Bike rental scheme can make Ennis a 21st century town
CREATION of a bike rental scheme for Clare’s county town and its environs can help the lack of parking in Ennis, a county councillor has argued.
Paul Murphy
No plans for ‘much-needed shelter’ at Lees Rd
*Photograph: John Mangan No plans are in place to install dugouts or shelters around Lees Rd.
Shortage of ‘scientific resources’ preventing Council from increasing water testing at beaches
Absence of “significant scientific resources” will stop Clare County Council from committing to a more stringent bathing water quality testing regime.
‘Shortfall’ of loading bays in Ennis town centre
Absence of loading bays for businesses in Ennis town centre has been “exasperated” due to the traffic management system in place, a county councillor has claimed.
Apprenticeships need to be encouraged more for future careers
More emphasis on the benefits of completing an apprenticeship need to be highlighted in order to preserve a strong future of qualified tradespeople.
Councillors seek new system to monitor progress of their representations
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: John Mangan Systems to keep Clare councillors updated on the progress of their representations has been described by elected members of the local authority as “really important”.
Clare cyclists to pedal it out for mental health
Brakes may have been pulled on the annual ‘When In Doubt Pedal It Out’ mental health awareness cycle last year but it’s all systems go with wheels pumped and ready to pound the roads of Clare this Sunday (October 24th).
Access issues on Kilrush Rd flagged
An assessment is to be completed by staff within the Ennis Municipal District over access issues experienced by a family living on the Kilrush Rd in getting to their home.
Three to five years the average treatment time for Japanese Knotweed in Ennis
Treatment of Japanese Knotweed in Ennis takes generally “three to five years,” officials in Clare County Council have stated.
Multi-person bikes suggested to improve health of persons with disabilities in Ennis
Introduction of multi-person bikes across Ennis have been suggested as a way of “promoting inclusion” in the county town.