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for your understanding and patience during this transition and during any further period when adjustments may be required. While we acknowledge there is more to do, as outlined in the Corporate Plan Update 2017-19, we must recognise that the Council has made significant improvements to the services provided to the people of the district. I would like to thank my fellow Councillors, Council officers and our many partners with whomwe have worked closely to deliver projects which have greatly benefited the residents of the district. In conclusion, as we approach the festive season, may I, as Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, wish you all a very happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. Councillor Stephen McCann Chairman 02 | Inform Winter 2017 Inform Winter 2017 | 03 Contents Welcome Fermanagh & Omagh District Council The Grange, Mountjoy Road, Lisnamallard, Omagh, BT79 7BL Townhall, 2 Townhall Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA Tel: 0300 303 1777 Textphone: 028 8225 6216 E: info@fermanaghomagh.com W: www.fermanaghomagh.com fermanaghomagh fermanaghomagh This newsletter is available in alternative formats on request. Requests can be made to the PR & Customer Service team using any of the contact details listed above. All information correct at time of going to print however may be subject to change. Throughout this newsletter we have directed you to the Council website for further information. Please use the search facility on the website to find the information that is of interest to you. Welcome 03 Fermanagh and Omagh in bloom 04 In brief 05 Supporting local businesses and 06 employment Consumer watch 08 In brief 10 First 1000 days 11 Your views matter 14 Children’s page 15 Recycling - It’s worth it! 16 Improving places 18 Health &Wellbeing 19 Christmas in the district 20 In brief 22 An A-Z of what your Council does 23 for you Chief Executive’s Message Over the past number of months the Council has continued to lead and serve its community through the delivery of a number of the commitments set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan Update 2017-2019. This is in pursuance of the Council’s vision of a welcoming, shared and inclusive Fermanagh and Omagh District where people and places are healthy, safe, connected and prosperous and where our outstanding natural, built and cultural heritage is cherished and sustainably managed. The Council has continued to provide services directly and to work with others in a range of partnerships, to progress the delivery of a number of key projects aimed at improving the quality of life for those who choose to live, work or visit our District . Such projects include for example the launch and commencement of the roll out of the £2.6m Peace IV programme, the opening of the West End Community Centre in Enniskillen, and the launch of a number of business support programmes. The purpose of this newsletter is to fully inform you of the progress the Council is making. In September 2017, the Council extended the separate food waste collection service to an additional 22,000 households to reduce the quantity of waste going to landfill and to help meet demanding recycling targets. At the same time we also implemented new bin collection routes across the district in order to provide a more effective and efficient service. May I, on behalf of the Council and Officers, thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time of change and I wish to commend you on the patience shown as the changes were rolled out. In December, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will reach a significant milestone when we reach 1000 days in operation. Highlights of these first 1000 days are included on later pages. While it is always important to reflect, it is equally important to look forward and build upon these past achievements. The Council has now commenced detailed budget planning for the 2018-19 year, so that more commitments as set out in our Corporate and Community plans can be realised. Progress also continues on the development of the action plans that will support the delivery of the Community Plan for the District and consultation on the content of the Plans is planned to commence in December 2017. As the year draws to a close, may I, on behalf of all Council staff, extend Season’s Greetings to you and wish you well for the year ahead. Brendan Hegarty Chief Executive Chairman’s Foreword Is onóir mhór dom, mar Chathaoirleach Cheantair Fhear Manach agus na hÓmaí, an t-eagrán is déanaí de ‘Inform’ a chur i láthair duit. Tugann sé léargas ar chuid den obair atá ar bun ag an Comhairle ar na mallaibh. Tá súil agam go mbaineann tú sult as á léamh. It is my great pleasure as Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, to introduce the winter edition of the Council’s residents’ newsletter, Inform. December of this year will mark Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s first 1000 days and in that relatively short period of time we have achieved so much, some of which is outlined in this edition. The Council continues to demonstrate its commitment to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. The roll out of the separate food waste collection service to more than 22,000 households in the district and the associated review of refuse collection routes to accommodate this, was designed to provide a more cost effective and efficient service to the ratepayers. On behalf of the Council, may I thank you most sincerely Do business with us – register today The Council procures a wide range of goods and services to efficiently and effectively deliver services across the district. We are required to seek tenders if expenditure is estimated to exceed £30,000. These tenders are publicly advertised and available to view on the ‘Tenders’ section of our website. Where expenditure is estimated to cost below £30,000, we seek quotations from a number of suppliers in line with the Council’s Procurement Policy (available to view on our website). Companies can register their interest in providing quotations to the Council for the supply of goods or services by completing a Supplier Registration Form; available on the Council website under the ‘Tenders’ section. Who to contact during a flood In the event of heavy rainfall and potential flooding to roads and property, telephone the 24 hour Flooding Incident Line on 0300 2000 100 in the first instance. Flooding Incident Line staff will know which agency needs to respond and will contact them. Other useful numbers: • Dept. for Infrastructure – Roads – 0300 200 7894 • Fermanagh and Omagh District Council – 0300 303 1777 • Housing Executive – 03448 920 901 • Northern Ireland Electricity - 03457 643 643 • Northern IrelandWater - 03457 440 088 FLOODING Front cover photo: Get Out to Gortin Glens event