Near-misses at Ballybeg leave active councillors on alert
*Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Near-misses have prompted an elected representative based in Ballybeg to highlight concerns relating to pedestrian safety in the vicinity.
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‘Unacceptable behaviour’ at Cloughleigh playground keeping residents awake at night
“Unacceptable behaviour” is occurring at an Ennis playground leading to residents being awoken “at all hours of night”.
Paint scheme suggested to lift spirits of Ennis businesses
*O’Connell St. Photograph: John Mangan Introduction of a paint scheme for businesses in Ennis town is to be investigated as a means of lifting the spirits of traders.
Emergency legislation sought to remove name of domestic abuse perpetrator from Council tenancies
A Kilrush councillor has called on the Taoiseach to bring forward emergency legislation to allow local authorities remove a tenant’s name from a Council owned property to protect victims of domestic violence.
Desire amongst public to plant trees & have benches at Lees Rd in memory of loved ones
*Photograph: John Mangan Planting of trees and the provision of benches in memory of loved ones at Lees Rd is to be considered following a proposal by the Mayor of Clare.
Quick action needed to maximise potential of maritime centre of excellence in Kilrush
Swift movement is needed to maximise on the full potential of the maritime infrastructure along the Shannon Estuary by establishing a maritime training centre of excellence in Kilrush.
GPDR a barrier to taking car registration of takeaway & drive-thru customers to clamp down on dumping
An appeal to have car registrations of consumers using drive-thrus and takeaways in a bid to clamp down on illegal dumping has met a stumbling block in the form of GDPR.
Post Office field is ‘the lung of Ennis’ as calls made for updated plans on its future
*An aerial shot of The Post Office field in Ennis. Photograph: Paschal Brooks Upgraded plans for The Post Office field must coincide with the progression of public realm works in the town of Ennis, local representatives have stressed.
More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
Start of cycling season prompts calls for better road maintenance
Resumption of the cycling season has prompted a Clare councillor to seek better maintenance of potholes.
