No third party objections were received by Council for Parteen wind turbine
*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.
Liam Conneally
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.
‘Dezoning war’ comes into play as future of rural Clare is on the line
*Doolin. Photograph: John Mangan A ‘dezoning war’ is likely to lead to Clare councillors rejecting a proposed County Development Plan with the survival of rural parts of the county on the line.
Rural Clare has reached a crossroads
Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.
Council urged to have swifter approach to taking in charge
South Clare representatives have urged Clare County Council to draft a new policy to enable the local authority utilise a swifter process to commence the taking in charge of developments.
Potential for cargo hub at Shannon Airport ‘needs to be exploited’
Potential to develop a leading international cargo hub at Shannon Airport needs to be exploited, Clare councillors have declared.
Pedestrian crossing to be installed at ‘nightmare junction’ in Sixmilebridge
Costings are to be finalised for the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Sixmilebridge.
‘Close working relationship’ needed between Council & Town Centre owners to progress Shannon Masterplan & future growth
Senior officials in Clare County Council have said they are “working closely” with the new owners of Shannon Town Centre.
‘Dithering’ from Minister Ryan delaying LNDR and subsequent development of Europe’s first University town
A former Mayor of Clare has accused the Minister for Transport of “dithering” regarding the progression of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR).
Aspects of Co Dev Plan may hinder Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working – Cllr Murphy
Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working may be hindered by aspects of the County Development Plan, a West Clare representative has warned.
