Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
*Doolin. Photograph: John Mangan A ‘dezoning war’ is likely to lead to Clare councillors rejecting a proposed County Development Plan with the survival of rural parts of the county on the line.
Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.
South Clare representatives have urged Clare County Council to draft a new policy to enable the local authority utilise a swifter process to commence the taking in charge of developments.
Potential to develop a leading international cargo hub at Shannon Airport needs to be exploited, Clare councillors have declared.
Costings are to be finalised for the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Sixmilebridge.
Senior officials in Clare County Council have said they are “working closely” with the new owners of Shannon Town Centre.
A former Mayor of Clare has accused the Minister for Transport of “dithering” regarding the progression of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR).
Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working may be hindered by aspects of the County Development Plan, a West Clare representative has warned.
Absence of infrastructure to facilitate cyclists within the vicinity of Shannon Airport has been brought into focus.