Senior Council official optimistic One Shannon Hub will secure financial backing in URDF
FUNDING IS to be sought next month for the development of the One Shannon Hub.
Shannon Municipal District
Economic contribution of Smithstown Industrial Estate needs to be recognised
*Photograph: Joe Buckley ORGANISING of a project to recognise the economic importance of the Smithstown Industrial Estate to the region is to commence.
‘We’ll meet on our terms & not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber’ – Shannon Town Cllrs
*Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber, Helen Downes. Photograph: Eamon Ward COUNCILLORS in the Shannon Municipal District have said they “will not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber”.
Council pushed to ‘expedite’ improved design for Bóthar na Rinne
*Photograph: Joe Buckley CALLS have been made to “expedite” works on the improved design measures for Bóthar na Rinne in Shannon Town.
Surplus solution prompts councillors to row back on claims Flynn was breaking rules with GMA spend
*Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) & Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
Mayoral awards to make a return in Shannon & honour contributions in communities
*Cllr Donna McGettigan making a presentation to Alan Cunningham at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Joe Buckley MAYORAL AWARDS are set to return and honour individuals making a “positive contribution” across Shannon communities.
‘A let-down to rural Ireland’ – Clare councillors slam inaction on solving Ballycar flooding
*Photograph: John Mangan CLARE’s first citizen has slammed the inaction from relevant authorities for failing to fix the historical flooding problems at Ballycar.
Flynn shaking the trees to get more contractors in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley APPOINTING one tree contractor for the entire Shannon Municipal District is insufficient, a county councillor has claimed.
Continuous rock pelting in Boreen heightens call for greater visible Garda presence in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley HOUSES in Finian Park are “continuously being pelted” with rocks and stones, a Shannon representative has highlighted with criticism growing over the lack of Garda presence in the town.
Council not delivering on the ‘bread & butter issues’ – Griffin
*David Griffin. Photograph: Joe Buckley ONE of the challengers for a seat on Clare County Council has said he is inundated with complaints on the conditions of footpaths and road networks in the Shannon Municipal District.