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FOYLE SEARCH & RESCUE GETS VITAL HELP TO ICE PROOF PONTOON

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry has given Foyle Search & Rescue £50,000 funding to make their pontoon ice proof and put it back into the river for all year round use. The funding was awarded by Ilex through the Department for Social Development’s UK City of Culture Capital Infrastructure Fund.

Ilex urges cyclists to slow down

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has expressed concern at the speed of cyclists on the Peace Bridge and Ebrington.

Age Friendly City Charter launched

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, in partnership with Derry Healthy Cities and supported by a range of older people’s advisory groups, today launched the Age Friendly City Charter in a bid to make our city more age friendly.

Ilex supports volunteering by funding co-ordinator posts

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has provided £27,500 funding to support the creation of two-full time volunteer co-ordinator jobs in the city. The co-ordinators will continue with the delivery of the North West Volunteer Action Plan until March 2014 and will continue to encourage as many people as possible to volunteer and be part of the exciting events planned throughout 2013 and beyond.

The Return of Colmcille

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Return of Colmcille celebration will commence in the city this weekend.

ILEX HELPS IN YOUR SPACE WITH NEW BIG TOP

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry has provided In Your Space with funding for a demountable Big Top tent. The tent will be a key feature as part of the Carnivale of Colours which takes place this weekend in St. Columb’s Park.

NEW CULTURAL HUB FOR OUTER NORTH

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Londonderrry, has supported Leafair Community Association by providing funding to extend Skeoge House Community Centre to create a modern, accessible and sustainable arts and cultural hub within the Leafair/Outer North area.

ILEX SUPPORTS THE WATERSIDE THEATRE

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company has helped the Waterside Theatre with a permanent, illuminated sign and demountable drop-down banner for the UK City of Culture 2013. Funding of £8,021 was awarded by Ilex through the Department for Social Development’s UK City of Culture Capital Infrastructure Fund.

Radio 1's Big Weekend Information for Residents and Business

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Derry City Council has worked with BBC Radio 1 to provide the following at a glance guide with the information you need to plan your journey and your weekend during the festivities.

Ballyarnet Country Park gets a makeover

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, together with Derry City Council, has helped transform Ballyarnet Country Park to create new events spaces. The park, which will be the location of choice for the Earhart Festival which takes place this weekend, was officially opened by Ilex and Derry City Council today.

Peace Bridge picks up top Regeneration Award

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At a prestigious ceremony at Queen’s University Belfast on Friday, the Peace Bridge won the RICS Northern Ireland 2013 Regeneration Award, which recognises exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coastal areas.

NORIBIC UNVEILS PROGRAMME FOR EBN CONGRESS IN DERRY-LONDONDERRY

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One of Europe’s largest and most prestigious business events will take place in Derry-Londonderry in May with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as headline speaker. Organisers, The Northern Ireland Business and Innovation Centre (NORIBIC) today unveiled the line-up and principal sponsors for this year’s European Business Network (EBN) Congress to be held for the first time in Ireland.

Ilex helps deliver Ampitheatre for Playtrail

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, through the Department for Social Development’s UK City of Culture Capital Infrastructure Fund, has provided £126,021 in funding to Liberty Consortium to enhance the city’s Playtrail site.

New Visual Arts Centre for Cathedral Quarter

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, through the Department for Social Development’s UK City of Culture Capital Infrastructure Fund, has supported significant projects for Creative Village Arts and Derry Print Workshop resulting in the renovation of a two storey building in the Pump Street Courtyard area of the city to provide studio space for artists and a fine art print workshop.

Peace Bridge crossings surpass 1.5m

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has revealed that the total pedestrian and cycle movement on the Peace Bridge has now exceeded 1.5 million since its launch on June 25th 2011.

City's skills group welcomes new liaison post

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The city’s Skills Directorate has welcomed financial support from the Department for Employment and Learning for a Skills and Employment Liason Officer for the North West.

Citizens rate their city

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has published the results of the Citi-Scope survey which reveals the attitudes of people in neighbourhoods across the city to issues including healthcare, education, employment, and physical security.

Revamped Tower Museum opens for family fun

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Tower Museum has received a major facilities upgrade thanks to funding from Ilex through the Department for Social Development’s UK City of Culture Capital Infrastructure Fund.

Ilex supports Void Gallery for 2013 and beyond

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has supported Void Gallery in upgrading its facilities and purchasing a range of audio/visual and digital equipment, benefiting local artists and the general public.

McCausland unveils St Columba sculpture

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has revealed a bronze sculpture of St Columba releasing a dove marking the start of the city’s Christian Heritage Trail.

Peace Bridge proves judges' favourite at awards ceremonies

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The city’s Peace Bridge has picked up three prestigious gongs at two separate awards ceremonies this week.

Survey reveals positive impact of Peace Bridge and Ebrington

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has published the results of a survey about people’s use of and attitudes to the Peace Bridge and Ebrington Square.

Visual arts centre to open in city

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, is assisting Creative Village Arts in the refurbishment of artists’ studios in the Pump Street area of the city.

City stakeholders review One Plan

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, along with the Strategy Board and key stakeholders in Derry~Londonderry, will review the city’s regeneration plan, the One Plan, at a workshop in St Columb’s Park House on Friday.

Help Santa save Christmas!

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, is inviting children to Ebrington Square from 17-23 December to help Santa as he prepares for Christmas. The free event, which will consist of interactive workshops, pyrotechnic shows, fire performers and walkabout characters from 5-9pm each evening, offers children the opportunity to help elves load and paint Santa’s sleigh and meet the man himself.

Playhouse launches Stephen Rea productions in enhanced theatre

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Field Day Theatre Company will return to the city this evening to tread the boards once more in an enhanced Playhouse Theatre thanks to funding from the Department for Social Development with support from Ilex.

Centre for Contemporary Art opens new gallery

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Contemporary Art unveiled their newly renovated space in the city on Saturday night with the opening of an exhibition ‘If what they say is true’ by Dublin-based artist Lee Welch.

Creggan celebrates opening of new digital arts studio

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The people of Creggan will benefit from greater access to the arts through a new digital arts studio at the Ráth Mór Centre. The project, which is being led by Creggan Enterprises, was made possible through £176,950 in funding from the City of Cultural Capital Fund from the Department for Social Development in partnership with Ilex Urban Regeneration Company.

People have their say on city's regeneration

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, in partnership with the University of Ulster and Social Capital North West, will survey residents in the Derry City Council area to get their views on what they want for the future of the city.

Ilex supports St Columb's Park House transformation

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has helped St Columb’s Park House Activity and Reconciliation Centre to enhance their audio-visual, ICT and conferencing facilities to enable additional cultural activities to take place in the facility for City of Culture 2013 and beyond.

Ilex helps put new heritage trail on the map

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, is assisting the city’s four main churches to develop a new Christian Heritage Trail. The Churches Trust Ltd was awarded £255,000 under the City of Culture Capital Fund to develop a trail linking Carlisle Road Methodist Church, St Augustine’s Church of Ireland, Long Tower Catholic Church and the First Derry Presbyterian Church with the site of St Brecan’s Monastery at St Columb’s Park. Launched today, the trail which is believed to be the original Pilgrim’s Trail route, will start at St Columb’s Park, continue through Ebrington Square and the Peace Bridge and will lead to the Walled City. Along the way the path will be marked by the thoughts and reflections of 6th and 7th century Christian ancestors alongside contemporary messages of reflection from city residents. New seating and public artworks will also be installed as part of the project.

Ilex helps give Forum a makeover

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has supported The Millennium Forum in revamping their theatre ahead of the City of Culture celebrations.

Local schools go digital

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry has announced the launch of The Nerve Centre’s Creative Digital Classrooms project which has seen the installation of digital media equipment and suites in 17 special and primary schools across the city.

Making digital media more accessible

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry has helped Eden Place Arts Centre improve facilities in the Pilot’s Row Community Centre and purchase digital equipment.

Peace Bridge recognised at British Construction Awards ceremony

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Peace Bridge was highly commended at the 25th Annual British Construction Industry Awards in London on Wednesday night. The bridge, which has won a string of prestigious engineering and design awards was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the regeneration of Derry~Londonderry.

Caw/Nelson Drive residents celebrate opening of new community and cultural centre

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry has announced the completion of the refurbishment of a community and cultural centre in the Caw/Nelson Drive estate. The centre, which will open its doors today (Thursday), is now a fully accessible cultural base in the heart of the neighbourhood which will host a broad range of cultural activity including performing arts, drama, music, language, visual arts, handicrafts, exhibitions and meetings. Significantly, the CAW/Nelson Drive estate will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013, coinciding with UK City of Culture.

Is the Peace Bridge changing attitudes?- Have your say!

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Since its opening on 25 June 2011, the Peace Bridge has changed the daily movement of people in Derry~Londonderry.

Peace Bridge- One in a million!

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry-Londonderry today announced that the total pedestrian and cycle movement on the Peace Bridge has now reached one million since its launch on June 25th 2011.

CULTURE TECH FESTIVAL

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Get your ticket for the CultureTECH festival!

ILEX CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED BBC TRUSTEE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today announced that Chief Executive, Dr Aideen McGinley, has accepted the position of BBC Trustee for Northern Ireland and will leave the company later this year. She took up the post of Chief Executive of Ilex in September 2009, on secondment from the Northern Ireland Civil Service which was scheduled to terminate later this year.

McCAUSLAND ANNOUNCES OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR FORT GEORGE

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that Ilex Urban Regeneration Company has lodged an outline planning application for the re-development of the 14 acre Fort George site in Londonderry.

TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CLIPPER CONCERTS

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To facilitate the Clipper evening concerts on Thursday 05th and Friday 06th July the following traffic and travel arrangements are in place.

LEARNING THE HEMING..WAY

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An Events and Festivals Masterclass by Wayne Hemingway MBE

PEACE BRIDGE CELEBRATES 1ST BIRTHDAY!

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today sees the significant first anniversary of the opening of the Peace Bridge. Already in its first year, the bridge has become a new iconic symbol for the city and a destination in its own right.

DERRY’S CULTURE TECH FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES £20,000 STARTUP COMPETITION

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The team behind Derry-Londonderry’s Culture Tech festival have this week announced a £20,000 competition for digital startups, alongside a range of new speakers and acts for the August event.

PEACE ONE DAY INFORMATION

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Traffic and pedestrian access information for Peace One Day Concert and terms and conditions of entry

PEACE BRIDGE SCOOPS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At a prestigious ceremony in Pittsburgh, USA, the Peace Bridge has won the Arthur G. Hayden Medal for The International Bridge Conference Awards. The award recognises globally a single recent outstanding achievement in bridge engineering demonstrating vision and innovation in special use bridges. In recent years the award has been won by the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Zealand and bridges in Germany, South Carolina and Canada.

Maintenance Work to Peace Bridge

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Essential maintenance work will be carried out on the Peace Bridge starting this Thursday, May 24th.

550,000 CROSS THE PEACE BRIDGE!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced that the total pedestrian and cycle movement on the Peace Bridge has now reached 550,000 since its launch on June 25th last year.

COOKERY LIVE CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

First ever Cookery School Live attracts celebrity chef Neven Maguire, food bloggers and cooking enthusiasts!

CRACKING FAMILY FUN AT EBRINGTON SQUARE ON EASTER MONDAY

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest event at Ebrington Square takes place on Easter Monday when a free family fun day takes place. ‘Eggspo 2012’ runs for 11am-5pm.

EBRINGTON EVENTS PROGRAMME

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Download the Ebrington Events Programme Spring/Summer 2012

JAZZ AND BIG BAND FESTIVAL

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is set to return for its 11th installment in 2012 and this year brings with it another exceptional year in terms of international jazz and blues and showcasing local and up and coming talent. The event officially marks the start of the summer making it the perfect location for music lovers everywhere to visit for an activity filled May Bank Holiday weekend.

SIR KEN ROBINSON RETURNS TO THE CITY

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company in partnership with Foyle Learning Community, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Culture Company 2013, The Pushkin Trust and Digital Derry, is delighted to announce that Sir Ken Robinson is returning to the City as part of Creativity Month. Sir Ken will revisit our progress on education, creativity and culture in the city, and support us in the desire to create a better future for our children and young people in terms of their entitlement to quality education provision. Sir Ken will inspire us to identify further opportunities to unlock our future potential as individuals, educators, creatives and communities.

MAJOR PLANNING AWARDS FOR PEACE BRIDGE AND EBRINGTON SQUARE

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At a prestigious ceremony in Dublin this afternoon the Peace Bridge and Ebrington Square won two National Planning Awards – the Place Making Award and the Overall Planning Award.

LOVE IS IN THE SQUARE!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today officially opened the newest shared space in Derry~Londonderry, with First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson MLA; deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness MP MLA and the Mayor, Alderman Maurice Devenney.

TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT - LAUNCH OF EBRINGTON SQUARE, 14TH FEBRUARY 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the lead up to the launch of Ebrington Square, February 14th, Ilex urc would advise the following:

LOVE IN THE AIR AT NEW CITY SQUARE

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced the launch of the programme for the official opening of Ebrington on the evening of February 14th.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced the launch of the programme for the official opening of Ebrington on the evening of February 14th.

MAKE A DATE WITH THE CITY - EBRINGTON SQUARE OPENS!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced that the city’s new shared space, Ebrington Square, will be officially opened on February 14th 2012. Ilex is adding the finishing touches to the programme which promises to be a special Valentine’s Night for everyone. Full details will be issued in the coming weeks.

Cunningham Square Lights up for Christmas!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company yesterday switched on Christmas tree lights at Cunningham Square in Ebrington.

FOYLE CLOUD: FOYLE LEARNING COMMUNITY'S COLLABORATIVE VLE

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Update on the further success of Foyle Cloud, with seven schools now on board.

ILEX COMMENDED FOR CONSULTING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced they have received a commendation from the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young people (NICCY) for the Participation Awards 2011. The awards have been designed to recognise work in the civil service and public sector to involve children and young people in policy development and decision-making. NICCY received 24 applications from a range of government departments and public bodies.

DERRY~LONDONDERRY THE PLACE TO INVEST

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A unique seminar has been organised by Derry City Council and Ilex, bringing together financiers, hospitality experts, property developers and individuals to explore the opportunities for growth that the City of Culture 2013 will provide to the accommodation sector.

EBRINGTON EVENTS GRANT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex is seeking applications for grants to support the development of events/projects for Ebrington up to March 31st 2012.

250,000+ CROSS PEACE BRIDGE

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced that the total pedestrian movement on the Peace Bridge has exceeded 250,000 since the bridge was launched on June 25th.

PEACE BRIDGE WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex and Graham Construction today announced that the Peace Bridge has won the prestigious Achieving Excellence Partnering Award as part of the Construction Employers Federation Awards which highlights projects that have displayed the best approach to partnering in the delivery of a project.

THE PEACE BRIDGE NEEDS YOUR VOTE

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The city’s Peace Bridge has been shortlisted for the prestigious Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards which are decided by a public vote.

ILEX INVITATION TO TENDER

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex seeks proposals from event management companies or consortia to produce and manage the official opening of Ebrington Public Realm.

ILEX CHAIR TO STEP DOWN

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex urc today announced that the Chair of its Board, Sir Roy McNulty, intends to step down from that post in the first quarter of 2012.

EBRINGTON PARADE GROUND TO REFLECT THE CITY’S PAST, PRESENT – AND FUTURE

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced its intention to bury a time capsule in Ebrington Parade Ground as part of its official launch in December.

CITY FOCUSES ON INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Local Economic and Employment Development Programme, today held an International Regeneration Seminar on the global approaches to delivering economic and social regeneration.

ILEX INVITES TENDERS FOR TEA/COFFEE CONCESSION AT EBRINGTON

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex urban regeneration company is inviting tenders from interested parties to operate a tea/coffee concession at Ebrington.

CITY OF CULTURE CAPITAL FUND

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, through its sponsor department DSD, secured £10m in capital funding for the development of infrastructure in time for City of Culture.

EU COMMISSIONER HAHN LAUNCHES PEACE BRIDGE

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn today opened the European Union funded Peace Bridge in Derry ~ Londonderry alongside; the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD; First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA; deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness MP MLA; and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland MLA.

Official Regeneration Plan for Derry ~ Londonderry

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Offical plan for the regeneration of the city

CONNECTING THE CITY – HAVE YOUR SAY!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company, today announced the launch of the Attitudinal and Resident Movement Baseline Survey which will be carried out by Social Capital (North West) C.I.C. between Thursday, June 9th and Saturday, June 12th prior to the opening of the Peace Bridge on June 25th.

Ministers unveil design of the Peace Bridge

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, today unveiled the designs for Derry ~ Londonderry’s new Peace Bridge which will run from former military base, Ebrington to the rear of the Guildhall.

Peace Bridge Programme

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For pdf version of the programme of events please click link.

Peace Bridge Opening Celebrations

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced the launch of the programme for the official opening of the Peace Bridge and weekend of events, June 25th and 26th.

Regeneration conference May 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today held a one-day conference entitled Regenerating and transforming our city – learning from international best practice. Over 200 delegates attended the event in the City Hotel which brought together experts who outlined international best practice from cities around the world.

Action! Cameras capture building of Peace Bridge

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company, Ilex today announced that time lapse cameras showing the construction of the Peace Bridge are now accessible on the Ilex website. The bridge is funded by the European Union’s PEACE III Shared Public Space programme which supports large scale infrastructure development to tackle problems of separated communities by creating new shared space or transforming contested space. Total project funding is £13,343,476.

Ministers announce start of Peace Bridge

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, today announced the commencement of construction of Derry ~ Londonderry’s new Peace Bridge which will link the former military base at Ebrington to the Guildhall.

Ilex welcomes announcement of funding for Fort George Decontamination

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex today welcomed Minister Alex Attwood’s announcement that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contributed £3.2 million funding towards the cost of decontamination on Fort George.

City of Culture capital fund

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Social Development Minister Alex Attwood today made a rallying call for organisations in Derry to bid for a slice of the £10 million City of Culture Capital funding he has secured for the city.

Final sections of Peace Bridge put in place

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, urban regeneration company today announced the installation of the final two sections of the Peace Bridge this weekend. A 500 tonne crane will lift the first section of the bridge over the railway line late Saturday night/early Sunday morning and the very last piece will be put in place by 8am Sunday morning.

EQIA public consultation meeting

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Strategy Board today held a Public Consultation Event on the draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) that has been completed on the city’s draft Regeneration Plan. The EQIA reviews the draft Plan to determine the impacts on members of the nine Section 75 groups and suggests measures to mitigate the impacts.

River Foyle inspires schools to be creative

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company, in partnership with the British Council, has announced a flagship art and education project to include schools from the Derry~Londonderry, Strabane and Donegal areas.

Regeneration plan consultation to be extended

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company on behalf of the city’s Strategy Board, today announced the twelve week public consultation period for the draft Regeneration Plan will be extended to December 23^rd 2010.

Draft regeneration plan goes out to consultation

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness and the Minister for Social Development, Alex Attwood today launched the draft Regeneration Plan for Derry~Londonderry.

Peace Bridge takes shape

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced the arrival of the 1057 tonne Forth Atlas barge at Lisahally Docks where it will assemble sections of the Peace Bridge before transporting them along the River Foyle.

EQIA

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On behalf of the Strategy Board, Ilex has announced the publication of the Equality Impact Assessment Report (EQIA), which examines the potential impacts of the draft Regeneration Plan on citizens.

Children and young people have their say on the city's future

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Primary 5 pupils from Oakgrove Primary School today took part in the very first children’s consultation of the draft Regeneration Plan for Derry~Londonderry.

Feedback sought on Ilex Regeneration Plan

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As the February 3rd deadline for consultation on Ilex’s Regeneration Plan approaches the company is urging interested parties to give them feedback. Launched on December 13th 2005 by Secretary of State Peter Hain MP, the Plan proposes an agenda for action

Ilex appoints new chief executive

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex today announced the appointment of Bill Kirk as its new Chief Executive

Hanson appoints non-executive members of the board of the Ilex Urban Regeneration Company

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Board Members for Ilex

The future of The Waterside - plans unveiled

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of the largest single regeneration initiatives ever seen in Derry~Londonderry

Masterplan

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Derry City Council and Ilex, partners in the joint Masterplan launch of Clooney, Ebrington and St Columb’s Park

Ilex appoints two new directors

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today announced the appointment of its Director of Strategy and Regeneration and the Director of Development

Dean Pittman visits Derry~Londonderry

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Pittman, U.S. Consul General to Northern Ireland, says successful development by Ilex, the urban regeneration company, could turn two former army bases, Ebrington Barracks and Fort George, into beacons of progress for the Derry City Council area.

There is a job to be done’ vows Ilex Chairman McClure

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex has appointed international tourism and city-marketing expert Professor Eddie Friel to the newly-created position of Vice-Chairman following the resignation of Chief Executive Rick Reinhard today (Wednesday 16 March).

Two governments announce decision in principle to provide £10 million for City of Derry airport

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Regional Development Minister, John Spellar and Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern today announced the two Governments’ decision in principle to provide over £10m financial assistance for City of Derry Airport.

Ilex steps up city revival plans

Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex is working on the development of new approaches to kick-starting the economy of Derry~Londonderry, Ilex Chairman Dr Alan McClure told top planners when they toured Ebrington Barracks today (Mon. May 9).

Chairperson of Ilex Urban Regeneration Company appointed

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Eddie Friel OBE, has been appointed as Chairperson of Ilex, the Urban Regeneration Company for the Derry City Council area.

Former Dublin docklands chief joins Ilex

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry, has announced the appointment of Peter Coyne as Interim Project Director. Having led the organisation responsible for the transformation of Dublin Docklands he brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Christmas park and ride

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Park and Ride is a welcome “departure” for the festive season

Ilex unveils Regeneration plan

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today unveiled its Regeneration Plan for Derry~Londonderry. The result of extensive research and consultation, the Plan proposes an agenda for action to ensure the economic, physical and social regeneration of the city over the coming years.

Ilex Announces Major Regeneration Study for Derry~Londonderry

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex has appointed international economic consultants Indecon to carry out a regeneration baseline study of the Derry City Council area.

Walled City Signature Tourism Project Celebrates Partnership

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The first phase of the Walled City Signature Tourism Project is a positive example of realising the city’s tourism potential through public investment and excellent engagement between the many stakeholders involved.

Mayor Welcomes Free Derry Museum Opening

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor, Councillor Helen Quigley has welcomed the opening of the first phase of the Free Derry Museum.

Fort George opens up to the public

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Following the recent removal of military fencing from Fort George Ilex URC has announced initiatives to allow access and raise the profile of the site while it is being masterplanned.

A series of opening celebrations at Strabane’s first arts and conference centre

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Alley, marks a new chapter in the cultural life of the District. The £3.3 million project has brought to fruition the council and community’s ambition to have a purpose built performance venue.

On-Line Vote Sought For City Project

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The countdown to register support for the city’s Connect 2 Derry~Londonderry greenway and cycle path scheme has commenced today.

£3.2 million brings Tower Museum into the 21st century

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£3.2 million brings Tower Museum into the 21st century

It's all change at Waterloo - Says Ritchie

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Exciting plans to transform the historic heart of Derry were unveiled by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie.

Poots announces £2million arts funding for North West

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Arts and Culture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced awards totalling over £2 million for local organisations and projects from the North West Cultural Challenge Fund.

Chair of Ilex Urban Regeneration Company appointed

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

First Minister Rt Hon Ian Paisley MP, MLA, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA and Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie MLA have appointed Sir Roy McNulty as Chair of Ilex, the Urban Regeneration Company for the Derry City Council

Ilex welcomes appointment of new chairman

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today welcomed the appointment of Sir Roy McNulty CBE as its new Chairman.

Ilex outlines regeneration plans to deputy first minister

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Urban regeneration company Ilex today met deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness to present their regeneration programme for the city in general, and for Ebrington and Fort George in particular

Deputy first minister visits Ebrington

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Martin McGuinness, MP, MLA, visited the former Ebrington Barracks site in Derry today to be updated on the ongoing regeneration work there.

Ilex unveils draft masterplan for Fort George

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex unveils draft masterplan for Fort George

Ilex welcomes appointment of two new board members

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex welcomes appointment of two new board members

Ilex announces shortlist for foyle public artwork

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex Urban Regeneration Company today announced a shortlist of six artists for the Foyle Public Art Project.

Ilex confirms funding for foot & cycle bridge

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex confirms funding for foot and cycle bridge

Minister Margaret Richie offically opens Fort George Foot & Cycle Path

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Minister Margaret Ritchie has officially opened the Fort George foot and cycle path - official press release

Consultation on Transport planning

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex has joined forces with Roads Service, Planning Service, Translink, Sustrans, DSD, Derry City Council, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Donegal Co Council and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce to ensure the city region has an effective transport system

Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghostbusters on Ebrington!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ebrington hosted the city’s first-ever drive-in movie on Hallowe’en night

Minister Opens Fort George Foot & Cycle Path

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Minister Margaret Ritchie has officially opened the Fort George foot and cycle path (400 metres long and 4 metres wide) and walkers and cyclists can now continue their journey past Sainsburys, through Fort George leading to Bay Park.

Mainstreaming Equality in regeneration

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Equality Seminar entitled Changing patterns – changing outcomes was held in the Everglades Hotel.

PEACE III Programme provides 100% funding for Foot & Cycle Bridge

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hallowe’en brought great news for the city in general and for Ilex in particular with the announcement of a €20 million award from the European Union’s PEACE III Shared Space programme for the new foot and cycle bridge.

Civic Regeneration Forum lauches yourcityyoursay.com

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The CRF has launched a unique interactive website

Campbell announces Foyle public art project winner

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Arts Minister Gregory Campbell today announced ‘Mute Meadow’ as the winner of the Foyle Public Art Project in Londonderry.

Ilex appoints a new Chief Executive

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ILEX ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Project Kelvin press release

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Press Release has been made avaialable for Project Kelvin

Ilex announce plans to carryout City wide survey

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today Ilex along with Greater Shantallow Area Partnership announce plans..

Peace Bridge discussed by Council Planning Committee

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today Derry City Council Planning Committee discussed the Ilex Peace Bridge

Work on new public realm at Cunningham Square gets underway

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Work on new public realm.....

Secondary School log on to Net Survey

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secondary Schools in the Derry area. . .

Christmas comes to Ebrington

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The communities living nearest to Ebrington gathered to switch on the lights of the first ever Christmas tree on the Parade Ground at Ebrington. Standing 60ft tall, the tree will be clearly visable from the City centre and for everyone in the City.

First sections of Peace Bridge arrive at Lisahally

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Today Ilex announced the arrival of the first two sections of the Peace Bridge

Ilex announces cultural broker

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex today appointed Caoimhin Corrigan as Cultural Broker

Parade Ground Contract Awarded

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Public Square gets under-way at Ebrington

Ilex announces the arrival of the Forth Atlas Barge

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PEACE BRIDGE TAKES SHAPE

Ilex encourages everyone to play their part in helping shape the city's future

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ilex encourages everyone to play their part in helping shape the city's future

Be among the first to walk the Peace Bridge

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Return your feedback on the draft Regeneration Plan and be entered in to a draw, the winners of which will be among the first to walk the Peace Bridge