Derry celebrates success at Ulster in Bloom awards

PICTURED ABOVE: John Thompson, Head of Safety and Corporate Responsibility, Translink; William Ferguson, Derry City and Strabane District Council Streetscape team; Cllr Frances Burton, representing NILGA; Benny Barber and Margaret Donaghy, Derry City and Strabane District Council Streetscape team.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr has praised the dedicated Council staff for their hard work and dedication after the city was once again recognised at the Translink Ulster in Bloom awards in Bangor this week.

Derry City and Strabane District Council secured the 2024 title in the Best City Category at the Awards.

Mayor Barr extended her congratulations to the Streetscape team within the Council on their success.

She said: “Once again our city has secured this accolade in recognition of the fantastic work carried out by our teams to make our city look tidy, clean and inviting for residents and tourists.

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"This award showcases the great work being done to bring biodiversity, plants and flowers into our public spaces. A huge thank you to everyone involved.”