AQO 972/16-21 Oral question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on discussions with District Councils in relation to regeneration powers.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 12 January 2017
- Answered
- Oral
- After due date
- Tabled
- 12 January 2017
- Answer due by
- 24 January 2017
- Answered
- 25 January 201713 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Following my statement to the Assembly on 22 November 2016, announcing my decision not extend the Department's urban regeneration and community development powers to local government, I have received correspondence from a number of local councils asking me to reconsider. I have advised them that I will not be reconsidering my position on the matter.
Through my Chairmanship of the Partnership Panel, which affords an important connection between the Executive and local government, I will be able to engage with them on the future of regeneration in their areas.
Local Government has played, and will to continue to play, a huge role in ensuring the successful implementation of the Department’s regeneration programmes.