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We’re recruiting for Retained FireFighter based in Dungarvan

We’re recruiting for Retained FireFighter based in Dungarvan. The closing date is 4 pm, Friday, 4th August, 2017

In most circumstances a Retained Firefighter has another job / career, and provides
on call cover for the Fire Service either from home, or in some circumstances from
their place of work. In the event of a fire call, the Retained Firefighter will be notified,
typically by pager, and he/ she must respond to the Fire Station immediately.

All applicants for the position of Retained Firefighter must have the ability to
respond to the fire station within 5 minutes of a call being sent to their pager,
which the fire fighter carries. In most cases this will mean being within one
mile from the station when you are providing cover.

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Temporary Closure of Waterford Archives from Thursday 20th July

Waterford City & County Archive will be closed from Thursday 20th July until Thursday 27th July.

The Archive will be open in Dungarvan on Friday 28th July 1-5pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.

Beidh Cartlann Phort Láirge dúnta ar an Deardaoin, 20 Mí Iúil go dtí Dé Deardaoin 27 Mí Iúil. Beidh an chartlann ar oscailt arís in nDún Garbhán ar an Aoine, 28 Mí Iúil 1 i.n.-5i.n. Gabh mo leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht. Má tá aon cheisteanna, déan teagmháil leis an gCartlannaí ar archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie nó 0761102144.

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2 x Part VIII Developments open for public consultation today

Development carried out by a Local Authority is often referred to as “Part VIII” development. This is reference to Part VIII of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) which sets out the procedure for carrying out such developments.

Such works would include developments such as the construction of houses, roads, swimming pools, public toilets etc.

2 such developments opened today for public consultation.  Find the details below, with links to the relevant page on our website.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the areas in which the proposed developments would be situated, may be made in writing, to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The
Mall, Waterford or by e-mailing ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4 p.m. on Wednesday 6th of September, 2017.

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New traffic flow layout in Waterford City centre begins July 17th

A new traffic flow layout will come into force in Waterford City centre, beginning Monday, July 17th.  The changes form part of the Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal works, which were passed by resolution of Council at the Plenary Meeting on 12th November 2015.  The first part of this scheme was the covering of the Applemarket.

Changes to traffic layout in the city centre were part of the above, including the provision of measures to improve pedestrian, cycle and public transport access and to minimise unnecessary ‘through’ traffic.

Details

  • Patrick Street L1525 – Traffic flow will be eastbound only from junction at Stephen Street to its junction with Michael Street/Broad Street.
  • Michael Street L1527  – Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Lady Lane to its junction with Alexander Street.
  • Alexander Street L90357 – Traffic flow will be westbound only from its junction with Michael Street to its junction with Stephen Street.
  • Bakehouse Lane L55301 – Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Peter Street to its junction with Lady Lane.
  • Lady Lane L5530 – Traffic flow will be westbound only from its junction from Bakehouse Lane to its junction with Michael Street.

Michael Street L15271
(pedestrianised area)
Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Alexander Street to its junction with New Street.

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Minister Murphy publishes Planning Bill to provide for second extension to planning permissions

Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has published the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017 which provides for second extensions of planning permissions in certain circumstances.

This provision is very significant in enabling developers to complete unfinished housing developments.

The emergency Bill is being prepared to enact the relevant provision before summer recess to ensure that extensions to planning permissions are legislatively provided for in a timely manner, allowing developers to complete unfinished housing estates under certain circumstances.

Minister Murphy said “Many construction projects were put on hold during the financial crisis. As the economy began to recover much needed housing developments came up against planning deadlines for completion. The legislation I brought to Cabinet today will allow for an extension of certain planning deadlines.

There are approximately seventy five developments throughout the country awaiting commencement of these planning provisions. In the absence of this legislation work would stop on all relevant sites across the country. Today’s action helps deliver more homes and increases much needed housing supply”.

By Waterford City & County Council

Dungarvan Sports Centre Closure

Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise that the Dungarvan Sports Centre will be closed for urgent maintenance purposes until further notice.

Waterford City & County Council regrets any inconvenience caused while the works are being completed.

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Illegal Dumping at Moanyarha in the Nire Valley.

Illegal dumping, and on a large scale, continues to increase in our wonderfully scenic county.  Attached are pictures from last week where Council crews cleaned up large amounts of dumping from Moanyarha in the Nire Valley.

If you see illegal dumping, please report it on 0761 10 20 20.

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Summer Exhibitions at Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan

The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan has launched exhibitions which will be on view until Saturday 29th July. This summer show features works by John O’ Regan and Nicola Chestnutt, Waterford city, John Cullinan, Tramore, & Kevin Power, Dungarvan.

A stunning solo exhibition ‘About Women’ by Manuela Madeira, was launched by John Tynan, Photographer who remarked on her attention to detail and the hint at the underlying stories. Originally from Nampula, Mozambique, Manuela now lives in Dungarvan. Her figurative images of women explore and demonstrate how their experiences and emotions are expressed and can be seen in depictions of their physical presence.

Manuela holds Masters Degrees in Arts & Process from the Crawford, Cork and Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. The Arts Centre summer evening also saw the launch of the poetry chapbook ‘The Little Theatre’ by Lani O’ Hanlon. Lani is a dancer, movement therapist and writer based in An Sean Phobal. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and her works have been widely published.

She works internationally with the Skyros Programme, Greece and with the Waterford Arts Office, Waterford Healing Arts Trust & the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore.

Guest poet, Thomas McCarthy spoke of her distinctive poetic talent and the importance of her voice in the literary story of this area. Musical interludes were provided by master uilleann piper David Power.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reporting a Public Lighting fault – change of procedure

As and from 1st July 2017, Killaree Lighting Services Ltd. will maintain the public lighting in the City and County of Waterford on behalf of Waterford City and County Council.  Killaree Lighting Services won the contract previously held by Airtricity.

To report public lighting outages and/or faults please contact Killaree Lighting Systems at 056-7767410 or 056-7767385, or by email to klightings@gmail.com or fill in the fault form on their website.

What you need to include 
Please include as much of the following information when reporting a fault:

  • The town or village and street name
  • The number on the pole
  • The location of the light (for example, outside house number 3)
  • Your name and contact number

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Learn more about Waterford’s prestigious Purple Flag status

Purple Flag is a Gold Standard accreditation recognising Waterford for being a safe, welcoming and friendly destination to socialise, live and work in.

Waterford was awarded the prestigious Purple Flag in February 2015 and it is international recognition of Waterford’s successful, well-managed city centre. It can be seen as the equivalent of the Blue Flag awarded to good beaches.

The Purple Flag award recognises excellence in the management of the evening and night-time economy and signifies the diverse range of offering available in Waterford after 5pm. Within Waterford’s compact and vibrant Purple Flag Zone you’ll find a diverse range of family entertainment, arts and culture venues, shopping, dining, pubs and nightclubs, accommodation and transport – something for everyone.

Waterford’s Purple Flag Zone stretches from Rice Bridge along the scenic River Suir Boardwalk to Reginald’s Tower (Ireland’s oldest civic urban structure). The zone includes the award-winning Viking Triangle and Waterford’s cultural and heritage quarter. The Zone continues along The Mall to John St and The Apple Market area; it incorporates Railway Square, the pedestrianised areas of Michael Street and John Roberts Square where it links in with Ballybricken. Via Georges Street, it includes O’Connell Street and links back out to The Quay at Hanover Street.

Contacts
Local Co-ordinator: nick.donnelly@waterfordchamber.ie
Chair of Working Group: ericobrien@rapidcabs.com
Administrator: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Please take the Joint Policing Committee Community Survey

We would be grateful if members of the public could please fill out this survey in relation to the creation of the upcoming Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023.

Your comments and suggestions are important in developing the next 6-year plan for the Joint Policing Committee, which is due to be finalised by December 2017.

All surveys are anonymous and treated confidentially.

This Strategic Plan aims to identify priority areas of need for local areas about community policing, personal, public and road safety and crime prevention and awareness. These headings have been identified by communities as representing the main categories for actions and initiatives to be developed between the community and the Joint Policing Committee over the next six years.

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