07/02/2008
Airport Residents 'Forced' To Leave Their Homes
Residents living near the City of Derry Airport are in fear of eviction from their homes after they received letters from Derry City Council.
Some 17 houses in the area are set to be knocked down as part of an initiative to improve safety at the airport.
Some residents are angry that they have not been given enough time to find new homes. However, the council has said that it is sympathetic and eviction would only be a final option.
The council now owns all the properties in this area after the vesting order came into effect last August. Two homes have already been demolished.
The local authority has stressed that most homeowners are putting the plans into motion to move out and Derry City Council has pledged to work closely with residents to resolve any outstanding issues and has said that it does not want to see anyone forcibly evicted from their homes.
John Meehan from the council said they were aware of the sensitivities of residents: "It has to be emphasised public authorities often have to exercise these sorts of powers in order to secure areas which have been vested for housing developments or for roads developments and this is not a unique situation," he said.
(GC)
Some 17 houses in the area are set to be knocked down as part of an initiative to improve safety at the airport.
Some residents are angry that they have not been given enough time to find new homes. However, the council has said that it is sympathetic and eviction would only be a final option.
The council now owns all the properties in this area after the vesting order came into effect last August. Two homes have already been demolished.
The local authority has stressed that most homeowners are putting the plans into motion to move out and Derry City Council has pledged to work closely with residents to resolve any outstanding issues and has said that it does not want to see anyone forcibly evicted from their homes.
John Meehan from the council said they were aware of the sensitivities of residents: "It has to be emphasised public authorities often have to exercise these sorts of powers in order to secure areas which have been vested for housing developments or for roads developments and this is not a unique situation," he said.
(GC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 July 2013
Orange Order Agrees To Nationalist Talks
The Orange Order has agreed to engage in talks with a nationalist residents group in north Belfast, following an appeal by a unionist residents group. The Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association asked local Orange lodges to speak to the Crumlin and Ardoyne Residents Association to find a way to help the 12th of July parades pass off peacefully.
Orange Order Agrees To Nationalist Talks
The Orange Order has agreed to engage in talks with a nationalist residents group in north Belfast, following an appeal by a unionist residents group. The Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association asked local Orange lodges to speak to the Crumlin and Ardoyne Residents Association to find a way to help the 12th of July parades pass off peacefully.
14 May 2003
Derry council undertakes resident IT initiative
The Local Strategy Partnership (LSP) for Derry City Council Area has undertaken one of the most ambitious Northern Ireland council-wide studies on the future IT needs of its residents.
Derry council undertakes resident IT initiative
The Local Strategy Partnership (LSP) for Derry City Council Area has undertaken one of the most ambitious Northern Ireland council-wide studies on the future IT needs of its residents.
17 October 2013
Belfast Council Launches Business Development Programme
Local manufacturers are being offered help with reducing costs and increasing profits through a new business development programme funded by Belfast City Council. The Manufacturing Efficiency Programme is open to small and medium-sized companies in the city from the manufacturing subsectors.
Belfast Council Launches Business Development Programme
Local manufacturers are being offered help with reducing costs and increasing profits through a new business development programme funded by Belfast City Council. The Manufacturing Efficiency Programme is open to small and medium-sized companies in the city from the manufacturing subsectors.
23 August 2013
Derry Council Warning Over 'Dangerous' Cookers
Derry City Council has issued a call to locate some models of gas cookers which, it says can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Derry Council Warning Over 'Dangerous' Cookers
Derry City Council has issued a call to locate some models of gas cookers which, it says can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
16 December 2009
Minister Supports North West
The recession is hitting the North West hard and its impact continues to worry the NI Employment Minister. He said this week that he is committed to the local cause and is therefore holding different meetings to help achieve some improvements in the situation.
Minister Supports North West
The recession is hitting the North West hard and its impact continues to worry the NI Employment Minister. He said this week that he is committed to the local cause and is therefore holding different meetings to help achieve some improvements in the situation.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.