‘Hamstrung’ councillors hit out as no questions allowed during Shannon Estuary taskforce presentation
*Photograph: Eamon Ward LOCAL DEMOCRACY has been “sterilised,” elected members of Clare County Council have claimed.
Gerry Flynn
‘While the Council is waiting the fungus is growing’ – action needed on invasive species
*Giant Hogweed. INVASIVE SPECIES’ growth across Co Clare is continuing but this has not been matched by adequate funding to tackle the issue.
‘It’s RIP for West Clare’ – intervention of Oireachtas members sought to overturn planning directive
*Lissycasey. WEST CLARE “will be wiped out” if a directive issued to Clare County Council over its County Development Plan proceeds, an elected representative has claimed.
Commitments issued to improve forest area at Tullyglass Hill
ATTEMPTS are to be made to secure funding to improve accessibility for the forest area at Tullyglass Hill in Shannon.
‘Robust plan’ for Kilkee Waterworld endorsed by elected representatives
A “REALLY ROBUST PLAN” for Kilkee Waterworld has been praised by elected representatives as refurbishment works continue at the amenity.
Shannon facility touted as solution to HGV ‘mayhem in Bunratty’
Parked HGVs in Bunratty. Photograph: Joe Buckley ‘MAYHEM in Bunratty’ could be eased by the addition of parking facilities in Shannon for the heavy goods vehicles, local councillors have argued.
‘We need to do more to promote the good work ongoing in Shannon MD’
*Shannon Town Hall. Photograph: Joe Buckley GREATER EFFORTS need to be made to promote work undertaken across the Shannon Municipal District.
‘Shannon looking a bit tired’ – greater investment sought across town
*Photograph: Joe Buckley MORE MONEY needs to be invested in the appearance of Shannon Town which has been described as “looking a bit tired”.
Removal of ammunition might solve anti-social problems in Carraig Lia
*Photograph: Joe Buckley AGE-FRIENDLY SEATING in Shannon is resulting in “a substantial amount of anti-social behaviour” including the consumption of alcohol, an elected representative has claimed.
Clock ticking for property developers to express interest in affordable housing scheme in Shannon & Ennis
*Houses under construction in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley PROPERTY DEVELOPERS have less than a week to submit their expression of interest for the delivery of an affordable housing scheme in Shannon.
