Individual gardens not under consideration at Pairc na Coille
Changes to the lease of an Ennis retirement village are not under consideration at present, Clare County Council have confirmed.
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Sporting amenities will be ‘a saviour’ for a lot of Clare people post lockdown
Three Sports Capital Fund applications were returned in a bid to bolster sporting amenities and facilities for the benefit of mental health in Clare post lockdown.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
Council’s repair & lease scheme labelled a failure
Clare County Council’s Repair and Lease Scheme (RLS) has been described as a failure.
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
Increase in drug related crimes
An increase in drug related crimes occurred in Co Clare last year.
Minister for Travellers needed to ‘sort out’ recurring issues
Consideration needs to be given to the creation of a Minister for Travellers to sort out issues “once and for all,” a Clare councillor has stated.
Clarity sought surrounding maintenance responsibility at Pairc na Coille retirement village
Confusion surrounds the responsibility for maintenance at an Ennis retirement village.
‘Start working with the individuals’ – Norton seeks change to allocation of universally accessible units
A “proper housing stock” is needed to cater for persons with disabilities throughout Co Clare, a meeting of the Ennis Municipal District has heard.
Roslevan social housing development continues despite setback
Eight social housing units are to be constructed in Roslevan after concerns from residents and elected representatives were abated.