By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council together with, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford City and County Councils are supporting a new Anti-Dog Fouling awareness campaign asking dog owners to clean up after their dog. The campaign promotes a simple message… “Bag It & Bin It”. Cllr Ger Carthy, An Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council launched the campaignContinue reading “It happens! ‘Bag It and Bin It’”
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€3.6m funding for 15 Wexford projects
By Dan Walsh Fifteen projects across County Wexford are to share funding of €3,603,000 under the Active Travel 2021 allocations with a big emphasis on footpaths and cycle networks. The highest allocation is €600,000 for the Beechlawn/Clonard Avenue Cycle Scheme in Wexford town; €285,000 for the Newtown Cycle Scheme in Wexford town; and €185,000 forContinue reading “€3.6m funding for 15 Wexford projects”
€18.4m to progress Trinity Wharf
By Dan Walsh The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has announced €74 million for the South-East under ‘Call 2’ of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and Trinity Wharf in Wexford town is included with welcome funding of €18.4 million. The 10-acre Trinity Wharf project is central to Wexford County Council’s ambitious plansContinue reading “€18.4m to progress Trinity Wharf”
Wexford launch of Green Estate scheme
By Dan Walsh Mayor of Wexford Cllr Leonard Kelly, who came up with the idea and concept behind the Green Estate Pilot Programme has performed the launch at Ferrybank, Wexford, with Gerry Forde and Cliona Connolly from the Environment Section of Wexford County Council. The programme is an initial step to encourage residents to beginContinue reading “Wexford launch of Green Estate scheme”
“Frustrating and embarrassing” delays on M11 extension plans
By Dan Walsh A progress report on the Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour motorway was top of the agenda for today’s monthly meeting of Wexford County Council held with Microsoft Teams due to Covid-19 restrictions where many members raised concerns and the current situation was described as “frustrating and embarrassing.” Mr Sean Dobbs, Project Manager WexfordContinue reading ““Frustrating and embarrassing” delays on M11 extension plans”
Gorey farewell to District Manager
By Dan Walsh Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council bade farewell to its popular District Manager of 17 months, Michael Drea, who moved to a new position with the housing department of Wexford County Council today (Monday). “We are losing our area administrator Michael Drea who is going to higher office in the housing section in WexfordContinue reading “Gorey farewell to District Manager”
Dog patrols and licence checks
Wexford County Council wardens will be carrying out a series of dog patrols and licence checks throughout the Spring and Summer 2021. Wardens will be concentrating on un-licensed and un-chipped dogs, dogs not under proper control, dogs not muzzled and dogs fouling in public places. Dog fouling is a serious health hazard for young children,Continue reading “Dog patrols and licence checks”
€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges
By Dan Walsh Good news for Wexford County Council this week is the allocation of €464,000 for 16 bridge rehabilitation works on regional and local roads across the county. In addition, €100,000 has been allocated for a specific improvement works at The Deeps Bridge over the River Slaney at Killurin. Killurin Bridge, also called TheContinue reading “€464,000 for 16 Wexford bridges”
‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree
By Dan Walsh At recent meetings of Wexford County Council members from all parts of the county have been complaining of increased dumping in rural areas and argue strongly that the situation is getting worse. A new approach has been discovered in the Bree area. Residents and casual walkers who use Knockduff Lane, near BreeContinue reading “‘Bottlegate’ strikes at Bree”
Giving visitors a different view!
By Dan Walsh Good work done in the main streets of Wexford’s four district towns is being undone by empty units with large ‘for sale or rent’ signs over them according to Cllr John Hegarty who brought a motion before last Monday’s Microsoft Teams monthly meeting of Wexford County Council that “will require that vacantContinue reading “Giving visitors a different view!”
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