‘I would rather look at boulders than caravans’ – Ennis councillors oppose removal of rocks at Ballyalla
Ennis councillors voiced their opposition to the removal of boulders from Ballyalla prompting a former Mayor of Clare to withdraw his motion.
Clare Colleran Molloy
‘Urgent review’ of planning policy must acknowledge need for mixed housing tenure
A mixed housing tenure is essential, Clare councillors have said in a call for an urgent review of the planning policy relating to the development of residential property.
‘Protect pedestrians’ with additional lighting on Ballybeg Rd – Norton
Calls for additional lighting along the Ballybeg Road have been made as a means of protecting an increased number of pedestrians availing of the woods since the start of COVID-19 restrictions.
‘Owners of vacant properties must take responsibility to re-energise Ennis’
Ennis town centre can be “re-energised” if “owners of vacant properties take responsibility,” an elected representative of Clare County Council has said.
‘An ambush’ – councillors dispute use of Mayor and Cathaoirleach titles
Clare councillors were drawn into a dispute when it came to the appropriate title of the county’s first citizen which the incumbent labelled “an ambush”.
Derelict stone building under consideration as future changing room for Ballyalla swimmers
Consideration is to be given to the development of a swimming shelter at Ballyalla Lake.
‘Excessive speeding’ flagged in Clarecastle
Speed surveys are to be conducted in Clarecastle following complaints of “excessive speeding” in the village.
‘Near-miss incidents’ stress need for Doora warning signs
“Near-miss incidents” on the L8172 road in Doora have led to consultations surrounding the provision of warning signs at both entry points.
Greater numbers visiting Ballybeg Woods leads to calls for more investment
Increased levels of activity on a daily basis at an Ennis amenity has led to requests for further works and signage in its vicinity.
60% of drivers violating speed limit by Ballymacahill Cross
A relocation of the pedestrian crossing at Ballymacahill Cross has been requested by the Mayor of Clare with 60 percent of drivers violating the speed limit on the road.