Derry City and Strabane District Council along with the Department for Infrastructure will hold a two-day public information event at the Guildhall. The sessions run on 25 February 2026 and 26 February 2026 from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm. Residents and business owners can provide input on the Central Riverfront Project at this stage prior to any design work.

The project carries a budget of £45 million as part of the Derry~Londonderry and Strabane Region City Deal. That deal includes more than £300 million in investments across the city and district. City Deals form UK government initiatives to support regional economic growth through infrastructure and development.

Plans call for new public spaces along the riverfront with emphasis on walking and cycling routes plus measures to bolster the evening economy.

Consultants from Tetra Tech join council staff to collect feedback during the drop-in sessions. The input will shape initial designs in coming months.

Mayor Cllr Ruairí McHugh noted the events offer a chance for locals to suggest improvements for the riverfront area ahead of drawing up plans.

Further formal consultations follow in summer 2026 and spring 2027. Views can also be submitted online at https://consultationspace.com/centralriverfrontproject/.