‘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”.
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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.
‘We need to do more than call them heroes’ – Clare elected reps call for frontline workers to receive financial reward
Clare councillors are leading the call for frontline workers during the current pandemic to receive “tangible recognition”.
Estimated bill of €20m for flood defence works in Ennis as concerns raised on stability of Clarecastle Barrage
An estimated €20m is being spent on flood defences projects in the Ennis Municipal District while ongoing concerns regarding the structural stability of the Clarecastle Flood Barrage have been raised.
Streaming Council meetings ‘can boost public engagement’
Online streaming of Clare County Council meetings for members of the public to view or listen to is under consideration.
Countywide ‘blitz on dog fouling’ to be carried out
A Sixmilebridge councillor has called for a countywide “blitz on dog fouling” to be conducted.
‘It is not all about driving a car’ – sustainable transport needs a focus in Clare
Creation of a post focused on active and sustainable travel in Clare would reduce the dependency on cars in the county, the Mayor of Ennis has said.
Ennis Railway Station to open wheelchair friendly lift & cross track bridge in 2021
An investment in the region of €1m is to see a wheelchair friendly lift and cross track bridge open at Ennis Railway Station in 2021.
Review to take place on impact to sight lines from Ennis cycling infrastructure
ALTERATIONS TO CONTROVERSIAL cycling infrastructure in Ennis has been sought.
One third of Clare premises without access to high-speed broadband
22,342 premises in Co Clare are without access to high-speed broadband.