Refurbishment work on O’Connell street to commence in January
After more than a decade, it seems a firm starting date may at last be on the way for the long-awaited refurbishment work on the main street of Sligo Town. A meeting of councillors from Sligo Municipal District yesterday heard a contract for the job on O’Connell Street will…
Sligo councillor claims Chief Executive seeking to remove fracking ban from county plan
A member of Sligo County Council claims the council chief executive wants to remove a ban on fracking that was unanimously supported by councillors. Independent Councillor Declan Bree says Ciaran Hayes is recommending removal of the ban from the draft county development plan, which will be discussed by councillors on…
Sligo councillors support rail network link to Northern Ireland
Sligo county councillors have unanimously given their support to the idea of a rail network linking Northern Ireland with Sligo and Donegal. The proposal was made at a council meeting by Independent Councillor Declan Bree. He says it’s now accepted that rail has a huge role to play as an…
Increased safety needed on main road in Strandhill
There have been calls to increase safety on the main road in Strandhill village. Independent councillor Declan Bree raised the motion of a new footpath on the main Strandhill road at the December meeting of Sligo Municipal District. He said with the increase of pedestrian numbers in the area due…
Council calls on sporting organisations to help fund defibrillators
Sligo County Council is calling on all sporting organisations to help fund the provision of cardiac defibrillators at their clubs. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly originally had a motion down at the December council meeting which just mentioned the GAA. She says funding can now be sought for defibrillators under the…
Sligo councillor raises fears of people being removed from housing list
Fears have been raised by a local councillor about people being removed from social housing support in Sligo. A motion was put before a meeting of the Sligo municipal district this week by councillor Declan Bree asking why people are being deemed ineligible for social housing support despite already being…
Sligo co co finances improving but still a challenge says CEO
The financial situation at Sligo County Council is improving but still challenging according to the CEO. Ciaran Hayes has presented the draft 2017 budget to a meeting of the council today. Councillors also have to decide on the rates to be paid by ratepayers for the coming year. …