Councillors to vote on material contravention which would allow the construction of 74 new houses at Cairns Hill
Today’s meeting of Sligo County Council will decide whether to approve a material contravention to the County Development Plan which would clear the way for the sites of two unopened Neolithic tombs on Cairns Hill to be used for the construction of 74 new houses. The sites situated close…
Sligo Cathaoirleach describes redress speculation as ‘scare mongering’
The Cathaoirleach of the local Authority in Sligo has dismissed what he describes as ‘ scare mongering’ over recent concern being expressed over the county not being announced yesterday along with Clare and Limerick as counties being added to the Mica Redress Scheme. The Munster counties yesterday joined Donegal…
Sligo Councillor says investing in Regional Airports will avoid chaotic scenes currently being experienced in Dublin
A Sligo Councillor is calling for Investment into regional airports should be ramped up in order to alleviate the pressure that Dublin Airport is currently under. The operator of Dublin Airport will present a plan to government this morning on how it will tackle long delays for passengers.…
Sligo Councillor warns of increasing levels of radon gas
More homes in the north west are at risk from high levels of a cancer-causing radioactive gas than previously thought. That’s according to a new countrywide survey. The survey revealed that 170,000 houses throughout the Country are located in high radon zones – 45,000 more than when the…
Sligo Council Cathaoirleach raises concerns over complex public procurement process.
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says too many small local building contractors are unable to tender for large contracts in this region due to a complex public procurement process. Cllr Paul Taylor says many building contractors situated in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal provide employment in the region…
Sport Capital Grant programme to benefit several local clubs
Just under nine million euro has been allocated to the North West counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal through the sports Sport Capital Grant programme. Sligo has received 2.183 million euro, 5.654 million has been allocated to Donegal while Leitrim sports Clubs will receive 1.109 Cathaoirleach of…
Sligo Councillors seek increase in housing grants
Sligo councillors are calling for housing grants to be increased because of rising building costs. At this week’s monthly meeting of the council yesterday, councillors pointed out that the cost of building materials and labour had gone up by more than 60%. In a motion, Cllrs Michael Clarke,…