Action needed now to capitalise on future opportunities for Roche site
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Opportunities are being missed when it comes to the future development of Roche, a former Mayor of Clare has said.
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Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Community effort puts Clarecastle playground autism facilities into full swing
*Deputy Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Paul Murphy, Grace O’Rourke, Clarecastle Playground Committee, Ennis Voices for Autism (EVA) secretary, Gearoid Mannion, Sarah O’Neill, Clarecastle Playground Committee. Photograph: John Power. Sensory and autism friendly upgrades were made to the playground in Clarecastle, infusing inclusivity into a public amenity that required a “much needed upgrade”.
‘Public need to contact Gardaí over speeding not local councillors’
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Gardaí should be called instead of local politicians for instances of speeding across the county, an Ennis councillor has said.
Costings to be completed for replacement fencing at Fioruisce
Replacement fencing is to be costed at the Fioruisce estate on the Gort Rd in Ennis.
7 month delay to completion of County Development Plan agreed
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
‘Drivers more erratic since lockdown’ claims Flynn as safety hazards in Doora flagged
Drivers are travelling at a higher speed and more erratically since restrictions have eased, an Ennis representative has claimed.
Lifford businesses ‘feeling out of the loop’
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward Lifford businesses are “feeling a little out of the loop” through the absence of hanging festoon lights.
Clare councillors overwhelmingly back higher local property tax rate for 2022
Clare councillors have overwhelmingly voted in favour of maintaining the local property tax (LPT) at fifteen percent above the standard rate.
Biodiversity promotion causing ‘huge problem with unkept public spaces’
A bid to promote biodiversity in Ennis has caused “a huge problem” in public spaces, a county councillor has flagged.