What matters to you in Derry City and Strabane District Council region?
What makes your community special?
What do you love about your city/town/village? What would you like to see improve?
We want to hear about your vision for creating a healthier, greener, and more connected community.
How can the council and communities work together to make it happen?
We’re looking for 20 people to have conversations with their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about the future of Derry City and Strabane District Council area
We want to shape how the district can thrive and be sustainable by focusing on the issues that matter most to the people who live there.
Your input will help us plan for a brighter future—one that meets the needs of everyone in our community. Together, we can create spaces that bring people together, promote well-being, and ensure a legacy of pride and care for generations to come.
You will come together over four days (two evenings and three Saturdays) to learn about local climate challenges and opportunities, receive support to have meaningful conversations in your local areas, and share back what you are hearing.
The results of your efforts will shape the work of Derry and Strabane’s Sustainability and Climate Commission. This will ensure that organisations across Derry City and Strabane District Council area, including the council itself, focus on what matters most to local people as they work together to prepare for a more sustainable and prosperous City and District.
What’s involved?
Over two evenings and three Saturdays in March, April and May you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet other people from across the area
- Learn about climate change and solutions to it
- Receive support to have conversations about the future of Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
- Speak to friends, family, neighbours and colleagues about what’s important to them about Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
- Share back what you’re hearing with the group
- Shape how the council and citizens can both act to adapt to the impacts of climate change
As a thank you for taking part, you will receive £15 per hour (=£420 in total). This can be paid in bank transfer or vouchers.
If you receive benefits, it is your decision about whether or not to accept this thank you gift, as it may affect your benefits. Please speak to your benefits advisor for advice if you're unsure. You are welcome to take part without accepting the gift if you wish to do so.
We will also cover reasonable travel expenses and other accessibility or caring needs you might have e.g. childcare costs.
When and where?
All sessions will take place in person in the Derry and Strabane area.
- Thursday, 20 March, 5.30 - 8.00pm
- Saturday, 22 March. 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Thursday, 10 April 5.30 - 8.00pm
- Saturday, 12 April, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Saturday 10 May, 10.00am - 4.00pm
You must be able to attend all sessions in order to apply.
Who can sign up?
Anyone aged 16+ living in Derry City and Strabane District Council area is welcome to apply. No knowledge or experience is necessary — we will support you every step along the way. Our aim is to bring together a broad mix of 20 people from across the City and District.
If you’re not sure if you’re right to apply, please do! We’re keen to hear from people who have never done anything like this before.
Please fill in the register interest form by midnight on Friday 28 February 2025.
Once you’ve completed the register interest form, we will be in touch by Friday 7 March to confirm if you've been selected to participate.
If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected] or phone the Involve office on 020 3745 4334.