consideration. He stated that clarification had been provided regarding the number of nominations and that two Members could be therefore nominated to serve on that particular body. He requested that Council appoint both representatives using the D’hondt process.

The Mayor advised that the next positions on D’hondt would be allocated to the DUP and Sinn Féin.

Alderman McClintock stated that the DUP would pass on making a nomination.

Councillor Burke was nominated on behalf of Sinn Féin.

The Mayor advises that as the DUP had passed on the matter that the next Party was SDLP and asked them to make a nomination.

Councillor Farrell was nominated by the SDLP.

Members agreed unanimously on the nominations and the Council

Resolved That Councillors Burke and Farrell be nominated to sit on the Universal Basic Income Steering Group.

C459/20 Monthly Planning Committee held on Wednesday 2 December 2020

The Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 2 December 2020 (P164/20-P182/20) were submitted.

Councillor J Boyle Moved, Seconded by Councillor McKinney and the Council

Resolved that the above minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting

C460/20 Bi-Monthly Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee held on Monday 7 December 2020

The Minutes of the Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee held on 7 December 2020 (AAR49/20-AAR61/20) were submitted.

It was agreed that the minutes would be amended accordingly.

Councillor Doyle Moved, Seconded by Councillor Reilly and the Council.

Resolved that the above minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting.

Matters Arising from the Minutes

C461/20 Internal Audit Reports (AAR54/20)

Councillor Doyle stated that he had submitted a request to the PCSP Manager for documents regarding Council’s Conflict of Interests Policy, however, he had not yet received them.

C462/20 Policy for the Purchase of Supplies and Services, Panel of Contractors (AAR59/20)

Councillor Doyle noted that on 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period was due to end. He stated that he sought clarity regarding access to EU procurement through the Irish Government for local businesses.

Councillor Doyle proposed that Council writes to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to ascertain how companies operating in the North can access EU procurement systems and how the Companies Registration Office can accommodate the registration of Northern firms for that purpose.

The Mayor advised that he did not believe that the proposal arose directly from the minutes. Therefore, it was his opinion that it should have been submitted as a notice of motion. He advised that therefore, on that basis, he could not accept the proposal at this time.

C463/20 Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) Audit Reports- Expenditure Items Verification - Additional Information (AAR61/20)

Councillor Doyle expressed concern that the Chair had sought information from an Officer offline, which he felt should have been

dealt with under Standing Orders. He stated that he wished to raise the matter as he felt that Officers were present at meetings to carry out the decisions made by Members and not offering information with regards to where Standing Orders should be implemented.

C464/20 Monthly Business and Culture Committee held on Tuesday 8 December 2020

The Minutes of the Business and Culture Committee held on Tuesday 8 December 2020 (BC169/20 – BC190/20) were submitted.

Councillor M Boyle Moved, Seconded by Councillor Farrell and the Council

Resolved that the above minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting

Matters Arising from the Minutes

C465/20 Decade of Centenaries – NI 2021 (BC181/20)

The Mayor referred to the call-in and the decision regarding the Decade of Centenaries Working Group to meet to discuss the events for NI21. He stated that it was his understanding that the group met on the 15 December 2020 and agreed unanimously on the following recommendation to be presented at this meeting of Council.

Councillor Tierney proposed, seconded by Alderman Warke

That This Council will continue to mark the 100th anniversary centenary events in a fitting and dignified manner and in accordance with the principles of ethical remembrance, by giving recognition to the diverse narratives of the period in line with the original July 2015 notice of motion by Council and by compiling commemorative programmes through initial consideration by the Decade of Centenaries Working Group.

Councillor Donnelly felt that the proposal was absolutely meaningless and did not understand why it had been put forward. He stated that his initial proposal had requested that Council did not corporately celebrate the injustice of partition. Therefore, he did not understand the logic of this proposal which he described as an all-encompassing replacement. He further stated that he had made it clear from the

outset that he had no issue with any person who wished to celebrate particular events. He advised that he would not be supporting the proposal.

The Mayor advised that the proposal came directly from a unanimous decision by Members of the Decade of Centenaries Working Group. He stated that he appreciated Councillor Donnelly’s decision that he would not support the proposal.

Councillor Tierney proposed, seconded by Alderman Warke

Members were asked to vote on the Proposal, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 39; Against:- 1; Abstentions:- 0.

The Proposal was therefore carried and the Council

Resolved That this Council will continue to mark 100th anniversary centenary events in a fitting and dignified manner and in accordance with the principles of ethical remembrance, by giving recognition to the diverse narratives of the period in line with the original July 2015 notice of motion by Council and by compiling commemorative programmes through initial consideration by the Decade of Centenaries Working Group.

C466/20 Council COVID Confidence Scheme (BC178/20)

Councillor Doyle sought clarity on a number of issues from the above item. He stated that he welcomed and commended the civil servants at

the Department of Health and the Executive Office regarding the guidelines being issued for public health over the last number of weeks. However, he felt that the most recent guidelines were ambiguous.

He proposed that that Council write to the Executive Office to express concern about the ambiguity of recurring public health regulations regarding Covid-19, and to request a central point of contact for all elected representatives who are seeking clarification on those regulations.

The Mayor advised that unfortunately, Councillor Doyle’s proposal was not seconded and therefore could not be progressed at this point.

Alderman Hussey stated that he had recently noticed that Covid Ambassadors had been appointed to assist in covering the regulations and asked if Officers could provide clarification on such ambassadors within Council.

In response, the Chief Executive advised that the Covid Confidence Scheme and the provision of Officers was created to provide support to businesses in the city and town centres. He further advised that various councils had referred to them as Covid Ambassadors, however, in this Council area, the role was covered by Environmental Health Officers, Business Officers and also officers from Council’s partner organisation, the City Centre Initiative (CCI). He stated that those designated Officers visited retail and hospitality premises across the Council area to provide Covid support and advice, particularly over the past number of weeks since the re-opening of the hospitality and retail sectors. He stated that if premises were open in the period between Christmas and New Year, Officers would visit those premises also.

In response to a further query from Alderman Hussey, the Chief Executive advised that those designated officers within this Council area had the capacity to enact regulations and also ensure that the regulations were being adhered to.

C467/20 Monthly Environment and Regeneration Committee held on Wednesday 9 December 2020

The Minutes of the Environment and Regeneration Committee held on 9 December 2020 (ER231/20 – ER254/20) were submitted.

Alderman Devenney Moved, Seconded by Alderman Ramsey and the Council

Resolved that the above minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting

Matters Arising from the Minutes

C468/20 Bus Shelters – Request for New Bus Shelter (ER241/20)

Councillor Ferguson stated that she had been contacted by constituents regarding repairs to the bus shelter at Clonmeen Drive in Strathfoyle. She asked if Officers could investigate why the repairs have been delayed and provide her with an update on the matter.

Councillor Harkin stated that he fully supported the remarks made by the previous speaker.

C469/20 Creggan Reservoir Update (ER243/20)

Councillor Harkin stated that a fruitful discussion had taken place at the meeting regarding the urgency of taking action to make the reservoir safe to enable other planned projects in the City to progress. He stated that his Party had spoken to representatives of Creggan Country Park and residents from the Glenowen, Westway and Rosemount area on the matter. He stated that residents had expressed frustration at the lack of lighting in the area, despite the efforts of Council Officers and those at CCP. He felt that it could be a fantastic location for not just the residents of the area but the entire city.

Councillor Harkin Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Gallagher

Council will take on a central role in partnership with CCPEL and other stakeholders in the creation of a masterplan to develop the Greater Creggan Country Park area to its full potential in line with our climate declaration, health and well-being, neighbourhood renewal and local growth plan for the benefit and enjoyment of nearby residents, park users, people across the entire district and beyond.

The Mayor thanked Councillor Harkin for the proposal. However, he felt that the wording of the proposal, in particular ‘Council will take on a central role,’ placed a significant burden on Council. He asked if Councillor Harkin was content to change the wording of the proposal.

Councillor Harkin agreed.

Council will work in partnership with CCPEL and other stakeholders in the creation of a masterplan to develop the

Greater Creggan Country Park area to its full potential in line with our climate declaration, health and well-being, neighbourhood renewal and local growth plan for the benefit and enjoyment of nearby residents, park users, people across the entire district and beyond.

Alderman McCready suggested that a report on the matter be presented at a future meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee was the best way forward. He stated that there were many variables to be considered such as financial implications. He felt that Members needed to have a full understanding of those implications and ramifications before making a decision on the matter.

The Mayor stated that he concurred with the remarks made by the previous speaker on the matter.

Alderman Hussey also concurred with the remarks made by Alderman McCready. He noted that recently, Councillors from the rural areas had received updates from Officers regarding the Play Plan Review. He expressed concern that particularly in the rural areas, many of the projects within the former Derry City Council area mitigated against the much needed provision throughout the wider Council area. He referred to fourteen Council play parks located in the Derg area, and that nine of those parks had been deemed not fit for use by the Play Board. He stated that a detailed report on the matter was the best way forward. He further noted that a report on the Play Plan Review would be presented at a future meeting of the Environment and Regeneration Committee. He stated that, in his opinion, that report would be a damning indictment regarding the lack of provision in the Derg area. He felt that the overall financial implications had to be considered before moving forward.

Councillor Burke stated that her party agreed to bring a report back to outline the details and any impact it would have. She suggested that the Play Strategy, particularly for the Moor area also be considered.

The Director of Environment and Regeneration stated that a number of dialogues had taken place with members of Creggan Country Park over the past several years. She advised that they had sought support regarding the development of the masterplan for that area. She stated that CCP had a long lease with Council and Officers had sought to provide support to them with discussions ongoing in this regard. She advised that a report would be provided to a future Committee

meeting, to outline the parameters of the proposal and seek Members’ views on the specifics of this in terms of the partnership with CCP. She concurred that the area had great potential as an asset for the city and district and that members of CCP had shown a willingness to develop the area.

Alderman Hussey proposed an amendment, Seconded by Alderman Guy

Council will bring a report on the creation of a masterplan to develop the Greater Creggan Country Park area to its full potential in line with our climate declaration, health and well-being, neighbourhood renewal and local growth plan for the benefit and enjoyment of nearby residents, park users, people across the entire district and beyond.

Members were asked to vote on the proposal, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved Council will bring a report on the creation of a masterplan to develop the Greater Creggan Country Park area to its full potential in line with our climate declaration, health and well- being, neighbourhood renewal and local growth plan for the benefit and enjoyment of nearby residents, park users, people across the entire district and beyond.

C470/20 Monthly Health and Community Committee held on Thursday 10 December 2020

The Minutes of the Health and Community Committee held on Thursday 10 December 2020 (HC212/20-HC238/20) were submitted.

Alderman Devenney Moved, Seconded by Alderman Guy and the Council

Resolved that the above minutes be adopted as a true record of the Meeting.

Matters Arising from the Minutes

C471/20 Brooke Park Bowling Green Portacabin (HC229/20)

Councillor Cooper stated that he had recently met with members of the bowling club regarding attempts to obtain a new facility. He stated that after discussions with those members, refurbishment was not an option, however they requested that Council ring-fence the £60,000 aligned to the bowling club. He stated that the Lead Finance Officer had advised that he had no issue with a proposal to ring-fence that money, however, not for refurbishment but to be kept within the budget to be used with any other savings that can be found to allow a new structure to be secured.

He stated that as the proposal for a new structure would have to go through the capital review process. He stated that members of the bowling club would not have the details of that process and what it involved. Therefore, he agreed with the club members to facilitate a meeting with Elected Representatives to outline those processes.

Councillor Cooper Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Duffy

That the £60k referenced in report HC229/20 is ring fenced within H&C budgets to match fund a new structure for the Brooke Park Bowling Club and Council continues to pursue other funding options through departmental savings and any external funding that may become available.

That the Council will meet the club and Foyleside DEA Elected Representatives in the early New Year to outline the capital review process so the club have a clear idea of the processes involved.

Councillor Gallagher noted that Members of the Health and Community Committee endorsed a recommendation to refer the matter to the January meeting of the Committee. He therefore queried if the proposal would replace that recommendation.

The Mayor advised that the proposal would indeed replace the recommendation endorsed by Members of the Health and Community Committee.

Councillor Cusack stated that the SDLP supported the proposal. However, she expressed concern that Foyleside DEA Elected Representatives had been highlighted within the proposal. She stated that given the bowling club should be open to everyone throughout

the city and district and therefore asked that the wording be amended to include all Elected Representatives.

Councillor Cooper agreed.

That the Council will meet the club and all Elected Representatives in the early New Year to outline the capital review process so the club have a clear idea of the processes involved.

Councillor Harkin stated that a lengthy debate at taken place at the Committee meeting on the matter. He noted that Members were advised at that meeting that if they did not endorse option 2, the £60,000 could be lost. He stated that he did not feel there was a danger that the £60,000 which was the preferred option in terms of the recommendations, would not be available come the January meeting. He stated that Members should support the recommendation agreed by the Committee as the matter would be further discussed in January.

He stated that it was important to engage with club members during this time. He advised that the bowling club had already organised a meeting and that over 40 people attended a recent rally at Brooke Park, attended by several Elected Representatives. He stated that the club members had made their demands very clear and that it was important to listen to them before attempting to make decisions on their behalf as their input was necessary.

Councillor Carr stated that he concurred with the remarks made by the previous speaker. He suggested that a further report be presented at the January meeting to establish if there were any other funding avenues available. He stated that the recommendation made at Committee be upheld.

The Mayor advised that Members would be asked to vote on the proposal.

Councillor Donnelly asked if the £60,000 would still be available if the proposal was not accepted.

The Mayor advised that he did not think that the £60,000 would be taken from that budget at this stage. He stated that if proposal fell, it would revert back to the recommendation to defer.

On a point of order, Councillor McCann stated that he wished to move a procedural motion to the effect that this proposal does not proceed. He did not see any need for the proposal and proposed that it be not put.

Alderman Hussey, on a further point of order, he asked what particular Standing Order Councillor McCann referred to for bringing his point of order.

The Mayor advised that the wording used in Councillor McCann’s proposal was not included in Standing Orders. He suggested that he was referring to 16.2 (i) to proceed to the next business.

Councillor Duffy on a point of order, advised that the Mayor had asked for a vote to be taken on the proposal.

The Lead Legal Services Officer advised that a proposal brought under 16.2 (i) to proceed to the next business, but on this occasion that a call for a vote on the proposal had been made. Therefore, where a vote had been called, it must be taken before any further business could be considered.

Councillor Cooper Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Duffy

That the Council will meet the club and all Elected Representatives in the early New Year to outline the capital review process so the club have a clear idea of the processes involved.

Members were asked to vote on the proposal, the result of which was as follows:

For:-11; Against:- 26; Abstentions:- 3.

The Proposal therefore Fell.

Notices of Motion

C472/20 Provisions for Lasting Powers of Attorney

Councillor Mooney Moved, Seconded by Alderman McCready

That Council notes the present provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (NI) 2016.

Council also note that the provisions relating to Lasting Powers of Attorney which allows for the management of affairs for health and welfare when the donor lacks capacity has not been commenced yet.

This Council will write to the Minister for Health asking him to recognise the importance of these provisions to individuals and families and to provide them with certainty for future planning and a timeline for the implementation of these important provisions.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved That Council notes the present provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (NI) 2016.

C473/20 Westminster Parliament Government of Ireland Act

Councillor Cooper Moved, Seconded by Councillor Mellon

On a point of order, Alderman Hussey stated that he questioned the relevancy of the motion under Standing Order 16. He noted that there were 4 relevant factors had to be in place for a relevant motion to come forward. He referred to the final paragraph within the motion and the requirement within Standing Order 16 (iii) and queried if Council was legally competent in regard to what had been sought within the motion.

The Mayor advised that at this stage, the motion had asked for a call on both governments and that Council were entitled to do that, if the motion was carried.

That This Council notes the centenary anniversary of the Westminster Parliament’s Government of Ireland Act.

We note that the Good Friday Agreement caused this act to be revoked.

We note the deep and wide divisions this has sustained and entrenched both within Irish society and in the relationships between the islands of Ireland and Britain, not least of those consequences has been the multi-layered generational conflict our society has endured.

We welcome and support the agreed framework provided by the peace process to address and deal with all of this by peaceful and democratic methods.

We recognise that the outworking of this – the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement in all is aspects – remains a work in progress.

This includes – its core requirements for equality of treatment, parity of esteem and mutual respect and the provision for a referendum to give full effect to the exercise by the people of Ireland to the right to self- determine our future destiny and the centrality to this of both the British and Irish governments.

In the first instance in respect of rights throughout the island and in the second the particular

responsibility on the British government to set a date for the referendum.

This Council further recognises that a stark choice is opening up between the narrow, inward-looking vision of Brexit Britain and the open inclusive vision of a new Ireland.

Therefore we call upon this Council to encourage space for debate to present experiences and perspectives, big ideas and a public discourse on our constitutional future which threatens no one.

And this Council calls on both governments to expedite the delivery of their respective responsibilities contained within the Good Friday Agreement.

Councillor Ferguson Proposed an Amendment, Seconded by Councillor McKinney

That This Council notes the centenary anniversary of the Westminster parliament’s Government of Ireland Act.

This Council also recognises that the rules on a border poll are set out in the Good Friday Agreement and the conditions upon which one should be called are not yet met.

This Council understands that dialogue around a border poll should be inclusive and respectful for all.

The Mayor advised that Councillor Cooper’s notice of motion contained two key actions; to call on the Council to encourage debate and for both governments to act. Therefore, he advised that in his opinion, the amendment had removed those actions, was a direct negative to the original motion. Therefore, the amendment could not be accepted.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 23; Against:-13; Abstentions:- 3.

The Motion was therefore carried and the Council

Resolved This Council notes the centenary anniversary of the Westminster Parliament’s Government of Ireland Act.

We note that the Good Friday Agreement caused this act to be revoked.

We welcome and support the agreed framework provided by the peace process to address and deal with all of this by peaceful and democratic methods.

We recognise that the outworking of this – the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement in all is aspects – remains a work in progress.

In the first instance in respect of rights throughout the island and in the second the particular responsibility on the British government to set a date for the referendum.

This Council further recognises that a stark choice is opening up between the narrow, inward-looking vision of Brexit Britain and the

open inclusive vision of a new Ireland.

Therefore we call upon this Council to encourage space for debate to present experiences and perspectives, big ideas and a public discourse on our constitutional future which threatens no one.

And this Council calls on both governments to expedite the delivery of their respective responsibilities contained within the Good Friday Agreement.

C474/20 Campaign for a Rainbow Crossing

Councillor Tierney Moved, Seconded by Councillor Cusack

That this Council will continue to work with and support Foyle Pride in their campaign to locate a Rainbow crossing in this Council area.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 33; Against:- 0; Abstentions:-6.

The Motion was therefore Carried and the Council

Resolved That this Council will continue to work with and support Foyle Pride in their campaign to locate a Rainbow crossing in this Council area.

C475/20 Road Safety Week

Councillors Ferguson and McKinney Moved, Seconded by Councillor Dobbins

That This Council recognises road safety is vital in our City and District. It will promote Road Safety Week and will work with the partners to identify a specific role such as a designated Road Safety Officer.

Councillor Logue Proposed an Amendment, Seconded by Councillor Mellon

That This Council recognises road safety is vital in our City and District. It will promote Road Safety Week and calls on the Department of Infrastructure and the PSNI to fund and work with the partners to identify a specific role such as a designated Road Safety Officer.

Members were asked to vote on the Amendment, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 11; Against:-22; Abstentions:- 7.

The Amendment therefore, Fell.

Councillor Reilly Proposed a further Amendment, Seconded by Councillor Dobbins

That This Council recognises road safety is vital in our City and District. It will promote Road Safety Week and will write to the Northern Ireland Executive to fund and will work with the partners to identify a specific role such as a designated Road Safety Officer.

Members were asked to vote on the Amendment, the result of which was unanimous.

The Amendment subsequently became the Substantive Motion.

Members were asked to vote on the Substantive Motion, the result of which was unanimous and the Council

Resolved That this Council recognises road safety is vital in our City and District. It will promote Road Safety Week and will write to the Northern Ireland Executive to fund and will work with the partners to identify a specific role such as a designated Road Safety Officer.

C476/20 Re-interment of ‘The Invincibles’ to Glasnevin Cemetery

On a point of order, Alderman Hussey referred to Standing Order 16 (1) (ii) ‘Which affects the local government district or its residents’ and (iii) For which Council is legally competent’. He therefore asked the Lead Legal Services Officer advise on the relevancy of the motion.

In response, the Mayor advised that the relevancy of the motion was that similar motions had been debated by this Council on a number of occasions and the motion asked for Council to make a call to write a letter and in his opinion, officers were competent to carry out that action.

Councillor Donnelly Moved, Seconded by Councillor Doyle

That This Council will contact the 26 county administration and calls on the Office of Public Works to respond to justice being afforded to the memory of the Invincibles whereby, the necessary evacuation works to recover the remains of Joe Brady, Daniel Curley, Michael Fagan, Thomas Caffery and Tim Kelly transpire as a matter of urgency from the yard at Kilmainham Gaol.

This Council acknowledges the families of the five men are represented by the National Graves Association. It is the expressed wishes of the families that their relatives are exhumed from Kilmainham Gaol and reinterned in consecrated ground at Glasnevin cemetery.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 29; Against:- 9; Abstentions:- 2.

The Motion was therefore Carried and the Council

Resolved This Council will contact the 26 county administration and calls on the Office of Public Works to respond to justice being afforded to the memory of the Invincibles whereby, the necessary evacuation works to recover the remains of Joe Brady, Daniel Curley, Michael Fagan, Thomas Caffery and Tim Kelly transpire as a matter of urgency from the yard at Kilmainham Gaol.

This Council acknowledges the families of the five men are represented by the National Graves Association. It is the expressed wishes of the families that their relatives are exhumed

from Kilmainham Gaol and reinterned in consecrated ground at Glasnevin cemetery.

Councillor Gallagher left the meeting at this point.

C477/20 Protection of Workers’ Rights

Councillor Harkin Moved, Seconded by Councillor McCann

That Council will write to the management of E&I Engineering calling on them to respect workers’ rights by assuring workers are not harassed or victimised for trade union membership and activity. Council will write to Donegal County Council requesting they contact E&I management with the same request. Council will invite representatives from UNITE the Union to make a presentation regarding its efforts to protect workers’ rights.

Councillor Reilly Proposed an Amendment, Seconded by Councillor J Boyle

That Council will write to the management of all major employers in the district calling on them to allow access to trade union membership and activity. Council will write to Donegal County Council requesting they do the same. Council will invite representatives from UNITE the Union to make a presentation regarding its efforts to protect workers’ rights.

On a point of order, Councillor Harkin requested legal advice regarding the admissibility of the amendment. He stated that Council had already agreed to action on the matters outlined in the amendment to call on employers throughout the city and district to allow workers access to trade union membership.

The Lead Legal Services Officer advised that Councillor Harkin’s remarks on the matter had merit. He noted that Council had passed a notice of motion in July of this year which in his view, was similar to the wording of the amendment. He further advised that the specificity of Councillor Harkin’s motion had set it apart from the notice of motion passed in July. Therefore, the amendment would result in the motion being too

similar to the one passed within the last six months. Consequently, he did not feel that the amendment to this motion would be acceptable.

The Mayor advised that in line with the advice outlined by the Lead Legal Services Officer, that he could not accept the amendment.

Councillor Reilly stated that whilst he disagreed with the advice by the Lead Legal Services Officer, he would accept the ruling of the Mayor on the matter.

Councillor Duffy requested a short recess to discuss a proposed amendment to the motion from Sinn Féin.

Members agreed.

After the recess, Councillor Jackson Proposed a further Amendment, Seconded by Councillor M Boyle

That Council will write to the management of E&I Engineering inviting them to present to the relevant committee to discuss the concerns expressed surrounding workers’ rights. No worker should be harassed or victimised for trade union membership and activity. Council will invite representatives from UNITE the Union to make a presentation regarding its efforts to protect workers’ rights.

Members were then asked the vote on the amendment, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 11; Against:- 23; Abstentions:- 3.

The Amendment therefore Fell.

Councillor McKinney proposed a further Amendment, Seconded by Councillor Ferguson

That Council will write to the management of E&I Engineering calling on them to ensure that workers' rights to trade union membership and activity are respected. Council will write to Donegal County Council requesting they contact E&I management with the same request. Council will invite

representatives from UNITE the Union to make a presentation regarding its efforts to protect workers’ rights.

Members were then asked the vote on the Amendment, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 24; Against:- 14; Abstentions:- 0.

The Amendment was therefore Carried and became the Substantive Motion

Members where then asked to vote on the Substantive Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 31; Against:- 7; Abstentions:- 0.

The Substantive Motion was therefore Carried and the Council

Resolved That Council will write to the management of E&I Engineering calling on them to ensure that workers' rights to trade union membership and activity are respected. Council will write to Donegal County Council requesting they contact E&I management with the same request. Council will invite representatives from UNITE the Union to make a presentation regarding its efforts to protect workers’ rights.

C478/20 Support for the People of Palestine and the BDS Movement

Councillor Jackson Moved, Seconded by Councillor Duffy

That This Council reiterates our support for the people of Palestine and our support for the BDS movement. We also declare Derry City and Strabane District Council an anti-apartheid zone, as was the case in the legacy Derry City Council.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 27; Against:- 9; Abstentions:- 2.

The Motion was therefore Carried and the Council

Resolved That this Council reiterates our support for the people of Palestine and our support for the BDS movement. We also declare Derry City and Strabane District Council an anti- apartheid zone, as was the case in the legacy Derry City Council.

C479/20 Call for a Public Inquiry on the Death of Pat Finucane

Councillor Duffy Moved, Seconded by Councillor Jackson

That This Council condemns the British Sectary of State’s failure to order a full Public Inquiry into the assassination of Pat Finucane.

This Council believes that it is now time for the Finucane family to be told all the facts behind the assassination of their beloved husband and father and calls on the British government to immediately order a full Public Inquiry.

This Council believes that the Finucane family should be told the truth about the extent of collusion in Pat’s assassination and the cover up that followed and calls on the British government to immediately order a full Public Inquiry.

This Council demands that any Public Inquiry must be truly meaningful and not restricted under the terms of the Inquiries Act 2005 which Judge Cory criticised as making ‘a meaningful inquiry impossible’.

The failure to order a full public inquiry is no longer simply about one man but rather about the wider issue of truth and justice and so this Council calls on the British government to fully implement the Stormont House Agreement’s legacy mechanism so as everyone who lost a loved one can get the truth of what happened to them.

Members were asked to vote on the Motion, the result of which was as follows:

For:- 27; Against:- 9; Abstentions:- 1.

The Motion was therefore Carried and the Council

Resolved That this Council condemns the British Sectary of State’s failure to order a full Public Inquiry into the assassination of Pat Finucane.

Open for Information

C480/20 Responses to Motions

The Chief Executive presented the above report, a copy of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to advise Members of correspondence received in relation to Motions passed by Council.

Alderman Hussey noted the correspondence received from the Minister for Transport in Ireland regarding the A5/A6 road projects. He stated that he was aware of the creation of the A5/N2 Cross Border Working Group and asked if they had recently met. He suggested that the reply from the Minister for Transport be referred to that working group and that a meeting of the group be convened in the New Year.

The Chief Executive noted that the group was not under the chairpersonship of Council, however he would look into the matter and advise Members of the outcome. C481/20 Resolutions from other Councils

C482/20 Sealing List November 2020 Councillor Reilly Moved, Councillor J Barr Seconded and the Council Resolved that the seal of the Council be affixed to the following documents Sealing List December 2020

Documents Sealed 17 November 2020

Transfer Deed in triplicate:- Western Health and Social Care Trust ~to~ Derry City and Strabane District Council relating to purchase of lands at Strathfoyle Greenway.

Documents Sealed 27 November 2020

Conveyance and Transfer in duplicate:- Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company ~and~ Derry City and Strabane District Council relating to North West Multi Hub, Ebrington Greenway.

Documents Sealed 2 December 2020

Form of Deed:- Derry City and Strabane District Council ~and~ Milligan Bros Ltd relating to Provision of Parkside Play Area, Sion Mills.

Form of Deed:- Derry City and Strabane District Council ~and~ Haffey Sports Grounds Ltd relating to new play provision at the existing play area in Magheramason Village.

Contract:- Derry City and Strabane District Council and Fibrus Networks (FFNI) Ltd relating to Fibre Broadband into Council buildings.

Document Sealed 4 December 2020

Licence:- Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Derry City and Strabane District Council relating to Christmas trees at (1) Enagh Crescent and (2) Nixon’s Corner.

Documents Sealed 17 December 2020

Grants of Right of Burial in Ballyoan Cemetery

Mrs Sarah Rugman, 23 Roscarrig, Sligo Road, Carrigans, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7AZ. Mrs Anne Houghton, 1 Broomhill Avenue, L’derry, BT47 6WG. Mr Ray Porter, 23 St Canices Park, L’derry, BT47 3YP. Mr Derek Moore, 82 Ivy Mead, L’derry, BT47 3WX. Ms Donna Boyle, 19 Woodside Heights, Derry, BT47 2LA. Mr Douglas Ashford, 70 Brookdale Park, Derry, BT48 8HQ. Mr John Moody, 5 Caw Hill Park, L’derry, BT47 6LU. Mr William McNally, 91 Kinsale Park, Caw, L’derry, BT47 6NL. Ms Hazel Deeney, 7 Caw Mews, L’derry, BT47 6NX. Mrs Alana Swann, 62 Glenshane Road, Drumahoe, BT47 3SF.

Grants of Right of Burial in City Cemetery

Mr Stephen Power, 3 Sutton Gardens, BT47 5HP.

Mrs Margaret McDowell, 97 Rathlin Drive, Derry, BT48 9RT. Mrs Anne Downey, 12 Eastway Gardens, Creggan, Derry, BT48 9QB. Mrs Anne Rafferty, 18 Galliagh Park, Derry, BT48 8DD. Mr Patrick McClenaghan, 138 Iniscarn Road, Derry, BT48 9RP. Mrs Agatha Keenan, 8 Ardcaien, Derry, BT48 8AF. Ms Catherine Crossan, 60 The Branch, Derry, BT48 0RB. Mrs Lita McDaid, 24 Maybrook Mews, Derry, BT48 7QQ. Mrs Ursula McCool, 32 Greenhaw Road, Derry, BT48 7SB. Mrs Annette Coyle, 54 Barrs Lane, Hazelbank, Derry, BT48 0QX. Mr Dean O’Hara, 3 Balmoral Avenue, Derry, BT48 7TR. Mr Claudio Antonucci, 314 Glenshane Road, Claudy, BT47 4HP. Mrs Pat Hume, 29 Clarendon Manor, Derry, BT48 7TH. Mr Manus Kane, 54 Northland Road, Derry, BT48 7ND. Mr Sean Scully, 18 Hawthorne Grove, Derry, BT48 0GD. Mr William McCorriston, 23 Phillip Street, Derry, BT48 7PN. Mrs Dawn Barr, 14 Goldsmith Court, Derry, BT48 0PP. Mr Francis McCay, 40 Ardnashee, Derry, BT48 7QG. Mr Ronan Condren, 2 Sandyholme Way, Belfast, BT36 5BH. Mr John Burke, 563 Carnhill, Derry, BT48 8BZ. Mrs Margaret McCarron, 69 Cashelmore Park, Derry, BT48 0RU. Mr Michael McDermott, 34 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 7RS. Mrs Teresa Oakes, 3 Oakridge Park, Derry, BT48 8PY. Mrs Ann Joyce, 27 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS. Mr Seamus Harkin, 59 Galliagh Park, Derry, BT48 8DE.

Mrs Phylllis Ward, 9 Dunaff Gardens, Derry, BT48 9NB. Mr Dermot McClintock, 32 Amelia Court, Derry, BT48 8DW. Fr James McGrory, 31 Kingsfort Park, Derry, BT48 7SY.

Grant of Right of Burial in Claudy Cemetery

Mr Robert Bigger, 44 Crevolea Road, Coleraine, BT51 4ES.

Grants of Right of Burial in Mountcastle Burial Ground Allan Bresland, 41 Millhaven, Sion Mills, Strabane, Co Tyrone, BT82 9FG Gretta Campbell, 53 Blackstone Park, Magheramason, Co Londonderry, BT47 2SB Hazel Dunn, 14 Rossdowney Gardens, Londonderry, BT47 5PW

Grants of Right of Burial in Strabane Burial Ground Louie Duffy, 11 Newtownkennedy Street, Strabane, Co Tyrone, BT82 8HT

C483/20 Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 – Confidential Business

Councillor Reilly Moved, Councillor McKeever Seconded and the Council

Resolved that in accordance with Section 42, Sub Sections (2) or (4) of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014, the press and members of the public be asked to withdraw whilst the Council discuss the following matters:

(a) Adoption of the Confidential Minutes of the Meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council held on 26 November 2020; (b) Adoption of the Confidential Minutes of the Reconvened Meeting of Derry City and

Strabane District Council held on Friday 4 December 2020;

Adoption of the Confidential Minutes of the following Committees

(i) Monthly Governance and Strategic Planning Committee held on 1 December 2020 (ii) Monthly Planning Committee held on 2 December 2020 (iii) Monthly Business and Culture Committee held on Tuesday 8 December 2020 (iv) Monthly Environment and Regeneration Committee held on Wednesday 9 December 2020. (v) Monthly Health and community Committee held on Thursday 10 December 2020.

The Meeting then went into Confidential Business.