Time to build bridges between Scariff & Tuamgraney?
*Tuamgraney. BRIDGES may need to be built between Scariff and Tuamgraney to link up resources and give both adjoining parishes the same level of opportunity.
Denis Tuohy
Dedicated tourism policy committee to be established by Council
*Loop Head Lighthouse is one of the tourist attractions within the Council’s tourism portfolio. TOURISM is to have its own dedicated Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) set up within Clare County Council.
Council defend decision to exclude media from Rural SPC meeting on County Development Plan
*Rural Development Director of Service, Leonard Cleary. Photograph: Arthur Ellis PLANNING OFFICIALS led the call for members of the media to be excluded from a recent meeting of Clare County Council’s Rural Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).
Wifi zones to be developed in Clare
Wifi zones are to be developed in each Municipal District in Co Clare.
‘Growing amount’ of casual workers in West Clare struggling to pay rent
A “growing amount” of West Clare families are struggling to pay rent and HAP, a local councillor has flagged.
‘People of all demographics are really struggling’ – appeal issued for increased mental health supports in Clare
A “massive hangover” with regard to the public’s mental health will be experienced unless sufficient supports are put in place.
History made as Council meeting is chaired remotely
Clare County Council made history on Tuesday when one of its meetings was chaired for the first time by somebody not physically present at the sitting.
‘Voice of young Clare people’ to focus on mental health, employment & discrimination in 2020
*Clare Comhairle na nÓg members prepare for their Onesie Run. Promoting positive mental health, youth employment and discrimination are to continue as central actions focused on by a group self-described as “a voice for the young people of Clare”.
Council ‘disappointed’ by CLDC’s level of enthusiasm for joined up funding bids
*Leonard Cleary, Clare County Council Director of Rural Development. Photograph: Joe Buckley Disappointment has been voiced with the failure of Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) to reciprocate the desire from Clare County Council to form a joined up approach for future funding applications in the county.