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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.
- 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. - 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.) - 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.
- 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. - 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.
Waterford Householders encouraged to dispose of Hazardous Waste safely and for free
Waterford City & County Council is encouraging householders across the county to avail of its Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
From 9am to 4pm on this day only, certain hazardous wastes found around the home can be disposed of free of charge at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Centre, Ballinamuck Middle, Dungarvan. A full list of items accepted is available on www.waterfordcouncil.ie
Many everyday household items, fluids and containers are considered hazardous to both the environment and human health if not stored and disposed of correctly.
Pauline McDonogh, Southern Regional Waste Management Office explained that even common household items such as cooking oil and detergents can be considered hazardous if not treated with proper care and consideration.
“Waste is classified as being hazardous when it displays one or more of the hazardous properties listed in the Waste Management Act. These relevant properties are explosive, oxidizing, flammable, irritant, harmful, toxic, or carcinogenic.”
“People are surprised to learn how many common items around the home fit this criteria, for example mixed fuels, batteries – car and household, medicinal waste, pesticides, herbicides, paints and varnishes. Household detergents, anti freeze, oil filters, adhesives and aerosols should also be considered as hazardous and treated accordingly,” she advised.
“The careless disposal of hazardous household waste has the potential to cause physical injury to waste disposal workers and contaminate septic tanks or our wastewater systems if poured down sinks, toilets or drains.”
Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness Officer Environment Department, Waterford City & County Council stated that, “This event is an opportunity for people to rid their homes of such waste safely and for free. Hazardous waste accepted on the day is listed on our website www.waterfordcouncil.ie. It is also an opportunity for us all to consider replacing these items, where possible, with environmentally friendly, natural products.
“Ideas and recipes on how to create household cleaners from common non-hazardous ingredients will be available on the day or by contacting me on 0761 10 2938 or emailing eryan@waterfordcouncil.ie.”
This one day event is funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and supported by Southern Regional Waste Management Office. The event is open only to householders and all items must be in original packaging and labelled.
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Contact: Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness Officer 0761 10 2938
International Workers’ Memorial Day
International Workers’ Memorial Day takes place annually around the world on Saturday the April 28th. This worldwide day of reflection is a day of remembrance for workers killed, injured or made ill by their work.
We would ask that all staff please observe one minute silence at 12:00 noon on Friday the 27th April 2018, in memory of all those whose lives have been lost or impacted by work place accidents.
“Think Before You Flush” campaign
Thousands of used sanitary and bathroom products are flushed down the toilet every day. These items can cause blockages, meaning this type of waste ends up polluting our marine environment.
Wastewater systems are not designed to deal with large amounts of sanitary waste, and smaller items in particular (e.g. cotton buds), can escape through filters and reach our rivers and beaches.
The “Think Before You Flush” campaign is operated by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme and is supported by Irish Water and the local authorities.
The items below should never be flushed down the toilet as they cause problems in our homes, the wastewater treatment network and the environment.
Become a Waterford Viking Triangle Welcome Ambassador
Are you passionate about Waterford city?
Do you enjoy exploring the history and culture of Waterford? Would you like to share your enthusiasm and meet new people? Do you have 2 or 3 hours to spare on weekends during the summer months?
If yes, why not become a Welcome Ambassador for our city?
You are invited to a meeting to hear about this special volunteer programme on
- Tuesday April 24th at 7p.m. in Dooley’s Hotel, The Quay, Waterford
Any queries please contact Catherine Power, Volunteer Coordinator on 086 7008002 or wcityv@gmail.com
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.
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’.
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.
Arts Bursaries now Open for Applications
The Arts Office of Waterford City & County Council has announced that applications are currently open to attend The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the artists’ workplace in County Monaghan during 2018.
Artists can avail of residential stays during 2018 to work on specific artistic projects. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 8th May 2018. Full details and the application form is available from www.waterfordarts.com
Waterford Dog Shelter – Temporary Closure
Please note that Waterford City and County Council Dog Shelter at Bilberry, Waterford will be closed today Thursday, 5th April, 2018.
This is due to “Electricity Supply Interruption” to allow for works being carried out by ESB Networks. The shelter will operate restricted opening hours on Friday, 6th April, 2018.
For enquiries please telephone 0761 10 20 20 or e-mail contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Bike Week 2018 Grant Application
Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that Bike Week 2018 will take place from 9th to 17th June 2018.
Once again a limited amount of funding will be available to groups who wish to organise their own cycle themed event during Bike Week 2018.
Attached please find this year’s grant application form with all relevant Ts & Cs.
The closing date for completed applications is 4pm Friday 13th April 2018
Waterford Dog Shelter: Easter Opening Hours
Opening Hours for Waterford Dog Shelter over the Easter Break
FROM: Friday, 30th March 2018
TO: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018
- GOOD FRIDAY, 30th March 2018
CLOSED - SATURDAY, 31st March 2018
11am to 1pm - SUNDAY, 1st April 2018
CLOSED - MONDAY, 2nd April 2018
CLOSED - TUESDAY, 3rd April 2018 onwards – Usual opening hours apply
Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm & Saturday, 11am to 1pm
- From tomorrow – Abbey Road Closure – arrangements - June 30, 2024
- Reminder: Request for Expressions of Interest for provision of social housing through turnkey acquisition - June 30, 2024
- Ballinacourty Community enjoys Playful Streets on Clonea Beach - June 29, 2024
- Funding available to community groups in Waterford for National Heritage Week events - June 28, 2024
- Waterford Joins international celebrations for Canada Day - June 28, 2024
- Mayor of Waterford opens Book of Condolence following tragic accident - June 28, 2024
- Abbey Road Closure – arrangements - June 28, 2024
- Plant Sensor Workshop in Central Library - June 28, 2024
- Date Extended : EOI for Cost Rental Housing, Dungarvan - June 27, 2024
- Reminder: Abbey Road, Ferrybank – Temporary Road Closure - June 27, 2024
- Cllr. Joe Kelly elected Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford - June 25, 2024
- Waterford City retains title of Cleanest City in Ireland - June 24, 2024
