City Centre Initiative

29/05/2026

In January 2026 our wardens reached out to Northern Ireland Water asking for assistance removing graffiti from their pumping station in the Victoria Market area. It was quite an eyesore. We are very grateful for their response.

The Pumping Station has been fully cleared and a graffiti protection coating applied. This will ensure it stays clean and clear in the months and years ahead.

Thank you from all the team, at City Centre Initiative

28/05/2026

Another glorious day! ☀️

Our wardens have been out and about today checking on the Foyle Embankment and along the Quay. They have made a list of actions, checked the public access defibrillators, lifebuoys and carried out some investigative work at Fort George Jetty were next week we will be carrying out some maintenance work to prepare for the Foyle Maritime Festival

23/05/2026

UPDATE: REUNITED 😊

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Our wardens on duty this morning have found this lovely crocheted blanket on the Derry Walls. We know just how much of a treasured possession this is to a little Derry Walls adventurer somewhere.

We would love to reunite it with them...

If you hear of any "wee critter" missing their blankie, share the message ❤️

Team CCI

Visit Derry Love Heritage NI

22/05/2026

We have been made aware of the following upcoming temporary traffic regulations from Department of Infrastructure. We wish to make you aware to assist with your forward planning. 🚧🚦

𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒
Road: Duke Street, Derry
From: Duke Street Roundabout
To: Craigavon Bridge
Commencing: Friday 22nd - Sun 24th May 19:00 - 07:00
Required for: Emergency Asphalt Patching
Alternative Route: Diversion 1: CRESCENT LINK, CLOONEY ROAD, MADAM'S BANK ROAD, CULMORE ROAD, STRAND ROAD, QUEENS QUAY, FOYLE EMBANKMENT, JOHN STREET, CRAIGAVON BRIDGE UPPER, CRAIGAVON BRIDGE LOWER, VICTORIA ROAD, SPENCER ROAD, DUKE STREET, WATERSIDE LINK, KINGS STREET, GLENDERMOTT ROAD, DUNGIVEN ROAD

𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄
Road: Clarendon Street, Derry
From: Strand Road
To: Northland Road
Commencing: Monday 25th May - Wednesday 27th May 09:30 - 16:30
Required for: NI Water

𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄
Road: Strand Road, Derry (22-24)
Commencing: Sunday 31st May 09:30 - 16:30
Required for: Firmus Energy
Alternative Route: Diversion 1: STRAND ROAD, LOWER CLARENDON STREET, QUEENSQUAY, FOYLE EMBANKMENT, GREAT JAMES STREET

𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄
Road: Foyle Street, Derry
Commencing: Sunday 14th June 04:00 - 16:00
Required for: Crane Hire - Foyleside Shopping Centre
Alternative Route: Diversion 1: WATER STREET, FOYLE EMBANKMENT

𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄
Road: Francis Street, Derry
From: 30m from Great James St & Francis St junction to 30m from Great James St.
Commencing: Sunday 7th June 08:00 - 18:00
Required for: BT

Derry City & Strabane District Council

19/05/2026

Behind all the Glitz & Glamour of the City Centre Wardens Role...

25/04/2026

Such a beautiful day to go out and enjoy the sunshine, the city centre and Derry Walls. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful weekend.

Team CCI

Purple Flag Derry-Londonderry

25/04/2026

The Derry Walls are blooming!...and we have been making the most of the dry spell to remove annual weeds and invasive species from the carriageway and curtain walls. This work will continue throughout the growing season. Some of the vegetation removed this week include hundreds of Red Shank, Dandelion, Grass, Nettle plants and of course, the famous mortar busting Buddleia.

On our rounds we also noted some beautiful plants which are non-invasive and add so much to the character of the walls. These will be left to flourish for the insects, the bees, the birds and visitors alike to enjoy.

These plants include 'Ivy-leaved Toadflax' with its cascading pink flowers and bright red stems. This plant is native to Southern Europe and is common on ancient walls.

Another is 'Walls Rue', a species of fern which loves making its home in the lime mortar used by the heritage stone masons to point and carry out repairs on the Derry Walls.

We also have 'Pelitory of the Wall' which is native to the Eastern Mediterranian and the Middle East. This plant is a welcome food source for caterpillars, butterflies and other insects. It is sometimes known as Asthma W**d due to the potency of its sticky pollen.

Last but not least we have another little ancient, wall dwelling fern called Maidenhead Spleenwort. This plant is very hardy despite its fragile appearance and is known for colonising old walls and ancient monuments worldwide.

Over the coming months we will be continuing our work to ensure the Derry Walls are looking presentable and protected for future generations. Stay tuned for more updates on our work throughout the year.

City Centre Wardens 🌱🌿☘️❤️

24/04/2026

We have been made aware of the following upcoming temporary traffic regulations that are taking place in the city centre. We wish to make you aware to assist with your forward planning. On behalf of those undertaking the works we would like to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the CCI offices on 028 7136 0169 and we will be happy to answer your queries.

LANE CLOSURE
Road: Carlisle Road, Derry
From: Grove Place
To: Hawkin Street
Commencing: Sunday 26th April 08:00 - 14:00
Required for: Manhole Lid Repair

ROAD CLOSURE
Road: Spencer Road, Derry
From: Fountain Hill
To: Moore Street
Commencing: Sunday 26th April 03:00 - 16:00
Required for: Dismantling of tower crane
Alternative Route:
Diversion 1: SPENCER ROAD, VICTORIA ROAD, DUKE STREET, WATERSIDE LINK, KINGS STREET, MELROSE TERRACE, CLOONEY TERRACE
Diversion 2: SPENCER ROAD, SIMPSONS BRAE, DUKE STREET

ROAD CLOSURE
Road: Fountain Street, Derry
From: Carlisle Road
To: Hawkin Street
Commencing: Continuous from Monday 4th May to Monday 25th May
Required for: Demolition Works
Alternative Route:
Diversion 1: CARLISLE ROAD, HAWKIN STREET

16/04/2026

☎️ It's our Niall's big day😅👏☎️📞

12 solid years of campaigning for their removal and his constant emails, photographs, removing stickers, posters, cleaning, dealing with anti social behaviour and reporting damage to them and they're off!

Whilst there still will be a provision of public telephones, the vast majority have been unused due to advances in modern technology and have thankfully been removed today.

Niall is continuing work with BT on the removal of the telephone kiosks and the provision of more modern alternatives to the unsightly and outdated telephone boxes. Well done Niall (we have never seen him happier, thank you BT 🤣😍).

03/04/2026

Prepare ahead of Storm Dave this weekend by securing awnings, a-boards, signage, outdoor furniture, decorations, doors, windows, vehicles and roofing are secured🌬️

We strongly encourage traders and residents to secure their properties to minimise any potential damage.

Hopefully not required but if anyone does require emergency help, please find some useful numbers below:

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
Emergency services – 999 or 112
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
Northern Ireland Water Waterline – 03457 440 088
Flooding Incident Line – 0300 2000 100
Housing Executive – 03448 920 901

You can also report online:
Fallen trees or traffic obstructions at this link: https://reportproblemfault.nidirect.gov.uk/live/Fault/PIP/map.aspx?cg=Obstruction
Damaged street lighting at this link
https://reportproblemfault.nidirect.gov.uk/live/Lighting/PIP/map.aspx?cg=public

A Met Office weather warning for strong winds from 2pm Saturday 4 April until 2am Sunday 5 April, .
Travel delays, large waves at coasts, power cuts, buildings damage, fallen trees possible.
Info and advice: https://nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Department for Infrastructure Belfast City Council Derry City & Strabane District Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Police Service of Northern Ireland