Press Statement – Severe Weather Alert Kildare County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met this morning to discuss and analyse the snow and ice warnings issued by Met Eireann. As a result Kildare County Council has activated the Severe Weather Plan in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, the H.S.E. and the Defence Forces. The Defence […]
My first motion at today’s (21st Feb) Municipal District meeting, ‘That the council use left over money from last year’s LPT fund to progress the community garden scheme. Here is the report issued by Ms E Hanlon, Head of Finance, ‘This is a matter for the members to agree’.
My second question at today’s (21 Feb) Municipal District meeting, ‘ Can the council clarify if it has any plan to prevent future flooding in Belmount Green due to the worrying levels of flooding already occurring in close proximity to homes? Here is the report issued by Ms E Wright, Senior Executive Officer, Roads, Transportation […]
My second motion at today’s (21st Feb) Municipal District meeting, ‘That the council’s representative on the Curragh Forum ask for broader and more representative membership of the Curragh Forum including a member to represent the sensitivity of the eco-system of the Curragh Plains and one or more members to represent those who enjoy the Curragh […]
My first question at today’s (21st Feb) Municipal District meeting, ‘ Can the council provide a list of the numbers of contractors who have received a) Verbal warning, b) Formal written warning, c) Suspension from future works, or d) Termination from engagement in any future works on the basis of works carried out in this […]
The bonds for these developments were not drawn down because a Site Resolution Plan (SRP) has been agreed and it is the Bond Provider / Receiver’s responsibility to implement the SRP including the public lighting. The provision of public lighting in The Meadows was highlighted by Building and Development Control staff as a priority issue […]
The council has brought these issues to the attention of Irish Water. Contract 2B is on track and this should alleviate the capacity issues in the sewer network in due course. In the interim, the recent Surface Water Capital Scheme will have resolved the historical drainage issues. Report issued by Mr. E Fagan, Administrative Officer, […]
An independent consultant was commissioned by KCC in December 2017 to review the operation of the Town Hall. The methodology included a review of existing documentation including financial information, enquiries and bookings and customer survey (7 respondents in August 2017); consultations with KCC, K Leisure, the Board of Management, County Councillors and a sample of […]
Applications are now sought from community organisations located within a 9km radius of the Drehid Facility for funding for environmental, recreational and community projects which will mitigate the impact of the landfill facility on the local community. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6th April 2018. Application forms and guidelines of the scheme […]
The purpose of the Shop Front Improvement & Accessibility scheme is to improve the appearance of shop fronts and other retail and commercial properties in our towns around Co. Kildare. Application forms and terms and conditions for the scheme are available through link below; http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/Business/ShopFrontTownCentreImprovementGrantScheme/ShopFrontApplicationFormeditablec.pdf