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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘A real lift’ as Doonbeg wastewater treatment plant selected for upgrade
Doonbeg’s wastewater treatment plant has been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme.
Plans for Púca of Ennistymon sculpture paused
Plans to erect a new statue in Ennistymon have been paused by Clare County Council following local backlash in the past week.
Cold water poured on mains extension for farmers in Sixmilebridge, Cratloe & Newmarket-on-Fergus
Cold water has been poured on the possibility of a mains extension for the use of up to 50 farmers in South-East Clare.
