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Arts Grants now open for applications

ck6j8v381tr9eumju4ev_400x400Tá Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge ag glacadh le hiarratais faoi láthair do Dheontais bhliantúla 2017 i dtaca le Cleachtas Ealaíon agus Acht na nEalaíon. Tá sonraí iomlána na réimsí tacaíochta atá ar fáil faoin scéim seo, chomh maith leis na foirmeacha a bhaineann leis an bpróiseas ar-líne seo, ar fáil ar www.waterfordarts.com anois. Sé an Luan, 20 Feabhra 2017 ag 4.00i.n. an spriocdháta i gcomhair iarratais a bheith faighte.

Waterford City and County Council is currently inviting applications for its annual Arts Practice and Arts Act Grants 2017.

Full details of the range of supports available under this scheme and the forms for this online application process are available on www.waterfordarts.com

The closing date for receipt of submissions is Monday 20th February 2017 at 4pm.   

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 (BHIS)

Minister for Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys  has  announced the introduction of  2 funding schemes for Protected Structures  – the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 (BHIS) and the Structures at Risk Fund (SRF) 2017.

Completed application forms and photos of the structures must be submitted by email to rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie by 5 pm on 28th of February 2017. The Department will formally approve projects for funding in March/April. Successful applicants must have the works completed by 29th of September 2017.

For further information or if you have any queries in relation to the scheme please contact:

Rosemary Ryall, Executive Conservation Officer, Waterford City and County Council e-mail:  rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2017 (Metropolitan District of Waterford)

need-opinionThe Metropolitan District of Waterford in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 131A of the Local Government Acts 1925 to 2014, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, and by Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended, hereby gives notice that it has prepared Draft (Control of Parking)(Amendment) Bye-Laws for the regulation and control of parking in respect of the area comprising the Metropolitan District of Waterford.

The Draft Bye-Laws are available for inspection here on the Council’s website and during normal office hours from Wednesday 1st February 2017 to Wednesday 1st March 2017, at the Council’s Customer Services Departments in Civic Offices, Dungarvan and Bailey’s New Street, Waterford.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the Draft (Control of Parking) (Amendment) Bye-Laws 2017.  Submissions should be lodged with Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, Waterford, or by email to contact@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received before 5.00pm on Wednesday 15th March, 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

Expressions of Interest from traders sought regarding Waterford Greenway

2017-01-16_0918Waterford City and County Council are seeking “Expressions of Interest” regarding service provision on the Waterford Greenway.

Waterford Greenway will open fully towards the end of March and the 46 km walking and cycling route will be a magnificent addition to Waterford’s tourism infrastructure. Already the sections that are open are attracting extremely high footfall

The Council wishes to ensure that the Greenway has sufficient services of a high standard to ensure that all users of the route enjoy a quality visitor experience. The preferred option over the longer period is that these services (e.g. food, drink, information etc etc) would be provided by permanent establishments.

However, in the shorter term, deficiencies in service provision may need to be addressed via casual trading licences

To this end, the Council is seeking expressions of interest from traders who wish to provide such services, specifically at the car-park in Scartore (Clonea) and at or near Carroll’s Cross. However, the Council will also accept expressions of interest for other locations and particularly so, if the intended service is unique, artisan or high quality but not at places where service provision already exists.

Expressions of Interest to be sent on or before Friday 10th February, 2017 to:

Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

or via email to : rwalsh@waterfordcouncil.ie

For general inquiries, contact Bernadette Drohan at bdrohan@waterfordcouncil.ie or telephone 0761 10 2169.

By Waterford City & County Council

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

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