Council counting €12m cost of COVID-19 impact
COVID-19 is calculated to have left a dent of approximately €12m in the coffers of Clare County Council.
Liam Conneally
Nine transformational sites identified in Ennis 2040 Plan
Nine transformational sites have been identified as part of the Ennis 2040 plan.
Shannon ‘ignored’ in Limerick/Shannon Area transport strategy
Clare councillors have expressed annoyance that the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) is very dominant in favour of its neighbouring county.
Historical, social & tourism benefits predicted for Kilrush as Turret Lodge is refurbished
West Clare landmark, the Turret Lodge has been returned to the control of the Kilrush and District Historical Society following its renovation.
Strong case to be made for increased funding for Shannon Recycling Centre
Strong representations are to be made at senior levels within Clare County Council to plead the case of enhancing the Shannon Recycling Centre.
Relocated allotments ‘a welcome outlet’ for Shannon
Relocated allotment plots at have reopened to the public in Shannon.
‘Clarity & accountability’ required in Council’s planning system
Repeated perturbation has been voiced with the administrative process behind the reasons outlined for refusal of planning permission within the county on the grounds of visual impact.
‘It has to stop’ – Council to begin prosecuting individuals guilty of illegal dumping
A data protection impact assessment is being prepared by Clare County Council to enable CCTV use to clamp down on illegal dumping with the local authority now determined to prosecute individuals.
Economic Taskforce convened to get Clare ‘back on its feet’
Clare’s Economic Taskforce held its inaugural meeting on Friday while concern has expressed that no individuals representing North or West Clare have been included on the group.
‘Let’s be the county in Ireland to lead this’ – street furniture fees waived by Clare County Council
Fees for street furniture licences have been waived by Clare County Council during the current pandemic.