Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
John Leahy
Subsidised scheme to install salt bins in Clare estates sought
Addition of salt bins to housing estates across the county is to be examined as part of a review into the winter maintenance programme of Clare County Council.
Provision of Ennis town bus service remains ‘absolute priority’ for NTA
A town bus service for Ennis is “an absolute priority” of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
‘Every town & village’ in Clare needs a bus shelter say councillors
An East Clare councillor has pleaded for bus shelters to be installed in each town and village across the county.
Work of Ennis flood relief schemes at risk of being lost
An audit of flooding patterns along parts of the River Fergus has been requested by a North Clare representative while an Ennis councillor has warned the work of flood relief schemes is at risk of being lost.
Inconsistency of hedge-cutting causing damage to trucks, buses & tractors
Drivers of trucks, buses and tractors are experiencing more damaged mirrors than other motorists, East Clare representatives have flagged due to a poor standard of hedge cutting.
‘Safety around schools is paramount’ – faulty flashing lights brought into focus
Clare councillors have highlighted that numerous flashing orange lights on approach roads to schools are faulty and not working.
‘Mitigate against flooding on Clare roads’
*Spot flooding on the Tulla Rd in Ennis. FILE PIC A co-ordinated approach to the management of surface water on Clare roads would limit the impact of spot flooding on the public and save valuable money, local councillors have outlined.
27% of Clare lights upgraded to LED
27% of Clare’s public lighting have been upgraded to Light Emitting Diode (LED), the remainder is expected to be completed in the next two years.
Clare Athletics postpone upcoming events
A number of events connected to Clare Athletics have been postponed in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
