Welcome to the Development Department
Cookstown District Council's Development Department ensures the ongoing development and successful implementation of key economic, community, social and recreational policies and initiatives throughout the entire Council area. Underpinning such activities is the Department's reliance upon the creation of effective and meaningful partnerships ensuring that its services are demand driven and sustainable. This approach affords the Development Department the opportunity to take advantage of all emerging and existing opportunities for the benefits of those who reside or visit the Council area.
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Development Latest news and events
Invest NI Research and Development Funding Opportunity
A potential new funding opportunity is now available from Invest NI for businesses to apply for Research and Development (R&D) support. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 1 March 2012.
Invest NI Market Visits Programme
Invest NI's Market Visits Programme for March 2012-March 2013 provides details of trade mission and other trade events and activities to existing and emerging high-growth international markets.
Cookstown Local Community attend an Information Evening about Joint Services College at Desertcreat
The Programme Board responsible for the delivery of the new Joint Services Training College Desertcreat, held an information evening for the local Cookstown community on Tuesday 25th Oct 2011 in the Glenavon Hotel.
Desertcreat College given Formal Approval to Proceed
Cookstown District Council welcomed the announcement that Desertcreat College has been given formal approval to proceed. The Chairman of Cookstown District Council, Councillor Sean Clarke, welcomed this historic announcement. In a Council Statement he said;
Community Project at The Beacon Playgroup
On 15th June 2011 the Chair of Cookstown District Council, Cllr Sean Clarke, launched the latest Community Project completed by students from the Princes Trust in partnership with the Good Relations Office at Cookstown District Council. The Princes Trust run a 10 week development programme for 16-25 year old unemployed persons.
Rural Enabler Programme
The Rural Community Network's Rural Enabler Programme is aimed at assisting rural communities develop ways to deal with the things that still divide us in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of Ireland.
