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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Sewerage conditions in Meelick ‘inhumane’ says Clare councillor
Inhumane sewerage conditions in Meelick have been slammed by an elected member of Clare County Council.
Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.
Surface dressing of ‘smooth roads in Clare painful to see’
A proposed spend of close to €130,000 on surface dressing by Clare County Council has been labelled “painful” by one elected member of the local authority.
Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.
Limerick’s All-Ireland success may encourage ‘urgent’ works at Clonlara footbridge
Limerick’s title as All-Ireland senior hurling champions may result in a more positive approach from Limerick City and County Council to upgrade a footbridge on the border, a Clare councillor has quipped.
‘Take whatever steps necessary’ to progress Clonlara sewage scheme – Begley
*Cllr Michael Begley. Photograph: Eamon Ward Whether or not the Clonlara sewage scheme will ultimately be decided by Irish Water, a senior official in Clare County Council has outlined.
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.
‘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.
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.