‘The backbone of Ennis’ – Brass Band to be honoured by Municipal District
Formal recognition of the service given by Ennis Brass Band to the county will be acknowledged at a future ceremony.
Johnny Flynn
Start of Summerhill works dependent on completion of Parnell St public realm
Commencement of the Summerhill section in this year’s roadworks programme is dependent on the completion dates of the Parnell Street public realm works.
‘Planning regulations cannot be ignored’ – Ennis councillors reiterate concern with Homesavers store
Ennis councillors have reiterated their concerns that a business employing 55 persons is breaching planning permission regulations and the Clare County Development Plan.
‘Conservative approach’ of Ennis mobility plan to be reviewed
Ennis’ temporary mobility plan has branded as overly “conservative” with elected representatives calling for selected streets to reopen.
Pedestrian & cyclist activity a priority for redesign of Corrovorrin Junction
*Corrovorrin Junction. Photograph: Gary Collins Different designs are being assessed for the development of Corrovorrin Junction with pedestrian and cyclist activity on the approach the priority.
More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
Lack of accidents on ‘heavily traversed’ stretch between Drehidnagower & Drumcliffe a surprise for Ennis councillors
Renewed attempts to provide a footpath and pedestrian crossing across the River Fergus in Drehidnagower have formed a submission to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Provision of Ennis town bus service remains ‘absolute priority’ for NTA
A town bus service for Ennis is “an absolute priority” of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
