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Waterford Age Friendly Programme

2016-10-28_1632Is Waterford City and County a good place to grow old in?

Is your town/village a safe and sociable place to live in?
Do you have access to the Health and Public Services that you need?
Do you have input into decisions affecting your locality?
Are you interested in the issues that affect Older People?

We would like to hear your views on these and other important
aspects of every day life.  Please join us on the following dates and please, bring a friend!

  • Monday November 7th – The Park Hotel Dungarvan from 12noon to 2.30pm
  • Monday November 14th – The Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas from 12noon to 2.30pm
  • Tuesday November 15th – The Tower Hotel, Waterford from 12noon to 2.30pm
    (please note that a light lunch will be served at these events
    for all attendees)

For further information and to register your interest/attendance, please contact:
Kevin Moynihan
Waterford Age Friendly Alliance Co-ordinator
Waterford City and County Council
Tel: 0761-102153
Email: kmoynihan@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Safety Tips for Hallowe’en

halloween-safety-tipsHalloween is just around the corner, a time for trick or treating and scary costumes. Many people aren’t aware that it is illegal to burn waste of any kind. Many materials burned contain chemicals which produce toxic fumes when burned. These toxins can last for a long time in our environment.

Waterford City and County Council’s Environment Enforcement Team have been following up on reports of waste being stored in gardens, derelict houses and on public spaces in order to avoid waste accumulating in the weeks coming up to Halloween. Waterford City and County Council will be removing any waste for bonfires that is accumulating on green areas or other public spaces. This will continue into Halloween night. If you are concerned about waste being stored in a nearby area, please report it to our Enforcement Team at 0761 10 2020. This is especially important in this week leading up to Halloween, as the waste that is accumulating in your area could be used to build a bonfire.

Please follow the following tips for a safe Halloween:

  • DO report the storage or collection of bonfire materials by phoning Waterford City Council at 0761 10 2020
  • DO act responsibly and dispose of your waste legally
  • DO avail of Waterford City Council’s Bulky Goods Collection by ringing 0761102020
  • DON’T leave out materials for use in bonfires
  • DON’T leave your wheelie bin out overnight
  • DON’T allow a bonfire in your local space – ring 0761 10 2020 to report any build up of materials
  • DON’T encourage bonfires in any way
  • DON’T allow your children to organise or be involved in bonfire

Please remember that bonfires are dangerous, they cause injury to children each year and cause damage to your environment.  Think before you light a bonfire; remember – do not burn tyres, waste or any other dangerous materials.

By Waterford City & County Council

Register to Vote by 25th November 2016

2016-10-26_1215The Draft Register of Electors is on display at the City
and County Council’s offices, Garda Stations, Libraries, Post Offices and online at www.checktheregister.ie until 25 November 2016.

If, on 15 February 2017, you will be 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 2016.
Registration forms are available to download from our website.

Email: contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Website: www.waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Changes to Traffic Lights sequence at Summerland Square

2016-10-26_1151Waterford City & County Council are planning to make changes to the traffic lights at Summerland Square in Waterford city.

This junction has 5 roads leading into it and has 6 phases in the traffic lights.

The changes we are making will ban traffic from Upper Yellow Road from turning right to Morrisons Road, ban traffic from lower yellow road from turning right to Military Road or Ozanam St, and all traffic  exiting Ozanam St will have to turn left onto Military Road.

From traffic  movements which are being eliminated represent a small minority of traffic movements at the junction, and eliminating these movements allows phases to run together reducing the current number of phases from 6 to 4, which will reduce the delays at the junction to the majority of the users of the junction.

More details can be seen in the attached document :

The changes come into effect from November 1st, and advance warning signs will be going up today (26th October).

By Waterford City & County Council

Council currently undertaking traffic survey

traffic-surveyWaterford City and County Council are currently undertaking a traffic survey at various locations in Waterford city.

The equipment for this consists of a CCTV camera attached to a pole, with a battery pack in a black case at the base of the pole.

We would like to reassure the people who reported these to the Gardaí, they are not roadside bombs 🙂

By Waterford City & County Council

Free furniture UPCYCLING event – Saturday 22nd Oct

2016-10-19_1459Join us this Reuse Month us for a free furniture upcycling workshop on Saturday 22nd October 10am-4pm in Edmund Rice Centre, Barrack Street. Event is free but booking is essential.

Contact Ella at 0761 102938 or eryan@waterfordcouncil.ie today to book your place. The workshops will be delivered by Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane, a qualified teacher and artist to give you the best tips and tricks, currently the Upcycling and DIY expert for the Today Show on RTE1. Visit http://kylelane.ie/workshops for further information.’

What you will learn:

  • How to prep and paint furniture
  • How to apply wallpaper/gift paper/maps etc to furniture.
  • How to apply lettering and typography to furniture.
  • How to create and use stencils, transfer images to enhance designs onto pieces of furniture
  • How to create geometric designs
  • How to apply gold leaf
  • How to distress and age furniture effectively.

The course includes:

  • A small item i.e. small table, locker
  • Upcycling techniques pack
  • A booklet of course content that will be covered throughout the day.

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Consultation – Draft Heritage Plan

heritage-planThe Waterford City and County Heritage Forum has prepared a Draft Heritage Plan 2017-2021 and is looking for your views.

The Draft Plan is available for review at Menapia Building and Customer Care Offices, Waterford, Civic Offices, Dungarvan , all libraries and below.

Waterford City & County Council would like to know what you think should be included in the new Heritage Plan which aims to build on the achievements of the previous plans, while taking into account local, regional and national  heritage initiatives and policy development since its publication. Examples include the Adopt a Monument Scheme, Ireland’s Ancient East, the National Landscape Strategy, All-Ireland Pollinator Plan  and Culture 2025.

The Heritage Plan is a strategic document, dealing with heritage  issues  in Waterford City and County and will include broad objectives and identify specific actions to achieve those objectives.  It will not generally include site specific projects.

By Waterford City & County Council

Festival Grants Scheme 2017

festival-grantsWaterford City & County Council will provide funding for festival and event organisers to aid with the development and promotion of events in Waterford City & County during 2017.  This grant scheme aims to promote and support local festivals and to support and assist those events that have an economic, tourism, cultural/artistic or community perspective.

The main purpose of the Festival Grants Scheme is to provide financial assistance to groups and organisations engaged in developing festivals and events at local level.  The emphasis of the scheme is on providing funding for a diverse range of festival and events thus ensuring that the limited financial resources available are used to the maximum benefit of the community at large.

Applicants will be asked to provide details to demonstrate the following:

  • Economic/Artistic/ Community Impact
  • Visitor numbers/participation
  • Organisational expertise
  • Future viability of the event
  • Financial Planning

Application forms are available to download from Waterford City & County Council’s website at www.waterfordcouncil.ie or can be obtained from the offices at Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services Desk , Baileys New Street, Waterford, or Customer Services Desk, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.

Completed application forms, together with supporting documentation, must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “FESTIVAL GRANT SCHEME 2017”,  CUSTOMER SERVICES DESK, WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL, BAILEYS NEW STREET, WATERFORD” displayed clearly on the envelope no later than Friday , 11th  November  2016 at 4pm.

Lar Power
Director of Economic Development and Planning.

By Waterford City & County Council

GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant scheme open

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The Heritage Council have announced  that the 2017 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant scheme is now open for applications.  This grant scheme is run in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and only farmers approved in the GLAS scheme are eligible to apply.

The grant is available for the conservation of traditional farm outbuildings, including roof, walls, structural repairs, windows and doors. The grant is also available for other related structures including historic yard surfaces, walls, gate pillars and gates.  A grant award will not be for more than 75% of the cost of the works with grant amounts varying from €4,000 to a maximum of €25,000.

The process is highly competitive and it is expected that 50-70 projects will be supported in 2017. The emphasis is on essential repairs with restoration works having a low priority. Think of what’s necessary to do rather than what might be nice to do!

Completed applications should be returned by post to
Anna Meenan, Project Manager, Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, The Heritage Council, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny
by 5pm Friday 18th November 2016.

Queries to Tel. 056 777 0777, E-mail: ameenan@heritagecouncil.ie

Documentation

By Waterford City & County Council

Information Notice re: Fireworks via Department of Justice & Equality

justice_fireworks_25x3_126_16Fireworks are not only dangerous, there are severe criminal penalties that apply

  • Remember, fireworks contain explosive materials and are potentially very dangerous if misused, especially high hazard fireworks (such as bangers, rockets, roman candles, cake/batteries or shells).
  • An import licence is required for all fireworks, and it is an offence to possess unlicensed fireworks (other than low hazard fireworks, such as party poppers, sparklers etc), with intent to sell or supply and a fine of up to €10,000 can apply.
  • It is an offence to throw or direct any ignited firework at a person or property and a fine of up to €10,000 can apply.
  • Contact Margaret O’Gorman, Firearms, Explosives and Private Security Policy Division, Department of Justice and Equality MMOGorman@justice.ie +353 1 6028350

By Waterford City & County Council

Roadworks in Dunmore East from Wednesday 12th October

roadworksTo facilitate essential resurfacing Roadworks to Dunmore East, the Coxtown Road & Convent Road will be closed from Wednesday 12th October to Friday 14th October & from Monday 17th October to Tuesday 18th October from 7am to 7pm inclusive.

Traffic management will be in place & Local access will be accommodated to local traffic.

Waterford City & County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

By Waterford City & County Council

Lismore Tidy Towns launches Waterford Repair Directory

 

At the Launch of Waterford City & County Council's Repair Directory in Lismore were from left Michael McBride, Lismore Tidy Towns. Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer Waterford City & County Council. Mary O'Brien and Mary McBride, Lismore Tidy Towns. Brendan O'Connor, Librarian and Cllr John Pratt. Photo Sean Byrne//Deise Media
At the Launch of Waterford City & County Council’s Repair Directory in Lismore were from left Michael McBride, Lismore Tidy Towns. Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer Waterford City & County Council. Mary O’Brien and Mary McBride, Lismore Tidy Towns. Brendan O’Connor, Librarian and Cllr John Pratt.
Photo Sean Byrne//Deise Media

Lismore Tidy Towns launched the ‘Waterford Repair Directory’ in Lismore on Thursday last, the 6th of October.

 

This directory lists various businesses around Co. Waterford that can repair a range of broken items. The aim is to encourage repair and reuse as a method of reducing waste. View the full directory on www.waterfordcouncil.ie or see below to download.

The Department of the Environment and Waterford City & County Council funded Vivienne Foot, through the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund, to compile the Repair Directory for Co. Waterford.

Speaking at the launch of the Repair Directory in Lismore last Thursday, Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness Officer with Waterford City & County Council said “The aim of the Repair Directory is to make it easier for people to consider repair as an option to extend the life cycle of an item rather than just throwing it away. As well as being important to waste management, repair and reuse are also important elements of the local economy. We are delighted to launch this directory as part of National Reuse Month.

By Waterford City & County Council

Art for Buoys Project, Dungarvan

img_1509Waterford City & County Council has commenced a programme to redevelop the landscaping on the seven roundabouts on the N25 Dungarvan Bypass.

The roundabout on the Youghal Road entrance to Dungarvan will be re-landscaped with a seaside/maritime theme.  The Council’s Environment Department in partnership with the Arts Office is now inviting artists to submit proposals to work on the old sea buoy at this location using a maritime theme.

Full details and the application form are available below or by contacting the Arts Office on 058-41416.  The closing date for receipt of submissions is 12 noon on Wednesday 9th November 2016.

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