Projects focused on economic & social recoveries to benefit from €15m town & village renewal scheme
Community groups across the county are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Pat Dowling
‘Limit Air BnB short-term rentals in rent pressure zones’
A clampdown on Air BnB properties in rent pressure zones across the county is needed, a North Clare representative has maintained.
‘Farmers should be allowed spread slurry year-round’ – Burke
Pressurised farmers have influenced Clare councillors to seek permission for them to be able to spread slurry all year round.
‘Impossible to pay rent & move into retirement’ – Killeen
Clare councillors have requested more ambitious housing targets from the Department of Housing.
‘More knowledge on voting will improve election turnout’
*Annette Conway and Trish O’Neill go through votes at the 2019 local election. Photograph: Martin Connolly Members of the electorate do not engage in General and Local elections because they do not know the process on how to vote, Clare councillors have claimed.
Illegal encampments must be dealt with in ‘legal & safe’ manner – Council
Clare County Council will “not be found wanting” when it comes to dealing with illegal encampments, the Chief Executive of the local authority has stated.
Planning regulations have ‘sentenced rural Clare to death’ – PJ Kelly
*Cllr PJ Kelly, Cllr Pat McMahon & Cllr PJ Ryan in UL. Photograph: Alan Place Planning rules and regulations have resulted in rural Clare being “sentenced to death” according to one of the most experienced elected representatives on the County Council.
New role for Dalo
Clare’s two-time All-Ireland winning captain, Anthony Daly has been appointed to the Clare COVID-19 Community Response Forum.
Planned Vandeleur Gardens development offers chance for Kilrush economic & employment growth
*PHOTOGRAPH: Eamon Ward An upgrade to the visitor experience centre at the Vandeleur Walled Garden Centre will also offer opportunities for economic growth and employment in the Kilrush area.
‘Dedicate a week to cleaning Clare signs like Heritage Week’
Road signs that have turned green are to be cleaned following requests from elected representatives.