A motion calling on the British government to replace £90m in local community funding has been passed by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Last night, Sinn Fein Cllr John McGowan tabled a motion at the Council’s monthly meeting calling for the replacement of vital European funding lost as a result of Brexit.
He told members as a result of Brexit, the council has lost out on EU funding to support employment, the growth of small businesses, and the transition to a zero carbon economy.
Cllr McGowan says the shortfall of funding is around £90m, and if it’s not replaced, community groups will be impacted……………..
