Info_Newsletter_Winter2021

For more than 18 months, whether in family, community or work settings, we have all been learning to live through the most challenging of times as a result of Covid-19. Covid has impacted on the management and delivery of our services. It has required us to be innovative and to implement collaborative working to an extent not previously envisaged. From the outset, the Council prioritised the health and wellbeing of its staff and those who live, work in and visit the district. This edition highlights some of the interventions implemented, from financial assistance, tailored community and business support programmes, through to physical improvements across its facilities, as well as town and village centres. The Council has formalised relationships with neighbouring County Councils, and worked with Cavan County Council to rebrand Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, Chief Executive’s Message which has just had its UNESCO status reconfirmed. Work with our partners on the Mid, South West Growth Deal is also progressing well. In recent weeks, as part of COP26, our Council became the first in Northern Ireland to publish its Climate Change Action Plan. The challenge for a rural district such as ours is very significant, and the Council’s focus is to fulfil our commitments as detailed in the plan, and to do all we can to embed the principles of a Just Transition. As 2021 draws to a close, I would like to thank all my Council colleagues for their support, dedication and commitment and on behalf of all Council staff, to wish you all a peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year. Alison McCullagh Chief Executive Contents The Grange Mountjoy Road, Lisnamallard, Omagh, BT79 7BL Townhall 2 Townhall Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA Welcome 3 www. fermanaghomagh .com 2 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2021 < Cover image:Marble Arch Caves Elf Trail – See page 19 Tel: 0300 303 1777​ fermanaghomagh.com info@fermanaghomagh.com fermanagh omagh fermanagh omagh Fermanagh Omagh District Council fermanagh omaghdc Contact Us Text Phone: 028 8225 6216 Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of in-FO. The theme of this edition is health and wellbeing and the revitalisation of our district as we recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 health pandemic. Investment in key infrastructure is a focus with the £5.2 million Enniskillen Public Realm Project nearing completion and a £10 million capital programme to revitalise our places and spaces across the district in progress. Improvements to Gortrush and Drummee Integrated Waste Transfer facilities have future- proofed our waste management needs while the launch of the ‘C, D, E, F’ awareness campaign, shows how we can all work together to improve the district’s recycling rate by ensuring all items placed in the blue household recycling bins are Clean, Dry, Empty and Flat. The Council continues to support small businesses with free advice and mentoring services and works with communities and partners from across the district to support overall wellbeing of residents. The recent Residents’ Survey has highlighted that you consider the Council is performing well and progressing in the right direction. The Council is committed to continuous improvement in how it delivers its services to you; if you have any queries or feedback about anything in the magazine or indeed any Council services, please get in touch. As we approach the festive season, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Councillors and staff, to wish you all a joyous Christmas and New Year. Councillor Errol Thompson Chairman Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Chairman’s Foreword Electricity Rates DFI Rivers Flooding PSNI Health Issues Housing Scams Northern Ireland Electricity Land and Property Services Fermanagh Area Omagh Area Flooding Incident Line (24hr) Emergency Non-emergency GP Out of Hours South West Acute Hospital Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex Housing Executive NIdirect .gov.uk/scamwiseni Tel 0345 764 3643 www.nienetworks.co.uk Tel 0300 200 7801 www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates Tel 028 6638 8529 Tel 028 8225 4900 Tel 0300 200 0100 Tel 999 Tel 101 Tel 028 7186 5195 Tel 028 6638 2000 Tel 028 8283 3100 Tel 0344 892 0900 www.nihe.gov.uk Roads, potholes, street lights, footpaths, bridges and on-street car parking Department for Infrastructure Tel 0300 200 7894 www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk Water and sewerage including septic tank clearance Northern Ireland Water Tel 0345 744 0088 www.niwater.com Penalty Charge Notice issues at off-street car parks NSL Tel 0300 200 7895 www.nidirect.gov.uk/ challengeparkingticket If we can’t help, we know who can. Useful Information This magazine is available in alternative formats on request. Requests can be made to the Marketing team. All information is correct at time of going to print, however, may be subject to change. For a full list of Council Services visit: www.fermanaghomagh.com/services/az-services/ Welcome 3 Kiddies Page 4 Christmas in the district 5 Improvements Across the District 6 In Brief 9 Support Local 10 Business Support 11 Love this Place 12 Stronger Together 14 Safe & Well 16 District Electoral Areas 18 The Great Outdoors 19 Your Say 20 Councillor Contact 21 Recycling 22 Bin Collection Calendar 24 Irish & Ulster Scots Voicemail 028 8225 6214 Web Chat Our Annual Performance Report and Annual Statement of Accounts for 2020/21 have been published and are now available to view on our website.