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By Waterford City & County Council

Severe Weather Update – Tuesday 27th February, 10am

WEATHER EVENT SEVERE – UPDATE
Tuesday 27th February, 10am
#BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma

GETTING ALERTS
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ADVISORIES
Waterford remains at “Status Yellow – Snow & Ice” warning.
A “Status Orange” weather alert exists for 6 counties in Leinster at present. Scattered snow showers are likely here later today (Tuesday) and Tuesday night will lead to accumulations of up to 3 cm in some parts by Wednesday morning. Widespread frost and icy conditions also.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Waterford Council’s Out-Of-Hours number is 0761 10 2020.
This is monitored 24 hours a day. For exceptional emergencies, or those not relating to Council activities, please call the National Emergency Services on 999 or 112.

COLD WEATHER INITIATIVE (ROUGH SLEEPERS)
Our ‘Cold Weather Initiative’ in Mary Street will open from 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday night right through to Saturday morning. This will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Service users will be made aware of same via the various service providers, as happened in previous weather events.

GRITTING ROUTES
Our gritting routes and their priorities can be seen on the attached map. These routes are gritted once RSTs (Road Surface Temperatures) drop below trigger temps.

By Waterford City & County Council

Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation re: Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Plant, Somerset, UK

The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) has invited the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Ireland to undertake a trans-boundary public consultation in respect of environmental information relating to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant, which is understood to be under construction near Bridgwater in Somerset.

A notice in relation to the public consultation is available to view in the office of the Planning Section, and on the website of each planning authority (as well as below), together with a printed copy of the correspondence from DBEIS and associated documents identified by DBEIS as the relevant documents for the purpose of the consultation.

A copy of these documents is available for inspection or purchase from the planning authority. The notice may also be viewed in the public consultation section of the website of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government: www.housing.gov.ie, together with the correspondence from DBEIS, relevant associated documents and links provided by DBEIS to other environmental information relating to the project.

A member of the public may make a written submission or observations in relation to the potential trans-boundary environmental effects of the project, by sending them to his or her local planning authority to be received by close of business Tuesday 17 April 2018 at the latest.

Contact details in each planning authority for the receipt of submissions or observations are set out in the public consultation notice. Submissions or observations should not be made to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford North Quays SDZ Planning Scheme 2018 published

The North Quays of Waterford have been acknowledged as a key strategic site for economic and social development at National level. The National Spatial Strategy 2002 (NSS) describes the development of the North Quays as an “opportunity for consolidating Waterford City around the River Suir”.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 169 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended) Article 179 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 (as amended) and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC that Waterford City and County Council, at its meeting on the 8th February 2018, having complied with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) decided by resolution to make the Waterford North Quays Planning Scheme.

A copy of the Planning Scheme together with accompanying Environmental Report and Natural Impact Report are available for inspection during normal office hours at the following locations:

  • Waterford City & County Council, Planning Department, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford City.
  • Waterford City & County Council, Planning Department, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Documentation

Any person or body who made submissions or observations in relation to the Draft Planning Scheme, may appeal the decision of the planning authority to An Bord Pleanala within 4 weeks from the date of the planning authority’s decision (i.e. 4 weeks from the 8th of February 2018).

By Waterford City & County Council

Bridge Lift this morning at 11:30am

REMINDER

Bridge Lift at Rice Bridge, Waterford this morning, Thursday 25th January, at 11:30am

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Founder Friday is back!

Waterford Founder Friday is BACK WITH A BANG!
February 2nd at Revolution, John St, Waterford 6-pm – 9pm
JOIN US !!
We have a fantastic group of guest speakers for you all.
Check out the listing below….

Angela Duffy is a venture investment leader NDRC and will share information about the recently launched NDRC@ArcLabs Accelerator Programme.

Robbie Skuse, Co-Founder Kollect (co-founder of Waterford Founder Friday). Robbie Co-founded Kollect in December 2015 & Regional winner of the Best Established Business category (#IBYE) competition.

Rory O’Farrell CEO & Founder of Melosity a secure online platform or online studio enabling musicians to connect and collaborate on the same track from anywhere in the world. Rory was MD of Roar Promotions an award-winning international Direct Sales and Marketing company.

Ben Cronin, Executive Director, Kyckr, Former Irish International Rugby player Ben Cronin, co-Founded Global Business Register Ltd (GBRDirect) in 2007. GBR Ltd was acquired in September 2016 by Kyckr, provides award-winning, commercially proven products for the authentication of businesses globally.

By Waterford City & County Council

Healthy Ireland at your Library

We would be delighted if you could attend our launch of the Healthy Ireland at your Library programme of free events in Waterford Libraries!

Healthy Ireland at Your Library is running from now until the end of March 2018 and is being financed by the Department of Health as part of their Healthy Ireland Framework for Improved Health & Wellbeing 2013-2025. The Healthy Ireland campaign was launched nationally by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and seeks to encourage people to make positive choices to improve their physical and mental health, while also providing support and information to help people make those healthier choices. Public libraries are currently delivering the nationwide Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme that will establish libraries as a valuable source within the community for health information.

Waterford Libraries have acquired a range of book stock, including Aoife Hearne’s latest book, The Plan and lots of online resources. In addition there is a full programme of free events taking place in each of the 12 Waterford branches including Play, Dance and Music for Parents and Toddlers, organised walks, nutrition and health information talks, family yoga and much more!  Pick up a programme in your local Library branch or phone 0761-102975 for more information.

Aoife Hearne is a registered dietitian and a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute. After graduating and working in the United States for a number of years, Aoife returned home in 2005 to set up her own professional private nutrition consultancy, ‘Nutrition Solutions’ in Waterford City. Aoife works closely with local GP’s and also provides nutrition services to schools, industry, sports teams and community groups. Stemming from Aoife’s personal experience and interest in athletics, Aoife went on to complete a master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Nutrition in 2012. She has since worked with many elite athletes from a number of different sports including the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel.

In 2014, Aoife became a panel member of RTE’s ‘Operation Transformation’ as the nutrition expert. Aoife was the first dietitian that was part of the TV show in the year it won an IFTA. In 2016, Aoife published her first cookbook, ‘The Plan’, which brings together all the recipes and practical advice you need to reach and maintain a healthy weight for life from the trusted TV dietitian.

By Waterford City & County Council

Exercise Caution on paths, car parks and hard surfaces

Waterford City & County Council advises walkers, pedestrians and those enjoying our parks and open spaces to exercise caution when walking/exercising, as due to inclement weather surfaces may become slippery with frost/ice.

When planning to drive, and before getting on the roads (especially at night), motorists should be informed of the area’s weather conditions.  Please report bad spots/icy patches to us on social media, or keep services like the AA Roadwatch informed.

By Waterford City & County Council

Food Waste Prevention initiative launched in Waterford


Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Councillor Pat Nugent, officially launched a food waste prevention initiative in City Hall on Friday 12th January last.

The initiative, which is a joint venture between Waterford City and County Council and Wexford County Council, aims to raise awareness of food waste, the costs incurred to the average household and ways to prevent it.

A short 1 minute animated clip was produced to engage and introduce families to the subject of food waste prevention. The clip will be shown in cinemas for 10 weeks in County Waterford and County Wexford starting Friday 19th January. A version for YouTube will be produced in both Irish and English. A competition will be run for both primary and secondary schools to further engage all members of the community in food waste prevention.

Councillor Pat Nugent stated that households and businesses waste one million tonnes of food each year… that’s 2 ½ times Croke Park, filled to the top with food.

He added, “We waste 1/3 of the food we buy. This can cost your household €700 in one year!  In Waterford we have been working to support waste prevention in becoming routine in our everyday lives across our communities.

We were delighted to deliver this as part of our program to reduce food waste. In 2017, funding was applied for and received from the Local Authority Prevention Network through the EPA to develop a short animated video about food waste prevention.

We worked in conjunction with Wexford County Council on this project. This video will appear in cinemas in Dungarvan, Waterford and Wexford from Friday 19th during the advertisements at every film. This coincides with Stop Food Waste Week which takes place from January 22nd until 29th January. This will be rolled out on social media and YouTube in both, Irish and English afterwards, as well as being promoted through schools competitions.”

The initiative is funded under the Local Authority Prevention Network, through the EPA. The Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN) is a key component in the promotion of resource efficiency and waste prevention at a local level.

The programme has demonstrated that implementing waste prevention and resource efficiencies can lead to significant savings, in addition to the obvious environmental benefits.  Through this network, Waterford City and County Council and Wexford County Council have been working to support waste prevention in becoming more commonplace in our everyday lives across our communities.

By Waterford City & County Council

Statement on Traffic Changes at Manor St/Railway Sq/Bath St

Waterford City & County Council acknowledges the public’s frustration with increased journey times and traffic disruption as we phase in signalling and layout changes at Railway Square, Manor Street and Bath Street.

These changes are part of the Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal Scheme initiated in 2015, with many of the changes supporting the policy objectives of the Waterford City Development Plan (2013-2019), including the ‘provision of a citywide cycle network to link all areas of the city to each other via main routes’.

We ask for your patience during this transition.  There is an acknowledged delay with the traffic signalling/sequencing at the Bath Street, Manor Street junction and this will be alleviated as the new one-way system at these streets begins on January 10th 2018.  This should improve some of the congestion in that immediate area.  It is also planned to upgrade the College Street/Hennessy’s Road areas to make them fit for the anticipated levels of traffic (e.g. improved lighting and pedestrian facilities.)

In the meantime, we once again acknowledge your frustration and thank you for your patience.  Citizens are encouraged to read the Chief Executive’s Report on the Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal Scheme, which is available as a link below and on our website.  This summary document includes reference to traffic changes, our planning for same, as well as more specific answers to concerns raised during the public consultation process.

By Waterford City & County Council

SS Formby and SS Coningbeg Commemorations

Waterford City & County Council will be marking the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Formby and SS Coningbeg with a series of commemorative events on Friday 15th December and Saturday 16th December 2017.

The Commemoration will open at 7.30pm in the Large Room, City Hall on Friday 15th December.  The programme then includes a series of interesting talks on the disasters and shipping of the time.  Friday evening’s events will conclude with a candleight vigil at the memorial on Waterford’s Quays.

Events on Saturday will commence with a Mayoral Reception at 11am in the Large Room, City Hall.

All events are open to the public and all are welcome. Further information on the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg is available from our online exhibition “The Waterford Shipping Disaster 1917” available from our website, or by clicking on the image below.

By Waterford City & County Council

One-way system commencing at Railway Square/Manor Street from 15th December

A one-way traffic system will commence at Railway Square from Friday, 15th December.

All outbound traffic on Manor St will be diverted onto Railway Square and the Poleberry Link Road from Friday.

Traffic Management will be in place at the Bath St – Manor St – College St. junction on Thursday 14th December from 10:00am and through out Thursday night. This is to facilitate the installation of new traffic signals.

By Waterford City & County Council

Artlinks Bursaries now available for 2018

Waterford City & County Council in partnership with the ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford is pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for the ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2018.

ArtLinks is a partnership of the four Local Authority Arts Offices in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford . It is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.  ArtLinks and provides professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in the four partner local authority areas in the South East region.

Artists must be a member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports.  Membership is free and is open to both Professional and Emerging Artists who are resident within the four partner Local Authorities. If you are not already a member log on to www.artlinks.ie to register for membership and the application forms and guidelines are available to download from this website also.

Bursaries are available in the following areas:

  • Emerging Artist Award (for those commencing a career in the arts sector)
  • Professional Development Award (for professional artists)
  • Collaborative Award (for collaborative projects between ArtLinks members)

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 29th January 2018 at 12 noon.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Cold Weather Initiative (CWI)

Responding to Rough Sleeping during Cold Weather

Given the demands on current emergency homeless services and the growing waiting list to access services and the Rough Sleeper Units, an additional Cold Weather Initiative is opening in Waterford City.

The CWI aims to provide a warm and safe place to sleep for those individuals who may not access the current range of homeless services, including persons who tend not to engage with services or the outreach teams.

The CWI will be operational from 11th December 2017 and will operate during periods of cold weather over the winter months.  The operating times will be from 9.30 p.m. – 9.30 a.m.

Waterford Homeless Service providers, Homeless Out of Hours services, the outreach teams and Gardaí will make contact with all known rough sleepers to inform them of the initiative.

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