Award welcomed

In a joint statement, NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts and City Centre Trader’s Forum Chair Martin McCrossan said: “All of the team deserve the highest congratulations for such a professional and imaginative bid for the UK City of Culture. It is a real testament to all of the people of Derry/Londonderry.”

“From today onward the hard work for 2013 really begins. 2013 must not just be about Arts & Culture, it must be about economic and town centre regeneration and attracting many more tourists to the City.”

“A big priority must be the regeneration of Derry/Londonderry City Centre”

“As we have seen in many other cities when the Arts and Business forge effective partnerships, then real economic and social regeneration soon follows.”

“Local Traders are very keen to play their part in supporting 2013 and we hope to meet ILEX and the other stakeholders in the near future.”