DCC must spend £12m CoC money wisely
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said there was an expectation the money would be spent wisely and with socio-economic benefits in mind.
She was asked by West Belfast MLA Fra McCann to outline her Department’s approach to enhancing and promoting social clauses, and wider socio-economic benefits, through public procurement.
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Hide AdReferring to Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 she stated: “My Department is also providing resource funding to Derry City Council to support the Derry~Londonderry City of Culture 2013 Cultural Programme and will require Derry City Council to seek best value for money by maximising opportunities for local economic, environmental and social benefits when allocating funds to execute the City of Culture Cultural Programme.”