North West Taxi Proprietors

24/04/2026

TAXI ACADEMY STARTING IN TWO WEEKS - LAST 4 PLACES AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
We have a great opportunity for 15 people from the Lisburn & Castlereagh District Council area. We will fully assist you to become a taxi driver, including financial assistance with the process. You will receive training to help you pass the taxi theory and driving tests. We will assist with the online application, Access NI, Right to Work and arrange a medical for you. We will also assist with the process of becoming self-employed and support you with HMRC registration and mentor you through the first year. We will help you to find work in a local taxi company or to set up as an independent Taxi Driver.
We would encourage both men and women to avail of this opportunity. More women are entering the taxi industry and enjoying the flexibility of the job and the safeguards built into the new systems.
NWTP working together with the Labour Market Partnership hope to begin training within 2 weeks. If you are interested, then contact Bronagh on 02871362556 or email [email protected]

21/03/2026

We have a great opportunity for 15 people from the Lisburn & Castlereagh District Council area. We will fully assist you to become a taxi driver, including financial assistance with the process. You will receive training to help you pass the taxi theory and driving tests. We will assist with the online application, Access NI, Right to Work and arrange a medical for you. We will also assist with the process of becoming self-employed and support you with HMRC registration and mentor you through the first year. We will help you to find work in a local taxi company or to set up as an independent Taxi Driver.
We would encourage both men and women to avail of this opportunity.
NWTP working together with the Labour Market Partnership hope to begin training immediately. If you are interested, then contact Bronagh on 02871362556 or email [email protected]

28/10/2025

Arrangements have been made to allow only taxis into William Street via Strand Road to drop off and pick up only. Taxis can also exit Strand Road area via Victoria car park. Taxis will be allowed to go up Fahan Street past security and turn at the top and go down again. Taxis can also drop off at Customs House Street and turn and come out again. Taxis will be allowed up Bishop Street and turn at Alexander House. Ferry Quay Street will close at 2 o'clock to allow set up for the nighttime events.

We encourage all taxi drivers to stay safe and be aware of the high volumes of people walking in the city centre over the Halloween period.

Derry City & Strabane District Council Halloween Festival
Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st October 2025

As part of this year’s Derry Halloween celebrations, the Awakening the Walled City Trail will take place over three nights, 28th, 29th, and 30th October, from 6pm to 9pm each evening. This animated trail will transform the city centre into a magical experience, allowing large numbers of visitors to enjoy a variety of themed installations and performances throughout the area.

On Friday 31st October, the Carnival Parade and Halloween Fireworks Finale will kick off from Queens Quay at 7pm.

Traffic restrictions
Motorists are advised to expect some delays and diversions in the City Centre during the four nights of the Halloween Programme. In the interest of safety, several roads and carparks will be closed to traffic or will have traffic restrictions in place for the event:

Halloween Carnival Parade:
The Carnival Parade begins at 7pm (starting and finishing at Queen’s Quay) followed by the Fireworks Finale at 8.15pm.
Parade Route: Leaving
Queens Quay Car Park ➡ Boating Club Lane ➡ Strand Road ➡Harbour Square Roundabout ➡ Foyle Embankment to Junction of Water Street ➡ Returning along Foyle Embankment ➡Queens Quay ➡ Finishing Queens Quay Car Park

Traffic Restrictions for the Carnival Parade on Friday 31st October:
▶ Lane closures will be introduced along Strand Road and Foyle Embankment in advance of the parade. Strand Road lane closure (city-bound traffic) from Fletcher Ave to Queen’s Quay Roundabout and Foyle Embankment to Water Street will be operational from 6pm - 9pm.
▶ The fireworks will fire from two barges on the River Foyle - in the interest of Safety, the Peace Bridge will be closed from 7pm. It will reopen at 9pm when deemed safe.
▶ Strand Road, Harbour Square, Queens Quay, Whittaker Street and the Foyle Embankment, between Water Street and the City Hotel, will be closed to traffic between 6pm - 9pm. Alternative diversion routes will be available.
Please note that all times are approximate and that road closures and diversions will be kept to the minimum length necessary to ensure safety.

Car Park Closures
Bishop Street ( Motor Home Parking) 28th Oct – 1st Nov Full Closure
Society Street, Foyle Street 28th – 31st Oct Full Closure
Victoria Market (Accessible Parking) 28th – 31st Oct Partial Closure
Queen’s Quay 31st Oct Full Closure
Strand Road ( Accessible Parking Only) 31st Oct Accessible Parking

Accessible drop-off points include Custom House Street, Bishop Street Without and Strand Road.

The public are encouraged to use Foyleside and Quayside car parks. Accessible carparking will be available at Victoria Market Carpark from 28th – 31st October and Strand Road Carpark on the 31st October. These will operate on a first come first served basis.

Parking Restrictions:
▶ Drivers are reminded that they should avoid parking anywhere that may block entrances to residences or businesses or where they may be obstructing emergency access.
▶Businesses and residents who use private city centre carparks eg Upper Magazine Street are asked to ensure their vehicles have exited before 4pm from the 28th – 30th.
▶No Parking coning will be in place in Whittaker Street, Shipquay Street, Magazine Street, The Diamond, Bishop Street Within, Artillery Street, Fountain Street, Hawkin Street, Kennedy Street, New Market Street
▶From 4pm the city centre (within the Walls) will be closed off to accommodate the large volume of visitors arriving and any moving vehicles can cause risk to life. The City Walls will be closed to the public 17:00 – 21:00 from the 28th – 30th October, the only section of the Walls that will remain open will be from the Millennium Forum to Bank Place.

We thank you for your continued support and co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a member of the events team on 028 71253253.

If you have any issues during the event the main Event Control number is 028 71376533 or 02871376530.

Full event details including traffic and travel is available at www.DerryHallloween.com

26/09/2025

BBC REPAIR SHOP - DERRY AREA

My name is Breagha and I'm from BBC's The Repair Shop. If you are not familiar with the show, people bring in precious personal and community items that have fallen into disrepair, which are then fixed by our team of experts. As part of this year's Christmas Special, we are reaching out to community groups across Northern Ireland to find deeply cherished festive items that are in need of serious repair.

We start filming on the 20th of October, so time is of the essence when it comes to finding great items for this year's show. I thought it might be worth a shot reaching out to you to see if you could help us. We’re looking for Christmas-themed or festive items that hold strong emotional or cultural significance—either to individuals or to your community as a whole. Whether it’s a treasured family heirloom, a community decoration, a much-loved nativity figure, or a broken tradition in need of revival, we want to hear its story.
The items should be directly related to Christmas and the festive season and should be in very poor condition (in need of more than just a good clean!). We would really love to find items that have amazing stories attached to them.
Our team of expert craftspeople are ready to restore these beloved items, and it really can be any item. Weather it's an item from a family member, or a group owned item from your community, we would be delighted to be able to feature a story from Northern Ireland on this year's Christmas Special. This is essentially an opportunity for someone to get a cherished item fixed for free, whilst telling their story.
I've attached the flyer should you be interested in passing it on to your wider community, and here is a link to last year's episode for inspiration:

The team repairs five festive items, including a 100-year-old projector that’s part of a family’s Christmas Eve tradition, and two revived puffins bring joy to a group of children.

23/07/2025

🚖 TAXI CPC TRAINING – BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
Join NWTP Taxi Training Centre (AC01917) for your Taxi Periodic Training (CPC) on:

🗓 Tuesday 30th July
🕘 Starts at 9:00 AM
📍 Rath Mor Centre, Derry

✅ Includes:

Disability Awareness Module

Road & Taxi Awareness Module

🎓 Fulfil your CPC requirements with expert training in a supportive, professional environment.

📞 Call us now on 028 7136 2556 to book your place!
Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!

04/06/2025

Contact NWTP for more information 02871362556 or email [email protected]

18/04/2025

We have a great opportunity for 14 people from the Derry City & Strabane District Council area. We will fully assist you to become a taxi driver, including financial assistance with the process. You will receive training to help you pass the taxi theory and driving tests. We will assist with the online application, Access NI, Right to Work and arrange a medical for you. We will also assist with the process of becoming self-employed and support you with HMRC registration and mentor you through the first year. We will help you to find work in a local taxi company or to set up as an independent Taxi Driver.
We would encourage both men and women to avail of this opportunity.
NWTP working together with the Labour Market Partnership hope to begin training immediately. If you are interested, then contact Mark on 02871362556 or email [email protected]

18/04/2025

Due to the concerns from local Taxi Drivers regarding the parking situation on Sackville Street, and the removal of TAXI ONLY signs, we have contacted Roads Service and have been assured that this matter will be dealt with, along with improving the road markings.

08/04/2025

Congratulations to all those who completed the Taxi Academy Programme in the Causeway Coasts & Glens Council area.
So far ten people have qualified to become taxi drivers. Places remain on the course for anyone in the CC&G Council area. Thanks to the Labour Market Partnership who provided this opportunity and continue to do so.
North West Taxi Proprietors (NWTP) are also working with the Labour Market Partnership in Derry & Strabane Council and would like to announce the opportunity for 14 people to become Taxi drivers through our new Taxi Academy Programme.
There will be an information session in NWTP offices on Tuesday 15th April at 12:15 in the Rath Mor Centre for anyone interested in becoming a taxi driver.
We welcome interest from anyone looking to work in the taxi industry and would encourage both men and women to apply for this opportunity.
Please book your place by emailing [email protected]
For more information, please contact [email protected] or phone 02871362556.

26/03/2025