Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to mark 10-year anniversary with series of special recognition events
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is set to mark its 10-year anniversary with a series of special events to acknowledge the significant contributions of communities, partner organisations, elected members and staff in improving the wellbeing of citizens and wider District over the past decade.
Since 2015, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has worked in partnership with others to advocate for and improve the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the District. It has been the voice of the area, delivering high quality services, supporting communities and enabling multi-million pound investment in infrastructure to enhance the wellbeing of residents.
The Council embraced its new powers and responsibilities, and were the first council in Northern Ireland to publish its local development plan, plan strategy and also led the development of the first Community Plan for the District, working in collaboration with community and business partners to deliver on the vision of a welcoming, shared and inclusive Fermanagh and Omagh, where people and places are healthy, safe, connected and prosperous, and where our outstanding natural, built, and cultural heritage is cherished and sustainably managed.
There have been challenges: Covid-19, economic downturns, and fluctuating government funding. However, the Council has remained committed to delivering high-quality services. With careful financial planning and partnership working, the Council has supported communities and in 2024 was the first council in Northern Ireland to launch a 10-year anti-poverty strategy, providing support for the most disadvantaged.
The Council has also delivered public realm improvements in Enniskillen and Omagh, revitalisation programmes in local towns and villages, transformed Gortin Glen Forest Park into a must visit destination and Enniskillen Workhouse into an innovative business enterprise and heritage hub.
The Council have prioritised tourism initiatives and product development and have proudly supported a whole variety of events across the District.
Millions of pounds have been awarded to community groups across the District through the Council’s grants programme and to upgrade playparks to ‘gold’ and ‘silver’ standard, increasing accessibility.
Thousands of businesses have benefited from its business support programmes, hundreds of new jobs have been created and opportunities to develop new skills to meet market demands.
The Council is also working to protect and enhance the environment, launching its 10-year climate change and sustainable development strategy in 2020; reducing carbon emissions from the Council fleet and estate and managing more than 160 hectares of land for biodiversity.
Looking ahead, the Council is focussed on supporting its residents and communities, promoting shared prosperity across the District, meeting the challenges of climate change and ensuring the Council as an organisation is agile, effective and efficient.
A series of events will celebrate ‘10 Years One Voice’ in Fermanagh and Omagh and the exceptional contributions of local communities, elected members and council staff. The events, which will take place throughout the anniversary year, will provide an opportunity to reflect on the progress made, recognise individual and collective achievements, and to look ahead.
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