By Dan Walsh The committee of Courtown Community Council (CCC) are requesting Wexford County Council to delay the sale of Courtown Woods due to concerns regarding future protection and development and are requesting a meeting with the proposed new owners, Wexford County Council and the liquidators to create a management plan. The committee are agreeableContinue reading “Saving Courtown Woods”
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Energy efficiency badge for Wexford County Council
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council has announced that supported by 3 Counties Energy Agency it has achieved the globally recognised international energy management standard, ISO 50001, becoming more advanced in optimising energy efficiency. Cathaoirleach, Wexford County Council Cllr Ger Carthy said; “This international accreditation energy performance improvement is top of the agenda for theContinue reading “Energy efficiency badge for Wexford County Council”
World class water activities for Curracloe
By Dan Walsh Upwards of €700,000 is to be invested in water-based activities at the Curracloe Water Sports Activity Centre at Whitegap, near Wexford, with phase one expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. Public representatives in Wexford Municipal District are welcoming news that is part of an €19million investment announced today (Thursday)Continue reading “World class water activities for Curracloe”
Councillors say ‘No’ to County Plan
By Dan Walsh The Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council and a majority of members are opposed to the Draft Wexford County Development Plan 2021-2027 in its present form and are seeking a number of changes before the plan is adopted and called for a six-month extension to consider the document and its future impact onContinue reading “Councillors say ‘No’ to County Plan”
It happens! ‘Bag It and Bin It’
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’”
€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”
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