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By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Blue Flag and Green Coast Beach Awards 2018

Press Release

At a recent An Taisce awards ceremony, County Waterford’s beaches were awarded with 5 Blue Flag awards and 6 Green Coast awards for 2018.  These awards are only made to bathing areas with excellent water quality and beach management.

Clonea Beach, Dunmore East Main Strand, Dunmore Councillors Strand, Tramore and Ardmore were confirmed Blue Flag status.  Of particular satisfaction is the award of the Blue Flag to Ardmore after a gap of 21 years, following the recent commissioning of a new wastewater treatment plant for the village.

Green Coast awards were achieved for beaches at Guillamene, Newtown Cove, Ballyquin, Curragh, Goat Island, and Annestown.

County Waterford is renowned for its 100 km long stunning coastline.  For those wishing to walk, jog, swim, explore rock-pools, surf, scuba dive, fish, kite surf, observe wildlife or just relax, there is a place for you!  As part of its efforts to enhance this natural tourism attraction and provide amenities to the public and ensure good water quality, Waterford City & County Council is committed to ongoing management and stringent monitoring of the many bathing water areas dotted along the coast.  Lifeguards are provided at Dunmore, Tramore, Bunmahon, Clonea and Ardmore.

Waterford City and County Council collaborate with many bodies to manage the bathing areas, including the HSE, Irish Water, the EPA and Irish Water Safety.  Special credit must be paid to the Tidy Towns and Coastcare groups which, through their commitment to voluntary and community activities, play an essential role in caring for local bathing areas.

Keep an eye out at beach notice boards for water test results and other beach information and advice.  Results and information are also posted on the council’s website www.waterfordcouncil.ie and on the EPA’s website www.beaches.ie

Members of the public and interest groups are encouraged to provide suggestions on beach and coastal management in the county. Anyone interested should send their suggestions by email to bathing@waterfordcouncil.ie.  Remember, when you visit a beach, stay safe and leave no trace!

Let’s get out there and enjoy our beautiful coast!

 

ENDS

 

For Press Queries please contact

Claire Hartley     Administrative Officer, Communications and Customer Services

Clár Ní hArtgaile Oifegeach Cumarsáide & Seirbhísí Custaiméara,

Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Hall na Cathrach, An Meal, Port Láirge,

Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford. X91 PK15

|T 0761 102549|M 087 2905194| Email  chartley@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford’s “Supplementary Register of Electors” increases by 3,743 voters ahead of May 25th referendum

The ‘Supplementary Register of Electors’ in Waterford, which records newly registered voters, or those who have changed address, increased by a total of 3,743 ahead of Friday’s referendum on the 8th amendment to the constitution.

Communications Officer, Claire Hartley commented “It’s great to see so many new voters showing an interest in exercising their voting franchise ahead of the referendum.  Polling cards for the ‘Supplementary Register’ should be landing at people’s home this week, while those who were previously registered should have already received them.

If you are registered, but you don’t receive your polling card, you can still vote – you must bring ID to the polling station on the day.”

The (full) Register of Electors is a list of all persons who are entitled to vote at elections and referenda.  It comes into force on the 15th of February each year.   A ‘Draft Register’ is then published on 1st November each year and this may be inspected free of charge at City Hall, Waterford, the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Post Offices, Garda Stations and our libraries.

By Waterford City & County Council

Response by Waterford Council to National Integrity Index 2018

Response by Waterford City and County Council
to the National Integrity Index 2018
published by Transparency International Ireland

Waterford City and County Council welcome the scorecard and see it as a good tool for measurement of transparency. We are disappointed with the score of 30%. As a matter of fact, independently of Transparency International Ireland we have put in place measures to improve how we operate. If audited today, we would score 53% which would bring us into the top 10 Local Authorities.

Transparency International Ireland now gives us a framework to improve our transparency year on year.  Progress will be reviewed regularly. We would welcome a more iterative approach with Transparency Ireland in the future.

Statement by:

Fearghal Reidy to WLR news
Director of Services
Corporate, Culture, HR & IS

By Waterford City & County Council

Successful Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Event

A very successful Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Event took place on Saturday 5th May at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site.

A total of 6,620 kg of hazardous waste was collected on the day.

Information packs were given to all attendees which detailed alternative greener cleaning products to use around the house and gave information on how to reduce dependency on chemicals when gardening. Thanks to all householders who supported the event.

By Waterford City & County Council

Behind Closed Doors

This year Waterford City and County Council in association with the Waterford Festival of Architecture are running an event called “Behind Closed Doors”.

The aim of this event is to celebrate Waterford’s City rich and varied architecture and it is a great opportunity to visit properties not normally open to the public. The event is taking place at several locations thorough the city on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 17th, 18th and 19th of May.

All tours are free and begin outside the buildings unless otherwise indicated.  Tours indicated with * need to be booked at rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

More details can be found on Waterford Festival of Architecture’s Facebook page

  • Thursday 17th of May
    12 pm and 2 pm Waterford Distillery* (tour)
  • Friday 18th of May
    11 am Tour of the New Fire station with Niall Curtin Chief Fire Officer * (tour)
  • Saturday 19th of May
    10.am – 10.50 am 4, 5 Cathedral Square with Orla Scully archaeologist * (tour)
    11am – 12.15 Tour of O Connell Street with Fintan Duffy DHB architects starting outside the Port of Waterford building and then visiting the Old Presbytery, Old Savings Bank, La Boheme, Port Authority.
    12.30 – 12.50 pm 18 Lady Lane * (tour) to see an example of the finest surviving rococo-style decorative plasterwork in Waterford
    2.15pm – 3 .15 pm Masonic Lodge* (tour)
    3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Guided tour of the Anglo Norman walls with Des Griffin starting at St Johns Bridge

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Master Composter Training Course

Waterford Council, in conjunction with the EPA invite you to join us at Clodaigh House, Portlaw, Co.Waterford for a packed training programme to teach people how to reduce food waste and compost at home or within the community.

Training consists of four evening sessions and one Saturday hands-on workshop where participants will help build a composting demonstration site.

Gain the knowledge required to reduce food waste and save money. Learn how to compost both garden materials and wasted food using a variety of different composting systems.
The training is offered free of charge, but volunteers are expected to contribute outreach time afterward to spread the word and motivate others. This is a unique opportunity for any community group!

By Waterford City & County Council

Women’s Creative Cafe

Women’s Creative Cafe in the Copper Coast Visitor Centre  in Bonmahon

Hosted by the Women’s Creative Arts Circle, the Women’s Creative Cafe promises to be an evening of inspiration, connection and new beginnings. Join with a panel of rural women speakers and performers from different arts backgrounds including writers, visual artists, musicians, dance practitioners and theatre/film makers. Explore together, the creative powers of women!

In a lively cafe atmosphere meet other creative ​rural ​women, enjoy some relaxed chat, friendship and food.

Let’s reach out, create and connect! Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.

This event is supported by Waterford Arts Office and is part of the Copper Coast Geopark Festival

Your 5 Euro entrance ticket includes complimentary tea, coffee and finger food. Wine also available to buy on the night.

By Waterford City & County Council

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

 

2018 TOWN & VILLAGE

RENEWAL SCHEME

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Waterford City & County Council will administer the 2018 Town & Village Renewal Scheme funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development.

 

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Action Plan for Rural Development – Realising our Rural Potential and the recently announced Project Ireland 2040 and is designed to help rural Ireland achieve its full economic and social potential.  The focus of the Town & Village Renewal Scheme is on improving the economic development of rural towns and villages and making them more attractive places to live and work and increase their tourism potential.

 

Waterford City & County Council now seeks expressions of interest from towns and villages for funding of suitable projects under this initiative. Expression of interest forms and details of the Scheme outline can be obtained by e-mailing townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie  and completed expression of interest forms are to be returned before 5.00pm, Wednesday 23rd May 2018.

 

All applications will be subject to a selection process using National Criteria.  Selected expression of interest applications will be developed into detailed bids for consideration for the 2018 Town & Village Renewal Scheme.

By Waterford City & County Council

For the Attention of Social Housing List applicants only

The Housing Section of Waterford City & County Council will shortly carry out a Housing Needs Assessment in accordance with Social Housing Assessment (Summary) Regulations, 2016.

  1. What is a Housing Needs Assessment?
    The Housing Needs Assessment is a review of all approved applicants for social housing supports who are currently on the social housing list with Waterford Council. The information provided by each approved applicant will be re-assessed under the Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2016 taking into account the applicant’s eligibility and need.
  2. How will the Local Authority contact approved applicants?
    Waterford City & County Council will write to each approved applicant on its social housing list using the current address provided by the applicant. (If you have moved address please contact the Housing Section on 0761 10 21 22 to update your address details.)
  3. What will you have to do?
    Each approved applicant will be asked to complete a form and provide documentary evidence of any changes to circumstances.

Customer Option 1:

  • Online form using Licences.ie – we are promoting this as a new initiative
  • Log in to licences.ie – Details of access to licences.ie are provided with the form.

Customer Option 2:  As the online version is a new pilot, we are still allowing applications in the traditional manner.

  • i.e. Complete a paper form and submit at Customer Service Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford or Civic Offices, Dungarvan or via Post.

It is critical that correct supporting documents are included, if required.

  1. What will happen if I do not return the information requested?
    If you fail to return this information within the specified time period, your application for social housing will be terminated and therefore you will not be considered for future offers of social housing support.
  2. What about HAP RAS and leasing tenants?
    HAP, RAS and leasing tenants will not be contacted for the purposes of this exercise, but their housing applications will remain open and approved.

Ivan Grimes, Director of Services.

By Waterford City & County Council

Supplement to the Register of Electors for 2018-2019

Make sure you have your say on 25th May, 2018. You cannot vote if you are not REGISTERED.

To check your details visit : www.checktheregister.ie

The last day for entry on the SUPPLEMENT to the
Register of Electors 2018-2019 for the forthcoming
REFERENDUM is Tuesday 8th May, 2018.

The last day for entry on the SUPPLEMENT to the postal
and special voters list for the forthcoming referendum
is Saturday 28th April, 2018.

Application forms for eligible voters, Special Voters
List, Postal Voters list are available on our website
www.waterfordcouncil.ie or you can call to the
Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street,
Waterford or Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

 Visiting MEPs Impressed by Waterford Greenway

On a fine sunny morning last Thursday, a delegation of six MEPs including Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune, paid a visit to Waterford Greenway as part of their recent mission to Ireland. The group also included delegation chair, Wim Van de Camp (Netherlands), Maria Grapini (Romania), Lucy Anderson (UK), Roberts Zile (Latvia) and Jill Evans (UK), as well as support staff.

The group was officially welcomed to Waterford and to Waterford Greenway by Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Pat Nugent and Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council Mr. Michael Walsh.

Cllr. Nugent said he was delighted to welcome the group to Waterford Greenway and told of how ‘the development of the Greenway has been an example of the impact that Local Authorities working in collaboration with communities can have and though there were many challenges which had to be overcome during the Greenway’s development, it’s legacy will be felt for many years to come’.

Mr Pat Nugent (Mayor of Waterford City & County Council) & Ms Deirdre Clune MEP on the occasion of the visit of MEPs to The Waterford Greenway, Thursday 5th April 2018

As the European delegation made their way by foot and by bike along Waterford Greenway they visited landmarks such as Durrow and Ballyvoyle Viaducts, Durrow Tunnel and soaked in breathtaking views over Dungarvan Bay across towards Helvick Head.

The visitors were visibly impressed with what has been achieved in developing an amenity and visitor attraction of national importance.

Ms. Clune, remarked that how ‘on a beautiful morning on Waterford Greenway….. (the Greenway) is a perfect example of how investment in tourism products in rural areas can provide economic and social benefits for those communities’.

Following the groups brief tour of Waterford Greenway in the company of Garvan Cummins, ‘The Greenway Man’, the delegation was welcomed back to O’Mahony’s of Durrow with a warm cup of tea and traditional home baking by proprietors, Tom and Helen O’Mahony, who laid on the perfect ‘Waterford Welcome’ for our guests.

Although it was a brief visit, the group undoubtedly left Waterford and Waterford Greenway with happy memories. They also left in the knowledge that support given and investment in facilities such as Waterford Greenway in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, can make such a positive impact on the local economy and our communities.

Visit www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com for more details on Waterford Greenway.

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