Council Service Updates for May Bank Holiday – Monday 26th May 2025
Opening Times
- Bin collections and Recycling Centres will operate as normal over the Bank Holiday weekend
Civic Offices
- Council offices on Strand Road, Derry and Derry Road, Strabane will be closed on Monday 26th May, reopening as normal on Tuesday 27th May
- Registry Offices in Derry and Strabane will be closed on Monday 26th May, reopening as normal on Tuesday 27th May
Visitor Services
- The Guildhall and The Tower Museum will be open as normal over the Bank Holiday weekend
- All Council owned cemeteries are open and operational from 8am to 8pm daily
- The Alley Theatre will be open as normal
- All Council parks and greenways will be open over the Bank Holiday weekend, and the public is encouraged to enjoy the outdoor spaces responsibly, keeping areas clean and safe by using bins provided
Dog Warden
- The Council will continue to offer an Out of Hours Service for ongoing dog attacks on persons or animals over the Easter break. If you need this service over the holidays, you can contact them via telephone on 07734 128096.
- Whilst there is no obligation on council to respond to other serious matters outside hours, the Dog Warden may do so after an assessment of any voicemail messages left.
Leisure Services
Leisure Services Opening Times – Bank Holiday Monday 26th May:
- Open: Bishop’s Field, Templemore Sports Complex, Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre
- Closed: Brooke Park, City Baths, Foyle Arena, Brandywell