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.
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Ennis allocated over €4m for public realm regeneration as Shannon bid falls short
*Photograph: John Mangan Over €4m in funding has been granted towards the Ennis Town Centre Public Realm Regeneration Project while Shannon has lost out in bids to secure an allocation.
‘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.
Online music series will reflect expression through Irish language
Ennis musician Laura Mulcahy will be championing a brand-new performance as part of Clare County Council’s online celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge this year.
Council refuse request to accept sworn affidavits for NPPR charge
Local authority staff will not accept sworn affidavits when it comes to dealing with payments matters relating to the Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge.
Council taking legal action against Davy Fitz
Legal action is being taken by Clare County Council against two-time All-Ireland winner Davy Fitzgerald.
Council working to fast-track appointment of tender for Co Library
Early 2021 has been underlined as the target for the appointment of a tender for the County Library.
Not around us – new anti-smoking campaign launched
Organisations across Clare have been encouraged to sign up for a new anti-smoking campaign, ‘Not Around Us’.
More modern marketing style needed for Shannon Airport say Clare reps
A more modern marketing campaign is needed to promote Shannon Airport for when the aviation sector begins to picking up the pieces, Clare councillors have said.
4000 jobs target of Clare Rural Development Strategy must now factor remote working into its review
Targets of the Clare Rural Development Strategy need to be revised because of the global pandemic, a West Clare representative has stated.
