Council provide an update and identify which estates and when are to benefit from traffic calming solutions around the district.

My first motion at today’s Municipal District meeting, ‘That the council provide an update and identify which estates and when are to benefit from traffic calming solutions around the district. Here is the report issued by Ms E Wright, Senior Executive Officer, Roads, Transportation and Public Safety Section. There is no available list, each estate […]

Council outline progress of its investigation of how the Water Tower could be demolished and removed

My second question at March (20th) Municipal District meeting; ‘Can the council outline any progress in terms of its investigation of how the Water Tower could be demolished and removed in Newbridge? Here is the report issued by: Mr J Boland, District Manager: The council’s consulting engineers, Donnachadh O’Brien and associates, have been engaged to […]

Council outline the timeline and funding sources for each stage of the National Transport Authority traffic management plan

My first question at March  (20th) Municipal District meeting; ‘Can the council outline the timeline and funding sources for each stage of the National Transport Authority traffic management plan and for the development of a new cultural quarter in Newbridge; specifically identifying the source of the €6.3 million for the cultural quarter and the extent of […]

Councils response to concerns raised re: hosting of road staff by Deputy Frank O’Rourke

To: Mayor and Members of Kildare County Council and Oireachtas Members Date: March 8th, 2019 Issued by: Niall Morrissey, Director of Services Re: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and Technical Training for the Engineers and Technicians of the Transportation and Road Design Department _________________________________________________________________________                     “In September 2018 […]

Solutions to improve safety and visibility of oncoming traffic for residents emerging from Morristown Biller

My second motion at February (20th) Municipal District meeting; ‘That the council outline any viable short-term and/or long term solutions to improving safety and visibility of oncoming traffic for residents emerging from residential driveways along Morristown Biller near the bridge. Report issued by Mr B Martin, Administrative Officer, Roads, Transportation and Public Safety Department: A survey and […]

Council circulate to councillors the annual reports provided by Town Twinning Committees

My second question  at February (20th) Municipal District meeting; ‘Can the council circulate to councillors the annual reports provided by Town Twinning Committees to the council as part of the council’s statutory oversight of Twinning Committees, that it approves and funds in this municipal district? Report issued by: Mr J Shannon, Administrative Officer, Economic Community & Cultural […]

Council provide an update as to what if any work has been undertaken or progress made on the plan to sell the machinery yard

My first question  at February (20th) Municipal District meeting; ‘Can the council provide an update as to what if any work has been undertaken or progress made on the plan to sell the machinery yard which continues to take up valuable space in the centre of Newbridge town, including what if any obstacle or change or mind […]