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Job Advertisement : Beach lifeguard for summer 2017 season

jobsApplication for Employment as Beach Lifeguard/Maor Snámh –  2017 Season

The latest date for accepting completed applications is 4 pm on Friday, 24th February 2017.

Please post the application in sufficient time to ensure delivery by that time. It is essential that adequate replies be furnished to all questions on this application form. Misleading statements will render an applicant liable to disqualification.  Completed Garda Vetting Forms with Parental/Guardian Consent where necessary must also be returned with the Application Form.

By Waterford City & County Council

Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2017

supporting-communitiesWaterford City & County Council is committed to encouraging communities and empowering residents to make a difference to their areas.  To support this, the Council is inviting applications to its Supporting Communities Fund 2017.

The Supporting Communities Fund provides grant aid assistance to Residents Associations, Community Groups, Sports Clubs and other groups/committees engaged in community activity, providing community services or carrying out improvement works at local or county level. Groups can apply under one the following 3 funding strands:

1.  Residents Association Fund
2.  Community Activity Fund
3.  Sports & Recreation Fund

How to apply
All applicants must complete a ‘Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2017’ application form which can be downloaded from Waterford Council’s website at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/media/grants/2017/index.htm

Alternatively you can collect an application pack at Waterford City & County Council Customer Service points at City Hall, the Mall, Waterford or at the Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan.  Alternatively you can email waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie to have an application pack sent out.

Once completed please submit your application by email to waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie 

or in hard copy to:

Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2017,
Waterford City & County Council,
Bailey’s New Street,
Waterford.

Don’t forget
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th February 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waste Prevention Grant Scheme 2017

2017-01-19_1623Waste Prevention Grant Scheme 2017

This scheme supports communities to take steps on waste prevention, re-use and repair activities in their local areas, and encourage partnership between local businesses, schools, charities and voluntary groups.

What is Waste Prevention?
Preventing waste is about finding ways to keep items in use longer and not generating as much waste in the first place.  It’s about rethinking the way we do things – redesigning the items we use – changing attitudes and changing behaviours about what we buy and what we throw away, but most of all, working together and thinking creatively to do something about it.

Waterford City and County Council may pay a waste prevention grant to voluntary groups for waste prevention projects in their local community. Please note that outcomes must be measurable. Eligible projects that could be funded include, but are not limited to:

  • Repair Skills Workshops
  • Upcycling Workshops
  • Elimination of single-use items
  • Community composting workshops
  • Food Waste Prevention projects/events

Please note the Councils of the Southern Waste Management Region will be hosting a Re-Use Month in October 2017.  Successfully funded projects must be willing to showcase their results and/or be part of the Re-Use planned events.

How to Apply:

The waste prevention grant application form is available from the Environment Section, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford and online at this location.

The Grant Application form should be completed and returned to the Environment Section for consideration by the closing date 13th February 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Consultation on the review of the Tenant Purchase Scheme 2016

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The Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government is inviting interested parties to make written submissions or comments, preferably in electronic format, on the Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme 2016 by 6pm on Monday 6th February 2017 to:

email: tpsreview@housing.gov.ie, or
by post to the Social Housing Policy Section, Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Custom House, Dublin 1.  Submissions should be as succinct as possible.

Material that may be of some assistance as you consider any response to this consultation process appears here, on the Department’s page relevant to this consultation.

By Waterford City & County Council

Is your Community/Voluntary group interested in helping celebrate the official opening of Waterford Greenway?

2017-01-16_0918Is your Community/Voluntary group interested in helping celebrate the official opening of Waterford Greenway?
Expressions of Interest are now being sought from Community and Voluntary Groups regarding involvement in events to celebrate the official opening of Waterford Greenway in late March 2017.

Waterford City and County Council has been developing the Waterford Greenway along a 46km section of the old disused railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan over the past number of years. This development phase is now nearing completion and the official opening is scheduled take place in late March 2017 at a number of key locations adjacent to the Greenway itself.

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It is envisaged that the development and completion of the Greenway will have a hugely significant cultural, social and economic impact on the lives of the people of Waterford in the years to come. In order to celebrate this momentous occasion in Waterford’s social history, Waterford City and County Council is now seeking expressions of interest from Community and Voluntary groups, schools, clubs and organisations who may be interested in organising or assisting in organising an event to coincide with the official opening celebrations. Examples of events may include but are not limited to:

  • Walks or cycles along the Greenway
  • Community picnics, parties, BBQs, fancy dress or foodie events adjacent to the Greenway
  • Musical or cultural events
  • Greenway related art competitions or artistic events
  • Historic or heritage exhibitions, walks or talks regarding the Greenway or railway
  • Unusual ways to travel along the Greenway-active travel only

…. and much, much more-the only limit is your imagination!

De bharr go dtarlaíonn Oscailt Oifigiúil Rian Glas na nDéise le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge, cuirfear fáilte roimh léirithe spéise ó ghrúpaí/eagraíochtaí ar mhaith leo imeachtaí trí Ghaeilge a eagrú/cabhrú le himeachtaí a eagrú i gcomhthráth leis an oscailt oifigiúil.

Expression of interest forms and further information are available to download here or by request from Johnny Brunnock, Community Dept., Waterford City and County Council at jbrunnock@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761 10 2496.

Closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is 4 p.m., Monday 30th January 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Safety Alert – Snow & Ice

rsaWednesday 11th January

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads over the next 72 hours as Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning nationwide for sleet, snow and ice. Very cold wintry weather will develop from Wednesday evening and will last until midday on Saturday. There is a risk of 3-5cm snow nationwide with particularly heavy falls expected in Ulster, Connaught, North Leinster and West Munster. The low temperatures will mean roads may be icy.

The RSA is asking road users to check local weather and traffic conditions and be aware of the conditions before setting out on a trip.

The RSA has issued the following advice:

  • Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a screen scraper and de-icer.  Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass.
  • Remove ALL snow from your vehicle before commencing your journey. Snow left on the roof will become loose and can drop onto the windscreen during braking, thereby causing sudden and severe restriction to your vision. It can also fall off during your drive and cause injury to pedestrians or a reflex action by another driver.
  • In snow and icy conditions slow down, use all controls delicately and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Too much steering is bad and avoid harsh braking and harsh acceleration. Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Select a low gear when travelling downhill especially if through bends.
  • Remember that heavy snowfall and rain reduce visibility. Use dipped headlights and decrease speed smoothly.
  • Do not drive on the tail-lights of the vehicle in front (Target Fixing). This can give a false sense of security and you will be too close to be able to brake safely. In heavy fog, turn off your radio and let down your driver’s window a fraction, so as you can hear other traffic.
  • Watch out for “black ice.” If the road looks polished or glossy it could be, black ice” one of winter’s worst hazards: Black Ice is difficult to see! It is nearly transparent ice that often looks like a harmless puddle or is overlooked entirely. It can occur especially in sheltered / shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent to high walls.
  • Watch out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and allow extra space.
  • The best thing to do in extremely bad weather is to stay off the road. Take heed of warnings not to go out and travel only if absolutely necessary. This leaves the emergency services free to deal with real emergencies instead of rounding up stranded motorists caught in snow.

Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to:

  • While walking on footpaths and in public places, or entering and exiting your vehicle, DO NOT underestimate the danger of ice.
  • Many slips and falls happen in places people regard as safe and secure, typically outside their front door, on the door step, on the path or while getting out of the car. It is very possible that a thin sheet of transparent ice or “Black Ice” is covering your pathway putting you at risk.
  • When you approach a footpath or roadway that appears to be covered with ice, always use extreme caution.

Please also see our new severe weather warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion with advice for driving in snow and icy conditions here. Our severe weather advice video for driving on icy roads can be seen here. Our severe weather advice video for driving in snowy conditions can be seen here.

For advice on severe weather driving tips, please see severe weather advice on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.

For more weather updates, visit Met Eireann’s website www.met.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Weather Advisory for Waterford issued by Met Éireann

met-eireannThe following Weather Advisory has been issued by Met Éireann at 15:00 hours
Tuesday, 10-Jan-2017

Very cold wintry weather will develop from Wednesday night onwards.  Showers will turn wintry in many places, from Wednesday evening to Saturday, with falls of sleet and snow expected. The heaviest of the snow fall is most likely over Ulster, Connacht, north Leinster and west Munster and especially so on high ground.

Valid until 12:00 hours Sat, 14-Jan-2017

By Waterford City & County Council

Better Energy Communities Scheme 2017

2017-01-10_0921Waterford Energy Bureau / Waterford City and County Council Environment Department are seeking to engage with community groups and businesses to partake in partnership in submitting a funding application for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies installations under the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland initiative called the “Better Energy Communities Scheme 2017”.

Funding is available for  cross sector projects for increasing the energy performance of buildings, community facilities and transport systems.

Level of Funding Available includes:

  • Private Sector Buildings (up to 30% grant funding)
  • Commercial organisations (up to 30% grant funding)
  • Voluntary / Community-based organisations (50% grant funding)
  • Public sector non-residential works. (30%-50% depending on project)

Renewable energy technology that can be funded include biomass boilers, solar water heating, solar PV, heat pumps and combined heat and power plants.

Eligible energy efficiency upgrades that are eligible under the scheme include heating upgrades, pumps, insulation, windows, doors, LED lighting, transport equipment etc.

The grant application will be submitted by mid February and only projects proposed by the end of January will be considered within an overall grant application value up to €1,000,000. Subject to grant approval all related works have to be completed by October 2017.

Expressions of interest can be submitted to lfleming@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Training Opportunity for Waterford Musicians

2017-01-10_0853The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to offer an opportunity to musicians to participate in an introductory workshop exploring the idea of bringing music into hospital, healthcare and community settings.

‘Exploring the Role of a Hospital Musician’ will take place on Thursday 26th January 2017 from 10am to 12.30pm in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

More information is available by calling the Arts Office on 058/41416.

By Waterford City & County Council

Closing date approaching for current vacancies

jobsReminder: We’re hiring, with a closing date of January 12th 2017.

[ CLICK HERE FOR FORMS & PARTICULARS ]

Note : The Clerical Officer, Library Assistant, Assistant Planner and Civil Technician posts may only be applied for electronically. Please return completed application forms to the email address specified in the application forms. No letter of application, CV or written reference should accompany these forms.

General Operative application forms may be returned in hard copy (printed) to the address specified in its application form.

By Waterford City & County Council

Minister announces details for Local Enterprise Showcase Awards

2017-01-05_1158Local Enterprise Office Waterford is introducing a new award competition to recognise excellence and innovation amongst craft makers and designers taking part in Showcase –Ireland’s International Creative Expo, which is being held in Dublin’s RDS later this month.

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms. Mary Mitchell O’ Connor T.D.,
announced details for the inaugural“Local Enterprise Showcase Awards” and that the
winners will be revealed at Showcase, which attracts more than 5,000 buyers from around
the world every year.

The four-day event runs from January 22nd to 25th is organised by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and promoted internationally by Enterprise Ireland.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Dog Pound – limited opening hours

dog-shelter-closurePlease note that Waterford City and County Council Dog Pound, Bilberry, Waterford will operate limited opening hours on Thursday, 5th and Friday, 6th January, 2017.

For enquiries, please telephone 0761 10 20 20 or e-mail contact@waterfordcouncil.ie

The Pound will re-open on Saturday, 7th January, 2017 between the hours of 11am and 1pm. Waterford City and County Council regrets any inconvenience caused.

By Waterford City & County Council

Molly Keane Creative Writing Award Waterford 2017

2017-01-04_1543Since 1998 the Arts Office has been running this national annual Creative Writing Award to celebrate the rich literary life of the late Molly Keane.

Molly lived in Ardmore, Co. Waterford and started writing at a young age to ‘supplement her dress allowance’. Her first ten novels and four plays were published under the pseudonym M.J. Farrell.

She married into the Keane family of West Waterford but sadly her husband died at the age of 36. Molly ceased writing until 1981 when ‘Good Behaviour’ was published under her real name.  It became a publishing sensation and was well received as a masterpiece of black comedy for which she was short-listed for the prestigious Booker Prize in 1981. She died in Ardmore in 1996.

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council by kind permission of the Keane family is now inviting entries for a previously unpublished short story for this year’s award.

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