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21/11/2013
L'Derry Culture Legacy Plan Revealed
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has revealed her three-year legacy plan to build on the success of L'Derry's year as UK City of Culture.
Speaking in the Gasyard in the city, the Minister said: "As we move forward into 2014, I want to widen the focus out from Derry to Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine including co-operation with Donegal. With the new councils being established in 2015, it makes sense that all of the North West region benefits."
Minister Ní Chuilín also revealed that over £2m has been approved for legacy projects in the current financial year.
"I will support the continuation of the Music Promise and Portrait of a City," she said.
"I will fund Neighbourhood Renewal Areas to support the delivery of cultural strategies. I also want a feasibility study to be undertaken to consider venues for cultural hubs across the region. I have approved funding for the purchase of a Mobile Marquee which will enable deprived communities to host events such as the hugely popular tea dances. The new delivery company will also support and develop new initiatives."
The Minister also congratulated Hull on its recent naming as City of Culture 2017.
"Derry's year as City of Culture has been a phenomenal success. And I have no doubt that you too will make the most of this tremendous opportunity.
"Here in Derry, 2013 has brought many highlights, interest in the city has reached a global audience and tourism and business have done very well throughout the year."
(IT/JP)
Speaking in the Gasyard in the city, the Minister said: "As we move forward into 2014, I want to widen the focus out from Derry to Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine including co-operation with Donegal. With the new councils being established in 2015, it makes sense that all of the North West region benefits."
Minister Ní Chuilín also revealed that over £2m has been approved for legacy projects in the current financial year.
"I will support the continuation of the Music Promise and Portrait of a City," she said.
"I will fund Neighbourhood Renewal Areas to support the delivery of cultural strategies. I also want a feasibility study to be undertaken to consider venues for cultural hubs across the region. I have approved funding for the purchase of a Mobile Marquee which will enable deprived communities to host events such as the hugely popular tea dances. The new delivery company will also support and develop new initiatives."
The Minister also congratulated Hull on its recent naming as City of Culture 2017.
"Derry's year as City of Culture has been a phenomenal success. And I have no doubt that you too will make the most of this tremendous opportunity.
"Here in Derry, 2013 has brought many highlights, interest in the city has reached a global audience and tourism and business have done very well throughout the year."
(IT/JP)
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