New citywide youth service bid for funds

LONDONDERRY’S four neighbourhood renewal partnerships have jointly applied for funding for a new citywide youth service.

Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland expects a decision on the bid in weeks.

The Minister revealed the application has been lodged with the North West Development Office.

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He explained: “An application seeking funding for a city wide youth service project has been received by my Department’s North West Development Office and is currently being assessed. In developing this project proposal the four Londonderry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships have engaged with those currently providing youth provision, including the Greater Shantallow Community Arts organisation.

“The need identified for the area covered by that organisation has been incorporated into the city wide project proposal now being assessed. This assessment will be completed by the end of March and a decision issued as appropriate.”