A Sub Regional Cluster of Councils is planning to submit a draft plan under the new Peace III Programme: Priority 1 Theme 1.

(Reconciling Communities - Building positive relations at the local level)

The Cluster consists of the following Councils:

Cookstown District Council, Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, Fermanagh District Council and Magherafelt District Council.

To support the Cluster in the delivery of its Peace III Plan, a partnership is being established from across the four Council areas onto which 16 social partners are being invited to participate. The complete partnership will comprise a total of 32 members with 50% Elected Representatives and 50% Social Partners who will agree to meet on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Selection Process: Application forms and further information for participation on the new Peace III Partnership are available through the contacts below and completed applications should be marked for the attention of one of the designated officers:

Cookstown District Council - Maggie Bryson, Telephone 028 8676 4714 or email'; maggie.bryson@cookstown.gov.uk

Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council - Claire Linney, Telephone: 028 8772 0319 or email; Claire.linney@dungannon.gov.uk

Fermanagh District Council - Helen Sheils, Telephone: 028 6632 5050; or email Helen.sheils@fermanagh.gov.uk

Magherafelt District Council - Charlie Monaghan, Telephonw: 028 7939 7979 or email; Charlie.monaghan@magherafelt.org

Further information on the Peace III programme can be accessed at www.SEUPB.org

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 4th April 2008 by 12 noon.

Applications should be submitted as directed in the application pack