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By Waterford City & County Council

Christmas Closure of Archives

Waterford City and County Archives will be closed on Friday 20th December 2019 in Dungarvan and will reopen on Tuesday 7th January in High Street in the City and on Friday 10th January in Dungarvan. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.

Beidh an Chartlann i dúnta ar an Aoine 20 Nollag i nDún Garbhán. Beidh an Chartlann ar oscailt arís ar an Máirt 7 Mí Eanair sa Chathair agus ar an Aoine 10 Mí Eanair i nDún Garbhán.  Má tá aon cheisteanna, déan teagmháil leis an gCartlannaí ar archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie nó 0761102144.

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Public Information Event – Tramore Town Centre Public Realm Works

Waterford City & County Council would like to invite all interested members of the public and business owners to attend a Public Information Event on the public realm works planned for Tramore town centre.

The event will take place on Thursday 5th December from 3pm to 5pm and will be held on the ground floor of Tramore Library.

Staff from Waterford Council’s Design Team, along with the contractor’s staff (Niall Barry & Co. Ltd) will be present to answer any queries on the day.

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Information Event – Tramore Town Centre Public Realm Works

Waterford City & County Council would like to invite all interested members of the public and business owners to attend a Public Information Event on the public realm works planned for Tramore town centre.

The event will take place on Thursday 5th December from 3pm to 7pm and will be held on the ground floor of Tramore Library.

Staff from Waterford Council’s Design Team, along with the contractor’s staff (Niall Barry & Co. Ltd) will be present to answer any queries on the day.

By Waterford City & County Council

Agenda for Statutory Budget Meeting 2020

Agenda for Statutory Budget Meeting of Waterford City and County Council, will be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford on Friday, 29th  November, 2019 at 4.00 p.m. to consider the Budget for the local financial year ending on 31st December, 2020.

By Waterford City & County Council

CCMA meeting discusses Climate Action

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD attended a CCMA meeting today, chaired by Waterford Chief Executive, Michael Walsh where they discussed climate action, and the leading role local authorities can take in taking action and influencing change in their communities.

L-R Paddy Mahon, Longford Chief Executive; Michael Walsh, Waterford Chief Executive; Minister Richard Bruton, TD; Paul Dunne, LGMA Chief Executive; and, Ciaran Hayes, Sligo Chief Executive.

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Information Event – Tramore Town Centre Public Realm Works

Waterford City & County Council would like to invite all interested members of the public and business owners to attend a Public Information Event on the public realm works planned for Tramore town centre.

The event will take place on Thursday 5th December from 3pm to 7pm and will be held on the ground floor of Tramore Library.

Staff from Waterford Council’s Design Team, along with the contractor’s staff (Niall Barry & Co. Ltd) will be present to answer any queries on the day.

By Waterford City & County Council

Notice of Local Authority Budget

Notice is hereby given that the Budget of Waterford City and County Council for the Financial Year ending 31st December 2020 has been prepared and will be considered by the Waterford City and County Council at the Budget Meeting to be held at 4.00 p.m. on Friday the 29th November 2019 at City Hall, The Mall, Waterford.

A copy of same can be inspected free of charge by any member of the public at the Customer Services Desks, Baileys New Street, Waterford and Davitts Quay, Dungarvan from Monday the 2nd December 2019 while the offices are open for the transaction of official business.

A copy of the Budget of Expenses will be supplied to any person making application at a price of €5.00

Michael Walsh,
Chief Executive,
Waterford City & County Council
19th November 2019.

By Waterford City & County Council

Mayor of Waterford welcomes Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019 announcement

Town and Village Renewal SchemeCllr. John Pratt, Mayor of Waterford welcomes the announcement by Minister Ring of the allocation of funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, today (31 October 2019) announced that 156 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from €15 million in funding under the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.  Waterford City and County Council  were successful in 5 of its applications benefitting Fenor, Lemybrien, Cappoquin, Dunhill and Bunmahon  to the tune of €500,000.

Announcing the funding, Minister Ring said “Interest in the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this year was very high and the scheme was heavily over-subscribed.  It was not possible to fund all of the applications received, but I am pleased that many of the towns and villages which have been successful this year are receiving funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the first time.  I want to thank the Local Authorities for engaging with local communities in these instances to help them to identify good projects which have merited support.”

The 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which was launched earlier this year, focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Action Plan for Rural Development and the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. Funding awarded to individual towns and villages this year generally ranges from €20,000 to €100,000, with 26 projects receiving between €100,000 and €200,000 for more ambitious proposals.

The Waterford projects being supported in today’s announcement are:

  • €100,000 for Cappoquin public realm regeneration.
  • €100,000 for site service works and playground upgrade at Bunmahon.
  • €100,000 for road bowling facilities upgrade and public realm works in Fenor.
  • €100,000 to create access to Dunhill village from Anne Valley Walk and upgrade access to Dolmen Trail.
  • €100,000 awarded to Lemybrien for a playground development.

Welcoming the funding Councillor John Pratt, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford said: “This is positive news for our towns and villages across Waterford and the projects which were identified by local community groups and businesses will make their towns and villages  more attractive and more sustainable places in which to live and work.

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By Waterford City & County Council

CE Michael Walsh welcomes Falcon statement on North Quays Planning submission

Waterford Chief Executive, Michael Walsh welcomes today’s confirmation by Falcon Real Estate Development that the application for planning permission will be lodged with Waterford City and County Council by the end of November 2019.

The statement was issued today 31.10.2019 by Falcon Real Estate Development and can be read in full below.

By Waterford City & County Council

Chief Executive’s Report x2: Mount Congreve & North Quays

Waterford City & County Council previously gave notice of proposals to carry out works associated with development at Mount Congreve House and Gardens, Co. Waterford, and on the Waterford North Quays – Transport Hub & Sustainable Transport Bridge project.

Both public consultation periods have now closed.

The Chief Executive’s report on both these initiatives can be found below:

By Waterford City & County Council

Fógra faoi Chruinniú Poiblí – Comhchoiste Póilíneachta Phort Láirge

Reachtáilfidh Comhchoiste Póilíneachta Phort Láirge cruinniú poiblí ar an Luan, 25 Samhain 2019 in Óstán na Páirce, Dún Garbhán, Contae Phort Láirge ar a 7.00i.n. Beidh fáilte roimh bhaill an phobail a bheith i láthair.

An Coimisinéir Cúnta Finn i láthair chun na hathruithe atá molta ar rannáin na nGardaí a phlé. Tabhair faoi deara go dtabharfar tús áite do cheisteanna a chuirfear isteach i scríbhinn roimh an chruinnithe.

Is ceart ceisteanna a sheoladh isteach i scríbhinn chuig Colette O’Brien, Rannóg Pobail, Sráid Nua Bailey, Port Láirge nó trí r-phost chuig jpc@waterfordcouncil.ie tráth nach déanaí ná 4.00i.n. ar an Luain, 11 Samhain.

Glacfar le ceisteanna ó aon duine go ndéanann póilíneacht an cheantair difear dóibh. Caithfidh ceistitheoirí a n-ainm agus seoladh a thabhairt, ach coimeádfar an t-eolas seo go hiomlán faoi rún agus ní dhéanfar é a phoibliú. Tugtar comhairle don bpobal nach mbeidh sé indéanta i gcásanna áirithe eolas a chur ar fáil nó freagra a thabhairt ar cheist ar chúiseanna dlíthiúla, i gcásanna a bhaineann le duine aonair nó le heolas a bhfuair na Gardaí nó an t-údarás áitiúil faoi chuing rúin, nó sa chás gur úsáid thar fóir acmhainní a bheadh i gceist a leithéad a dhéanamh.

By Waterford City & County Council

Notice of Public Meeting – Waterford Joint Policing Committee

The Waterford Joint Policing Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday 25th November 2019 in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford at 7pm.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Assistant Commissioner Finn shall be in attendance to discuss the proposed changes to the Garda divisions. Please be aware that questions submitted in writing in advance of the meeting shall receive priority.

Asking Questions at the Joint Policing Committee

Questions are to be submitted in writing to Colette O’Brien, Community Department, Baileys New Street, Waterford or by email to jpc@waterfordcouncil.ie no later than 4pm on Monday 11th November.

Questions will be accepted from any person affected by the policing of the area. Questioners must give their name and address, however this will be kept completely confidential and will not be publicised. The public are advised that in some cases it may not be possible to provide information or respond to a question for legal reasons, in cases relating to an individual or in relation to information received in confidence by the Gardaí or the local authority, or because to do so would involve the disproportionate use of resources.

By Waterford City & County Council

Value your Vote! Register by Monday 25th November

Check the Draft Register of Electors by 25 November 2019
The Draft Register of Electors is on display at your City/County/City and County Council’s offices, Garda Stations, Libraries, Post Offices and online at www.checktheregister.ie until 25 November 2019.

If on 15 February 2020 you are aged 18 or over check that your name, address and
other details are present and correct on the Draft Register. If there is a mistake, tell
your local Council before 25 November 2019.

By Waterford City & County Council

Chief Executive of Waterford Council appointed Chair of CCMA

Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council, has been appointed Chair of the County and City Management Association (CCMA)

The CCMA is the representative voice of local government management. Its members are Chief Executives of the County and City Councils and the Assistant Chief Executives of Dublin City Council.

Mr Walsh will serve a one-year term as Chair of the association, leading out on its strategic direction as it continues to represent advocate and influence policy on behalf of local authorities.

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) congratulates Mr Walsh on his appointment and looks forward to working closely with him in the year ahead.

Outgoing CCMA Chair

Mr Walsh’s appointment comes as Jackie Maguire, Chief Executive of Meath County Council, concludes her one-year term as CCMA Chair. The LGMA wishes to thank Ms Maguire for her leadership and dedication to the role and looks forward to continuing to work closely with her and colleagues in the CCMA.

The association operates through several established committees, each of which is concerned with a specific policy area:

  • Corporate
  • Economic, Enterprise, Community and Culture
  • Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Planning
  • Finance
  • Housing and Building
  • Land Use and Transportation
  • Water
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