Fresh delay for embankment works at Springfield
*Flooding at Springfield in Clonlara. Photograph: Brian Gavin Press 22 Construction of embankments at Springfield in Clonlara has been dealt with a further delay.
No provision to extend Heathrow slots from Shannon Airport beyond next year
There is no existing provision to extend commitments from Aer Lingus to their Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport when they expire in September of next year.
Occasional Railway Bridge flooding causing ‘major damage’ to vehicles
*Flooding at the Railway Bridge in January of this year. Vehicles have been damaged as a result of occasional flooding at the Railway Bridge on the Rossmanagher Road.
‘We need to keep maximum benefit in our communities’ – Clare councillors support Sinn Féin’s Community Wealth Building proposal
*Cllr Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Martin Connolly An alternative model to economic development devised by Sinn Féin has been endorsed by Clare councillors of different political parties.
Clare continues to have low spread of COVID-19 as less than five new cases confirmed
*Photograph: John Mangan Transmission of COVID-19 in Co Clare remains among the lowest levels in the Republic of Ireland.
Book of Hope released as part of Keep Well Campaign
Words of wisdom from older generations are being shared with children throughout Ireland and as far afield as the US, thanks to A Book of Hope, edited and illustrated by artist Ana Colomer.
Council planning to upgrade cycling infrastructure in Newmarket-on-Fergus
Plans are under examination within the Shannon Municipal District on the upgrading of cycling infrastructure from Latoon to Clonmoney in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Clare Leader Forum & Clare PPN collaborate on survey to gauge experiences of persons with disabilities
Two separate surveys ascertaining information on the experiences of persons with disabilities in Co Clare have been launched.
Public need more communication from Council on impacts of Development Plan
Greater communication to the public will be needed to inform of property status changes from the new County Development Plan, local representatives have affirmed.
‘General public would think we’re pandering to ourselves’ – councillors defer discussion on live streaming meetings
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Discussions on the possibility of live streaming for Clare County Council meetings has been deferred for twelve months.
