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26th May 2010
Second largest city in NI City population of Derry/Londonderry –
108,535 (2007 Figures) Labour Market – 59% employment
(Health & Retail largest employment sectors)
Unemployment – 6.9% (Forecasted to rise to over 10% in 2011 (NI Average 6.5%)
Derry ranks as the 2nd most deprived area in Northern Ireland in terms of extent, concentration, employment and income scale.
In the early centuries the city was called Derry, however on the 29th March, 1613 the Royal Seal was attached to a document known as the Charter for Londonderry. This changed the name of the city from Derry to Londonderry in recognition of the association which the city had with London.
The city of many names: Doire Derry Londonderry The Walled City Stroke City The Maiden City The city is sometimes referred to as the 'Maiden
City' by virtue of the fact that it's walls were never breached
Derry was the last walled city to be constructed in
Europe
The Walls were built between 1613 and 1619 by the
Honourable Irish Society to serve as defences for
early 17th Century settlers from England and Scotland
The Walls are 1 mile (1.5km) in circumference and
vary in height and width from between 12 feet to 35
feet (4 to 12 metres), they are completely intact and
form a walkway around the inner city
The Walled City is famous for a particular siege which
lasted 105 days in 1689
King James II, a Catholic convert, and King William III of Orange, a
Protestant, were in battle over the Irish crown – James having already
lost his English crown to William.
As the city of Derry was a Williamite stronghold, King James
attempted to replace the city's garrison with one loyal to himself
13 young apprentice boys held back King James' army by shutting the
gates to the city
The siege is still commemorated to this day by an organisation called
The Apprentice Boys of Derry, who hold an annual event on the 12th
August
This particular parade became an issue in August 1969 and eventually
led to the British Army being brought on to the streets of Northern
Ireland in support of the then existing police force, the Royal Ulster
Constabulary (R.U.C.)
Apprentice Boys March Commemorating The Siege of Derry
The city would have been a strong supporter of the
union of Ireland with Britain under the Act of Union
(1801)
Protestants lived mainly within the walled part of the
city but Catholic numbers began to grow outside of the
Walled City. New suburbs with working class
communities were established and some areas ended
up predominately either Catholic or Protestant
By 1851 the census showed that Catholics were a clear
majority in the city
However it would take 120 years before this majority
would be translated into municipal power
With the partition of Ireland in 1921, Derry / Londonderry became a
border city separated from the hinterland of County Donegal
The city played a significant role in the second world war, particularly
in the Battle of the Atlantic. Ships from the British Royal Navy, Royal
Canadian Navy and others were stationed in the city, alongside a
United States communication base
The key role Derry / Londonderry played was due to it's geographical
position as the most westerly allied port in Europe
At the end of the second world war the city was chosen as the site of
for the official surrendering of the U boat fleet, in recognition of the
vital role which Derry / Londonderry had played
Approximately 60 U Boats from Germany surrendered and were
harboured in the local docks
Centred around an Anti-Internment protest
organised by the Northern Ireland Civil
Rights Association on the 30 January 1972
The British Army used the Parachute
Regiment as crowd control
13 people were killed and 29 injured
Currently the city is waiting for a report
from the “Saville Inquiry”, which is due for
publication within the next few weeks
In 1988, John Hume, the leader of the Social Democratic Labour Party (SDLP) began talks with Gerry Adams, President of Sinn Fein
These meetings focused on the idea of self-determination for the people of the whole of Ireland, leading to agreement between the British and Irish Governments
These talks were the catalyst which eventually led to an P.IRA ceasefire in 1994 and the agreement known as the Good Friday Agreement of 10th April 1998
Key Figures from Derry/Londonderry - John Hume, Martin McGuinness and others
Devolution – Not without its problems! Suspension & lack of joined up Government
A further agreement was made at St Andrews in 2007 and the latest agreement was made at Hillsborough in 2010
The latest parliamentary elections gave resounding support for our current 'Power Sharing Assembly‘
Investment in Community/Voluntary Sector
Establishment of Community/Voluntary Organisations
which aimed to improve area’s/quality of life for residents
of city and district
Emergence of a strong and vibrant sector which is
recognised by all sectors in terms of influence and power
Geographical mix of groups
Range of work carried out within the sector
Partnerships/partnership working
Social Enterprise / sustainability
The future
Changing Patterns, Changing Outcomes
February 2009 – To Date
2008 Ilex URC & Derry City Council decided to use ‘Future Search’ planning process as a model
Recognition of the failure to achieve joined up development in the past
Learnt from example of other cities that have had major regeneration projects e.g. Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin
Concept of 'Everyone in the room'
“to deliver renewal - economic, physical and social…….. in ways which ensure that opportunities and benefits from regeneration are targeted towards the most deprived groups in our communities”
The words “ targeted/ targeting” were used throughout the process as a means of ensuring real change happened where it was needed
In developing all proposals for the Regeneration plan, the proposals must demonstrate how they will bring about measurable improvements for those groups who have been identified as experiencing inequality in for example housing, education, employment and health
Population of 110,000 (approx), the city has a young population ( 22% under 14)
45% of population are resident in wards defined as deprived
A city of two halves ? 13 of 30 wards are in worst 10% in
Northern Ireland Feb 2010 – 5,063 people unemployed –
a review of the data highlights an additional 9000 economically inactive
No of job losses increased by 25% 2009
1998–2008: 6000 additional jobs created – creation of additional jobs in itself will not result in the reduction of inequality in the city
Targeted and measurable proposals Social clauses
City has established a baseline which although incomplete allows progress to proposal stage
City now has 103 proposals , 12 Strategic Working Groups and a Strategy Board to provide direction and leadership
City must have one plan Those who have suffered much in the
conflict cannot be left behind in the peace
Critical importance of education and skills as an enabler
The university expansion as a key project
Key economic drivers include: Tourism Digital city Green economy
Need for early intervention in health and education
Intermediate labour markets/social employment Charters
River as an important asset Investment in infrastructure