The Urban Regeneration Company, tasked with the physical, economic and social regeneration of Londonderry, has appointed four new board members.

Ilex are responsible for the transformation of Ebrington and Fort George former security bases.

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The four new non-executive members are Dame Geraldine Keegan, Margaret Lee, Frank Hewitt and Colm McKenna all of whom took up their posts on July 1st.

The Office of First and Deputy First Ministers at Stormont and the Department of Social Development made the appointments.

First Minister Peter Robinson said: "The experience, expertise and skills of the new members combined with their personal drive, determination and focus on delivery will be an asset to the company."

(GK/BMcC)