Illegal dumping taking council resources away from other needs
The Cathaoirleach of the Ballymote/Tubbercurry Municipal District says continued illegal dumping across Sligo is taking funding away from where it would be much better spent. Fine Gael councillor Dara Mulvey highlighted the build up of illegal dumping at Ranaghan near Coolaney as an example of somewhere that needs to be…
Absence of litter warden causing “significant difficulties” according to Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council has admitted that the absence of a litter warden is causing ‘significant difficulties’ in dealing with illegal dumping in the county. The problem is particularly common in quiet rural areas. At this week’s council meeting, Fianna Fail Councillor Martin Baker asked that cameras be put in place…
Sligo council given go ahead to appoint new litter warden
Sligo County Council has been given the go-ahead for a litter warden for the county. County Sligo presently does not have such a warden. Mayor of Sligo Marie Casserly raised the issue at a meeting of the County Council recently. The role is on a temporary basis while the role…