Joe Breen and Sam Moore, pictured with Cllr. John Carey at a Mayoral Reception given recently, in recognition of their surfing achievement at the recent European Surfing Championships in Morocco, including Hugh O’Brien Moran of Tramore’s Tbay Surf Club.
Some lovely artwork from the “Art for Buoys” scheme – the artist this time is Brigid Shelly http://www.brigidshelly.ie
February 15, 2017
Following advice from the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Waterford City & County Council have issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice on the Kilmacthomas Water Supply Scheme. Affected householders will be notified by leaflet drop.
The Boil Water Notice has been put in place as a precautionary measure to protect approximately 370 people served by this supply following potential contamination of the spring source.
Irish Water and Waterford City & County Council have provided an alternative water supply while remedial measures are being undertaken at Kilmacthomas and will liaise with the HSE as a matter of priority to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as possible. In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice.
Irish Water apologises for the inconvenience caused by the imposition of the boil water notice.
Further information and additional advice for consumers is available by calling Irish Water’s 24-hour customer care line at 1850 278 278.
Water must be boiled for:
What actions should be taken:
The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na’ is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.
Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.
For media queries, please contact Colm Ward, Regional Media Specialist, at 022-52263 or email colm.ward@ervia.ie
Waterford City & County Council seeks comments and observations from members of the public in respect of the draft Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2017 for the administrative area of Waterford City and County Council.
This follows a countywide review of speed limits in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the application of speed limits.
The Draft Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2017 maps with proposed changes, are available for inspection at the following locations during normal office hours, from Wednesday 22nd February to Thursday 23rd March 2017 inclusive:
They are also available for viewing on the Council’s Draft Speed Limit Map and on www.speedlimits.ie
Objections/submissions on the Draft Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2017 should be submitted, in writing, at any time during the submission period of Wednesday 22nd February to Thursday 23rd March 2017 by any of the following means :
Waterford City & County is implementing a scheme for the sponsorship of roundabouts around the city.
The Council is seeking to engage with businesses and organisations who wish to enhance Waterford City’s built environment while benefiting from advertising opportunities being offered on selected roundabouts.
Full details are available on the Council’s website below:
Waterford Purple Flag joined the celebrations in Carrick-on-Shannon this week as the Purple Flag Accreditation programme reached a milestone of 20 accredited towns and cities in Ireland since its inception in 2012.
Waterford was awarded the internationally recognised accreditation in 2015 and has just completed its renewal application and expects to be successful and retain the coveted status.
The HSE Primary Care Child & Adolescent Psychology Service is giving a free public seminar for parents. The seminar will be approximately 90 minutes.
Topics covered:
•What is anxiety and how does it affect my child/teenager?
•What are the causes of anxiety?
•Practical tips and strategies for helping my child/teenager cope with anxiety.
•Resources for parents.
Register: Text your name and address to 086 1453629 or email your name, address and contact number to stresscontrol.SE@hse.ie
Waterford City & Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community development organisations based in County Waterford, who are interested in receiving funding for public education and awareness initiatives regarding litter or graffiti.
Is your group planning a project to raise litter awareness in County Waterford?
Or maybe you are planning an anti-graffiti awareness initiative? If so, you may be eligible for a grant towards the cost of the project.
How to apply:
1. The application form for this grant is available from the Environment Section, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Phone No: 0761 10 20 20 or on our website at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/media/grants/2017/index.htm
2. The grant application form should be completed and returned to the Environment Section for consideration by the closing date, 13th March 2017.
The following properties are now available under the Choice Based Letting Scheme.
Expressions of Interest may be made by qualified parties at our website.
Waterford City and County Council welcomes the publication of the Report of the Waterford Boundary Committee to the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.
We note that the Minister has indicated recently that he will be considering it along with the other boundary reports, which he intends to address as part of the overall report on local government matters to be submitted to Government and the Oireachtas in the middle of the year.
As the Minister intends taking time to consider the recommendations in the Report, we believe this also offers time for both Councils to reflect on the Report. In this regard, we will be considering the issue at our monthly Council meeting this evening and will be issuing our views thereafter.
As the Report has only been published and our Council has not an opportunity to consider and discuss its recommendations, it would be inappropriate to comment any further.
Issued 9th February 2017
Do you have a vacant house or apartment that’s in need of repair, but lack of funding is a problem? If so, the above scheme may be of interest to you.
The scheme allows for suitable vacant properties to be refurbished and, in return, the property is made available to the Council for social housing through a lease arrangement.
There are many benefits for the property owner, such as:
More information, including application forms and full particulars may be found on our website at : http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/housing/repair-leasing-initiative.htm
If you think this scheme may be of interest to you, please contact
Margaret Phelan, Housing Department, Waterford City and County Council.
Telephone 0761 10 2919 or email: mphelan@waterfordcouncil.ie
Ranganna Gaeilge, Earrach 2017 le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise.
Beidh na ranganna ag tosnú ar Dé Céadaoin, 8ú Feabhra (Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn) agus ar Déardaoin, 9ú Feabhra (Halla Cholmáin, An Sean Phobal), ag a 7 a chlog (clarú ag 6:30in).
€50 ar 10 seachtine. Tuilleadh eolais ar 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com
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:
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 http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/media/grants/2017/index.htm
The Grant Application form should be completed and returned to the Environment Section for consideration by the closing date 13th February 2017.
The HSE Primary Care Child & Adolescent Psychology Service is giving a free public seminar for parents. The seminar will be approximately 90 minutes.
Topics covered:
•What is anxiety and how does it affect my child/teenager?
•What are the causes of anxiety?
•Practical tips and strategies for helping my child/teenager cope with anxiety.
•Resources for parents.
Register: Text your name and address to 086 1453629 or email your name, address and contact number to stresscontrol.SE@hse.ie
