Council facilitates the provision of a governance training session to members of the Public Participation Network in Kildare

My motion at Monday’s  (25th June) Full Council meeting; ‘That the council facilitates the provision of a governance training session to members of the Public Participation Network in Kildare.   Here is the report issued by Ms S Kavanagh, Director of Service, Economic, Community and Cultural Development;  The Department of Rural and Community Development fund […]

Can council explain how or why a derelict extension built decades ago without planning permission has been permitted to stand

My second question at yesterday’s (20th June) MD meeting, ‘Can the council explain how or why a derelict extension built decades ago without planning permission, adjacent to a pensioners house (location provided) has been permitted to stand and what can the council do to find a satisfactory solution for this constituent? Here is report issued […]

Council reassure residents of Athgarvan that the necessary road widening of the Athgarvan Road and upgrade of the water pumping station will be completed before any further building is permitted

My second motion at yesterday’s (20th June) MD meeting, ‘That the council reassure residents of Athgarvan that the necessary road widening of the Athgarvan Road and upgrade of the water pumping station will be completed before any further building is permitted that would contribute further to the traffic and sewage issues in the area. Here […]

Curragh Forum’s rejection of the Council’s invite to meet with Municipal District Councillors

My first question at yesterday’s (20th June)  MD meeting, ‘In light of the Curragh Forum’s rejection of the council’s invite to meet with Municipal District Councillors to discuss ongoing littering, overgrazing, illegal encampments, damage to unique flora and fauna, and degradation of the Curragh Plains can Municipal District Councillors receive a written progress report on […]

Council alert the PPN each year re: the availability of the discretionary Local Property Tax Fund

My first motion at yesterday’s (20th June) MD meeting, ‘That the council alert the Public Participation Network in a timely manner each year re the availability of the discretionary Local Property Tax Fund (LPT) and publishes the LPT allocations for the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District on its website to let constituents know how their LPT monies […]