Blake’s Corner ‘a disgrace’ that ‘cannot be left to rot’ says Cllr Slattery
Blake’s Corner in Ennistymon was labelled as a “disgrace” that “cannot be left to rot” by a Clare councillor.
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‘I’ll get out & stop the buses myself’ – Slattery slams speculation of double deckers at Blake’s Corner
*Cllr Bill Slattery (FG). Photograph: John Mangan A CLARE councillor has said he will stand out in the middle of the road to stop ‘double decker’ buses if plans for them to try transit through Blake’s Corner come to fruition.
Denis determined to match the challenge as he enters election race in North Clare
*Denis Vaughan. Photograph: John Mangan ENNISTYMON’s Denis Vaughan (LAB) has said he is up for the challenge as he prepares to battle four sitting councillors for a seat in the Ennistymon local electoral area.
Action needed on ‘ridiculous’ Ennistymon traffic bottleneck Blake’s Corner
URGENT remedial works are required at Blake’s Corner in the interests of road safety and the reputation of Ennistymon.
Traffic woes in North Clare gone beyond ‘saturation point’
*A demonstration held in memory of Jerry O’Connor. Photograph: John Mangan ABUNDANCE OF TRAFFIC and recent accidents in North Clare has gone “passed saturation point” with frustration voiced with the ongoing wait for a transport and mobility strategy.
Two car collision cleared in Ennistymon
TRAFFIC IN ENNISTYMON came to a standstill for close to half an hour following a two car collision on Friday evening.
‘Vehement’ case will be argued against Blake’s Corner judicial review
*Traffic at Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer A JUDICIAL REVIEW against the decision for a compulsory purchase order (CPO) of Blake’s Corner will be “vehemently” argued, the Chief Executive of Clare County Council has pledged.
Public have lost confidence in An Bord Pleanála as replacement authority sought
*An Bord Pleanála have come under the spotlight in recent months. CONFIDENCE HAS BEEN lost in An Bord Pleanála, Clare councillors have stated while calling for it to be replaced by “a competent authority”.
CPO approved for Blake’s Corner
*Photograph: Bob Singer A compulsory purchase order of Blake’s Corner has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.
Delays with Blake’s Corner decision ‘a bad example of capital infrastructure delivery’
*Photograph: Bob Singer FRUSTRATION IS BREWING among elected and non-elected members of Clare County Council over the two year wait for a decision on whether works at Blake’s Corner can progress.
