AQW 49935/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure
To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to list the projects in (i) Limavady; and (ii) Coleraine which benefited from the North West Socio Economic Development Programme 2014-15; and how her Department will provide support for the continuation of these projects, to ensure lasting benefits.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 19 October 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 19 October 2015
- Answer due by
- 3 November 2015
- Answered
- 29 October 201510 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A number of projects in Limavady and Coleraine benefitted from the North West Socio Economic Development Programme 2014/ 15 including:
Limavady
| Project | Amount |
| Limavady Cultural Programme | £20,000 |
| St.Mary’s School Cultural Hub Equipment | £30,000 |
| Glens Community Association Cultural Hub Equipment | £8,000 |
| Stendhal Festival | £130,000 (£100k capital, £30k resource) |
Coleraine
| Project | Amount |
| Ballysally Youth & Community Centre Cultural Hub Equipment | £20,000 |
| WOMAD Coleraine 'Culture of Peace' Legacy Programme | £20,000 |
| The Milk Cup | £7,000 |
| Coleraine Event Staging | £100,000 |
| North Coast Sports Village | £1,249,000 |
My officials continue to work closely with stakeholders in the North West to support partnerships and opportunities to maximise the long term impact of City of Culture 2013. A particular priority will be working with organisations in areas of high social need including those groups and organisations working with children in care.
Ensuring a lasting legacy from the City of Culture will remain a priority for my Department over the next twelve months.