Dredging rivers not the answer to flooding in Clare say Council
Leading environmental officials in Clare County Council have warned that the dredging of all rivers in the county will not necessarily alleviate potential flooding problems.
Michael Begley
Shannon ‘ignored’ in Limerick/Shannon Area transport strategy
Clare councillors have expressed annoyance that the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) is very dominant in favour of its neighbouring county.
Councillors appeal for prior notice of planned traffic disruptions
South Clare councillors have requested that they receive prior notification of plans by the local authority to conduct work on roads across the county. South Clare councillors have requested that they receive prior notification of plans by the local authority to conduct work on roads across the county.
‘Shannon always came first’ – Flynn praised as term as Shannon MD Chair concludes
Putting the Shannon region as the top priority was singled out by councillors as they paid tribute to Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND) following the conclusion of his term as Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Parking on dangerous bend putting pedestrians & motorists at risk in Gillogue – Begley
Both pedestrians and motorists are at risk due to parking on a dangerous bend in South-East Clare.
Parteen site being used as isolation facility planned to become intellectual disability centre
A Parteen facility is planned to be used as a mental health intellectual disability day service.
Funding set aside for 4 years on cycleway linking Clonlara to UL
Work on the construction of a cycleway linking Clonlara to the University of Limerick is earmarked to start at the beginning of September.
‘We have the track record’ – Council encouraged again to take over Shannon Heritage sites
Repeated calls have been made for Clare County Council to acquire Shannon Heritage sites in the county.
‘It has to stop’ – Council to begin prosecuting individuals guilty of illegal dumping
A data protection impact assessment is being prepared by Clare County Council to enable CCTV use to clamp down on illegal dumping with the local authority now determined to prosecute individuals.
Council begin eradicating Giant Hogweed in Clonlara
Clare County Council have committed to eradicating Giant Hogweed from Clonlara.