Public invited to have their say on Council Improvement Objectives
30 March 2026
Derry City and Strabane District Council is encouraging residents, businesses and community organisations to share their views on its draft Corporate Improvement Objectives for 2026/27.
The Council is keen to ensure that its priorities for the year ahead reflect the needs and ambitions of local people and is inviting feedback through a public consultation process, which closes at 12 noon on April 27th 2026.
The draft Improvement Objectives set out five key priority areas for the year ahead, focusing on inclusive growth, health and wellbeing, environmental enhancement, economic partnership and customer service improvement.
These include continuing to drive forward its ambitious £711m Capital Development Programme, including City Deal and Inclusive Future Fund projects, creating opportunities for inclusive growth across the district.
Council also aims to improve participation in high-quality leisure, sport and physical activity, particularly among underrepresented groups. Targets include engaging 8,000 participants from all backgrounds per year in a wide range of activities.
Council will continue working to protect and promote the district’s natural and built assets, while enhancing and safeguarding the local environment. Plans also include the establishment of a Local Economic Partnership, development of an agreed action plan, and delivering the first year of the action plan.
Overall Council aims to enhance customer support services and processes by monitoring and reporting on complaints handling across all service areas and ensuring services and information are accessible
Encouraging the public to take part in the consultation, Derry City and Strabane District Council Chief Executive John Kelpie stressed that public feedback on the draft objectives is essential. “Derry City and Strabane District Council is firmly committed to delivering on continuous improvement,” he said. “This consultation process is important in gauging opinion that in turn helps us bring about improvements across all areas of our work. We look forward to hearing the views and opinions of the public and would encourage everyone to view the plan and provide their feedback.”
Feedback can be submitted by via the survey link - https://www.derrystrabane.com/draft-corporate-improvement-objectives
Alternatively you can email [email protected] with your comments or contact the Council by phone at 028 71 253253 Ext 4266.
The consultation closes at noon on Monday April 27th.