German and Chilean Ambassadors visit Sligo
Sligo was host to the international community recently with two ambassador visits. The Ambassador of Chile, Carla Serazzi made her first official visit outside of Dublin to Sligo on Tuesday While the German Ambassador to Ireland, Cord Maeier-Klodt and wife Gladys, visited ITSligo and Council offices on Friday last. The…
Business running Sligo NCT Centre should not have contract renewed, says Sligo Councillor
The Mayor of Sligo says the company running the NCT Centre in Drumiskabole should not have its contract renewed. Sinn Fein Councillor Arthur Gibbons is making the call following the company’s refusal to install a shelter to protect people from the elements while waiting to get their vehicles checked. Cllr…
Sligo Councillor says rent increases and evictions have to be stalled
A Sligo councillor is urging the local authority to write to the government to ensure freezes on rent increases and evictions are extended. Sinn Fein Councillor, Arthur Gibbons, has submitted a motion at the upcoming of the County Council. Councillor Gibbons cited government figures that claim monthly rent…
Mayor Gibbons outlines priorities for year ahead
Improving access for those with disabilities as well as pushing the case for the restoration of town councils will be two of Cllr Arthur Gibbons’s priorities as mayor of Sligo during the year ahead. The Sinn Fein councillor was unanimously selected as mayor at this morning’s meeting of councillors from…
Call for disabled parking bay at Sligo Garda Station
Calls are being made for the provision of a disabled parking bay at Sligo Garda Station. Sinn Fein Councillor Arthur Gibbons is seeking a consultation between Sligo County Council, the Gardaí and the Disabled Drivers Association to explore the viability of providing at least one bay at the station. Currently,…
Concern voiced again about traffic from new Western Distributor Route in Sligo
Concern has again been voiced over how traffic from the new €20m Western Distributor Road in Sligo town will affect residents in a number of estates and houses, including those in Kevinsfort Heath, Seaview Park, Sraid na Mara and others in the First Sea Road area. The Western Distributor Road…
Arthur Gibbons formally co-opted onto Sligo Council
Sinn Féin’s Arthur Gibbons has been formally co-opted onto Sligo County Council this morning. He takes the seat vacated by Sligo MEP Chris McManus. Councillor Gibbons has previous experience in local government. He was elected to Sligo Borough Council in 1999 – and served on that Council until…