By Dan Walsh Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and Cllr Garry Laffan, Mayor of Wexford joined members of Wexford Tidy Towns to officially launch the gum litter education campaign on Wexford Quay today (Friday). Cllr Murphy asked people to get behind the Gum Litter Taskforce campaign which is an environmental initiativeContinue reading “Gum litter falls by 64% in Wexford town”
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€2m plan for Enniscorthy business zone
By Dan Walsh New infrastructure such as footpaths, cycleways, public transport, landscaping and signage are included in the Enniscorthy North Business District (Old Dublin Road) masterplan costing in the region of €2 million and covering zoned land extending from the roundabouts at Blackstoops and Scarawalsh. Last March Wexford County Council announced that Malachy Walsh &Continue reading “€2m plan for Enniscorthy business zone”
Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?
By Dan Walsh A major inquiry is likely into the delay in completing works at Gorey Town Park, value for money and the escalating cost to the taxpayer and following a verbal attack on a public representative by the contractor the issue has been thrown into the public domain with renewed vigour. Cllr Joe SullivanContinue reading “Major inquiry into Gorey Town Park?”
Funding for community and voluntary groups
At a recent meeting of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) members approved funding for projects across County Wexford. The funding which includes €646,703.72 for 12 projects under the LEADER Programme and €150,065 to 85 community and voluntary groups under the 2021 Community Enhancement Programme. Chair of LCDC, Cllr. Lisa McDonald, thanked the members forContinue reading “Funding for community and voluntary groups”
Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown
By Dan Walsh The official sod turning at the €12.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant at Arthurstown serving the communities of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack took place last Friday morning. The plant will provide wastewater treatment for the first time for the equivalent of almost 1,875 people and the works will ensure the communities have theContinue reading “Sod turns on €12.8m plant at Arthurstown”
Draft County Development Plan goes forward
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has decided not to take advantage of an optional Ministerial Act to delay the draft County Development Plan by one year and instead to press forward with the Plan. This decision was made at last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Council held with Microsoft Teams in line with Covid-19Continue reading “Draft County Development Plan goes forward”
Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax
By Dan Walsh An overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of an increase of 10% in the Local Property Tax 2022 thus retaining the local variation at the same level when the Local Property Tax Variation report came up for discussion at today’s July meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams inContinue reading “Council approves 10% increase in Local Property Tax”
Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence
By Dan Walsh Barry Lacey from Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, has been appointed by Wexford County Council as the first Historian-in-Residence with Wexford Library and Archive Service and is charged with the promotion and awareness of the Decade of Centenaries and the collections of Wexford County Library and Archive. Mr Lacey aims to bring 1921 to life forContinue reading “Barry Lacey is first Historian-in-Residence”
Government support for Murrintown
Murrintown Community Centre/Youth Club have received Government funding to deliver outdoor activities in partnership with Wexford County Council, during National Play Day, local Cllr Lisa McDonald has confirmed to WexfordLocal.com. Cllr McDonald commented; “National Play Day is an important period to invest in outdoor playgrounds and youth clubs to ensure children have outlets in theirContinue reading “Government support for Murrintown”
Conservation plan for Fethard Castle
By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Fethard after Wexford County Council have secured funding under the Community Monuments Fund of €70,000 for Fethard Castle. The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Chairman of Fethard Community Development Association, Richard FinnContinue reading “Conservation plan for Fethard Castle”
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